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ERP and SCM Implementations Part One: Doing Too Much Too Soon (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 8, 2004 Abstract : In order to get ahead of the systems development power curve, companies are attempting what is equivalent to executing a quadruple jump in ice skating; running a sub 3:50 minute mile in track; and winning the Tour de France in cycling--all in the same year. How? By trying to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software at the same time. Read on why this is an ill-advised course of action with an extremely low probability of success.
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| 62. |
What's Wrong With Application Software? - A Possible Solution? What Is It, Why And How Does It Fit Into Your Future (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown & Olin Thompson
May 12, 2003 Abstract : The series, 'What's Wrong With Application Software' explored key challenges found in enterprise applications and also discussed the characteristics of next generation architectures that would provide better support for applications. Once such solution, model based architectures, deserves to be on an enterprise's 'technologies to watch' list.
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| 63. |
Will User Enterprises Ever Get onto an Easy (Support and Maintenance) Street? by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 27, 2007 Abstract : Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined by what the market is ready to bear rather than be based on what vendors think is a profitable way to deliver solutions.
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| 64. |
AccountMate Software An International Product No One Knew About (3 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
Jan 19, 2005 Abstract : AccountMate Software has been a player in the middle market for over twenty years. In the past several years it has been acquired by several global companies. Recently AccountMate's management has purchased the company and once again it is independent and able to chart its own course.
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| 65. |
What's Wrong With Application Software? Business Changes, Software Must Change With The Business. (7 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 16, 2003 Abstract : Business changes constantly, in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap, the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. Software needs to be the agent of change, not the enemy of change.
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| 66. |
Sagent Improves Its Image With SAS Partnership (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 12, 2001 Abstract : Sagent has recently announced a strategic agreement with the SAS Institute, a market leader in analytics and CRM software, to integrate and license select SAS software within its business intelligence solutions. Through a partnership with SAS, Sagent gains additional creditability in the market and SAS gains access to Sagent’s mid-market customer base.
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| 67. |
Provia Gets Nod From BMG Distribution (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jan 19, 2001 Abstract : With help from consulting partner PricewaterhouseCoopers, BMG plans to implement Provia to improve its fulfillment operations.
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| 68. |
What’s Up with Computer Associates? (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Oct 24, 2000 Abstract : In a series of radical moves, Computer Associates appears to be trying to re-direct its gargantuan operations. After missing its numbers in the first calendar quarter (CA’s 4th fiscal quarter), its stock was down 59% at one point.
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| 69. |
New Release For Ariba’s Software (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Sep 19, 2000 Abstract : Busy as it’s been with wheeling and dealing, Ariba has still found the time to release an upgrade to its Ariba Buyer software.
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| 70. |
Provia Software Celebrates A Milestone (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 6, 2000 Abstract : With its third installation at Lanier Worldwide, Provia Software marks the 500th implementation of its VIAWARE application suite.
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