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Abstract:
As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s
verticals, everyone should do well. (...)
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As long as both Agilisys and BRAIN remain focused on their industries and do not become too distracted with each other’s verticals,
everyone shoul...
Published:
2003-01-03
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Abstract:
Enterprise application vendor JD Edwards has forged a number of alliances since September 1999 as the company looks to expand
the availability of its OneWorld product suite. While the best-of-breed approach has its merits, we believe it invariably
leads to additional integration costs and complicates ser (...)
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Enterprise application vendor JD Edwards has forged a number of alliances since September 1999 as the company looks to expand
the availability of ...
Published:
2000-04-11
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Abstract:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20
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Abstract:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Abstract:
While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering mix as well as
the recent downsizing, bodes well a return to profitability. (...)
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While Frontstep reported loses in fiscal 2001, the potential of its well-rounded product/services offering mix as well as
the recent downsizing, b...
Published:
2001-09-17
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Abstract:
Warehouse management and transportation management have emerged as two of a few rare remaining fertile areas where companies
still have ample opportunity to redesign and optimize. At the same time, these areas are less time-consuming and more oriented
towards return on investment (ROI) in terms of increm (...)
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Warehouse management and transportation management have emerged as two of a few rare remaining fertile areas where companies
still have ample oppo...
Published:
2003-11-13
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Abstract:
Having concluded the benefits of financial backing for both embattled BRAIN and its anxious customers, there is also a chance
of the acquisition rationale being somewhere in the middle, meaning that some synergy could be generated between the future
domestic partners, Agilisys and BRAIN. The question rem (...)
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Having concluded the benefits of financial backing for both embattled BRAIN and its anxious customers, there is also a chance
of the acquisition r...
Published:
2003-01-02
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Abstract:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to allow trading partners not only order status tracking but also the enterprise plans and conditions down to
plant level for more efficient two-way interaction an (...)
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This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to a...
Published:
2001-04-25
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Abstract:
This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes
as support expenses, misbehaving applications, and server downtime, and how as the nature of ERP software evolves into services
and/or hosted models, the market might be experiencin (...)
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This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes
as support expenses, m...
Published:
2001-04-27
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Abstract:
While 2000 was a difficult year for Infinium, resulting in a focus shift and significant restructuring, the company entered
2001 with an expanded product offering and the determination to gain more visibility within its target markets. (...)
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While 2000 was a difficult year for Infinium, resulting in a focus shift and significant restructuring, the company entered
2001 with an expanded ...
Published:
2001-03-22
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Abstract:
While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it
appears the WMS add-on solution, customer order fulfillment process management, will experience much higher growth. (...)
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While the WMS market is expected to continue to grow modestly and faster than the market for many other applications, it appears
the WMS add-on so...
Published:
2003-11-14
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Abstract:
Ariba, a leader in E-procurement software and market management, pays $1.86 billion in stock to acquire TRADEX, a vendor
of software that lets its customers build their own Internet marketplaces. (...)
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Ariba, a leader in E-procurement software and market management, pays $1.86 billion in stock to acquire TRADEX, a vendor of
software that lets its...
Published:
2000-01-14
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Abstract:
One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play against MBS’ and Best’s enticing financing arrangements for their VARs and customers, particularly
during these days of cash scarcity. (...)
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One has to see how ACCPAC’s moves to nurture the relationship and the morale of its VARs and to make them more successful
(profitable), will play ...
Published:
2003-02-07
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Abstract:
By recently undertaking a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, ACCPAC International, still largely considered an
accounting solutions provider, may have gotten the wherewithal to be reckoned with by all earnest enterprise mid-market contenders. (...)
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By recently undertaking a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, ACCPAC International, still largely considered an accounting
solutions prov...
Published:
2003-02-04
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Abstract:
ACCPAC continues to expand its products footprint and operations worldwide. (...)
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ACCPAC continues to expand its products footprint and operations worldwide.
Published:
2003-02-05
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Abstract:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match
supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain. (...)
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The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply
to demand, elimina...
Published:
2005-08-30
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Abstract:
By harnessing Microsoft .NET possibly more keenly than its creator and by figuring out its bread-winning product groups,
amid difficult market conditions notwithstanding, Epicor might be showing us that ‘a clearer vision' can keep it in the mid-market
leadership race amongst a plethora of formidable op (...)
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By harnessing Microsoft .NET possibly more keenly than its creator and by figuring out its bread-winning product groups, amid
difficult market con...
Published:
2003-06-12
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Abstract:
ACCPAC has lately been making big strides to extend its reach and turn into a full-fledged comprehensive e-business software
provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). ACCPAC is likely the only vendor amongst its peers that is an ASP as well.
Additionally, ACCPAC applications are geared for growth (...)
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ACCPAC has lately been making big strides to extend its reach and turn into a full-fledged comprehensive e-business software
provider for small an...
Published:
2003-02-06
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Abstract:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
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Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
TIBCO Software is the latest software vendor to report that they are following a new trend in the stock market: reporting
results that exceed lowered analyst expectations. Other vendors have also had a problem with missed numbers and there can
be a great opportunity here for savvy customers. (...)
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... It is clear that a savvy customer can negotiate much better terms right
now than a free coffee mug and a tote bag. Some suggestions ...
Published:
2001-04-16