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Abstract:
The acquisition has at least the following two synergies between the two merged companies 1) geographical coverage, and 2)
the strong relationships that both independently have with Microsoft. (...)
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The acquisition has at least the following two synergies between the two merged companies 1) geographical coverage, and 2)
the strong relationship...
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2004-12-16
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Abstract:
Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and still low-penetrated markets, perfectly fits the description of an ideal Epicor supplement. (...)
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Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and ...
Published:
2004-12-15
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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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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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... SAP, Oracle, SYSPRO, and in smaller accounts, Epicor. ... To understand
localization requirements, we often engage with ... by customers in China, Japan,
Mexico, and ...
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2010-06-25
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Abstract:
IFS could be an object case of how a great product (in terms of functionality scope and technological foundation) and knowledgeable
employees are only part of the wholesale success in the finicky enterprise resource planning (ERP) market. (...)
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IFS could be an object case of how a great product (in terms of functionality scope and technological foundation) and knowledgeable
employees are ...
Published:
2005-02-08
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Abstract:
The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more important is ongoing agility after the installation. Agresso seems to have raised the bar in this regard. (...)
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more imp...
Published:
2006-10-16
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Abstract:
The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs naturally, and no vendor is immune to losing partners. But some innovative vendors are doing their
best. (...)
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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs...
Published:
2006-05-18
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Abstract:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
Published:
2006-05-16
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Abstract:
Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happened much before the fatal September 11, one is only to wonder why SAP’s management woke up to reality and
revised its projections so belatedly. (...)
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Since the license revenue plunge in the US, a likely cascading economic slowdown worldwide, and SAP’s high stakes in struggling
Commerce One happe...
Published:
2001-11-09
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Abstract:
The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations together, while figuring out how best to leverage their different technological and industrial strengths. (...)
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The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations togethe...
Published:
2006-03-03
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Abstract:
Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively
better serve existing customers, and building upon that with a combined organic growth and growth via acquisitions, seems
to be a recipe for success these days. (...)
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Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively
better serve e...
Published:
2005-02-26
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Abstract:
Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
Published:
2004-09-13
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Abstract:
Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively
better serve existing customers, and building upon that with a combined organic growth and growth via acquisitions, seems
to be a recipe for success these days. (...)
Excerpt related to
epicor japan localization:
Although not necessarily unique to Made2Manage Systems, the strategy of taking a deep breath and reflecting upon how to proactively
better serve e...
Published:
2005-02-26
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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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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:
Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of its own downfall—and Microsoft is poised to take advantage. But will you profit from the Salesforce.com-versus-Microsoft
war? (...)
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Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of ...
Published:
2008-10-13
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Abstract:
By posting a profitable year while delivering different flavors of products to satisfy many fastidious tastes and by offering
an attractive value proposition to its channel, Navision could be telling us that the appropriate offering might be the recipe
to thrive even during difficult economic climate. (...)
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By posting a profitable year while delivering different flavors of products to satisfy many fastidious tastes and by offering
an attractive value ...
Published:
2001-11-28
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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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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:
Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar
to theirs. Examples of these markets can be e.g., fresh meats, dairy producers, Tier 2/3 automotive suppliers, etc. Some of
these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomer (...)
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Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar
to theirs. Examples of ...
Published:
2003-07-18