One Step Closer to the Global ASP

by A. Turner ... the US, the UK and Canada. South Africa: Enterprise Outsourcing (EOH) offers application hosting for the small and medium enterprise (SME) market in South ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_EC_ADT_07_17_00_1.asp - 10k - 2000-07-17 Summary: On June 21, 2000, J.D. Edwards & Company, announced the Company s JDe.sourcing application hosting program has expanded its scope through partnerships with leading ASP providers in Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America and North America.

The Market Impact of Two Powerhouses

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment ... The other player is the UK-based the Sage Group plc (LSE: SGE.L), who ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_08_25_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-08-25 Summary: This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment. One is Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS), the other is UK-based the Sage Group.

Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Market Impact. ... and fixed asset solutions for small and medium enterprises (SME) in North America, announced that its parent company, the UK-based The Sage ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_05_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-06-05 Summary: Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size.

Made2Manage Affirms Its Technological Astuteness Part 3 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... in spite of the recent embryonic expansion in the UK via a ... potential return in capturing the product capabilities and coveted market share in the SME segment ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_22_03_1.asp - 13k - 2003-01-22 Summary: Although recent initiatives should, to our mind, contribute to creating increased demand and acceptance of the offering in the intended SME market, nevertheless, Made2Manage will have to address certain challenges in order to continue to thrive in this cutthroat competitive environment.

Navision Software a/s: Mid-market iNvasion

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... has been an important contender in the SME ERP market ... its inception and success in the Danish market, Navision branched ... began selling in the US and UK in 1994. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/05/research_notes/VN_BA_PJ_05_11_00_1.asp - 19k - 2000-05-11 Summary: Navision Software has established strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of the European and recently the U.S. ERP market. While Navision has done a respectable job establishing its U.S. network, it will face a fierce challenge from domestic competitors like

Great Plains Latest Product Offering — Ready to Stampede the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a leader in the financial reporting market, and PWA, a UK-based provider of ... in recent times (For more information, see Great Plains - An SME Market Leader, But ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/11/research_notes/EN_BA_PJ_11_01_00_1.asp - 25k - 2000-11-01 Summary: Great Plains announced during its Stampede 2000 annual partner meeting significant extensions to its product offering. The following is our view of Great Plains latest announcements and its strategic direction.

Is Enterprise Market Consolidating? Exactly!

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, the division also has an operation in the UK. ... worldwide should still be placed among the leaders in the SME market segment. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_06_14_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-06-14 Summary: After seemingly the successful acquisition of Macola last year, Exact Software continues to build its SME market share by acquiring Kewill ERP.

SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and a market presence in the SME market in which ... recent acquisitions were Best Software Mid-Market Division's (aka ... 1999 acquisition of Tetra, a UK-based mid ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_29_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-07-29 Summary: Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling the market it will not easily be overlooked.

Is 'Sage' Wiser And Better Than 'Best'?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment ... On the other hand, the UK-based the Sage Group plc (LSE: SGE.L), one ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_08_22_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-08-22 Summary: The two small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment leaders seem to have somewhat different strategies going forward (despite inevitable watching over each other's shoulder), and time will tell who will ultimately win (or maybe both will remain in a stalemate power sharing situation).

'Best' of the Three CRM Solutions

by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki ... 2. Product Definition and Market Impact. ... with the acquisition of ACCPAC by the UK-based Sage ... ever-expanding small and medium enterprises (SME) marketplace (see ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/PN_SC_KR_08_05_04_1.asp - 11k - 2004-08-05 Summary: In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of its CRM product: SalesLogix 6.2. Their objective is clearly to gain as much market share as possible in the growing small and medium sized enterprise market (SME). Acquiring addition