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Two Stalwart Vendors Discuss Market Trends

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... such as word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting software. ... Infor" and "non-Infor" software components, without ... etc., these are the "quantum leap" versions ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/06/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_06_29_07_1.asp - 28k - 2007-06-29 Summary: In this unique question and answer series, vendors were given the opportunity to put forth their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. The questions posed to willing participants of this opinion poll are elaborated on here.

Deltek's Second Bite at the IPO Cherry (Part II) » The TEC Blog

... project-oriented sectors, such as Accounting & Auditing ... to challenge Deltek’s “Most audited software in the ... should provide it with another quantum leap over ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/02/21/delteks-second-bite-at-the-ipo-cherry-part-ii/ - 52k - 2008-02-21

Architecture Evolution: Service-oriented Architecture versus Web ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Many ERP and accounting back-office systems in the ... As long as the "old" software is meeting ... to implement the latest computer science "quantum leap," there is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/09/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_09_20_06_1.asp - 22k - 2006-09-20 Summary: Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer extension is part of the business model.

Rewrite or Wrap-Around Old Software? Part Two: Extending to the ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... to implement the latest computer science "quantum leap", there ... Also, .NET software is inherently speedier, especially ... path for the foundation accounting or back ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_08_04_1.asp - 22k - 2004-06-08 Summary: 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 and the ultimate success in the market (in fact, based on many experiences, one co

Two Stalwart Vendors Discuss Platform Approaches (Wars)

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... that deploy new solutions for green field sites are leery of unproven software solutions. ... That is, what will be the "quantum leap" versions of your products? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/07/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_07_02_07_1.asp - 23k - 2007-07-02 Summary: Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed at software application vendors. Based on our questions, these two vendors share their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues.

Acquisition Changes Product Lifecycle Management Landscape

by Michael Bittner ... Syst s' strong growth across the software and services ... 17 percent on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP ... clear sign of an imminent quantum leap in ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2006/03/research_notes/VN_PL_MB_03_27_06_1.asp - 14k - 2006-03-27 Summary: Dassault Syst s' recent acquisition of MatrixOne could potentially expand its range over a broader set of industry sectors, and may increase its North American visibility. The potential for a joined product suite is considerable, as are the organizational challenges ahead.

Enterprise Applications--The Genesis and Future, Revisited Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of information" with a single, packaged software solution that ... management functions like financials; accounting; payroll; human ... a sort of a quantum leap, given ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_31_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-03-31 Summary: Knowing the history and evolution of enterprise applications is essential to understanding their current use and future developments. Each step in the evolution of the software is built on the fundamentals and principles developed within the previous one, which holds true for the contemporary phase of th

Intuitive Manufacturing Systems Shows Maturity in Adolescent Age ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... implement the latest computer science "quantum leap", there ... path for the foundation accounting and back ... MBS, SYSPRO, MAPICS, Sage/Best Software, Exact Software ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_06_25_04_1.asp - 27k - 2004-06-25 Summary: As long as the 'old' software is meeting business needs, new technology is not the change driver, which makes building replacement products on a new framework a higher risk strategy. Product functionality still matters and, while it is important for enterprise applications providers to implement the late

SoftBrands to Institute Fourth Shift for SAP Business One ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... paradigm shift, SAP Business One software features natively ... business management are a quantum leap compared to the above traditional accounting solutions that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/05/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_05_10_04_1.asp - 22k - 2004-05-10 Summary: SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are looking for support from incumbent vendors, with intimate knowledge of their vertical and business processes, ample local resources, and the commitment to support them both off- and o

Customer Choices for Achieving Growth

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Erp/2003/09/research_notes/MI_ER_XOT_09_11_03_1.asp" target="_blank">If Software Is A ... is what SAP did with its recent acquisition of DCS Quantum, a vehicle ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/04/research_notes/TU_ER_XOT_04_23_05_1.asp - 31k - 2005-04-23 Summary: Some will say that the Big Few are in for quite a gamble, given that these market leaders are to introduce a product or concept that directly challenges the model that has led to their success so far.