-
Abstract:
"Freedom of choice" and "openness" mantras have been professed independently by both Best and ACCPAC, which bodes well for
the joint effort going forward, but ACCPAC also brings many other missing parts to the Sage/Best collection. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... Best's MAS 90 is targeted at mid-sized companies with 10 to 500 employees, and features more than
25 accounting, light manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce ...
Published:
2004-06-09
-
Abstract:
One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play against MBS’ and Best’s enticing financing arrangements for their VARs and customers, particularly
during these days of cash scarcity. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play ...
Published:
2003-02-07
-
Abstract:
"Freedom of choice" and "openness" mantras have been professed independently by both Best and ACCPAC, which bodes well for
the joint effort going forward, but ACCPAC also brings many other missing parts to the Sage/Best collection. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... Best's MAS 90 is targeted at mid-sized companies with 10 to 500 employees, and features more than
25 accounting, light manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce ...
Published:
2004-06-09
-
Abstract:
Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers'
needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many
SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult t (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... challenges for the company has been helping traditional accounting VARs get up ...
The product is well suited for general light discrete manufacturing environments ...
Published:
2004-06-12
-
Abstract:
The current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium sized enterprises
(SME) with a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and Exact seems to have a fair shot at making a mark. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... Exact Software's target market, single and multisite and multinational accounting,
light manufacturing and distribution companies and their satellite ...
Published:
2004-03-03
-
Abstract:
The current market trend is towards vendors that can provide comprehensive solutions for small and medium sized enterprises
(SME) with a justifiable return on investment (ROI), and Exact seems to have a fair shot at making a mark. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... Exact Software's target market, single and multisite and multinational accounting,
light manufacturing and distribution companies and their satellite ...
Published:
2004-03-03
-
Abstract:
Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers'
needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many
SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult t (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... challenges for the company has been helping traditional accounting VARs get up ...
The product is well suited for general light discrete manufacturing environments ...
Published:
2004-06-12
-
Abstract:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will not easily be overlooked. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will no...
Published:
2002-07-29
-
Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
-
Abstract:
Exact Software faces significant challenges ranging from competitive challenges to user education, and product definition.
Nonetheless, it is still a stalwart vendor within the small and mid-markets of accounting, manufacturing and distribution
software. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Exact Software faces significant challenges ranging from competitive challenges to user education, and product definition.
Nonetheless, it is stil...
Published:
2006-01-17
-
Abstract:
As the small-to-medium enterprises (SME) market battle rages, Best Software seems to be taking appropriate steps to establish
itself as a more visible/audible force to be reckoned with. It does not intend to remain a tacit mid-market powerhouse any
longer. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
As the small-to-medium enterprises (SME) market battle rages, Best Software seems to be taking appropriate steps to establish
itself as a more vis...
Published:
2002-12-20
-
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... The whole idea of light, fast, and adequate accounting that facilitates
business development and provides all employees with access to financial and other ...
Published:
2011-10-20
-
Abstract:
Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more
for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint
is a good mid-market product that plays well in this ma (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... A bundled core accounting system costs $2,495 (USD) while a bundled ...
TurningPoint also has light manufacturing and production planning features that are ...
Published:
2005-01-21
-
Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
-
Abstract:
Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more
for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint
is a good mid-market product that plays well in this ma (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
... A bundled core accounting system costs $2,495 (USD) while a bundled ...
TurningPoint also has light manufacturing and production planning features that are ...
Published:
2005-01-21
-
Abstract:
CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft
Excel spreadsheets collaboratively and securely. However, CODA must defend its narrow specialist and best-of-breed approach
against larger-scale integrated enterprise system offerings. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
CODA's savvy accounting and financial offerings include budgeting, forecasting, scorecards, and tools that use Microsoft
Excel spreadsheets collab...
Published:
2005-11-16
-
Abstract:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee
self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginni...
Published:
2000-01-31
-
Abstract:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
-
Abstract:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
-
Abstract:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee
self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G (...)
Excerpt related to
accounting light:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginni...
Published:
2000-01-31