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Abstract:
In one of the quicker reversals on record, Bill Gates and Microsoft issued conflicting statements within a day regarding
the software giant's willingness to open its Windows source code. (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
... would be willing to open to competitors the source code of its Windows operating system - its flagship
product - to settle the antitrust lawsuit brought by the ...
Published:
2000-03-10
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Abstract:
Challenges are aplenty when a vendor is acquired. Financial health is no longer a safe indicator to gauge a vendor's future
during this mega merger era. Knowing the challenges facing big vendors, like Oracle and PeopleSoft, and their competitors
can give users a negotiating edge, whether in or entering a (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
Challenges are aplenty when a vendor is acquired. Financial health is no longer a safe indicator to gauge a vendor's future
during this mega merge...
Published:
2005-06-02
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Abstract:
To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the
latter, acquisitions are often required to grow and prosper. With revenue streams shifting from new accounts to up- and cross-sales
to existing customers, software support and servic (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the
latter, acquisitions are...
Published:
2003-06-19
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Abstract:
Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of 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 task for anyone to cap (...)
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antitrust lawsuit:
Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive
forces in the mark...
Published:
2003-07-29
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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
antitrust lawsuit:
... for products like reporting might show its ugly side in some instances could be exemplified by the recent
copyright infringement lawsuit between Best and its ...
Published:
2004-06-12
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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
antitrust lawsuit:
... for products like reporting might show its ugly side in some instances could be exemplified by the recent
copyright infringement lawsuit between Best and its ...
Published:
2004-06-12
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Abstract:
To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the
latter, acquisitions are often required to grow and prosper. With revenue streams shifting from new accounts to up- and cross-sales
to existing customers, software support and servic (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
To continue to be healthy, an enterprise software vendor either needs a defendable niche or a large market share. For the
latter, acquisitions are...
Published:
2003-06-19
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Abstract:
The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, indicating a potential shift in its traditional strategy of B2B e-commerce connectivity (i.e., to drive
its offerings well behind the enterprise firewalls). (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider
Inovis to acquire QRS, i...
Published:
2004-11-16
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Abstract:
While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, indicate that the niche CRM vendors without a clear differentiating value proposition have not much to
look for there in the long run. (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, in...
Published:
2003-03-10
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Abstract:
Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happened much before the fatal September 11, one is only to wonder why SAP’s management woke up to reality and
revised its projections so belatedly. (...)
Excerpt related to
antitrust lawsuit:
Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happe...
Published:
2001-11-09