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IFS Continues Its Reinvention Through Pruning Part One: Event Summary (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 7, 2005 Abstract : Is selling-off of its Brazilian subsidiary and of tangential CAD and payroll applications a sign that IFS is grasping the realities of a mature enterprise applications market, which requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating the install base versus the zeal for hitching brand new customers?
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| 12. |
EAI Vendor CrossWorlds Eases Middleware Customization (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 19, 2000 Abstract : CrossWorlds Software, an enterprise application integration vendor, is making it easier for customers to acquire components and utilities with specific functionality. The vendor will create a CrossWorlds Exchange site on a subscription basis, for $50,000 per year with additional fees for some components.
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EAI Vendor MITEM Integrates Legacy Systems With Siebel (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 4, 2001 Abstract : MITEM Corporation has announced that its legacy application integration software MitemView 5.3 has been validated by Siebel Systems for its Siebel eBusiness Applications. As more EAI vendors vie for market share, having their connectors/adapters certified by the vendor of the target application may become a key to product sales and competitive advantage.
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Boutique Vendors Can Bring Big Value (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Apr 23, 2002 Abstract : What is a boutique vendor? It tends to be small and highly focused. It is typically very strong in its chosen area. It will often prove to be the solution with the greatest source of value. These qualities make it worthwhile to expend the effort of looking at boutique vendors that focus on your situation.
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| 15. |
BI Approaches of Enterprise Software Vendors (6 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 19, 2004 Abstract : The need for business intelligence (BI) is real for all enterprise software users. It is rare to find a user who feels they get the information they need from their enterprise software system and even those who do want more. The need is not just reporting; they need business monitoring, analysis, an understanding of why things are happening. They need diagnostic tools.
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| 16. |
Deriving Value from Vendor References (8 Pages)
by R. Cundiff
Oct 30, 2000 Abstract : We have provided a sample structure of questions to pose to vendor references during the site visit process. Having a consistent set of questions through the entire site visit process will allow any project team to better evaluate each vendorメs performance relative to one another.
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| 17. |
IBM Nabs Another Application Vendor (3 Pages)
by L. Talarico
Aug 31, 2000 Abstract : Vignette is IBM's latest partner. This global strategic alliance promises to boost revenue for both parties. The verdict is still out on the impact to future software development.
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| 18. |
Vignette of an EAI Vendor (So to Speak) (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 23, 2000 Abstract : Vignette Corporation has announced a comprehensive, three-tiered Java™ technology strategy that encompasses tools, applications and a complete Java technology-enabled platform. The Vignette V/5 e-business platform will support Java Server Pages (JSP’s) and was announced at Sun Microsystems 2000 Worldwide Java Developer Conference.
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| 19. |
Informatica Morphs into Enterprise Decision Support Vendor (7 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 1, 2000 Abstract : Informatica Corporation, long an established vendor in the Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) market space, has morphed themselves into a vendor of solutions for the 'e-Business infrastructure'. In conjunction with their contract to build an enterprise data warehouse for the United States Postal Service and their MX2 metadata exchange initiative, Informatica is reinventing itself.
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| 20. |
Frantic Merger-Mania Spiced Up With Vendettas Leaves Customers Anxious (6 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & Predrag Jakovljevic
Jun 18, 2003 Abstract : Although end-user companies should continue to track the financial health of their vendors to possibly discern if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected, the latest torrid 'love triangle' affair involving Oracle, PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards may prove that even a seemingly stable vendor can involuntarily end up being acquired. If your vendor is acquired, do meet the new owners, given their motivation in buying your vendor was the install base and that is you. Showing interest is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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