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Abstract:
What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what characteristics
ultimately distinguish the contenders from the pretenders are two questions that are emerging from the consolidation market. (...)
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What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what
characteristics ultimately d...
Published:
2005-09-12
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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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enterprise applications market share:
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:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately
gain market share. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be sh...
Published:
2006-04-24
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Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as
key growth drivers for the group. The acquisition of Formation Systems and Geac can only fuel Infor growth. (...)
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Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as
key growth drivers for ...
Published:
2006-05-01
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Abstract:
Building replacement products on a new framework is a higher risk strategy. The product functionality still quite matters
and, while it is important for enterprise applications providers to implement the latest computer science 'quantum leap',
there is no guaranteed correlation between first-to-market an (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Building replacement products on a new framework is a higher risk strategy. The product functionality still quite matters
and, while it is importa...
Published:
2003-06-23
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Abstract:
IBM still needs to convince users that it is nimble enough to handle the smaller projects prevalent in today’s cost-conscious
market, which may be a concern that is aggravated rather than alleviated by the acquisition. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
IBM still needs to convince users that it is nimble enough to handle the smaller projects prevalent in today’s cost-conscious
market, which may be...
Published:
2002-08-28
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Abstract:
The results from providers of strategic infrastructure that have more technology irons in the fire have typically proven
better lately, if not spectacular, with one hoping these would even re-invigorate spending in the enterprise arena. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
The results from providers of strategic infrastructure that have more technology irons in the fire have typically proven better
lately, if not spe...
Published:
2002-08-27
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Abstract:
After seemingly the successful acquisition of Macola last year, Exact Software continues to build its SME market share by
acquiring Kewill ERP. (...)
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After seemingly the successful acquisition of Macola last year, Exact Software continues to build its SME market share by
acquiring Kewill ERP.
Published:
2002-06-14
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Abstract:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a
need for bigger investment in the development of their products. Vendors unable to keep abreast of technology demands of a
vertically focused solution that provides tangible returns in (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a need
for bigger investmen...
Published:
2002-08-29
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across its entire product line. CRM and strategic procurement will be significant contributors to Oracle Applications
sales revenue (up to 35% within next 3 years), whe (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Oracle is one of the first software companies to implement the Internet computing model for developing and deploying enterprise
software across it...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
ERP will be redefined as a platform for enabling e-business globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes
of an enterprise, ERP systems will include customer and supplier-centric processes as well. The conclusive evidence of this
redefinition is the move of all major ERP players into CRM (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
ERP will be redefined as a platform for enabling e-business globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes
of an enterprise, ERP sy...
Published:
2001-10-11
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to deliver
a mid-market solution to services industries. Despite Microsoft's competing ERP offering, Epicor continues to build a Microsoft-centric
solution with its partners' support. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors do battle to win business and Epicor is leveraging Microsoft's technology to
deliver a mid-market solut...
Published:
2007-06-04
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Abstract:
SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some
will likely crave. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the...
Published:
2005-06-01
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Abstract:
This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise (SME) market segment. One is Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS), the other is UK-based the Sage Group. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise...
Published:
2005-08-25
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Abstract:
The BI market is ripe for consolidation, but not necessarily for the reason of capturing the scarce remaining market share
like in the ERP case, but more likely for the reasons of garnering the most complete CPM portfolio. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
The BI market is ripe for consolidation, but not necessarily for the reason of capturing the scarce remaining market share
like in the ERP case, b...
Published:
2003-08-09
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Abstract:
Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue sources, and new and overlapping products. However, keeping PeopleSoft's customers will take a great deal
of diplomatic customer management and savvy engineering. (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue source...
Published:
2005-05-30
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Abstract:
Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn. Geac’s future focus on delivering new functionality to its heartland of existing customers and industry
verticals, while building out its technology to make (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general
IT industry downturn....
Published:
2003-08-13
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Abstract:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market
segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution
vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether t (...)
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enterprise applications market share:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment
extensively. Th...
Published:
2003-06-30
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Abstract:
IBM still needs to convince users that it is nimble enough to handle the smaller projects prevalent in today’s cost-conscious
market, which may be a concern that is aggravated rather than alleviated by the acquisition. (...)
Excerpt related to
enterprise applications market share:
IBM still needs to convince users that it is nimble enough to handle the smaller projects prevalent in today’s cost-conscious
market, which may be...
Published:
2002-08-28