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Collaborative Sourcing Solution Vendor Leaves No Stone Unturned (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 31, 2006 Abstract : By layering across an organization's current infrastructure and building a sourcing system that needs hardly any training, TradeStone users anywhere can sign on and have the system handle all the intricacies of international trade (without ever experiencing its complexities).
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| 62. |
SSA Global finds Little Known SCM Gems in Filling Out its Solution Portfolio (4 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Jan 19, 2006 Abstract : SSA Global's strategy to grow both organically and through acquisition while developing an end-to-end suite of applications with one open platform architecture has allowed this traditional enterprise resource planning vendor to evolve into a supply chain management solutions provider.
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| 63. |
Epicor To Give All Its Applications More Than A Pretty Facelift (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 4, 2005 Abstract : In August, Epicor announced a revised portal strategy to provide rich portal content through a more secure and standardized portal platform. By leveraging Microsoft .NET across all product families, Epicor Portal will reportedly deliver data exploration, collaboration, and on-line management features.
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| 64. |
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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| 65. |
Do You Know What Are the 'Unintended Consequences' of Your CRM Project? (5 Pages)
by Jim Mercante
Nov 25, 2004 Abstract : CRM, in its most straightforward definition, mandates that a company harmonize between a product/brand view of its business and the all-important customer view. Many companies, hard as it is to believe, do not have a clear idea of who are their most profitable customers.
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| 66. |
The Name and Ownership Change Roulette Wheel for Marcam Stops at SSA Global Part One: Event Summary (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 14, 2004 Abstract : Sometimes, the enterprise applications market can produce many strange twists and turns, in addition to being tough for all and even cruel to some. The tale of Marcam, Baan, and SSA Global, whose paths have crossed, parted, and crossed once again since the early 2000s, might be an object case.
Type: Article
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| 67. |
Can Webplan Reconcile Planning and Execution? Part One: Event Summary (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 30, 2004 Abstract : According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends. These elements involve positioning itself as a response management player with new pricing and packaging that provides an aggressive entry point and fixed priced, fixed duration implementations; leveraging partnerships with enterprise applications vendors; and investing in field operations in North America and Asia with an expanded distribution model to include both direct and indirect global sales.
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| 68. |
Exact Software--Working Diligently Towards the 'One Exact' Synergy Part One: Event Summary by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 26, 2004 Abstract : By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers of enterprise applications (such as business process management and business activity monitoring), Exact Software may have gotten the wherewithal to almost be reckoned with uniformly (i.e., One Exact) on a global scale by all earnest enterprise mid-market contenders.
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| 69. |
CDC Software Wins at the Pivotal Auction. Now What? Part One: Event Summary (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 6, 2004 Abstract : While Pivotal might have temporarily mitigated its protracted troubles by having the privilege to choose between three potential suitors, the time for some decisive moves is now, given that competitive pressures will not go away, but rather will intensify.
Type: Article
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| 70. |
Emptoris 'Procures' Zeborg's Spend Management Expertise Part one: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 18, 2003 Abstract : Emptoris, an upbeat provider of strategic sourcing software for the global 5000 companies, announced its acquisition of spend management specialist Zeborg. However, despite a good fit, enlarged customer base, and improved cross-selling opportunity, some challenges and product gaps will have to be overcome.
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