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SAP Industry Solutions for Mid-market Companies

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... enterprise applications software tailored to specific industries, starting with the oil and gas and the utilities industries (the original SAP industries). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/research_notes/MN_ER_PJ_05_25_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media, insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented provider of industry-tailored solutions.

E-Procurement Energizes Energy

by D. Geller ... SAP is joining with Den norske stats oljeselskap as (Statoil), a Norwegian state ... oil, to develop the mySAP.com Marketplace for the Oil and Gas Industry. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_02_04_00_1.asp - 6k Summary: In the space of one week, three separate announcements paired E-procurement companies and energy companies in the creation of Internet marketplaces. Ariba, Commerce One and SAP paired with Chevron, Shell and Statoil.

Applications Giants Bolster Their Pricing Management Capabilities

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... SAP is initially targeting the chemicals, high tech, and oil and gas industries, but it anticipates addressing a much broader set of industries in future ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_XOT_05_03_06_1.asp - 24k Summary: Previously price management was an overlooked area by vendors because they lacked the native capabilities to meet this need. However, through partnerships and acquisitions, they are creating viable products, which are enabling enterprises to see greater return.

Provider of B2B Price Management and Optimization Speaks Out

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... A significant number of large deals have been signed, with SAP helping Vendavo expand more quickly into new vertical sectors (oil and gas, for example). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/05/research_notes/NA_ER_CR_PJ_05_02_08_1.asp - 20k Summary: In addition to growing at a breakneck pace for the last few years, Vendavo has recently rounded out its suite for price and margin management. The market should take notice, while the competition should indeed watch out.

SAP AG - ERP Leader with a "New Dimension"

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SAP should be on a short list in any enterprise application selection process within the following industries: chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/08/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_9_99_2.asp - 13k Summary: Today, SAP is in the process of completing one of its most aggressive new product launches in its history by introducing its

SAP Remains Solid While Transitioning

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SAP should be on a short list in any enterprise ... million in revenues within the following industries: chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, engineering ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_08_23_00_1.asp - 10k Summary: On July 20, SAP AG, the leading provider of enterprise business software applications, announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. Despite an 18% decrease of net income, a notable increase of license revenue in all markets worldwide was encouraging.

SAP Keeps Traction On Some Tires Of Its Omni-Wheel-Drive Part 1

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... financial institutions, consumer packaged goods (CPG), high-tech, mill products, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and its sheer size, SAP is able to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_06_06_02_1.asp - 23k Summary: Although SAP’s recently announced tamed results for Q1 2002, which fit within the current market milieu, may add to some challenges moving forward, particularly seen from sharply reduced license revenue, and while some may question SAP’s justification of assimilating its two former subsidiaries, SAP

Enterprise Application Players Keep Refining Value Propositions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Through HP, SAP will initially target mid-market companies in oil and gas fuel distribution, consumer products/food, high-tech, and in the technical service ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/04/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_04_14_05_1.asp - 25k Summary: Because cash-strapped medium companies are looking for better options to traditional application pricing models, SAP and HP have allied to deliver

IFS To Be At Customers' (Web) Service Part 2: Market Impact & User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... IFS does offer simple, rapid integration with Oracle, SAP and PeopleSoft ... in power transmission, power distribution, automation, oil, gas, petrochemicals, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_03_02_1.asp - 16k Summary: Look for IFS’ increased visibility within its market segments of focus, as shown by its continued growth. The company with its broadened product offering and anticipation of recent market trends, is now in the rear mirror of Tier 1 vendors.

SAP Claims Big Gains In The Low-End Battleground

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SAP also claims that these solutions are now economically priced, low-risk and ... by CBS provider Plaut Sigma Solutions and an oil and gas exploration and ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/12/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_12_18_00_1.asp - 27k Summary: SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep