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Fast-path Implementations - Are They Good or Bad? by P.J. Jakovljevic & Olin Thompson
Jul 20, 2001 Abstract : Over the last few years the market has seen a plethora of fixed-scope and fixed-price applications, pre-packaged vertical solutions with industry templates, limited education and training, implementation tools, attractive support programs and hosting services with catchy names, all aimed at making it faster, simpler and cheaper for enterprises well under $500 million to use them. Is this approach good or bad for the user?
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| 72. |
Intentia Has Been Bleeding For Its Platform Independence (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 15, 2000 Abstract : Over the past few years, Intentia International AB, a Swedish provider of business applications, has been on the quest to meet the anticipated demands its customers would have during the new e-economy era. It has been successful in its endeavors, however, with the price of posting six consecutive quarterly losses.
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| 73. |
Razorfish Wants to Get its Name Out on Broadband (9 Pages)
by R. Krause
Mar 30, 2000 Abstract : Razorfish is positioned to expand, but at what price? Razorfish faces challenges in organization, image, and perceived capabilities. How well Razorfish succeeds in overcoming these challenges will determine how much it will grasp the very lucrative opportunities of the DBSP market.
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| 74. |
Amdocs Overhauls Its Marketing (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 3, 2005 Abstract : Amdocs believes its ICM strategy resonates with its customers, who, facing increased competition and price commoditization, realize that they need to differentiate customers' experiences from the competition, to enhance customer loyalty and increases profitability.
Type: Article
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| 75. |
Information Security Firewalls Market Report Part One: Market Overview and Technology Background (5 Pages)
by Laura Taylor
Mar 1, 2005 Abstract : The firewall market is a mature and competitive segment of the information security market. With numerous vendors and firewalls in all price ranges choose from, IT decision makers should be especially selective. This report presents a market overview and some criteria for selecting products from the long list of contenders.
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| 76. |
Not All Acquisitions Happen: JDA and QRS Part One: Event and Market Impact (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 3, 2004 Abstract : Recent QRS' announcement that it has terminated its agreement to merge with JDA Software, while, in a separate announcement, it stated that it will be acquired by Inovis for a $16 million (USD) higher price, might have more ramifications for JDA than merely an 'unrequited love'.
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| 77. |
The Interview: Having an Experience with Joe Pine (3 Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Jun 22, 2004 Abstract : Today's business climate is all about competition - we're lean, we’re mean, but competing on price is not where it’s at. How do you create a lasting identity and relationship with your customer through your processes from marketing, sales and supply chain to keep them loyal? A fascinating discussion with the author of 'Mass Customization' and 'The Experience Economy'.
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| 78. |
A Definition of Data Warehousing (6 Pages)
by M. Reed
Aug 18, 2002 Abstract : There is a great deal of confusion over the meaning of data warehousing. Simply defined, a data warehouse is a place for data, whereas data warehousing describes the process of defining, populating, and using a data warehouse. Creating, populating, and querying a data warehouse typically carries an extremely high price tag, but the return on investment can be substantial. Over 95% of the Fortune 1000 have a data warehouse initiative underway in some form.
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| 79. |
Bootcamp for the Pros; Why Ernst & Young Will Lead Security Auditing Standards (6 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jan 19, 2002 Abstract : Original News & Educational Review Course Summary Ernst & Young, has put together the quintessential course for security engineers looking to improve their ability to protect their organization's website, systems, and network. Dubbed eXtreme Hacking, and carrying a price tag of $5,000 a slot, this course is for anyone but hacks. With an impressive course book that fills a two-inch thick binder, leading Ernst & Young security engineers take you step-by-step through all the ways that bad guys try to subvert your mission critical servers and network configurations. Using dual-bootable NT-Linux laptops, and an accompanying network setup for practicing subversive attacks and exploits, attendees will leave the course with an entire new bag of tools and tricks that help them understand how bad guys identify target IP addresses, collect information about the systems they plan on compromising, and exploit weaknesses without being noticed. The idea is to learn how to figure out what the weaknesses are in your organization's network before the bad guys do.
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| 80. |
New Dimensions in EC and SCM Part 5: E-Procurement for Process Improvement (7 Pages)
by Scott A. Elliff
Feb 26, 2001 Abstract : From point-and-click ordering using Web-based catalogs of individual suppliers, to marketplaces that bring together in one place the products or services offered by multiple suppliers, to live auctions that determine the lowest-price bidder — there is a wide range of new e-procurement methods and tools to help businesses buy goods and services better, faster, and cheaper.
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