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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:
The results from providers of strategic infrastructure that have more technology irons in the fire have typically proven better
lately, if not spe...
Date publiée:
2002-08-27
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Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability standards
and Internet technology will lead to fewer large-scale projects and an ongoing stream of smaller ones, all with tangible return
on investment (ROI) rationale. Although not necessa (...)
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enterprise applications:
Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability
standards and Internet technol...
Date publiée:
2003-06-24
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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:
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...
Date publiée:
2002-08-28
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Résumé:
With increased competition, deregulation, globalization, and mergers & acquisition activity, enterprise software buyers realize
that product architecture plays a key role in how quickly vendors can implement, maintain, expand/customize, and integrate
their products. Many in the enterprise applications v (...)
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enterprise applications:
With increased competition, deregulation, globalization, and mergers & acquisition activity, enterprise software buyers
realize that product archi...
Date publiée:
2003-06-21
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Unless all the functional modules have access to and use the same data in near real-time, unless all processes are fully
integrated (so that, for example a mobile sales rep can see the live inventory data for order promising), and unless users
can seamlessly move from one module to another, we are not ta (...)
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enterprise applications:
Unless all the functional modules have access to and use the same data in near real-time, unless all processes are fully integrated
(so that, for ...
Date publiée:
2004-04-06
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Résumé:
While it is apparent that software giants are in a better position to endure any economic adversity, no single vendor can
be lulled into complacency for very long. Consequently, there will be more baffled investors, but also somewhat encouraged
small vendors with inimitable value propositions. (...)
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enterprise applications:
While it is apparent that software giants are in a better position to endure any economic adversity, no single vendor can
be lulled into complacen...
Date publiée:
2002-08-26
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Résumé:
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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enterprise applications:
What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what
characteristics ultimately d...
Date publiée:
2005-09-12
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Résumé:
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:
Building replacement products on a new framework is a higher risk strategy. The product functionality still quite matters
and, while it is importa...
Date publiée:
2003-06-23
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Résumé:
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:
Application vendors find themselves in a precarious situation where, concurrently with dismal revenue inflow, there is a need
for bigger investmen...
Date publiée:
2002-08-29
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If the ultimate objective is to win and retain customers, one must consider the entire chain, which includes traditional
enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) functions as well as the once considered more remarkable
and supposedly more relevant CRM and e-commerce activity. (...)
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enterprise applications:
If the ultimate objective is to win and retain customers, one must consider the entire chain, which includes traditional enterprise
resource plann...
Date publiée:
2004-04-05
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The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for
integration and graphical presentation without losing any functionality. IBM is looking towards independent software vendors
to help it in this endeavor. (...)
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enterprise applications:
The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for integration
and graphical...
Date publiée:
2005-11-01
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Résumé:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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enterprise applications:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology
surfaced. This is a glossary of those terms.
Date publiée:
2004-12-24
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Résumé:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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enterprise applications:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Date publiée:
2006-09-05
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Résumé:
Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's. Customers were demanding to have their products delivered when, where, and how they wanted them. Companies
were therefore compelled to develop and embrace the (...)
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enterprise applications:
Integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions became synonymous with competitive advantage, particularly
throughout the 1990's....
Date publiée:
2004-04-01
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Résumé:
Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more choice
and certainty, and may take notice of what the market leader is trying to do with this middle-of-the-road support option. (...)
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enterprise applications:
Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more
choice and certainty, and ma...
Date publiée:
2006-05-09
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Résumé:
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:
The latest acquisitions of SSA Global indicate a new phase in the vendor's acquisition strategy and development cycle,
and are furthering its goal...
Date publiée:
2006-04-26
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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:
Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global
and Infor seem to be sh...
Date publiée:
2006-04-24
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Résumé:
The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however, there are still the same number
of competing systems. What are the factors that are driving the market and what are the emerging trends? (...)
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enterprise applications:
The enterprise applications market is converging resulting with fewer providers; however,
there are still the same number of competing systems. Wh...
Date publiée:
2006-03-23
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Résumé:
A typical ERP system indeed now offers broad functional coverage nearing the best-of-breed capabilities; vertical industry
extensions; a strong technical architecture; training, documentation, implementation and process design tools; product enhancements;
global support; and an extensive list of software (...)
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enterprise applications:
A typical ERP system indeed now offers broad functional coverage nearing the best-of-breed capabilities; vertical industry
extensions; a strong te...
Date publiée:
2004-04-02
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Résumé:
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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enterprise applications:
Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as
key growth drivers for ...
Date publiée:
2006-05-01