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Addressing Channels and the Low-End Market (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 24, 2005 Abstract : Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy, providing stronger opportunities for partners to align their services and solutions with their customers' specific needs. Microsoft has to be in the small business market, which is a springboard or a feeding ground for more scalable products as these businesses grow over time.
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Autodesk to Bring Microsoft Business Solutions Closer to PLM (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Jim Brown
Nov 17, 2003 Abstract : While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market.
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Facing A Selection? Try A Knowledge-Based Matchmaker Part 4: User Recommendations (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic, Louie Talarico
Mar 11, 2002 Abstract : This tutorial identifies the significance of researching technology vendors to both buyers and vendors/VARs. Buyers require research to determine the short list and vendors/VARs can use research to assess the viability of opportunities before committing time and money to a sales effort. Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not a viable solution for most clients, the ability of technology products to meet clients' needs depends on client requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right match in this ongoing 'dating game'.
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| 34. |
Facing A Selection? Try A Knowledge-Based Matchmaker Part 2: A Timesaving Solution (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic, Louie Talarico
Mar 6, 2002 Abstract : Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibility, almost every product can win provided a certain set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating game'. An RFP/RFI selection process can streamline the initial phase of an ERP selection process while addressing many of the buyer's vital questions.
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| 35. |
Facing A Selection? Try A Knowledge-Based Matchmaker Part 1: Problem Overview (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic, Louie Talarico
Mar 5, 2002 Abstract : Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibility, almost every product can win provided a certain set of requirements. The Catch 22 for both buyers and vendors/VARs is to pinpoint the right opportunity in this ongoing 'dating game'. An RFP/RFI selection process can streamline the initial phase of an ERP selection process while addressing many of the buyer's vital questions.
Type: Article
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| 36. |
What Do Users Want and Need? (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 23, 2005 Abstract : At the basic level, users want a more intuitive way to 'look inside the business', and they want applications to bring them closer to their operations, such as alerts that can help them handle exceptions or better yet, to act on business events (or even non-events) well before they become exceptions.
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| 37. |
Will A Big Fish's Splash Cause Minnows' Flush Out Of The CRM Pond? Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 11, 2003 Abstract : The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM space and suddenly re-focus on BPM may be regarded as a not quite deliberate move, but rather as a sudden act of taking another plunge. Is the Applix move a harbinger of the future for smaller CRM vendors?
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| 38. |
Microsoft Paints CRM Landscape On Lately A ‘Still Nature’ Business Applications Scenery (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 15, 2002 Abstract : While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy mosaic
Type: Article
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| 39. |
How Are the Market Leaders Navigating the World of Value-added Resellers? (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 17, 2006 Abstract : Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have the formula for success.
Type: Article
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| 40. |
Portal Strategy: One Vendor's Story and What It Means to You (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 5, 2005 Abstract : Epicor is working with Microsoft so that portal adopters can benefit from SharePoint's models and access to other enterprise data.
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