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Microsoft Lays Enforced-Concrete Foundation For Its Business Solutions Part 2: Market Impact (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 4, 2002
Abstract : Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or industry conferences where we have felt a generally somber, anxious, or at least subdued mood. Small wonder for this isolated ebullience, given that, despite the current soft market, both MBS and most of its partners are still operating well, are discussing closing new accounts, and even expanding.
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SAP Remains Vital Amid Ailing Market And Internal Adjustments Part 1: Recent Announcements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 25, 2002
Abstract : Recently, SAP announced solid results for Q4 2001, in contrast to the current soft market. Although not all troubles seem to have been left behind, as can be seen from reduced license revenue, and while some may question SAP's justification of merging its two subsidiaries, a positive sign is that SAP has meanwhile become much more nimble to spar with any disturbance factors.
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Soft Economy Dents SAP’s Armored Shield As Well (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 9, 2001
Abstract : Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling Commerce One happened much before the fatal September 11, one is only to wonder why SAP’s management woke up to reality and revised its projections so belatedly.
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Made2Manage Manages Throughout Soft Market (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 15, 2001
Abstract : While Made2Manage reported a slim profit attributed mainly to a tax benefit, the latest revenue increase and a delivery of innovative initiatives might augur for the companyﾒs return to more consistent profitability and prevailing over the current market malaise.
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IFS Continues Its Reinvention through Pruning Part Three: Market Impact and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 9, 2005
Abstract : By selling CAD and payroll applications, IFS may not only control potential damage but also 'kill two birds with one stone' by 1) leveraging Bentley's and Personec's commitment to a true partnership and product integration to boost both parties’ license sales, while streamlining its own operations; and 2) obtaining some equity, however little, as to improve its balance sheet.
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Collaborative Sourcing Solution Vendor Leaves No Stone Unturned (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 31, 2006
Abstract : By layering across an organization's current infrastructure and building a sourcing system that needs hardly any training, TradeStone users anywhere can sign on and have the system handle all the intricacies of international trade (without ever experiencing its complexities).
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To Gain Market Share in the Mid-Market, SAP Leaves No Stone Unturned (4 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Jun 30, 2003
Abstract : The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether those vendors are ''dumbing down'' their enterprise software for the mid-market. This article evaluates SAP's mid-market solutions and its implementation approach.
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Microsoft Kills a Flock of Birds with One Stone (2 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 12, 2000
Abstract : Microsoft announces it is buying nearly 25% of the common shares of archrival Corel. Aside from giving Corel a much-needed infusion of funds, what does it mean?
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