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Software Selection Processes—Accelerating Vendor Identification (3 Pages)
by Jeff Gusdorf
Sep 11, 2006 Abstract : Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increase the risk of making a wrong choice. Attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction, and reduce risk.
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Is There a Panacea for Enterprise Software Pricing Yet? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 21, 2005 Abstract : While enterprise applications are becoming a commodity, their pricing schemes have yet to follow suit. Users are put in a costly position where the 'fine print' clauses of implementation contracts may inhibit reasonable expectations for software warranties.
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Enterprise Process Improvement (EPI) Software: Customer and Software Vendor Collaboration (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 16, 2004 Abstract : Having just completed implementing your enterprise-wide software, you are about lean back, put your feet up on the desk, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Not so fast! While you were completing your implementation project, a new release of the software may have already hit the street or, for sure, there is one in the pipeline. Now you are faced with the decision as to if and when to take on the new release. Maybe now is the time to look at how a new class of software tools, enterprise process improvement (EPI), can assist you in the upgrade decision.
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| 14. |
BMC Software Gets Slapped with Class Action Lawsuit (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Mar 1, 2000 Abstract : BMC Software,Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS) gets slapped with a class action lawsuit claiming that BMC insiders made false statements about the strength of sales and integration of acquisitions, sold stock when BMC was trading at an all time high, then announced that third quarter FY00 earnings would be much worse than expected.
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| 15. |
Seagate Technology Refocuses its Software Business (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Oct 6, 1999 Abstract : Over the past six months, Seagate Technology has made major moves to refocus their majority-owned subsidiary, Seagate Software, and put all the emphasis on their business intelligence products. These products were acquired in the early to mid-1990's with the purchase of Crystal Computer Services (Crystal Reports), and Holistic Systems (Holos OLAP product). In the meantime, Seagate has divested their network and storage management products to Veritas Software Corporation.
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| 16. |
System Software Suppliers Slip Seriously (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Aug 8, 2000 Abstract : Shares of Computer Associates, BMC Software, Compuware Corporation, and others have suffered serious setbacks on the stock market in recent days due to shortfalls in revenue. These companies are direct competitors, and are all suffering the same fate in the stock market. Once again, the dreaded Wall Street 'whisper number' has not been made, and the stock market has reacted harshly. Sales of mainframe software have softened, causing much of the shortfall.
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| 17. |
ERP Vendors Moving to Aerospace and Defense Markets (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 21, 2000 Abstract : Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry.
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| 18. |
Rational Emphasizes Web Site Development Content Management (3 Pages)
by C. Lisle
Dec 12, 2000 Abstract : Web sites are very public, putting the brand and image of a company out there on the site for all to see. Companies need to be sure they have a firm grip on what website visitors see. Rational Software and Vignette Corp. have teamed up to provide a product to do just that.
Type: Article
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| 19. |
J.D. Edwards Teams with FRx Software to Improve Reporting Solutions (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 14, 2000 Abstract : J.D. Edwards recently announced support for financial reporting solutions from FRx Software. This software makes it possible to consolidate information from multiple databases, platforms, and servers to provide a complete financial picture.
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| 20. |
Sterling Software Sees the Light with Eureka:Intelligence (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Nov 17, 1999 Abstract : Sterling Software, Inc. (NYSE: SSW) announced general availability today of its new EUREKA:Intelligence product, a 100% Java, Web-Based Integrated, Query, Analysis and Reporting tool that allows users to easily query, manipulate and format data for personal or shared use. EUREKA:Intelligence is suited for large, distributed organizations that require general purpose analyses reporting requirements for a large portion of business users.
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