| 51. |
Scient Finds That Golden Eggs Can Bite (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Jun 29, 2000 Abstract : Scientメs bottom line and stock price have both suffered from two clients that ran out of funds before paying their bills. One of them was a dot-com, and itメs barely possible that it wonメt be the last.
Type: Article
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| 52. |
Compaq’s 'Photon' Comes into the Light (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Jun 23, 2000 Abstract : After much anticipation, Compaq’s version of a 1U-high (one 'rack unit') server is finally ready to ship.
Type: Article
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| 53. |
i2’s Aspect Acquisition Not Overpriced (4 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 13, 2000 Abstract : In March, i2 Technologies announced it would acquire Aspect Development Corporation and a smaller vendor, Supplybase, Inc. Though the record offer price – $8.6 billion in stock – raised some eyebrows, i2 will gain a mountain of potential in return.
Type: Article
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| 54. |
Baan Posts $236 Million Loss and Sells Off Coda for Nearly $40M Less Than It Paid (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 25, 2000 Abstract : On February 3, Baan Co. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $236 million, and on February 8, Baan sold its Coda financial applications unit to UK firm Science Systems for the bargain basement price of $50 million in cash.
Type: Article
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| 55. |
Informix to Acquire Ardent Software-Another Vendor's Attempt at End-to-End Data Warehousing (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine their operations in a transaction valued, on a fully diluted basis, at approximately $880 million, based on the closing price of Informix common stock on November 30, 1999. The combination creates a $1 billion company in open software infrastructure for what Informix refers to as the 'i.Economy'. Ardent's components and solutions will continue to be marketed independent of the underlying database technology.
Type: Article
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| 56. |
i2 Announces e-Business Strategy (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 28, 1999 Abstract : 'Market leader i2 Technologies has emerged relatively unscathed from this year's turbulence in the supply-chain management software arena. Now, i2 is expanding into new areas while positioning its core products as key to the development of Internet business strategies. At its user conference in Las Vegas on Oct. 13, i2 is expected to provide details of an e-commerce software suite for order-taking, managing website content, and providing price quotes, due to ship by year's end. It will also introduce an online marketplace that will be powered by i2's supply-chain planning and collaboration suite, and will be open to any company that wants
Type: Article
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| 57. |
Establishing Standards for Automotive Inventory Visibility and Interoperability by QAD
Abstract : As globalization, competition, and downward price pressures show no signs of easing, lean manufacturing—matching supply to demand, eliminating waste, and streamlining operations—still holds great promise for automotive suppliers to meet this challenges.
Type: White Paper
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| 58. |
How to Optimize Application Integration in Manufacturing by Cast Iron Systems
Abstract : Data integration is a key enabler for supply chain modernization. Competition is driving increased integration of the supply chain, both due to direct cost pressures and to increased globalization. There can be little doubt that well implemented supply chain integration saves labor costs and improves inventory control. This has often been a complex and costly proposition. Standards, improved products and a common understanding of best practices for distributed systems are reducing the price of entry to supply chain automation. This will, in turn drive broader integration of manufacturing and distribution endpoints.
Type: White Paper
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| 59. |
Winning supply chain strategies for the electrical products industry by IBS
Abstract : Despite intense price competition for its volume products, the electrical products industry remains healthy and dynamic. World-class companies are succeeding by marketing innovative products, scaling up and outsourcing production, expanding into new geographic areas, implementing more efficient business systems, and focusing on ever-closer relationships with suppliers, partners, and customers. This white paper explores the issues of manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors and the current state and future of the industry. Industry specific technological are also discussed.
Type: White Paper
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| 60. |
Application Life-Cycle Management for ERP: Overcoming the Barriers to Automation by Newmerix
Abstract : Packaged enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can be expensive and resource-intensive to implement, but they are critical to business. Disruptions due to application failures, performance problems, or unavailability come at a high price. ERP systems are highly change-oriented and must adapt; as a result, ERP teams are struggling to keep up. This white paper focuses on the issues surrounding the automation of the application life cycle for ERP systems. IDC conducted in-depth interviews with fifteen large PeopleSoft customers to better understand their challenges and needs.
Type: White Paper
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