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The Technology Choices ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 27, 2005 Abstract : In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor.
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The Market Impact of Two Powerhouses ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 25, 2005 Abstract : This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment. One is Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS), the other is UK-based the Sage Group.
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Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part II ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 3, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
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Essential ERP – Current Market Trends – Part I ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 2, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts to 1) resolve current ERP functional and/or technological deficiencies, and/or 2) expand software sales both within their existing and potential customer bases.
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Geac Computer Corporation: Mastering Growth by Acquisitions ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 1, 2000 Abstract : Geac has acquired in excess of 40 companies around the world. Geac's purchase of UK-based ERP software maker JBA International in 1999 has nearly doubled the company's size.
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Essential ERP - Its Underpinning Technology (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 29, 2000 Abstract : ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization's underlying business processes—primarily accounting/financial, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. Today's ERP solutions must offer even more. Many vendors have begun to enhance their offerings with extended supply chain applications in an effort to create seamless, integrated information flow from suppliers through manufacturing and distribution. This document depicts the current technology state of affairs of leading core ERP systems.
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IFS Continues Its Reinvention through Pruning Part Three: Market Impact and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 9, 2005 Abstract : By selling CAD and payroll applications, IFS may not only control potential damage but also
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IFS Continues Its Reinvention Through Pruning Part One: Event Summary ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 7, 2005 Abstract : Is selling-off of its Brazilian subsidiary and of tangential CAD and payroll applications a sign that IFS is grasping the realities of a mature enterprise applications market, which requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating the install base versus the zeal for hitching brand new customers?
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Baan Posts $236 Million Loss and Sells Off Coda for Nearly $40M Less Than It Paid ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 25, 2000 Abstract : On February 3, Baan Co. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $236 million, and on February 8, Baan sold its Coda financial applications unit to UK firm Science Systems for the bargain basement price of $50 million in cash.
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