News Analysis: Dot.Coms Getting Bred By Scient: Will Scient Spawn ...

by R. Krause ... News Analysis: Dot.Coms Getting Bred By Scient: Will Scient ... Canada, Israel, the UK and China (23 from the ... 90%) of the creation rates of technology companies in ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_EC_ESR_03_15_00_1.asp - 13k Summary: Scient's announcement of its intent to baby Dot.com's into existence makes it the Mondragon of High Tech America. The connection? Mondragon genetically bred cooperatives, and became the largest multi-business cooperative network in the world (about 45,000 members).

Global Product Development Seen as a Boon for Product Lifecycle ...

by Michael Bittner ... global product development via offshore outsourcing, like Ireland, Israel, and, especially, India, have invested heavily in technology infrastructure, education ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2005/12/research_notes/MN_PL_MB_12_12_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management (PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle.

Amdocs Overhauls Its Marketing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, Amdocs has long been the leader in the world of ... It is a technology company that engages in the provision of product-driven ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2005/08/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_08_03_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: Amdocs believes its ICM strategy resonates with its customers, who, facing increased competition and price commoditization, realize that they need to differentiate customers' experiences from the competition, to enhance customer loyalty and increases profitability.

Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Two: Outsourcing Categories

by A.B. Maynard ... Canada, China, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico ... many trends, especially those involving technology, the Fortune ... house staff to develop news systems or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_17_04_1.asp - 19k Summary: Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part examines the four broad outsourcing categories: application software, information technology infrastructure, business process outsourcing (BPO), and manufactu

Vendors Strive for Segment Pack Leader Status; Does Retalix ...

by Michael Bittner ... provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas (US) and Ra'anana, Israel with a ... current application suite, as well as the new combination of technology and expertise ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/10/research_notes/VN_SC_MB_10_18_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: Software vendors strive to be leaders in their areas of expertise and Retalix seems to be no exception. But how do we recognize a segment pack leader and what are the key elements that characterize a supply chain pack leader?

Enterprise Applications Vendor Reverses Fortunes - But Will ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... open technology, but it also resembles SAP's NetWeaver technology approach, although ... relationship management (CRM) arena by acquiring former Israel-based CRM ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_09_06_1.asp - 25k Summary: With seven consecutive profitable quarters, a feat unprecedented in the company's recent past, IFS enters a new phase of sustained profitable growth, along with its new chief executive officer. However, there are some challenges that just will not go away.

SAP Bolsters NetWeaver's MDM Capabilities Part Four: SAP and A2i

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... A2i PCM technology helps companies record the correct product data and push it ... In 1996, it acquired Israel-based Nova-ArtMedia, which further expanded its ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_04_04_1.asp - 19k Summary: The A2i acquisition will in the short term bring together two complementary e-commerce products that should help retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers manage and sell their products to other companies and customers on-line.

Outsourcing—The Pros and Cons » The TEC Blog

... Outsourcing’s in the news these days, what ... nearshoring, offshoring… New products, emerging technology, and competitive ... Israel, on the other hand, gets more ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/06/25/outsourcing—the-pros-and-cons/ - 42k - 2008-06-25

"Once Bitten” Vendor Is Not “Twice Shy” about New ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Much has been said lately by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) and other ... customer relationship management (CRM) arena by acquiring former Israel-based CRM ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/EAM/2008/04/research_notes/NA_EA_PJ_04_16_08_1.asp - 18k Summary: IFS Defence Ltd., a joint venture between BAE Systems and IFS, recently acquired iSC, a British custom software firm. However, some product integration issues and questions about long-term benefits for IFS customers outside the defense sector should be monitored.

A Tectonic Shift in Communications Customer Life Cycle Management

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Amdocs is an Israel-based company that provides billing systems, customer ... versus industry best practices across people, processes, and technology; identify and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2005/08/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_08_04_05_1.asp - 18k Summary: Amdocs recently announced a complete revamp of its marketing philosophy and its offering to its customers, which it believes to be the most important shift since the company's initial public offering in 1998.