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SAP AG - ERP Leader with a 'New Dimension' (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Today, SAP is in the process of completing one of its most aggressive new product launches in its history by introducing its 'New Dimension' products line, which initially includes independent business applications for Supply Chain Management, Client Relationship Management (CRM, Business Intelligence (BI), and e-Commerce.'New Dimension' and 'Industry-Specific' products (particularly 'SAP BW' and 'SAP HR') will be significant contributors to SAP sales revenue...
Type: Article
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SAP Lowers Revenue Expectations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 20, 1999 Abstract : Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to help companies attract, serve, retain, and analyze their customers, a PeopleSoft spokesman said.
Type: Article
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Ardent Software Enters the SAP Data Extraction Market (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Sep 13, 1999 Abstract : Ardent Software has announced the addition of SAP extraction and load capabilities to their DataStage product, increasing their strength in the Extract/Transform/Load tool market. Due to the prevalence of SAP in the Enterprise Resource Planning space, this addition will provide a competitive advantage over some of the other major ETL vendors such as Sagent and Computer Associates.
Type: Article
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SAP to Become Leaner, Meaner and More Organized (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 10, 2000 Abstract : SAP is reportedly planning a radical revamp of its software development operations in an effort to regain dominance of the North American business software market.
Type: Article
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SAP Bolsters NetWeaver's MDM Capabilities Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 2004 Abstract : SAP's determination to become a service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications lingua franca evangelist through SAP NetWeaver might have been further shown by its recent willingness to acquire catalog and product content management (PCM) vendor A2i, knowing its inclination to acquire little when it comes to technology vendors. Apparently, there should be some compelling time-to-market urge to add PCM value within the master data management (MDM) realm.
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SAP Users Speak Out on Credit and Collections Shortcomings (4 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 1, 2000 Abstract : A recent survey of companies which have implemented SAP Accounts Receivable reveal more than a few areas where the system failed to deliver. Although nearly all reported one or more influences on credit and collections that did not relate to SAP, 70% of them felt shortcomings of SAP's A/R module were at least partly to blame for the observed rise in Days Sales Outstanding.
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The 'S' in SAP Doesn't Stand for Security (that goes for PeopleSoft too) (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : During the course of product evaluations for a customer, the Technology Evaluation Center has uncovered a potential security hole in SAP R/3's three-tier architecture. SAP has revealed that they expect the database or third party products to handle security between the application server and the database server. If the client does not take these extra measures, the master password for the SAP database instance travels over the network in the clear, and can be captured. PeopleSoft has the same issue.
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Is SAP Stumbling? Perhaps. (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 17, 2000 Abstract : Business applications market leader SAP reported a 43% drop in net income for its first quarter ended March 31, despite a 10% increase in revenue. In a separate announcement, SAP also said that Kevin McKay, head of SAP's U.S. operations, has resigned for personal reasons.
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SAP Declares Victory Over Manugistics, Takes Aim at i2 (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Mar 15, 2000 Abstract : On February 25 in Waltham, Massachusetts, SAP proclaimed itself the number two vendor of supply chain management solutions. Many in the room were openly skeptical, but does SAP have a case?
Type: Article
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