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Can Geac Reshuffle the ERP Standings? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 9, 2000 Abstract : In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for a leading ERP vendor position, announced its financial results for fiscal 2000. Earlier, on June 26, Geac solidified its enterprise systems presence in North America by consolidating its various North American ERP operations into one business unit - Geac Enterprise Solutions.
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Geac Gets Its Commonsense Share Of Consolidation, With Revolving Door CEOs No Less Part Two: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 13, 2003 Abstract : Geac is now a financially conservative, stable but acquisitive organization that has remained profitable despite the general IT industry downturn. Geac’s future focus on delivering new functionality to its heartland of existing customers and industry verticals, while building out its technology to make its existing products more future-proof, seems prudent. Geac is also targeting new customers through Extensity, Comshare and other front-end applications.
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Geac Upgrades Accounting And Human-Resources Apps -- SQL Release 6.0 Simplifies Purchasing And HR Services For Midsize Companies ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 31, 2000 Abstract : Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee self-service applications that integrate with the suite. Geac SmartEnterprise, a division of Geac Computer Corp., acquired the SQL suite last year from Clarus Corp.
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Geac Awakens On Its Deathbed - Part 2: Geac's Response ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 18, 2001 Abstract : While Geac’s balance sheet was boosted by recent events, a more positive sign is the company’s intent to become a true software-developing vendor, not simply a software collector and dealer.
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Geac Hopes To See System21 Shine Again Like 'Aurora' Part 2: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 17, 2002 Abstract : Geac appears to have at least learned some hard lessons and it should not fall again in the trap of its former rampant acquisition strategy in a number of unrelated, diverse fields. Further, Geac's strengths today remain its geographical spread, restored financial health, retained level of products’ diversity, and its savvy of industry business process in the chosen vertical sectors. The company seems to have become highly attuned to the needs of the mid-market, with many loyal long term customers currently enjoying considerable service & support attention.
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Geac Gets Its Commonsense Share Of Consolidation, With Revolving Door CEOs No Less ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 12, 2003 Abstract : By continuing to achieve stable financial performance and leverage customer requirements to deliver new product enhancements, as well as undertake palatable acquisitions such as Comshare, Geac might well overcome a lingering general feeling that it missed its opportunity to be a top-notch applications vendor. Still, losing five CEOs within five years may sound disconcerting to some, although Geac might contest that.
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Geac Announces Q3 Results and Acquires CRM Vendor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 20, 2000 Abstract : Geac Computer Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2000. Geac also announced it has acquired RunTime, the Denmark-based e-Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) solutions provider to the apparel, footwear, and textile industries.
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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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Geac Trying Its Luck in Partnering ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 21, 2000 Abstract : After a slew of acquisitions in the past, which have resulted with varied outcomes, Geac, a Canadian supplier of enterprise management software, seems to be turning to partnerships to expand its product offering and to convince the market about its commitment to further develop attractive product offering.
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