Niku Software

IT Governance: Maximizing the Business Investment

by Neil Stolovitsky ... Vendors such as Computer Associate's Niku, ProSight, Pacific Edge, Augeo Software, PlanView, and Mercury Interactive, among others, recognize the value of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2005/12/research_notes/TU_PR_NS_12_13_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-12-13 Summary: Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization. Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from those offered by the enterprise resource planni

Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After Part Five ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico ... Lawson also competes with numerous other software companies including Internet software vendors, pure-play PSA (eg, Evolve, Niku, Changepoint, etc.) and HR ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_11_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-11-11 Summary: Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can 'travel abroad,' especially to Europe where it needs to put down some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s

Lawson Software Means Business With PSA and IPO

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... organizations that generate revenue through billable hours, PSA software also benefits ... from a number of the native PSA players like Niku Corporation, Evolve ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/07/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_07_31_01_1.asp - 19k - 2001-07-31 Summary: By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily PeopleSoft and Oracle.

ERP Vendors Venturing into PSA

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims ... Evolve, Novient, and Niku provide billing and management services to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_04_12_00_1.asp - 12k - 2000-04-12 Summary: On February 29, PeopleSoft Inc. took the wraps off its Professional Services Automation (PSA) product, software that aims to help services firms better manage financial and human-resources systems. On March 6, Lawson Software reaffirmed its position as a “premier total solution provider for the profess

Project Portfolio Management for New Product Development: Tracking ...

by Neil Stolovitsky ... PPM software uses the following phases to address NPD projects. ... Niku's Clarity solution provides the tools that are necessary from the decision stage to the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2006/01/research_notes/TU_PR_NS_01_06_06_1.asp - 20k - 2006-01-06 Summary: Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like Stage-Gate®, for their success.

Professional Services Organizations Automate their Processes

by Neil Stolovitsky ... acquired by Compuware), Evolve (acquired by Primavera), and Niku (acquired by ... In this relatively new software space, professional services organizations are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ppm/2005/11/research_notes/TU_SP_NS_11_10_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-11-10 Summary: Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves to compete. This changing market is conveying mixed messages; however, users can navigate this space by separating market messages from vendors' functional capabilities.

Professional Services Organizations Automate their Processes

by Neil Stolovitsky ... acquired by Compuware), Evolve (acquired by Primavera), and Niku (acquired by ... In this relatively new software space, professional services organizations are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ppm/2006/09/research_notes/TU_SP_NS_09_04_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-09-04 Summary: Major vendors are entering the professional services software market and small niche vendors are repositioning themselves to compete. This changing market is conveying mixed messages; however, users can navigate this space by separating market messages from vendors' functional capabilities.

Deltek Remains the Master of Its Selected Few Domains Part Six ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Deltek competes with numerous other software companies including pure-play PSA players (eg, Evolve, Niku, Novient, SharpOWL, OpenAir, QuickArrow, Tenrox ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_13_04_1.asp - 29k - 2004-01-13 Summary: While we believe that the Deltek’s strategy to shore up its current install base and to target new related markets has been sound, one should never discount fierce competition given the market for enterprise application software has become a highly competitive and rapidly changing field.

Are You Adequately Protecting Your IT Infrastructure Components ...

by Teresa Wingfield ... Teresa Wingfield has held senior-level marketing positions at Active Reasoning, TIBCO Software, Niku Corporation (acquired by Computer Associates), and Netfish ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2008/01/research_notes/MI_ST_XTW_01_11_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-01-11 Summary: Components such as applications, databases, web servers, directories, and operating systems rely mostly on built-in security features. But passwords and privileges are hardly enough, considering that many users have elevated privileges and fail to follow established corporate procedures.

Are You Adequately Protecting Your IT Infrastructure Components ...

by Teresa Wingfield ... Previously, Wingfield held senior-level marketing positions at TIBCO Software, Niku Corporation (acquired by Computer Associates), and Netfish Technologies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2006/08/research_notes/MI_ST_XTW_08_16_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-08-16 Summary: Components such as applications, databases, web servers, directories, and operating systems rely mostly on built-in security features. But password and privileges are hardly enough, considering that many users have elevated privileges and fail to follow established corporate procedures.