SSA Global--The Right Product Strategy

by Olin Thompson ... strategy, we must view SSA Global's inventory of software as systems (extended ERP ... Never sunset a release, Any product and release on maintenance as of the time ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/11/research_notes/VN_ER_XOT_11_05_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-11-05 Summary: SSA Global's Client Forum has reinforced our impression that the vendor's product strategy is an effective strategy that addresses the realities of today's market. However, the execution is not without challenges. Although we found confusion on the part of a few, customers appeared supportive of the SSA

Conduant

... effective way to record data directly from a third party source, bypassing the bottlenecks inherent in traditional systems. ... Address: 1501 S. Sunset St Suite C. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/9466/Conduant.html - 31k - 2008-03-24

The Name and Ownership Change Roulette Wheel for Marcam Stops at ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... end for existing customers, given SSA Global's no product sunset' stance, but ... take some doing to even loosely interface these disparate systems (each with ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_19_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-10-19 Summary: Like previous SSA Global's acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging the existing customer base, market share, and, more importantly, the predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool.

SSA Global finds Little Known SCM Gems in Filling Out its Solution ...

by Michael Bittner ... to a customer-for-life services mantra and a "never sunset" approach to ... Warehouse Management Systems: work and task management, labor management, slotting and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/01/research_notes/VN_ER_MB_01_19_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-01-19 Summary: SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply chain management solutions provider.

The Name and Ownership Change Roulette Wheel for Marcam Stops at ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... developing business applications' extensions around a number of ERP systems, many of ... SSA has repeatedly stated that it does not "sunset" products or releases ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_16_04_1.asp - 18k - 2004-10-16 Summary: Under Invensys, Marcam has seen things change frequently including reorganizations, management changes, strategy changes, and the loss of many employees with deep domain knowledge.

The Enterprise Applications 'Arms Race' To Be Number Three

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of Geac Computer Corporation, and the complete acquisition of Datastream Systems, which will ... for both vendors is that no product will be sunset (ie, "killed ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/04/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_04_24_06_1.asp - 34k - 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.

Working Toward Truly Strategic Partnerships

by Bill Petersen ... you love me, and we dance off into the sunset together. ... year relationship between Enterprise Software Incorporated (ESI) and Personnel Systems Incorporated (PSI ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/12/research_notes/TU_SC_XBP_12_23_05_1.asp - 22k - 2005-12-23 Summary: If good partnerships seem to be a rarity, true and lasting relationships that benefit both parties are downright unique. How to avoid a Barney relationship and create a partnership that really works!

Noblestar

... Noblestar engineers solutions that make it easier for CIOs to ensure their systems development organizations deliver ... Address: 12021 Sunset Hills Road Suite 600. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/11780/Noblestar.html - 34k - 2008-03-24

Global versus Local Channel Approach, Who Will Win?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... added resellers (VAR), or resellers that are morphing into mighty systems integrators (SI ... one is to judge by the past, Best does not easily sunset product lines ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_08_26_05_1.asp - 25k - 2005-08-26 Summary: There is a clear distinction between the market dynamics within the respective MBS and Sage/Best channels.

Support for Old Releases-Good for the User but Is It Good for the ...

by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic ... the bar with its claims that "no product will be sunset," whereas most ... possible extreme example is the approach taken by Relevant Business Systems, which until ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/12/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_12_17_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-12-17 Summary: The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability. If the vendor can make money at providing support for older releases, it is good business for the vendor. The decision may be sugar-coated with pronouncements about doing what is good