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Server Platform Situational Analysis: IBM AS/400 ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 31, 2005 Abstract : Customers value IBM's AS/400's reliability, stability, and security. However, despite its impressive performance and use of independent software vendors to broaden its functionality, AS/400 suffers from the perception that its an ancient technology.
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Intentia: Java Evolution From AS/400 ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Movex Ver. 11 NextGen is the first ERP software written entirely in Java. Nevertheless, we believe that AS/400 products will still contribute more than 70% of total license revenue within the next 3 years, while Java-based products running on other platforms will not gain major user acceptance and will contribute a maximum of 30% of total license revenue within the same time frame.
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The AS/400 Takes You Securely Where You Want to Go ( Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jun 20, 2000 Abstract : This article on the built-in security features of the AS/400 system originally appeared in the Midrange Computing’s Showcase Magazine, June 2000.
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SynQuest Ships Manufacturing Software for AS/400 ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 18, 2000 Abstract : SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
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IBM and SynQuest Sign AS/400 Pact ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Nov 4, 1999 Abstract : New Orleans, APICS, 1999- SynQuest and IBM today announced an advanced planning and scheduling e-business software solution for IBM AS/400e servers. The SynQuest solution for AS/400, expected to be available during the first quarter of 2000, is SynQues
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The Importance of Server Robustness in CRM ( Pages)
by Mukhles Zaman
Jun 15, 2004 Abstract : In today's software frenzy and with the increasing demand for applications that provide maximum return on investment, many companies have failed to focus on subjects like reliability, downtime, and scalability. Since 1991, Touchtone Corporation has devoted its efforts to developing and maintaining a client/server customer relationship management (CRM) application and has equipped more than 750 IBM AS/400 and iSeries customers with its native OS/400 CRM solution.
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Logility, IBM to Offer Mid Market Solutions on AS/400 ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 14, 2000 Abstract : IBM and B2B collaborative supply chain planning vendor Logility, Inc. have partnered to offer a joint solution for the AS/400e server platform.
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MAPICS: Will Customer Satisfaction be Enough? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality of support, vendor stability, ease of doing business, and affiliate product and industry knowledge. However, limited platform support means that AS/400 products will contribute more than 50% of total license revenue within next 5 years. Furthermore, for the next 18 months, approx. 80% of license revenue will come from its existing customer base, who will want to either replace an old MAPICS product or add new modules to an existing MAPICS XA installation.
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Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part One: Recent Events and Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Jim Brown
Jul 20, 2004 Abstract : The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platform. While another acquisition of an ERP competitor is not very likely, MAPICS seems to have rather opted for lateral acquisitions of strategic extension products, starting with the MAGIK! PLM product.
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