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Abstract:
SSA GT has many times surprised even the biggest skeptics by turning around seemingly non-viable vantage products (which
iBaan and Ironside certainly are not) and/or ailing vendors (which Baan has been, and Ironworks will have likely become). (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
SSA GT has many times surprised even the biggest skeptics by turning around seemingly non-viable vantage products (which iBaan
and Ironside certai...
Published:
2003-07-15
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Abstract:
SSA GT has many times surprised even the biggest skeptics by turning around seemingly non-viable vantage products (which
iBaan and Ironside certainly are not) and/or ailing vendors (which Baan has been, and Ironworks will have likely become). (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
SSA GT has many times surprised even the biggest skeptics by turning around seemingly non-viable vantage products (which iBaan
and Ironside certai...
Published:
2003-07-15
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Abstract:
On January 4, 2000 Baan, Europe's No. 2 business software company, sank deeper into trouble as its CEO resigned and it forecast
a fourth quarter loss of $240 million to $250 million after restructuring. Its shares plunged over 30 percent as analysts
cut recommendations on the loss-making vendor, which ha (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
On January 4, 2000 Baan, Europe's No. 2 business software company, sank deeper into trouble as its CEO resigned and it
forecast a fourth quarter l...
Published:
2000-01-20
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Abstract:
Wonderware is reducing the staff dedicated to the ex-Marcam PRISM and Protean products from approximately 400 to less than
100. They will also cease to offer these products, but have indicated a transition to a new product. What impact will this
have on existing customers and the Process ERP marketplac (...)
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... the process market with the same add-on strategy but abandoned ...
or Protean customers financial incentives to move to the Baan Process replacement product
...
Published:
2000-12-07
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Abstract:
If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it
is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of "refreshing"
the existing system up to the current release and impl (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases,
and if it is not really serving y...
Published:
2004-03-13
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Abstract:
User companies will need serious convincing that SSA GT will not 'stabilize' or even discontinue some brands. Moreover, even
in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers’ wish lists, its crucial tenet of operation
is profitability and setting realistic goals (the ROI (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
User companies will need serious convincing that SSA GT will not 'stabilize' or even discontinue some brands. Moreover,
even in the cases where th...
Published:
2002-12-16
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Abstract:
Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) announced the availability of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon 5.5, which includes
several new features and enhancements in the product's Foundation Series, Financial Series, Project Series and Service Series
of modules. This part covers the vendor’s challenges an (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) announced the availability of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon 5.5, which includes
several new features and...
Published:
2003-09-06
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Abstract:
The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply
chain management (SCM) of spare and replacement parts. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
The growing pressure for improving customer responsiveness and profits has lately changed the traditional role of supply chain
management (SCM) of...
Published:
2005-07-28
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Abstract:
Should Baan and Ironside learn from their new senior sibling SSA GT how to consistently produce stellar financial results
and profitability while proceeding with the launch of the next-generation product releases and integration platforms that
could in turn cater for SSA GT's aged products' technology re (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Should Baan and Ironside learn from their new senior sibling SSA GT how to consistently produce stellar financial results
and profitability while ...
Published:
2003-07-11
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Abstract:
Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have been geared
mostly to process industries. To that end, Invensys has had a nightmarish job of trying to rationalize Baan and its process
ERP counterparts, Protean and PRISM, development - str (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have
been geared mostly to process i...
Published:
2003-05-08
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Abstract:
In order to return from oblivion SSA continues with more decisive moves to put itself back on the global enterprise applications
map. Renaming itself as SSA Global Technologies (SSA GT) was one of the moves. It has recently acquired MAX International,
a move to expand its offerings into the small and med (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
In order to return from oblivion SSA continues with more decisive moves to put itself back on the global enterprise applications
map. Renaming its...
Published:
2001-05-07
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Abstract:
Even in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers' wish lists, its crucial tenet of operation
is profitability and setting realistic goals. The return on investment (ROI) justification works for the vendor, particularly
when its CEO has a strong accounting background. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Even in the cases where the company has been showing close attention to its customers' wish lists, its crucial tenet of
operation is profitability...
Published:
2003-09-29
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Abstract:
The vendor that many have long forgotten seems to be reincarnating. In order to return from oblivion SSA GT has been making
strides to put itself back on the global enterprise applications map, primarily through salvaging the relationships with existing
customers. Will the latest V8 product vouch for an (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
The vendor that many have long forgotten seems to be reincarnating. In order to return from oblivion SSA GT has been making
strides to put itself ...
Published:
2001-09-10
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Abstract:
SSA GT has mostly achieved its most imminent and important goal of enticing existing BPCS customer base to stay on their
maintenance contracts. Vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle than
expected. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
... Actually, vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the ... than
expected as the SSA GT strategy might resonate ... Moreover, contrary to Baan
and Ross, SSA GT has ...
Published:
2002-01-04
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Abstract:
SSA GT has mostly achieved its most imminent and important goal of enticing existing BPCS customer base to stay on their
maintenance contracts. Vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle than
expected. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
... Actually, vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the ... than
expected as the SSA GT strategy might resonate ... Moreover, contrary to Baan
and Ross, SSA GT has ...
Published:
2002-01-04
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Abstract:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now
gain the benefits of s...
Published:
2006-05-02
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Abstract:
By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these vendors have become de facto trend setters as once high-flying and almost deceased and then again rebounding
mid-market ERP vendors. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these v...
Published:
2003-03-24
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Abstract:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer
extension is part of the business model. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement...
Published:
2006-09-20
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Abstract:
Replace or Add-on to an aging ERP system is a dilemma faced by many companies today. This article discusses the trade-offs
involved in making that decision. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Replace or Add-on to an aging ERP system is a dilemma faced by many companies today. This article discusses the trade-offs
involved in making that...
Published:
2002-01-29
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Abstract:
Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications
are good. Ramco faces a crowded and consolidating enterprise market, but has shown patience and realistic expectations for
its growth. (...)
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baan replacement strategy:
Will Ramco be able to deliver on its vision of personalized, assembled applications? Time will tell, but the indications are
good. Ramco faces a c...
Published:
2003-11-05