| 91. |
The Essential Supply Chain (4 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Dec 28, 2002 Abstract : Supply Chain Management (SCM) once viewed as a way to obtain a competitive advantage, is now perceived as a logical and necessary extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The reasons: First, traditional ERP systems lack the advanced planning tools necessary for companies to respond to an increasingly competitive business environment. Second, advances in computing power and data transmission enable disparate entities to communicate efficiently and at a low cost. Finally, vendors have observed the complementary nature of SCM and ERP and are engaged in consolidation of their product suites.
Type: Article
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| 92. |
Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 4: ASP’s and New Pricing Models (11 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 27, 2001 Abstract : This final note discusses how Application Service Providers (ASPs) have arisen on the Internet in response to such ERP woes as support expenses, misbehaving applications, and server downtime, and how as the nature of ERP software evolves into services and/or hosted models, the market might be experiencing the beginning of the end of user-based licensing. There are also User Recommendations.
Type: Article
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| 93. |
Seagate Software 'Crystallizes' Its New Name: Crystal Decisions (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 10, 2001 Abstract : Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal Decisions is an information infrastructure company that is a market leader in business intelligence, specifically for query and reporting tools. The new name reflects that of its flagship product, Crystal Reports.
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| 94. |
Handspring’s Visor Passes Pocket PC (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Jul 18, 2000 Abstract : After less than a quarter in retail outlets, Handspring’s Palm-OS based Visor has sprung past Windows-based handhelds in market share.
Type: Article
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| 95. |
Oracle Reports Strong Profits (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 3, 2000 Abstract : On December 14, Oracle Corporation announced record second quarter results for the period ended November 30, 1999. For the quarter, net income increased 40% to $384 million, or $0.26 per share, while total revenue grew to $2.3 billion. This compares to net income of $274 million, or $0.19 per share, and revenue of $2.1 billion for the same period a year ago.
Type: Article
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| 96. |
Dell Jumps Into Internet PC Arena (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Dec 1, 1999 Abstract : Dell Computer Corp. has announced that it is taking orders for its new Webpc, Dell's first product from its Web Products Group, and its first foray into the growing market of Internet appliances.
Type: Article
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| 97. |
MAPICS Reports Solid Profitability Despite Dismal Fiscal 1999 4% Growth (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 3, 1999 Abstract : On October 27, MAPICS, Inc. reported revenues and net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 1999. For fiscal 1999, total revenues amounted to $134.7 million compared with $129.7 million in fiscal 1998. Net income for the year totaled $13.2 million, or $0.62 per share (diluted), compared with $18.7 million, or $0.81 per share (diluted) in the prior year.
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| 98. |
Dell Uses its Muscle to Beat Side-Effects of Taiwan Quake (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Oct 13, 1999 Abstract : Dell Computer Corp. chairman Michael Dell said Thursday the company's financial performance should not be affected by September's earthquake in Taiwan.
Type: Article
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| 99. |
Manugistics Takes Another Hit on Earnings as CFO Resigns (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 16, 1999 Abstract : September 15, 1999 07:45 AM ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Manugistics Group, Inc. MANU today reported quarterly revenues and earnings for the period ended August 31, 1999. For its second quarter, Manugistics generated revenues of $33.8 million. The company reported a net loss for the quarter of approximately $3.4 million, or $.13 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $6.0 million, or $.23 per basic and diluted share, in the same quarter in the prior year.
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| 100. |
High-End Wintel-Based Rackmount Servers - The Big Get Bigger (7 Pages)
by R. Krause
Aug 1, 1999 Abstract : A market analysis of Wintel-based rackmount servers: who are the key players, why they'll stay that way, their strengths, why a customer would want one, and where this market is heading.
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