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Get on the Grid: Utility Computing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... typically fancy the liberty to switch from hosted to internal deployment, many large vendors, including SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Microsoft, Best Software, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_03_31_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-03-31 Summary: The latest business model in licensing is the utility (on demand) computing and associated pricing. Sometimes called 'grid' computing, it allows customers to purchase processing power and software access as needed, and pay based on how much and how often the software has been used.

Battle Booty from Oracle's Victory Over PeopleSoft

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... former JD Edwards World product users are IBM shops, and currently many PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne customers are running over Microsoft infrastructure technology ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_30_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-05-30 Summary: 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.

Welcome to the CRM Mid-Market Abyss-PeopleSoft

by Kevin Ramesan ... CRM system. Unlike Microsoft however, PeopleSoft will embrace Linux hoping to boost to its software sales. PeopleSoft shares were ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2003/06/research_notes/VN_CR_KR_06_26_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-06-26 Summary: As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large enterprise vendors tend to step on mid-market vendor's toes. The real concern is to determine whether the mid-market cultural and functional differences are well understood and

Competition Heats Up in ERP Market: Oracle Merger, and SAP and ...

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... While the program is available for all four MBS applications, Microsoft recommends that PeopleSoft World and PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne customers consider ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_21_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-05-21 Summary: Although Oracle's product roadmap is beginning to take shape it does not include active marketing of the PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards product lines. As a result of these products being seen as dead ends, many competitors have been scrambling to offer all sorts of incentives to switch to the still disconce

MAPICS To Leap Forward In A Frontstep Way

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to the all-too-common current overriding market dynamics consisting of the mounting pressure from juggernaut vendors a la SAP, PeopleSoft, Microsoft and Oracle ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/12/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_12_27_02_1.asp - 16k - 2002-12-27 Summary: MAPICS’ acquisition of Frontstep is a real positive given that Frontstep had already spent ~$60 million to deliver its entire product line, which includes ERP, CRM, and SCM, on a single technology platform, a notable feat. The combined company will have solutions that have been implemented in more than

Enterprise Software Service and Maintenance Alternatives

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 2. The Microsoft Solution. ... It is an experienced Bryan, Texas-based (US), third-party maintenance and support provider for former PeopleSoft and JD Edwards ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/12/research_notes/TU_EV_PJ_12_22_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-12-22 Summary: Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance?

PeopleSoft Building Muscles To Overcome The Rough Patch Part 4 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... at this stage, one cannot find many compelling reasons for a small or midsize enterprise to go for PeopleSoft as opposed to, eg, Lawson, Microsoft Great Plains ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_25_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-06-25 Summary: It appears that a real magic bullet to attract smaller enterprises is yet to be produced, although the company has successfully addressed marketing and selling to both large and smaller enterprises. All in all, although on the right track, PeopleSoft has to be careful that it does not overstretch itself

PeopleSoft Internationalizes Its Mid-Market Forays Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Indeed, with its strong focus now at the SME level, PeopleSoft faces a phalanx of competitors spearheaded by Microsoft Business Solutions' (former Great Plains ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/09/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_09_27_02_1.asp - 21k - 2002-09-27 Summary: Despite the challenges, PeopleSoft has raised the bar in providing solutions for smaller enterprises, and Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendors might be in for a tough battle to defend their turf, especially as they are concurrently trying to expand and modernize their products with ever diminishing resources and wa

The Oracle/PeopleSoft Reality Check

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Unfortunately, Microsoft does not have real wherewithal at this stage, since there are significant functionality and scalability gaps between the PeopleSoft ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_25_05_1.asp - 16k - 2005-05-25 Summary: While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through self-inflicted wounds.

Microsoft Lays Enforced-Concrete Foundation For Its Business ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In addition to the likes of SAP, Oracle, Siebel, and PeopleSoft, which are still above MBS' radar screen (Microsoft is not to be blamed for their lower-end of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_05_02_1.asp - 21k - 2002-11-05 Summary: MBS is both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble vendors, and mid-market CRM vendors might have acquired another lease of life extension in the medium term to redefine their value proposition, especially given that some have recently secured new funds and/or found solace in a partnership with