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While Frontstep reported its fourth consecutive loss in Q2 2001, which was also the first quarter the company operated under
the new name, the latest license income increase and success in balancing product/services offerings mix, might bode well
for the company’s return to profitability. (...)
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While Frontstep reported its fourth consecutive loss in Q2 2001, which was also the first quarter the company operated under
the new name, the lat...
Published:
2001-02-26
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP for services has emerged as a viable software category competing with the best-of-breed vendors serving professional
services sector industries. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP...
Published:
2007-04-09
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Abstract:
Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures and technologies at its core. (...)
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Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence
(BI) architectures a...
Published:
2003-11-21
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Abstract:
There has been a hubbub in the public sector, with all major players fiercely competing and eventually winning important
new federal contracts, primarily for components of enterprise applications. This strong government interest in ERP applications
might explain a number of recent pundits’ retractions (...)
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There has been a hubbub in the public sector, with all major players fiercely competing and eventually winning important new
federal contracts, pr...
Published:
2001-06-21
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Abstract:
There has been significant activity in the public sector, with all major players winning important new federal contracts
for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This strong government interest in ERP applications means that ERP seems to be getting
some infusion from this sector at least. (...)
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back office systems:
There has been significant activity in the public sector, with all major players winning important new federal contracts for
Enterprise Resource P...
Published:
2000-12-27
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Abstract:
Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commerce market. A new Symix subsidiary called Frontstep, which was formed in January 2000, has been actively
rounding out its e-business product and strategic consu (...)
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Like many of its peers, Symix Systems, one of the leading mid-market enterprise applications vendors, has been making a big
push into the e-commer...
Published:
2000-10-25
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Abstract:
Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is considered a leader in native process manufacturing functionality. The company has also expanded its online
operations through its RenaissanceLink software applica (...)
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Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality
and good customer support within certain industries; it is cons...
Published:
2000-07-20
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Abstract:
When it comes to touting 200 product enhancements, what J.D. Edwards is saying is that ease of integration is important
to mid-market companies because they have less flexibility for trial and error. J.D. Edwards's CRM implementation success
through its existing customer base will testify to the reliabi (...)
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back office systems:
When it comes to touting 200 product enhancements, what JD Edwards is saying is that ease of integration is important to mid-market
companies b...
Published:
2003-04-01
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Abstract:
On August 23, MAPICS, Inc., one of the leading mid-market ERP vendors, announced that it is taking steps to reduce costs
through a restructuring plan. Earlier, on July 27, MAPICS reported results for the third quarter of its fiscal 2000. (...)
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On August 23, MAPICS, Inc., one of the leading mid-market ERP vendors, announced that it is taking steps to reduce costs through
a restructuring p...
Published:
2000-09-11
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Abstract:
While Frontstep has been tenaciously delivering a broad umbrella of products all under the ".NET roof", much work still remains
for the company to counteract the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggernauts and to return to its erstwhile glory. (...)
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back office systems:
While Frontstep has been tenaciously delivering a broad umbrella of products all under the ".NET roof", much work
still remains for the company to...
Published:
2002-09-23
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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. (...)
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back office systems:
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
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Abstract:
There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide
the complete back-office systems preferred by many l (...)
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back office systems:
There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed...
Published:
2006-01-02
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Abstract:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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back office systems:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs. (...)
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back office systems:
The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or an...
Published:
2002-07-30
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Abstract:
Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a provider of holistic business applications, including integrated front office, back office, business intelligence
and e-business capabilities. However, the com (...)
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back office systems:
Made2Manage, grasping the requirements of its SME target market, has been completing its evolution from a vendor of traditional
MRP software to a ...
Published:
2001-01-04
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Abstract:
On September 27, Oracle took a major step towards providing a fully integrated front and back office applications suite by
launching Oracle Applications 11i at its Applications' User Group conference in Orlando, Florida. (...)
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back office systems:
On September 27, Oracle took a major step towards providing a fully integrated front and back office applications suite by
launching Oracle Applic...
Published:
1999-09-29
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Abstract:
To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-level systems a whole new meaning. (...)
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back office systems:
To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-l...
Published:
2005-11-23
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Abstract:
Key concerns for PLM prospects will be domain knowledge in design and engineering-specific functions and integration, including
currently poor connections from Oracle workflow to third-party business applications and CAD/PLM interfaces. (...)
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back office systems:
... the exchange to manage and collaborate on development projects while integrating to various product development
applications in the users' back office systems. ...
Published:
2004-01-06
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Abstract:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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back office systems:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management,
sales management, and reports and inquiries. Non-core components can include financial, supply chain management, enterprise
resource planning, customer relationship management, and war (...)
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back office systems:
The core components of a retail information system are inventory management, inventory optimization, revenue management, sales
management, and rep...
Published:
2006-03-13