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SSA: Evolving into systems integrator to survive (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 1, 1999 Abstract : SSA's Portfolio strategy is to surround its core ERP products with best-of-breed 3rd party enterprise applications and provide system integration services and support around it. SSA will gradually transform itself into a systems integration provider, as opposed to a pure ERP vendor, within the next 3 years. By that time, we believe service & support revenue will contribute up to 80% of SSA's total revenues.
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| 42. |
Gain More from Your IT Projects (5 Pages)
by Freddy Fam
Jan 26, 2006 Abstract : IT investments are not a magic pill that will remedy business problems, but if used properly, they can help. Businesses should set business-oriented objectives for their IT projects and measure returns through the use of return on investment techniques.
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| 43. |
Programming for Business Analysts? The Promise of Simplified Web Services Implementation and Access (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 29, 2005 Abstract : LANSA offers to rejuvenate legacy systems by empowering developers with simplified programming to use Java services.
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| 44. |
Service Supply Chain Strategies to Increase Corporate Profitability (6 Pages)
by Morris Cohen
Jun 22, 2004 Abstract : This article describes the unique challenges of the service supply chain, provides a framework for understanding the service management decision hierarchy, and highlights the dramatic value proposition available to companies that deploy advanced service strategies and decision-support tools to address these challenges. Brief case studies from leading service organizations Cisco and KLA-Tencor show examples of successful deployments of service supply chain strategies.
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| 45. |
The Strategic Importance of Asset Management Part One: Changing Attitudes (3 Pages)
by Daryl Mather
Dec 18, 2003 Abstract : This note is intended to provoke thought regarding some of the dramatic incidents that occurred in the field of asset management in 2003, as well as address some of their more immediate consequences and ramifications of changing societal attitudes regarding the failure of physical assets. In particular it examines the impact of these events on issues such as the selection and implementation of enterprise management software, the use of call centers and the outsourcing of asset management functions. There is also an overview of the evolution of asset management throughout the world that has brought us to this point.
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| 46. |
Logistics.com Becomes The Newest Of Manhattan Associates (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 14, 2002 Abstract : Will the acquisition of Logistics.com help outstanding Manhattan Associates round out what might not have been accomplished with its earlier acquisitions?
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| 47. |
Geac Hopes To See System21 Shine Again Like 'Aurora' Part 2: Market Impact (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 17, 2002 Abstract : Geac appears to have at least learned some hard lessons and it should not fall again in the trap of its former rampant acquisition strategy in a number of unrelated, diverse fields. Further, Geac's strengths today remain its geographical spread, restored financial health, retained level of products’ diversity, and its savvy of industry business process in the chosen vertical sectors. The company seems to have become highly attuned to the needs of the mid-market, with many loyal long term customers currently enjoying considerable service & support attention.
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| 48. |
Adonix Grows Roots Against The Odds Part 1 (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 20, 2002 Abstract : Proving that a lack of size can be compensated with a savvy value proposition, Adonix, until recently a quiet French ERP provider, keeps on delivering pieces of its strategy to further establish itself internationally, despite a harsh and hostile environment.
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| 49. |
The Intranet Has Come a Long Way: Where is it Going Next? (5 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Jul 26, 2002 Abstract : The intranet was born from the marriage of two opposing business initiatives. The word processing department was cutting costs by eliminating the printed telephone directory and the information systems department was trying to find any reason for playing with HTML. Well, maybe not exactly, but not too far from the truth. What lies on the horizon for this collaboration technology?
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| 50. |
Outsourcing Security Part 3: Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider (4 Pages)
by Jim McLendon
Apr 11, 2002 Abstract : As the final article in a three-part series on outsourcing security, the following article provides guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.
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