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Informix to Acquire Ardent Software-Another Vendor's Attempt at End-to-End Data Warehousing (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999 Abstract : Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine their operations in a transaction valued, on a fully diluted basis, at approximately $880 million, based on the closing price of Informix common stock on November 30, 1999. The combination creates a $1 billion company in open software infrastructure for what Informix refers to as the 'i.Economy'. Ardent's components and solutions will continue to be marketed independent of the underlying database technology.
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| 82. |
Business Software Firms Sued Over Implementation - Lawsuits Bring ERP Problems to Light (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 10, 1999 Abstract : Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500.
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| 83. |
Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two: Recommendations for Improvement (5 Pages)
by Paul Winandy
Feb 12, 2003 Abstract : Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk.
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| 84. |
Architecture-Centered Information Systems In The Manufacturing Domain - Part I - Introduction to Software Architecture (15 Pages)
by Glen B. Alleman
Sep 4, 2002 Abstract : Architecture bridges the semantic gap between the requirements and software. Application software systems must be architected in order to deal with the current and future needs of the business organization. Managing software projects using architecture-centered methodologies must be an intentional step in the process of deploying information systems ― not an accidental by-product of the software acquisition and integration process.
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| 85. |
MAPICS: Will Customer Satisfaction be Enough? (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality of support, vendor stability, ease of doing business, and affiliate product and industry knowledge. However, limited platform support means that AS/400 products will contribute more than 50% of total license revenue within next 5 years. Furthermore, for the next 18 months, approx. 80% of license revenue will come from its existing customer base, who will want to either replace an old MAPICS product or add new modules to an existing MAPICS XA installation.
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| 86. |
Demand at the Fount of Open Source: A Primer Based in Demand Trends (3 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Dec 30, 2005 Abstract : As we witness the inexorable increase in demand for Free and open source software (FOSS), many organizations have yet to glean the FOSS fundamentals. This series highlights fundamentals for the enterprise as manifested in global customer demand trends.
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| 87. |
Customer Relationship Management Strategies Part Four: Strategies and Case Study (5 Pages)
by Mike Holland and Trinh Abrell
Feb 17, 2005 Abstract : Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition to a technical framework, sales and marketing strategies, including Internet strategies, and customer satisfaction metrics will create a smooth running CRM machine in your company.
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| 88. |
Demand at the Fount of Open SourcePart One: A Primer Based in Demand Trends (4 Pages)
by Josh Chalifour
Dec 10, 2004 Abstract : As we witness the inexorable increase in demand for Free and open source software (FOSS), many organizations have yet to glean the FOSS fundamentals. This series highlights fundamentals for the enterprise as manifested in global customer demand trends.
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| 89. |
Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant (5 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 30, 2004 Abstract : An integrated steel plant poses a challenge to any software vendor who wants to build manufacturing software for it. That is why there are not many software vendors around who can claim to possess manufacturing software which fits the requirements of an integrated steel plant. The steel industry has not been doing well for last one decade. But today, it is poised to make a remarkable comeback. This fact presents a good opportunity for software vendors to tap this industry.
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| 90. |
Run your Business with no Software! (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Feb 14, 2004 Abstract : Picture your business today without software applications. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? But maybe you should try - and not for the reason you may be thinking. Think about how hard it would be to run your business if your software applications weren't working - and then build a plan to provide total application availability.
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