Cincom Asserts Expertise In CRM For Complex Manufacturers Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment, it competes against a slew of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2002/11/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_11_27_02_1.asp - 13k - 2002-11-27 Summary: While Cincom's solutions, services, experience and results should resonate well with in the complex manufacturing segment, it competes against a slew of companies with stronger brand names (not impeded by Cincom s conservative tacit nature) and/or financial resources.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... margins) versus total costs of purchase (ie, initial and future costs of software, services, hardware, and miscellaneous) might further resonate with the risk ... 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.

Come See the Softer Side of Linux?

by R. Krause ... servers. The I-Node is based on Resonate's local area network-based traffic management software, sold separately as Central Dispatch. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_02_21_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-02-21 Summary: Three hardware manufacturers, trying to upgrade the scalability and manageability of Linux servers, announced major Linux server initiatives at LinuxWorld in New York.

The Challenges of the Lawson-Intentia Merger

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For example, the Lawson brand will hardly ever resonate with prospective users in many manufacturing segments, even in North America, let alone elsewhere. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_10_28_05_1.asp - 27k - 2005-10-28 Summary: The new company forged from Lawson and Intentia will have to carefully blend their different corporate cultures, which has traditionally been proud of in-house development spawning a limiting 'not invented here' attitude.

CPR on BPR: Long Live Business Process Reengineering Part 1: A ...

by Randy Garland ... There are many key, sound ideas that originated in the foundation of the BPR movement of the 90's and resonate with us in business today. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2001/08/research_notes/TU_CR_RGG_08_21_01_1.asp - 14k - 2001-08-21 Summary: Without sound business process analysis, design, and possible re-design or full-blown reengineering in place before you bring in technology, your CRM (or any IT) efforts are doomed to fail.

SSA GT Beefs Up BPCS V8 Through Partnerships' Spree Part 2: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to be replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle than expected as the SSA GT strategy might resonate with manufacturers that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_04_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-01-04 Summary: SSA GT has mostly achieved its most imminent and important goal of enticing existing BPCS customer base to stay on their maintenance contracts. Vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle than expected.

Oracle Further Orchestrates Its SOA Forays Part Six: Weaknesses ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... This especially considers that increased profit margins, market capitalization, and shares value promised by Oracle resonate, at least in theory, with ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_03_19_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-03-19 Summary: Time will tell whether Oracle's vocal endorsement of open technologies such as J2EE and BPEL will allow customers to readily adopt solutions that fit their needs and that quickly integrate with their existing infrastructure.

Will V8 Help SSA GT Regain Lost Ground?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... vendors who sell replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle as the SSA GT strategy might resonate with manufacturers that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/09/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_09_10_01_1.asp - 14k - 2001-09-10 Summary: The vendor that many have long forgotten seems to be reincarnating. In order to return from oblivion SSA GT has been making strides to put itself back on the global enterprise applications map, primarily through salvaging the relationships with existing customers. Will the latest V8 product vouch for an

CA Unloads interBiz Collection Into SSA GT's Sanctuary Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... solutions for, eg, the BPCS or PRMS ERP systems could be in for a bigger hurdle than expected as the SSA GT strategy might resonate with manufacturers that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/04/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_04_29_02_1.asp - 13k - 2002-04-29 Summary: SSA GT believes it is on a path to regain a leading position in its target markets by solving industry-specific business challenges and creating a heterogeneous application environment that works seamlessly with other back-office applications.

Is SSA GT Betting Infini(um)tely On Acquisitions? Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... solutions for, eg, the BPCS or PRMS ERP systems could be in for a bigger hurdle than expected as the SSA GT strategy might resonate with manufacturers that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/12/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_12_13_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-12-13 Summary: At a first glance, one can even notice that the complementary nature of some SSA GT products and Infinium products may indeed provide a kick for a buck proposition. Further, it appears that SSA GT understands and listens closely (via Global Guide Groups) to the needs of conservative ERP customers t