SSA Global--The Right Product Strategy

by Olin Thompson ... Product Strategy—Enhance and Extend. SSA Global states it will provide new releases, which enhance and extend the existing products. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/11/research_notes/VN_ER_XOT_11_05_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-11-05 Summary: SSA Global's Client Forum has reinforced our impression that the vendor's product strategy is an effective strategy that addresses the realities of today's market. However, the execution is not without challenges. Although we found confusion on the part of a few, customers appeared supportive of the SSA

Resurrection, Vitality And Perseverance Of Former ERP 'Goners' ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the companies back to health while concurrently unveiling new product releases that ... integration, and the sharing of detailed product strategy blueprint with ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/03/research_notes/MN_ER_PJ_03_26_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-03-26 Summary: Going forward in the near to mid term, enterprises will focus most of their budgets on improving and better leveraging already installed applications. All the vendors in case seem positioned well to respond to these requirements, given their value propositions that appeal to their respective markets but

Baan Seeking A New Foster Home -- A Déjà vu Or Not Quite? Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Until the new product strategy is crystal clear and publicly committed to by the new owner, we advise potential users to warily evaluate the product even ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_05_08_03_1.asp - 25k - 2003-05-08 Summary: Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have been geared mostly to process industries. To that end, Invensys has had a nightmarish job of trying to rationalize Baan and its process ERP counterparts, Protean and PRISM, development - str

Is Baan Showing Signs of Life After Death?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Until the new product strategy is crystal clear, we advise potential users to warily evaluate the product even within its engineer-to-order discrete ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_10_17_00_1.asp - 12k - 2000-10-17 Summary: On September 20, Baan, an ERP vendor recently believed to be deceased, won its first new contract since being acquired by Invensys. The British Defence Aviation Repair Agency (DARA) has placed a large order for the complete Baan enterprise solution. Will the market witness Baan rising like a phoenix fro

Geac Hopes To See System21 Shine Again Like 'Aurora' Part 3 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... been its preference for acquiring new products rather than pursuing in-house product development and/or true strategic alliances. While the strategy might have ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_18_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-09-18 Summary: One is only to hope that the Geac’s renewed interest in alliances and acquisition will be to the point of effectively enhancing prosperous product lines as required by its large installed base.

Geac Awakens On Its Deathbed - Part 2: Geac's Response

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... been its preference for acquiring new products rather than pursuing in-house product development and/or true strategic alliances. While the strategy might have ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_18_01_1.asp - 17k - 2001-10-18 Summary: While Geac’s balance sheet was boosted by recent events, a more positive sign is the company’s intent to become a true software-developing vendor, not simply a software collector and dealer.

What On Earth Is Going On With SSA?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Until the new product strategy, particularly within CRM, e-business and Internet trade exchanges, is crystal clear and has been publicly committed to, we ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_12_01_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-12-01 Summary: In order to avoid sinking into oblivion following its recent acquisition, System Software Associates (SSA) has recently made decisive moves to put itself back on the global enterprise business solutions map. Renaming itself as SSA Global Technologies in August was one of the moves. Will the market give i

SSA GT to EXE-cute (Yet) Another Acquisition Part Four: Challenges ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Until the new product strategy is crystal clear and publicly committed to by the new owner, we advise potential users to warily evaluate the products even ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2003/09/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_09_30_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-09-30 Summary: SSA will have its platter full attempting to integrate EXE, as well as its other recent acquisitions while maintaining and improving customer support for EXE's two main WMS products. It certainly cannot postpone the strategy roadmap delivery indefinitely.

Made2Manage Systems 'One Year After': Reenergized and Growing Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... commendation. Current users are advised to follow the vendor's new product introductions and keep an eye on its future product strategy. The ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_26_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-02-26 Summary: Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively better serve existing customers, and building upon that with a combined organic growth and growth via acquisitions, seems to be a recipe for success these days.

Epicor Delivers On Milestones, But Its Situation Remains Bleak

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... eBusiness suites and the focusing of sales resources on its new suite-based ... a long list of diverse products to be incorporated into a clear product strategy. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_12_05_00_1.asp - 12k - 2000-12-05 Summary: On November 21, Epicor introduced the immediate availability of Epicor eManufacturing, the next generation of its former Vantage manufacturing solution. However, the product launch seems to have taken a toll in the company’s financial performance. On October 31, Epicor announced results for its third q