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Abstract:
The A2i acquisition will in the short term bring together two complementary e-commerce products that should help retailers,
manufacturers, and suppliers manage and sell their products to other companies and customers on-line. (...)
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a2i sap:
The A2i acquisition will in the short term bring together two complementary e-commerce products that should help retailers,
manufacturers, and sup...
Published:
2004-12-04
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Abstract:
SAP customers waiting for MDM to address data synchronization initiatives can be confident that, in the long term, SAP will
likely address consolidation of product data for more purposes than a mere compliance to retailers’ mandates. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... SAP believes A2i' differentiating trait against the competition
is the scalability and the ability to cover many vertical sectors (other than CPG and retail ...
Published:
2004-12-06
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Abstract:
SAP's determination to become a service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications lingua franca evangelist through SAP NetWeaver
might have been further shown by its recent willingness to acquire catalog and product content management (PCM) vendor A2i,
knowing its inclination to acquire little when it com (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... impact. Part Four will look at SAP and A2i. Part Five will discuss
challenges and make user recommendations. SAP Acquires A2i. Thus ...
Published:
2004-12-01
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Abstract:
SAP purports that SAP MDM also lays the foundation for efficient and accurate exchange of cross-business information. Consumer
products companies, for instance, can exchange timely product information with retail distributors, avoid costly inaccuracies,
enhance merchandizing, and improve supply chain ope (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... Therefore, SAP and A2i tout the following potent capabilities of xCat:
... Part Three will cover the market impact. Part Four will look at SAP and A2i.
...
Published:
2004-12-02
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Abstract:
SAP customers waiting for MDM to address data synchronization initiatives can be confident that, in the long term, SAP will
likely address consolidation of product data for more purposes than a mere compliance to retailers’ mandates. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... SAP believes A2i' differentiating trait against the competition
is the scalability and the ability to cover many vertical sectors (other than CPG and retail ...
Published:
2004-12-06
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Abstract:
As business applications' scope continues to expand, so does a propagation of data sources across the businesses and IT systems.
Achieving consistent understanding of this scattered data has become a major hurdle to improved business processes, with redundancy,
waste and a plethora of lost opportunities (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... Part Four will look at SAP and A2i. Part Five will discuss challenges
and make user recommendations. Why Acquire A2i? ... Part Four will look at SAP
and A2i. ...
Published:
2004-12-03
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Abstract:
SAP's determination to become a service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications lingua franca evangelist through SAP NetWeaver
might have been further shown by its recent willingness to acquire catalog and product content management (PCM) vendor A2i,
knowing its inclination to acquire little when it com (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... impact. Part Four will look at SAP and A2i. Part Five will discuss
challenges and make user recommendations. SAP Acquires A2i. Thus ...
Published:
2004-12-01
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Abstract:
As business applications' scope continues to expand, so does a propagation of data sources across the businesses and IT systems.
Achieving consistent understanding of this scattered data has become a major hurdle to improved business processes, with redundancy,
waste and a plethora of lost opportunities (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... Part Four will look at SAP and A2i. Part Five will discuss challenges
and make user recommendations. Why Acquire A2i? ... Part Four will look at SAP
and A2i. ...
Published:
2004-12-03
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Abstract:
SAP purports that SAP MDM also lays the foundation for efficient and accurate exchange of cross-business information. Consumer
products companies, for instance, can exchange timely product information with retail distributors, avoid costly inaccuracies,
enhance merchandizing, and improve supply chain ope (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
... Therefore, SAP and A2i tout the following potent capabilities of xCat:
... Part Three will cover the market impact. Part Four will look at SAP and A2i.
...
Published:
2004-12-02
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Abstract:
Price management might improve revenue (by a few percent) and gross margin (even by an umpteen percent), but the truly amazing
benefits should only come when price management is integrated with appropriate cost information and demand management. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
Price management might improve revenue (by a few percent) and gross margin (even by an umpteen percent), but the truly amazing
benefits should onl...
Published:
2006-05-05
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Abstract:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should
seriously consider Lighthammer. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's produ...
Published:
2006-02-07
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Abstract:
To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on structured data offer only a part of the total solution. In other words, businesses also need content management
for the unstructured data and content, which can (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
To conduct collaborative processes, businesses need embedded intelligence, and business intelligence (BI) or analytics applications
focused on str...
Published:
2004-11-13
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Abstract:
A streamlined version of the Blink.com site, Blink WAP allows users to configure their folders of favorite bookmarks on their
PC or laptop, then remotely access their accounts. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
Blink.com Takes Bookmarks Mobile. P. Hayes - July 18, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments P. Hayes - July 18, 2000 Event Summary.
NEW YORK ...
Published:
2000-07-18
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Abstract:
So why would users switch from AOL’s Instant Messaging client to Microsoft’s? Quite simple really, throw in free long distance
phone service, offer a comparable and competitive set of base features, and then to make sure you succeed, give it away for
free. And just to add injury to insult Microsoft w (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
Microsoft New Online Messenger ~ Dope Slaps AOL’s Instant Messenger. P. Hayes - July 21, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments
P. Hayes - July 21, 2000 Event Summary ...
Published:
2000-07-21
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Abstract:
The initial Pilot test of the BlackBerry Handheld e-mail device will be limited to 500 users for a cost of $34.95 (USD) per
month, including unlimited messaging and the lease cost of the wireless device. (...)
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a2i sap:
EarthLink’s Pilot of Wireless Email via BlackBerry Handhelds. P. Hayes - June 1, 2000. Comments: 0. Read Comments P. Hayes
- June 1, 2.
Published:
2000-06-01
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Abstract:
The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been
a war of words without the clear winner yet (and not any time soon), as many underlying Internet-based standards have emerged
only recently. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been a
war of words without th...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13
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Abstract:
IBM has just released benchmark results for its mid-range Unix server, the RS/6000 M80, showing it to be a top performer
in transaction processing and Web serving. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
IBM has just released benchmark results for its mid-range Unix server, the RS/6000 M80, showing it to be a top performer in
transaction processing...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
RIM’s primary focus is wireless e-mail, which has evolved into a mission critical application for most users over the past
several years, leading to tremendous success for RIM’s 850 and 950 versions of their wireless Blackberry e-mail device line. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
RIM’s primary focus is wireless e-mail, which has evolved into a mission critical application for most users over the past
several years, leading ...
Published:
2000-07-10
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Abstract:
IBM announced its latest NUMA-Q server, the E410. Its ability to house up to 64 Intel CPUs represents a doubling of the “largest”
current system, the ES7000 from Unisys, and an eight-times increase over the largest current mainstream Intel offerings from
Compaq, Dell, and HP. (...)
Excerpt related to
a2i sap:
IBM announced its latest NUMA-Q server, the E410. Its ability to house up to 64 Intel CPUs represents a doubling of the “largest”
current system, ...
Published:
2000-06-19