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PeopleSoft Plays Hardball

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a product offering and strong client base that would bolster PeopleSoft's competitive position. The very likely acquisition candidate could be QAD (for more ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/03/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_03_09_01_1.asp - 13k Summary: No more a nice guy with PeopleSoft! Its strong Q4 2000 results and alleged string of wins over its direct competitors have stirred up some emotions and knee-jerk dismissive reactions. Whatever the case may be, look for a vigorous PeopleSoft participation in many future software selection deals.

QAD Seemingly Nearing The Corner

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... management requirements) and MFG/PRO (for traditional manufacturing ERP requirements), QAD often additionally competes with SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft in its ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/03/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_03_29_02_1.asp - 24k Summary: Recently reported financial results for fiscal 2002 might indicate QAD is nearing the turnaround point, with improved value proposition and cash situation to spar with the economic slowdown and the fierce competition from the bigger vendors and many of its peers.

QAD: A Software Vendor That Has Survived (if Not Thrived) in the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... so-called “JBOPS elite club” (that is, JD Edwards, Baan, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP), most of which joined the ERP fray well after QAD did (at ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_05_07_1.asp - 17k Summary: QAD, a renowned provider of enterprise software solutions for midsized global manufacturers, has outlived many of its contemporaries by maintaining its stronghold in the discrete and process manufacturing sectors. In doing so, the vendor has reached a respected, veteran status.

PeopleSoft - Catching Its Second Wind From The Internet Part 3 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a product offering and strong client base that would bolster PeopleSoft's competitive position. The very likely acquisition candidate could be QAD, Epicor or ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/06/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_06_07_01_1.asp - 19k Summary: Now that PeopleSoft has a pure Internet platform, a new set of products and a new assertive attitude, it faces strong retaliatory actions from the competition. Can it achieve number two in the ERP space?

PeopleSoft - Are Business Intelligence and e-Commerce Enough?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... segment primarily with the PeopleSoft Select, PeopleSoft Advantage and PeopleSoft vertical industry ... of the leading mid-market ERP vendors (SSA, QAD, etc.) or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/08/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_9_99_4.asp - 12k Summary: PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions, knowledge and analytical tools within and beyond enterprise boundaries. PSBN and EPM initiatives have the potential to increase revenues, however the coveted 50%+ annual growth is no

QAD Pulling through, Patiently but Passionately Part Three: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... QAD calls these companies such as SSA GT, MAPICS, Geac, Agilisys, Epicor, and even PeopleSoft in part (due to JD Edwards's acquisition) "the rollups," and says ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_20_03_1.asp - 26k Summary: QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate for limited resources compared to many larger competitors.

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately Part Two: Company ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The above facts have therefore positioned QAD as a notable player in the upper ... competitor for the likes of JD Edwards (now part of PeopleSoft), Oracle, SAP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_19_03_1.asp - 14k Summary: QAD, a notable player in the upper middle of the discrete manufacturing market, embarked a few years ago on reinventing itself by delivering applications that would optimize complex order fulfillment processes across multiple enterprises and divisions. Another major product enhancement feat at the time w

Will QAD Finally Get The Break (-Even)?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... level competing against likes of Oracle, SAP and PeopleSoft. The production management remains MFG/PRO's strongest module, and, therefore, QAD has often been ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/06/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_06_18_01_1.asp - 14k Summary: On May 30, QAD reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Although not quite turning the corner, the business seems to be stabilizing against the backdrop of the economic slowdown, the fierce competition from the bigger vendors and the plight of many of its peers.

The Oracle/PeopleSoft Reality Check

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... estimate there are about 6,000 potential targets, equitably divided between PeopleSoft Enterprise, JD ... For QAD, this will be the case in manufacturing verticals ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_25_05_1.asp - 15k Summary: While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through self-inflicted wounds.

PeopleSoft's Buying Momentum Goes On. Pageant Participants, Line ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For example, should PeopleSoft wish to shore up its transportation management offering ... Should it want to bolster its manufacturing software, QAD, Ross Systems ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_14_02_1.asp - 13k Summary: Having stashed almost $1.7 billion in cash, PeopleSoft’s thirst does not seem to be quenched by the recent buy-back of Momentum Business Applications, an R&D firm it created and spun off in 1998. While the speculations about the next acquisition candidate abound, many supply chain companies have