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Oracle Renders Its PLM Outline Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Jim Brown
Jan 6, 2004 Abstract : Key concerns for PLM prospects will be domain knowledge in design and engineering-specific functions and integration, including currently poor connections from Oracle workflow to third-party business applications and CAD/PLM interfaces.
Type: Article
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| 52. |
Oracle Claims The Worst Is Over And Turns To KISS For A Boost Part 1: The News (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 10, 2001 Abstract : Oracle seems to have been trying hard to find a magic formula to ramp up its declining applications revenue. Targeting the lower end of the market with the simplicity hymn might be a part of the solution - provided that the approach is well tuned.
Type: Article
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| 53. |
Is Oracle Becoming Invincible? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 26, 2000 Abstract : On June 20, Oracle Corporation, the leading provider of database and enterprise software applications, announced its fiscal 2000 results, claiming that it has passed SAP to become the world's largest applications software company.
Type: Article
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| 54. |
CRM, Success, and Best Practices: A Wake Up Call Part One: Searching and Establishing the Business Parameters of CRM (7 Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Oct 21, 2004 Abstract : Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly defining the objective, implementing holistic best practices, and ensuring that senior management understands CRM as a business strategy can help maximize a CRM investment.
Type: Article
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| 55. |
Professional Services Are Catching-up With CRM (4 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
May 28, 2003 Abstract : The CRM market is shifting. Instead of looking for an all-purpose and horizontal oriented CRM application, customers are seeking a more specialized and industry specific tool. From the larger organization to the smallest customers, CRM buyers are expecting their applications to follow their business model with limited need for customization. Interface Software, which is focused on the professional services market, is an example.
Type: Article
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| 56. |
More Vendors Bail on Oracle in Favor of IBM (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Aug 7, 2000 Abstract : Oracleメs focus on software application markets is impacting its Database business. Recently SAP AG and Siebel Systems, i2 Technologies, Inc., and PeopleSoft have also chosen IBMメs DB2 Universal Database as their preferred database for developing current and future applications, and as their preferred backend database for customer deployment. In addition, IFS AB, one of the top 10 ERP vendors, which was previously Oracle-centric, has announced an agreement with IBM to add DB2 support.
Type: Article
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| 57. |
PeopleSoft Completes Acquisition of Vantive; Vantive CRM Applications Integrate with PeopleSoft and Other ERP Systems (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 21, 2000 Abstract : On January 3, 2000 PeopleSoft Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of The Vantive Corporation, the world's second-largest independent supplier of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The transaction was completed December 31, 1999 with the issuance of approximately 28 million shares of common stock and options to purchase common stock, and is anticipated to be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. The acquisition of Vantive makes PeopleSoft the only enterprise software company offering a full suite of CRM products that integrate tightly with PeopleSoft and other major back-office applications.
Type: Article
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| 58. |
Oracle Announces a Database Fire Sale (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 22, 1999 Abstract : On December 16, Oracle Corporation announced lower software and support prices for the Oracle8i database. Specifically, the price of Oracle8i Standard Edition was lowered 40% from $25 per power unit to $15 per power unit, while Oracle8i Enterprise Edition was cut 50% from $200 per power unit to $100 per power unit.
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| 59. |
Difficult Conversations: Positioning Your CEO in a CRM Implementation Part One: Sources of Misconception and Faulty Assumptions (3 Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Feb 18, 2005 Abstract : For a successful CRM implementation, the CEO must have an ongoing role in the implementation process. The CIO or the implementer of the project must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM to c-level management.
Type: Article
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| 60. |
Oracle Renders Its PLM Outline Part One: Event Summary (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Jim Brown
Jan 5, 2004 Abstract : Although its PLM solutions will not likely be the 'all things to all people' any time soon, Oracle might be showing us its ability to develop its own applications in collaborative effort with its prominent customers.
Type: Article
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