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Microsoft Business Network (MBN)--Coming of Age? Part One: Event Summary (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 2004 Abstract : While the Microsoft Business Network (MBN) product is worth considering for a number of compelling reasons, it will take some immense doing before it becomes a retailers' equivalent of what the Sabre reservation system means to airline agents.
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| 62. |
Exact Software--Working Diligently Towards the 'One Exact' Synergy Part Four: Market Impact Continued (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 1, 2004 Abstract : Exact has established a global infrastructure and a network of offices offering direct support, sales, and services with the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. It is also working toward the emergence of a new category of software that tackles enterprise relationship management, groupware and workplace collaboration management, and so on. Some leading analysts have named this nascent category smart enterprise suite (SES).
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| 63. |
FRx Poised to Permeate Many More General Ledgers Part Four: Competitors and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 6, 2003 Abstract : With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers. FRx should expend the marketing effort required to insure all its customers, prospects, and affiliates fully understand the value proposition of its products.
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| 64. |
Financial Reporting, Planning, and Budgeting As Necessary Pieces of EPM Part One: Executive Summary (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 21, 2003 Abstract : Enterprise performance management (EPM) is an emerging portfolio of applications and methodologies with business intelligence (BI) architectures and technologies at its core.
Type: Article
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| 65. |
Solomon Stands the Test of Time Despite Changing Masters Part Three: Product Differentiators (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2003 Abstract : Of all the MBS' products, Solomon is apparently the purest in terms of a standard Microsoft technology stack, and without any proprietary additions. Furthermore, its sharp focus solely on Microsoft technology from ground up, coined in ''the power of one'' motto (one OS platform - Windows XP/NT/2000, one database platform - MS SQL Server, one development environment - MS Visual Basic, etc.), also presents an attractive, risk-adverse option for penny-pinching mid-market customers. Solomon IV has consequently been very competitive in speed of implementation, feasibility of customization, total cost of ownership (TCO), and price/performance ratio.
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| 66. |
Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As To The Market) Part Four: Market Impact Continued (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 28, 2003 Abstract : Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around this concoction of products, many of them with best-of-breed traits.
Type: Article
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| 67. |
Jeeves—Thriving Organically as a Humble Servant (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 17, 2006 Abstract : Jeeves Information Systems, an innovative Swedish enterprise applications provider, seems to be making the right moves towards remaining a force within its markets. But becoming a more globally recognized player remains a tall order, even for an obliging butler-like vendor.
Type: Article
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| 68. |
Global Software Aspirations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 10, 2006 Abstract : Exact has established a global infrastructure and network of offices offering direct support, sales and services, with the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service.
Type: Article
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| 69. |
The Technology Choices (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 27, 2005 Abstract : In the battle between Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and the UK-based the Sage Group for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment, technology choices will be a major factor.
Type: Article
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| 70. |
When Small Business Packages Have Enterprise Appeal (8 Pages)
by Charles Chewning Jr.
May 27, 2005 Abstract : As an APS-based business management system, NetSuite can effectively serve the needs of small medium businesses. Its integrated application uses three distinct building blocks: customer relationship management, back-office ERP and accounting, and a robust set of e-commerce applications.
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