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Retailers Join Forces for a 'Make or Break' Attempt in Their Competitive Landscape (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 18, 2005 Abstract : Today's competitive retail landscape has lead to mega-mergers between some of the oldest retailers in the US: Kmart and Sears. Before the technical issues of merging disparate supply chain systems can be addressed, these giants first had had to get their business 'housekeeping' in order.
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The Retail Industry: Improving Supply Chain Efficiency Through Vendor Compliance - An Andersen Point Of View (3 Pages)
by Don Duval and Jeff Russel
Dec 2, 2001 Abstract : The arrival of the new economy has brought significant changes to the existing business landscape. In particular, the retail industry is quickly learning the value of developing strategic working relationships with vendor partners to improve supply chain efficiency.
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Business Intelligence Corporate Performance Management Market Landscape (5 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 13, 2005 Abstract : The arms race to marshal the most complete corporate performance management platform has intensified among major vendors. Many have a comprehensive set of business intelligence (BI) functionality.
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The Best ACT! Is Still to Come (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki
Aug 31, 2004 Abstract : After a long history as a contact management and relationship tracking tool, ACT! 2005, is expanding to offer more sales force automation features for small to midsize businesses. Now available in a workgroup version, it offers new templates, enhanced opportunity management, additional security, contact record permissions, group scheduling features, and new quote generation functionality. Technical improvements include an SQL database and a complete .NET platform positioning ACT! for total Internet accessibility. The balance of power will surely shift in the competitive landscape as ACT! 2005 covers SME CRM areas currently marked by competitors such as Goldmine and MS CRM.
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Acquisition Changes Product Lifecycle Management Landscape (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Mar 27, 2006 Abstract : Dassault Systèmes' recent acquisition of MatrixOne could potentially expand its range over a broader set of industry sectors, and may increase its North American visibility. The potential for a joined product suite is considerable, as are the organizational challenges ahead.
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Critical Business Functions: Misunderstood, Underutilized, and Undervalued Part Two: Closing the Circle of Credit and A/R Management (5 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr. and Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
Feb 3, 2005 Abstract : Using credit and A/R management as a sales tool requires defining goals and measuring results. Determining the competitive landscape and using A/R management software with key features will help companies realize the full potential of credit and A/R management.
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Ross Systems – A Bright Spot On A Difficult Enterprise Application Landscape (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 15, 2002 Abstract : Ross is among a very small group of vendors who have decided to build product exclusively for the process market. The resultant financial success should buy it time to address its lack of SCM/SCP, e-collaboration, and CRM products.
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Web Testing Has Changed the Testing Landscape (3 Pages)
by C. Lisle
Dec 8, 2000 Abstract : Software testing vendors are forming alliances and partnerships with the vendors who actually service and support the delivery of Internet content. Thus do the realities of testing Internet applications sink in. Two instances: Mercury Interactive formed a strategic alliance with Akamai Technologies, and Segue signed NaviSite as its first Hosted Services Partner.
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Concerted Disruption, Climb Aboard (5 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Jul 25, 2005 Abstract : Labeled a disruptive technology, it's changing the landscape of enterprise software development, distribution, and consumption. Open source software is grounded in the strength of its communities. This report and interview series examine how to engage and successfully maintain such communities.
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