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Abstract:
One should imagine Epicor has carefully thought out the rationale for the recent acquisition of its European counterpart
Scala. The merger seems to have much of a strategic merit as opposed to a knee-jerk, ‘me too’ impulse owing to the ongoing
consolidation craze in the market. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
One should imagine Epicor has carefully thought out the rationale for the recent acquisition of its European counterpart Scala.
The merger seems t...
Published:
2004-12-13
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Abstract:
As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors tend to step on mid-market vendor's toes. The real concern is to determine whether the mid-market cultural
and functional differences are well understood and (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors...
Published:
2003-06-26
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Abstract:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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Abstract:
One should imagine Epicor has carefully thought out the rationale for the recent acquisition of its European counterpart
Scala. The merger seems to have much of a strategic merit as opposed to a knee-jerk, ‘me too’ impulse owing to the ongoing
consolidation craze in the market. (...)
Excerpt related to
crm vendor market shares:
One should imagine Epicor has carefully thought out the rationale for the recent acquisition of its European counterpart Scala.
The merger seems t...
Published:
2004-12-13
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Abstract:
The latest acquisitions of SSA Global indicate a new phase in the vendor's acquisition strategy and development cycle, and
are furthering its goal to be number three (after SAP and Oracle) in the world of enterprise resource planning vendors. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
The latest acquisitions of SSA Global indicate a new phase in the vendor's acquisition strategy and development cycle,
and are furthering its goal...
Published:
2006-04-26
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Abstract:
On May 3, analysts suggested that Dutch business applications maker Baan faces a takeover bid or a break-up, after the latest
tumble in the troubled firm's stock price. Earlier, on April 20, the struggling vendor reported its seventh consecutive quarterly
loss, with a first-quarter figure worse than a ye (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
On May 3, analysts suggested that Dutch business applications maker Baan faces a takeover bid or a break-up, after the latest
tumble in the troubl...
Published:
2000-05-25
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Abstract:
Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and by addressing
that issue. An often troubling aspect of CRM implementations in the past is that the only way IT departments can achieve a
full view of the customer is by integrating front-e (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and
by addressing that issue. An ...
Published:
2002-05-10
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Abstract:
On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a solid third-quarter profit. However, Oracle has also confirmed that it is refocusing its European applications
division and has hinted that it may reduce the unit (...)
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On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a sol...
Published:
2000-04-24
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
The last few years have been harsh on most vendors within the CRM market segment, particularly on Onyx and Pivotal. The economic
downturn and the standstill in IT spending have hit each company at a time when it was ramping up product development and
business expansion. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
The last few years have been harsh on most vendors within the CRM market segment, particularly on Onyx and Pivotal. The economic
downturn and the ...
Published:
2004-02-05
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Abstract:
Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success
and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly de (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the
management strategy use...
Published:
2004-10-21
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Abstract:
Solomon Software Inc., a leading provider of mid-market financial and business management systems, and SalesLogix, a leading
provider of electronic customer relationship management (eCRM), have signed a five-year, multi-million dollar OEM software
arrangement. (...)
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Solomon Software Inc., a leading provider of mid-market financial and business management systems, and SalesLogix, a leading
provider of electroni...
Published:
2000-04-28
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Abstract:
In September Oracle Corporation, the largest database provider and one of the largest providers of software applications
for e-business, announced record results for Q1 of its fiscal year 2001. Why weren’t analysts more enthusiastic about the
42% growth of the applications part of its business? (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
In September Oracle Corporation, the largest database provider and one of the largest providers of software applications for
e-business, announced...
Published:
2000-10-10
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Abstract:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
Excerpt related to
crm vendor market shares:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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Abstract:
Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an agreement to acquire its long-term
partner Great Plains Software, a business application provider for the low-end of the market. Will this move alienate Microsoft
from a slew of other partners competing in the same sp (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an agreement to acquire its long-term
partner Great Plains So...
Published:
2001-01-16
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Abstract:
Adonix appears to be a force in the Southern European enterprise resource planning and supply chain management market since
acquiring Gruppo FORMULA. There might be a greater buzz internationally, but the road to success might not be an easy Mediterranean
sail. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Adonix appears to be a force in the Southern European enterprise resource planning and supply chain management market since
acquiring Gruppo FORMU...
Published:
2005-09-19
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Abstract:
Navision has been expanding its coverage in terms of geography, vertical industries, and product functionality. Globally,
it has become one of the largest independent small-to-mid-market enterprise system providers. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Navision has been expanding its coverage in terms of geography, vertical industries, and product functionality. Globally,
it has become one of the...
Published:
2001-11-30
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Abstract:
Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and by addressing
that issue. An often troubling aspect of CRM implementations in the past is that the only way IT departments can achieve a
full view of the customer is by integrating front-e (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and
by addressing that issue. An ...
Published:
2002-05-10
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Abstract:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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Abstract:
On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation equipment
maker Invensys has agreed to pay $2.65 per share for Baan. The deal is valued at approximately $709 million. (...)
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crm vendor market shares:
On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation
equipment maker Invensys ha...
Published:
2000-06-21