| 81. |
Computer Associates Jasmineii - When Is A Portal Not Just A Portal? (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
May 18, 2001 Abstract : Computer Associates International, Inc. has announced the availability of Jasmineii Portal 3.0, the latest version of its portal technology. The product also functions as a front-end to the complete Jasmineii architecture, which is a fairly complete Application Integration framework. Why don't customers know CA does Application Integration? CA is still working on that one.
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| 82. |
SSA Acquires MAX Hoping To Leap From Its MIN (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & P. Catz
May 7, 2001 Abstract : In order to return from oblivion SSA continues with more decisive moves to put itself back on the global enterprise applications map. Renaming itself as SSA Global Technologies (SSA GT) was one of the moves. It has recently acquired MAX International, a move to expand its offerings into the small and medium enterprise market. Will the market witness another Baan-like resurrection of a fallen ERP vendor?
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| 83. |
Geac Computer Corporation: Mastering Growth by Acquisitions (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 1, 2000 Abstract : Geac has acquired in excess of 40 companies around the world. Geac's purchase of UK-based ERP software maker JBA International in 1999 has nearly doubled the company's size.
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| 84. |
Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline Acquisitions? Part One: Event Summary (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 2, 2004 Abstract : By recently acquiring ACCPAC International and Softline, the Sage Group continues to round out by annexation. It currently still has the largest geographic coverage in the lower-end of the mid-market.
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| 85. |
SAP - A Humble Giant From The Reality Land? Part 2: Expanding Functionality (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 1, 2001 Abstract : During its international e-business conference, SAPPHIRE, SAP displayed a bullish attitude, contradicting the current market malaise. SAP touts a multi-pronged answer to prevailing heterogeneous IT environments. The company is staking its future on five pillars - exchanges, portals and the three extended-ERP applications: customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), and product life-cycle management (PLM).
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| 86. |
Smart Shoppers Go Abroad for Affordable Information Security Programs (9 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jun 9, 2000 Abstract : Ernest Hemingway said, 'If you want to meet interesting people you have to go to interesting places.' Graduate programs in cryptography and information security in the U.S. have exorbitant tuition costs. Universities overseas and in Canada are much more affordable. Be a smart shopper and look at the International alternatives before signing a huge loan for an advanced degree in information security or cryptography in the United States.
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| 87. |
Industri-Matematik Faces Uphill Climb (7 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Oct 1, 1999 Abstract : Wracked by negative earnings, shifting infrastructure, and pending litigation, Industri-Matematik International Corporation (NASDAQ: IMIC) faces a difficult time in its history. The Stockholm-based Supply Chain Execution (SCE) vendor has experienced a sharp decline in license revenues over the last four quarters, generating a scant $1.6 million in the most recent quarter - its lowest in nearly four years. Hoping to attract new demand for its products, IMI recently unveiled VIVALDI, a suite aggregated from its flagship application, System ESS, newly developed supply chain management components, and recently acquired customer relationship m
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| 88. |
The Challenge of Fulfillment (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 14, 2006 Abstract : Integrated multichannel retailing will inevitably become the norm. For retailers, the key to multichannel success lies in understanding the factors that drive revenues and the ability to fulfill Web orders. Other challenges center around electronic integration, visibility, and exception management.
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| 89. |
Impressive Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Gets A Little Help From Its Friends (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 27, 2006 Abstract : Despite impressive product depth and breadth (for instance, customer relationship management [CRM], workflow, traceability, and quality management are provided natively), Strategic Systems International (SSI) has longstanding partnerships with several best-of-breed specialists.
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| 90. |
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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