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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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baan oracle man:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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baan oracle man:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
In an unusually terse press release from June 30, Oracle Corporation, one of the largest providers of software for e-business,
announced that Ray Lane was leaving his post as Oracle's President and COO. (...)
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In an unusually terse press release from June 30, Oracle Corporation, one of the largest providers of software for e-business,
announced that Ray ...
Published:
2000-08-10
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Abstract:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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baan oracle man:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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Abstract:
Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's. Customers were demanding to have their products delivered when, where, and how they wanted them. Companies
were therefore compelled to develop and embrace the (...)
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Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's....
Published:
2004-04-01
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Abstract:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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baan oracle man:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. The
product segmentation in the fashion industry brings into pla (...)
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baan oracle man:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-05
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Abstract:
ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-consuming manual process that some companies still use to do upgrades and installations. Unfortunately, the
cure often has some of the same pitfalls as the probl (...)
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baan oracle man:
ESD (electronic software distribution) promises to simplify software distribution and management, and eliminate ''sneakernet''
the costly, time-co...
Published:
2003-07-01
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Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface (UI)/presentation,
and the platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to endure, whether it will scale to a large
number of users, and whether it will be able to in (...)
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baan oracle man:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface (UI)/presentation,
and the platf...
Published:
2004-06-07
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Abstract:
The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability.
If the vendor can make money at providing support for older releases, it is good business for the vendor. The decision may
be sugar-coated with pronouncements about doing what is good (...)
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baan oracle man:
The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability. If
the vendor can make mo...
Published:
2003-12-17
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Abstract:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you may find your profits falling on the cutting floor and money being swept out with the scraps. Read
on to find out why running with a pair of scissors is not t (...)
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baan oracle man:
The requirements for the fashion industry are some of the most demanding and unforgiving in the world of manufacturing. If
you're not careful, you...
Published:
2004-10-06
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Abstract:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Abstract:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willingness of smaller IT departments to go for more sophisticated technology beyond the all-too-common dispersed
islands of information on Excel spreadsheets, Access (...)
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baan oracle man:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willing...
Published:
2003-06-07
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Abstract:
Small enterprises, like their bigger brethren, need some differentiation means in the market, and that will not be achieved
by implementing a cut-and-dried business solution in a "cookie cutter", "me too" deployment approach (...)
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baan oracle man:
Small enterprises, like their bigger brethren, need some differentiation means in the market, and that will not be achieved
by implementing a cut-...
Published:
2004-04-19
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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baan oracle man:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
While the existing loyal client base remains MAPICS’ greatest trump for retaining its solid financial position, the company
will have to figure out how to be more effective in selling beyond the existing base for the long-term success in the market. (...)
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While the existing loyal client base remains MAPICS’ greatest trump for retaining its solid financial position, the company
will have to figure ou...
Published:
2001-05-24
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Abstract:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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baan oracle man:
It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
Published:
2004-02-09
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Abstract:
In August 2011, TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic experienced the 11th Vendor Shootout for ERP first-hand. Plex Systems,
IQMS, and abas-USA presented directly, while Infor ERP SyteLine, Epicor ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP Business ByDesign,
and Oracle JD Edwards were represented by partners. Log (...)
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baan oracle man:
In August 2011, TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic experienced the 11th Vendor Shootout for ERP first-hand. Plex Systems,
IQMS, and abas-USA p...
Published:
2011-09-07
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Abstract:
Commerce One announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. Will e-procurement be an integral part of your next operating
system? (...)
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baan oracle man:
Commerce One announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. Will e-procurement be an integral part of your next operating
system?
Published:
2000-10-05
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Abstract:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willingness of smaller IT departments to go for more sophisticated technology beyond the all-too-common dispersed
islands of information on Excel spreadsheets, Access (...)
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baan oracle man:
Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willing...
Published:
2003-06-07