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Abstract:
Although SAP’s recently announced tamed results for Q1 2002, which fit within the current market milieu, may add to some
challenges moving forward, particularly seen from sharply reduced license revenue, and while some may question SAP’s justification
of assimilating its two former subsidiaries, SAP (...)
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Although SAP’s recently announced tamed results for Q1 2002, which fit within the current market milieu, may add to some challenges
moving forward...
Published:
2002-06-06
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Abstract:
By extending its traditional focus on project-based businesses into the closely related areas of PSA and CRM (i.e., the so-called
"Project-PLUS" marketing spin), Deltek remains well-entrenched in the territory that many companies aspire to control, but
have yet to penetrate. (...)
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By extending its traditional focus on project-based businesses into the closely related areas of PSA and CRM (ie, the so-called
"Project-PLUS" m...
Published:
2004-01-07
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Abstract:
While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, indicate that the niche CRM vendors without a clear differentiating value proposition have not much to
look for there in the long run. (...)
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While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may,
on the other hand, in...
Published:
2003-03-10
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Abstract:
Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel Systems, and 2) it announced the intention to deliver its product also via 3rd-party Application Service
Providers (ASPs). We express our views in this regard. (...)
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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel S...
Published:
2000-05-18
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Abstract:
Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to former
ERP stardom given the company's recent product enhancements, new partnerships and customer base retention/expansion initiatives? (...)
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Having stemmed the tide of losses and returned to profitability in 2001, will in 2002 market witness Baan's return to
former ERP stardom given the...
Published:
2002-02-18
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Abstract:
Within its marketing and proposal automation product, Deltek espouses an emerging CRM derivative known as client relationship
management, which should help firms track client relationships in a more sophisticated manner than through methods such as
referral or word-of-mouth, which were appropriate during (...)
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sales force automation comparing for aerospace:
Within its marketing and proposal automation product, Deltek espouses an emerging CRM derivative known as client relationship
management, which sh...
Published:
2004-01-12
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Abstract:
Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it
achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions. (...)
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Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped
it achieve some much neede...
Published:
2003-08-23
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Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Abstract:
To help fashion players achieve the most out of adopting PLM methodology and systems while respecting the uniqueness of fashion
products and business processes, the article introduces a two-layer model to facilitate the process of selecting a fashion
PLM solution. (...)
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... traditional" PLM solution (for industries such as automotive and aerospace) for
the ... planners should be able to access historical planning and sales data to ...
Published:
2009-10-05
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Abstract:
Deciding that acquisition is the better part of valor, Numetrix cancelled its IPO to combine fortunes with ERP vendor J.
D. Edwards & Company. Though technologically adept in the areas of supply chain planning and optimization, Numetrix has lacked
a successful marketing strategy, a primary factor in its (...)
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Deciding that acquisition is the better part of valor, Numetrix cancelled its IPO to combine fortunes with ERP vendor JD Edwards
& Company. Tho...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24
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Abstract:
Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing the company
back to health while concurrently unveiling a new product release that can compete with the other products in the market.
Challenges however remain. (...)
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Baan's viability is no longer an issue. Baan's rejuvenated management team has done a praiseworthy job of bringing
the company back to health whil...
Published:
2002-02-22
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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Abstract:
Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more of its
own 'must have' collaborative applications (e.g. SCM and CRM), J.D. Edwards might again start looking forward to the future. (...)
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Although not quite yet out of the woods, by having product flexibility 'in the bag', and by providing now much more
of its own 'must have' collabo...
Published:
2002-01-11
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Abstract:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map. (...)
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Baan hopes e-Enterprise will put them on the e-commerce map.
Published:
2000-02-01
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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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sales force automation comparing for aerospace:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementation of a commodity software product can give you a short-term advantage until the competition catches up. (...)
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An application product can never provide competitive advantage by itself, it is a function of how and how much is implemented.
A good implementa...
Published:
2003-09-11
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Abstract:
Although ASA seems to have obtained an intriguing complementary product offering and a modest client base for almost next-to-nothing
cost, it has to quickly articulate a clear and assuring message to the market that it can and will execute a strategy for
enhancing PowerCerv product lines for a foreseeabl (...)
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Although ASA seems to have obtained an intriguing complementary product offering and a modest client base for almost next-to-nothing
cost, it has ...
Published:
2002-10-29