Encompix--Thriving on Encompassing Complexity Part Two: Challenges ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... service companies and other MRO companies have very stringent requirements they must ... presentation (UI) remains "boxy" as opposed to a Windows XP metaphor of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/05/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_05_25_04_1.asp - 14k Summary: While the company’s focus allows it to keep pace with trends in technology and with customer requirements in its target niche, too narrow a focus comes with its liabilities as well. Nevertheless, Encompix seems to be making the right moves.

Vendor Review: SecureWave Protects Microsoft Operating System ...

by L. Taylor ... To meet customer requirements, Mr. Peretti, who has a background in software engineering ... that are currently lacking in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2002/03/research_notes/PN_ST_XLT_03_02_02_1.asp - 23k Summary: The traditional approach to network intrusion management is to detect an intrusion, analyze it, and then works toward eradicating it. By buckling down your host security, securing the input/output devices, and intercepting Trojan executables, SecureWave can prevent intrusions from happening up front.

A Single Software Solution That Enables Business Process ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... management capabilities, and it meets the electronic signature requirements under the ... 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_11_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: By focusing on improving and optimizing the processes instead of only the departments, any user company should be better aligned and prepared to take on the challenges ahead.

Epicor Reaches Better Vista From This Vantage Point

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a number of operating systems including Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Unix and ... to make the solution best-fit specific requirements, without impacting ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_12_03_1.asp - 25k Summary: By harnessing Microsoft .NET possibly more keenly than its creator and by figuring out its bread-winning product groups, amid difficult market conditions notwithstanding, Epicor might be showing us that ‘a clearer vision' can keep it in the mid-market leadership race amongst a plethora of formidable op

JDA Portfolio: For The Retail Industry Part Two: JDA Portfolio ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP. The product, which consists of functional modules that can be selected and configured to fit multiple processing requirements, ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/12/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_12_28_04_1.asp - 17k Summary: The unveiled product set, JDA Portfolio 2004.1 should help retailers and their suppliers optimally plan and execute the selection, quantification, assortment, procurement and placement of finished goods at the point of sale (POS).

Server Platform Situational Analysis: IBM AS/400

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... re-invent itself every few years in a an ever changing world of user requirements. ... is much more difficult than attacking a UNIX or Microsoft Windows NT/XP box ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_10_31_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: Customers value IBM's AS/400's reliability, stability, and security. However, despite its impressive performance and use of independent software vendors to broaden its functionality, AS/400 suffers from the perception that its an ancient technology.

Global Software Aspirations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... platforms are Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP. ... America, Grote Beer for Windows and Exact ... manufacturing and distribution requirements, whereas JobBOSS is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_10_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service.

Microsoft .NET-managed Code Enablement: Examples and Challenges

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of the .NET environment, satisfy new Internet connectivity requirements, and better ... software indeed features the touted snazzy Windows XP features (whereas the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/10/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_10_05_06_1.asp - 22k Summary: Intuitive, Visibility, and Epicor offer .NET Framework-managed code products, but their

Intentia Prepares for Merger with Lawson

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... as it runs on a personal computer (PC) with Windows XP, and takes ... that are up to 90 percent natively prepackaged for their location and industry requirements. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_10_26_05_1.asp - 20k Summary: Before merging with Lawson, Intentia already had initiated cost-cutting measures on its products, target markets, and sales channels. This, corporate cultural changes, and an infusion of research money help the

Merging Disparate IT Systems and Exploiting Multichannels

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... interchange (EDI) routing and setup information, insurance requirements, and so on ... running 360Commerce's POS software on Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/04/research_notes/TN_SC_PJ_04_20_05_1.asp - 22k Summary: Astute IT strategies should help any company develop a strong competitive advantage whether it be improved time-to-market, better insights about customers behavior and preferences, or to devise a more efficient supply chain. This should be embraced by Sears Holding and Federation/May.