What's in a Name? or Enterprise Systems' Reincarnations (Part I) ...

... the predecessor firm) and Consona Corporation today have ... Onyx, a Consona CRM solution [evaluate this product ... the high-tech (hardware and software), telecom and ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../2007/12/11/whats-in-a-name-or-enteprise-systems-reincarnations-part-i/ - 54k - 2007-12-11

CDC Software Wins at the Pivotal Auction. Now What? Part One ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Then, just before what was hailed as a fairytale deal from Oak was finalized, the long time rival of Pivotal, Onyx Software Corporation (NASDAQ: ONXS), jumped ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/02/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_02_06_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-02-06 Summary: While Pivotal might have temporarily mitigated its protracted troubles by having the privilege to choose between three potential suitors, the time for some decisive moves is now, given that competitive pressures will not go away, but rather will intensify.

Onyx/Pivotal Rivalry Through Thin Rather Than Thick

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The latest round in the rivalry between Onyx Software Corporation (NASDAQ: ONXS) and Pivotal Corporation (NASDAQ: PVTL; TSX: PVT) began with their inceptions ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/02/research_notes/TN_CR_PJ_02_05_04_1.asp - 15k - 2004-02-05 Summary: The last few years have been harsh on most vendors within the CRM market segment, particularly on Onyx and Pivotal. The economic downturn and the standstill in IT spending have hit each company at a time when it was ramping up product development and business expansion.

Geac Computer Corporation: Mastering Growth by Acquisitions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 1 & 2 - Geac Computer Corporation Ltd. ... The potential acquisition candidate is Onyx Software, while Clarify/Nortel or Pivotal are strong partnership candidates. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/03/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_03_00_1.asp - 14k - 2000-03-01 Summary: Geac has acquired in excess of 40 companies around the world. Geac's purchase of UK-based ERP software maker JBA International in 1999 has nearly doubled the company's size.

Epicor Software Corp.: Completing Painstaking 'e'Volution Part 1 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 1 & 2 - Geac Computer Corporation Ltd. ... The potential acquisition candidate is Onyx Software, while Clarify/Nortel or Pivotal are strong partnership candidates. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/03/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_03_30_01_1.asp - 14k - 2001-03-30 Summary: Epicor Software is one of the first vendors and possibly the only mid-market vendor able to natively embrace customer and supplier activities tied to a core transactional back-office system. Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the c

The Enterprise Applications 'Arms Race' To Be Number Three

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... acquisition of JRG Software; and vacillating plans to nab Onyx Software), but they ... for the latest, partial acquisition of Geac Computer Corporation, and the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/04/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_04_24_06_1.asp - 35k - 2006-04-24 Summary: Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately gain market share.

Epicor Picks Clarus' Bargain At The Software Flea Market Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a definitive agreement with Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLRS ... Solutions, ACCPAC, Exact Software, Best Software and Scala ... would be the likes of Onyx, Microsoft CRM ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2002/12/news_analysis/NA_EC_PJ_12_05_02_1.asp - 17k - 2002-12-05 Summary: The wealth of product names and a still somewhat unwieldy slew of products, presents sales and marketing confusion for Epicor, both internally and externally across the globe. Therefore, as Epicor has a myriad of products in its portfolio that could benefit from integration with Clarus and/or CRM.NET, it

Epicor's Mid-Market Pitch Becomes Higher For (One) Scala Part Five ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... U2) open database technology from IBM Corporation. ... QAD, MAPICS, SYSPRO, Lilly Software, Encompix, Adonix ... Made2Manage for manufacturing; and Onyx, Siebel Systems ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_17_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-12-17 Summary: Competition is also flying from many directions since the parent company now competes in many diverse markets, and it now has a number of competitors that vary in size, target markets, and overall product scope.

SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Interact Commerce Corporation and Best Software were operating as ... long been ADP, Employease, Ultimate Software, Agresso, and ... be the likes of Onyx, Pivotal, Kana ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_30_02_1.asp - 17k - 2002-07-30 Summary: The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs.

CDC Software Wins the Pivotal Auction. Now What? Part Two: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On December 8, Pivotal Corporation (NASDAQ: PVTL; TSX: PVT ... be the cornerstone of CDC Software's CRM strategy ... market through the rivalry between Onyx and Pivotal ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/02/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_02_07_04_1.asp - 18k - 2004-02-07 Summary: Pivotal, had been feeling the competitive pressures coming from many directions. Despite many mid-market and niche CRM vendors' attempts to overcome these challenges, many will continue to struggle to avoid insolvency, while the luckier ones that have some attractive point solutions, such as partner rela