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Abstract:
ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed the
vendor to provide its customers with easy migration paths to updated technology. (...)
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed
the vendor to provide its cu...
Published:
2003-06-03
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Abstract:
Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have been key for SAS to further entrench itself in the market. (...)
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Combining deep analytics with BI solution functionality, expanding in certain verticals, and by acquiring several well thought
out companies, have...
Published:
2005-08-11
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Abstract:
QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate
for limited resources compared to many larger competitors. (...)
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QAD deserves admiration for its protracted innovativeness and endurance as the only assets it could muster as to compensate
for limited resources ...
Published:
2003-09-20
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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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Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have been geared
mostly to process industries. To that end, Invensys has had a nightmarish job of trying to rationalize Baan and its process
ERP counterparts, Protean and PRISM, development - str (...)
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Baan's focus on discrete manufacturing has not been a close fit with Invensys' plant automation products that have
been geared mostly to process i...
Published:
2003-05-08
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Abstract:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst its competitors. (...)
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ROI System is definitely a "user's vendor" that should raise the bar for customer care best practices amongst
its competitors.
Published:
2003-06-04
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management,
and it is tailored to financial practices and r (...)
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QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete
"across the board" ...
Published:
2003-09-24
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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
This is an examination of EMR Innovations' ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile to
pursue a relationship with EMR Innovations by considering the selection criteria which are most supported by the vendor. We
ask the question, all things being equal, which modules ar (...)
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This is an examination of EMR Innovations' ProcessPro ERP solution. Companies can begin determining if it is worthwhile
to pursue a relationship w...
Published:
2003-08-20
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
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In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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Abstract:
Quote-to-order (Q2O) systems can address the increasing demand for personalized and customized products. Complex product
specification, quoting, and ordering processes—as well as the software applications catering to those processes—can benefit
from the use of the Web, collaboration tools, and lean t (...)
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Quote-to-order (Q2O) systems can address the increasing demand for personalized and customized products. Complex product specification,
quoting, a...
Published:
2008-08-18
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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Abstract:
Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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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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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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Abstract:
There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should start evaluating RFID technology soon as to avoid paying exorbitant compliance costs, in the nick of time
or ensuing penalties due to their noncompliance after th (...)
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There are some indications that the main burden for RFID compliance will fall on suppliers, and not on retailers. Thus, these
companies should sta...
Published:
2004-08-20
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Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
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Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
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Abstract:
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