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Microsoft Certified Fresh (3 Pages)
by A. Turner
Aug 10, 2000 Abstract : On July 14, 2000, at the Fusion 2000 business symposium, Microsoft Corp. announced new tools and programs to support the growing application hosting market. Application service providers (ASPs) can take advantage of new technical resources, partnerships, licensing and certification programs.
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Oracle Reports Strong Profits (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 3, 2000 Abstract : On December 14, Oracle Corporation announced record second quarter results for the period ended November 30, 1999. For the quarter, net income increased 40% to $384 million, or $0.26 per share, while total revenue grew to $2.3 billion. This compares to net income of $274 million, or $0.19 per share, and revenue of $2.1 billion for the same period a year ago.
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Ross Systems Ends Year On a Sour Note and Braces Itself For Survivor’s Game (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 9, 2000 Abstract : Ross Systems’ transition from ERP to e-commerce has been a harrowing experience during the last 18 months. On September 14, the company announced yet another disappointing annual report and a consequential radical restructuring.
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Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As To The Market) Part Three: Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 26, 2003 Abstract : With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound strategy and product offering.
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Ross Systems Continues To Slip, But Pledges to Fight Tooth And Claw (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 22, 2000 Abstract : Ross Systems' transition from ERP to e-commerce continues to be daunting. On November 14, the company announced yet another disappointing quarterly report owing to all but dried up license revenue. The company also announced how it plans to turn the tide.
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IFS Continues to Blossom (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 8, 2000 Abstract : On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner (SEK) 1,948 M compared to SEK 1,238 M in 1998, an increase of 57% compared with the previous year.
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Surf's Up at Akamai (7 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Dec 1, 1999 Abstract : Akamai has unveiled a killer IPO in a mere 14 months. Its innovative product called FreeFlow delivers website content at stellar speeds. Will it be able to deliver revenue at the same speed it can deliver content?
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SSA Announces New Chairman/CEO in a Bid to Stop Its Agony (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 24, 1999 Abstract : System Software Associates, Inc. (SSA), announced on September 14 that its Board of Directors has named Robert R. Carpenter, a highly-experienced executive in the technology services sector, as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. In naming Mr. Carpenter, the Board has completed an extensive search process for the retiring Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. William M. Stuek. Mr. Stuek commented that 'Bob Carpenter is an outstanding choice to lead the continued transition of the Company and its drive to profitability.'
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$40 Billion Is Being Wasted by Companies without Product Information Management Strategies—How Is Yours Coming Along? (3 Pages)
by Bob Gallagher
May 23, 2005 Abstract : Information errors are costing retailers and manufacturers a lot of money. Studies show that billions of dollars are wasted because of invoice errors caused by bad data. Most agree that eliminating product information errors will save money, but many of those same believers are not rushing to solve the problem. Why?
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