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IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor within
the North American market. However, still undeveloped channel and market awareness, bundled with significant losses and likely
retaliatory campaigns from incumbent vendors will pr (...)
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IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor
within the North American m...
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2001-04-13
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In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. However, profitability does not seem
to be in the offing. (...)
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In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a ...
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2000-12-19
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On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner (SEK)
1,948 M compared to SEK 1,238 M in 1998, an increase of 57% compared with the previous year. (...)
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On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner
(SEK) 1948 M compared to ...
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2000-03-08
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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announced it has acquired RunTime, the Denmark-based e-Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) solutions provider
to the apparel, footwear, and textile industries. (...)
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Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31,
2000. Geac also announce...
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2000-04-20
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System integration service provider selections and project planning should involve the same amount of due diligence as business
IT strategy definition and software evaluation. (...)
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System integration service provider selections and project planning should involve the same amount of due diligence as business
IT strategy defini...
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2002-07-12
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While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing signs of stalling in the important North American market primarily owing to protracted losses and increased
'lobby talk' campaigns from incumbent mighty vendors. (...)
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While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing sig...
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2001-06-15
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In January, SAP announced upbeat results for Q4 2000, in contrast to the current market slowdown. However, 8% license revenue
growth in North America is much less compared to recent reports from its direct competitors, indicating a possible loss of
market share and the fact that not all troubles have bee (...)
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In January, SAP announced upbeat results for Q4 2000, in contrast to the current market slowdown. However, 8% license revenue
growth in North Amer...
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2001-02-13
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In August, IFS Industrial & Financial Systems, a business applications vendor with main headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden,
reported results for Q2 2000. License sales rose by 85% during the first half of 2000, with a total revenue increase of 94%
during the second quarter. However, IFS reported yet anoth (...)
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In August, IFS Industrial & Financial Systems, a business applications vendor with main headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden,
reported results for Q2...
Published:
2000-10-03
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While Geac might not need a white knight savior any longer owing to the profitable quarter and secured additional funding,
the general feeling remains that the company has also long passed up an opportunity to be a top-notch applications vendor. (...)
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While Geac might not need a white knight savior any longer owing to the profitable quarter and secured additional funding,
the general feeling rem...
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2001-10-16
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In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for
a leading ERP vendor position, announced its financial results for fiscal 2000. Earlier, on June 26, Geac solidified its enterprise
systems presence in North America by consolidating (...)
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In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for
a leading ERP vendor po...
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2000-08-09
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After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have had varied outcomes, Geac seems to be grooming itself to become an attractive
acquisition target. This is the conclusion to be drawn from a tumultuous period since the company reported a loss-making quarter
and subsequent back-to-back speedy departures (...)
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After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have had varied outcomes, Geac seems to be grooming itself to become an attractive
acquisition tar...
Published:
2000-11-20
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Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges.
The customers—powerful and demanding supermarkets and retail chains—want products manufactured "to order," with lead times
measured in hours rather than days or weeks. (...)
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Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges.
The customers—powerf...
Published:
2006-10-31
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While Geac might not need a white knight savior any longer owing to the profitable quarter and secured additional funding,
the general feeling remains that the company has also long passed up an opportunity to be a top-notch applications vendor. (...)
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While Geac might not need a white knight savior any longer owing to the profitable quarter and secured additional funding,
the general feeling rem...
Published:
2001-10-16
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Fujitsu Limited announced its intention to acquire 100% ownership of GLOVIA International LLC, a California-based provider
of business applications, e-commerce solutions, advanced technology and world-class services for the digital marketplace,
in which it currently holds a 30.5% interest. (...)
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Fujitsu Limited announced its intention to acquire 100% ownership of GLOVIA International LLC, a California-based provider
of business application...
Published:
2000-04-05
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While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing signs of stalling in the important North American market primarily owing to protracted losses and increased
'lobby talk' campaigns from incumbent mighty vendors. (...)
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While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing sig...
Published:
2001-06-15
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Amdocs Management Limited announced that it reached an agreement with Nortel Networks to acquire the assets of Nortel’s Clarify
business for US $200 million. Nortel is jettisoning business units that are not in line with its current vision. Who is Amdocs,
and what do they plan to do with their newly-a (...)
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Amdocs Management Limited announced that it reached an agreement with Nortel Networks to acquire the assets of Nortel’s Clarify
business for US $2...
Published:
2001-10-26
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After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long should they continue to pay the
vendor for maintenance. (...)
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After a company has decided to keep an existing ERP system, the next decision is how long should they continue to pay the
vendor for maintenance.
Published:
2002-02-08
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Compaq recently was awarded a contract for the world’s largest supercomputer, which will use its Alpha processors. But what’s
happening with their standard high-end machines? (...)
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Compaq recently was awarded a contract for the world’s largest supercomputer, which will use its Alpha processors. But what’s
happening with their...
Published:
2000-08-25
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A major “issue” (a/k/a bug) has been uncovered in Windows 2000 Server. A consulting firm has found that administrators cannot
add more than 51 IP addresses – potentially a tremendous problem for ISPs and other customers. (...)
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... As we have commented in the past, it is generally a good idea for users to wait for
Service Pack 1 or 2 before moving to a new Microsoft OS, especially if they ...
Published:
2000-04-25
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Aras Innovator, a PLM solution, is the only enterprise open source solution available within the PLM market. Read this product
note to learn what this solution has to offer. Aras Innovator is the only enterprise open source solution available on the
PLM market. This product note analyzes the strengths a (...)
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... was a bold move and it took the company a year and a half to fully plan the entire strategy to adapt
to this way of operating as a business, commented Marc Lind ...
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2010-03-18