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In several aspects, Lawson Software could be regarded as an enterprise applications market anomaly. For one, at its peak
in fiscal 2002, the company boasted annual revenues of nearly $430 million, but it still has only a slender (less than 10
percent of revenues) presence outside of its US domestic marke (...)
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In several aspects, Lawson Software could be regarded as an enterprise applications market anomaly. For one, at its peak in
fiscal 2002, the compa...
Published:
2003-11-08
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Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, consulting, hosting, and related services that should enable users throughout the world to collaborate
in near real time. (...)
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Click Commerce has evolved beyond its roots, into a provider of much more comprehensive on-demand supply and demand chain
management software, con...
Published:
2006-11-14
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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... Supplier Scorecard Functionality , ERP - Distribution Software Evaluation Report: Extract
data from multiple sources (such as ERP and SCM systems); Hierarchal ...
Published:
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Abstract:
This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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ERP for Mill-based and Material Converting Environments Software Evaluation Report. ERP for Mill-based and
Material Converting Environments ...
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the lush deals offered by the competition, realistically, the only way Oracle will lose customers is through
self-inflicted wounds. (...)
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While customers may be bemused if not concerned about the Oracle/PeopleSoft merger, they are from a traditionally risk-adverse
market. Despite the...
Published:
2005-05-25
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed
to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity. (...)
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The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although
one should not assume th...
Published:
2004-08-03
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared
to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be (...)
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The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia,
which certainly still ...
Published:
2004-08-11
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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs naturally, and no vendor is immune to losing partners. But some innovative vendors are doing their
best. (...)
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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs...
Published:
2006-05-18
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Abstract:
Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue sources, and new and overlapping products. However, keeping PeopleSoft's customers will take a great deal
of diplomatic customer management and savvy engineering. (...)
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Through the PeopleSoft acquisition, Oracle hereby gains a new customer base, increased market share, expertise, immediate
recurring revenue source...
Published:
2005-05-30
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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have
to deal with the nuanced differences in their respective Java application endeavors. (...)
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In announcing their merger plans, Lawson and Intentia will not only have to grapple with the usual issues, but will have to
deal with the nuanced ...
Published:
2005-10-08
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Abstract:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have
the formula for success. (...)
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Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant chang...
Published:
2006-05-17
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There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide
the complete back-office systems preferred by many l (...)
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There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller
PSOs, best-of-breed...
Published:
2006-01-02
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers. (...)
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versu...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Abstract:
The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more important is ongoing agility after the installation. Agresso seems to have raised the bar in this regard. (...)
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more imp...
Published:
2006-10-16
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors
(ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy,
providing stronger opportunities for partners to align (...)
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV)
and value-added res...
Published:
2005-08-24
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Abstract:
Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently
expanded its service offerings by introducing two new strategic service programs both to woo customers and to survive in this
emerging field. (...)
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Enterprise incentive management is an emerging field, and a number of players have entered the market. Callidus recently expanded
its service offe...
Published:
2006-12-13