| 81. |
What's Wrong with Application Software? It's the Economics (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 30, 2003 Abstract : Enterprise architecture is a technology problem, not the business problem. The business problem is time, money, and quality. Focusing on modifications as an example, the reason that modifications are bad is that they take too long, cost too much, and often have quality issues.
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| 82. |
What's Wrong with Application Software? It's the Economics (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Jan 23, 2003 Abstract : Enterprise architecture is a technology problem, not the business problem. The business problem is time, money, and quality. Focusing on modifications as an example, the reason that modifications are bad is that they take too long, cost too much, and often have quality issues.
Type: Article
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| 83. |
What Plant-level Systems Can Do for the Enterprise Market (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 23, 2005 Abstract : To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing has given plant-level systems a whole new meaning.
Type: Article
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| 84. |
ERP: Origins, Developments, and Trends (4 Pages)
by TEC staff writer
May 17, 2005 Abstract : ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across the enterprise. Now, ERP enhancements include SCM, CRM, and e-commerce features, just to name a few. However, where is this technology going? What does it mean now?
Type: Article
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| 85. |
One Product for Large and Small Manufacturers: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 9, 2005 Abstract : A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution may seem more appropriate for the upper-end of the market. This, combined with IQMS' reliance on Oracle, and its well-integrated product will pose challenges to the vendor's growth.
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| 86. |
Oracle Further Orchestrates Its SOA Forays Part Three: Strategy Shifts (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 16, 2005 Abstract : Oracle has long moved in the direction of blurring the line between applications and infrastructure. It has leveraged the system of record elements in application suites by applying infrastructure technologies to correlate real-time events for improved decision-making.
Type: Article
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| 87. |
Encompix--Thriving on Encompassing Complexity Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 25, 2004 Abstract : While the companyメs focus allows it to keep pace with trends in technology and with customer requirements in its target niche, too narrow a focus comes with its liabilities as well. Nevertheless, Encompix seems to be making the right moves.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
QAD Pulling through, Patiently but Passionately Part Six: User Recommendations (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 25, 2003 Abstract : While hardly any vendor is safe these days including QAD, the gloomy past seems to be far behind. The company has notably broadened its offering and seems to at least keep abreast of current collaborative requirements (if not staying ahead of the curve).
Type: Article
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| 89. |
QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately Part Five: Challenges (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 24, 2003 Abstract : QAD still has to create greater market recognition and additional revenue. QAD admits it has been struggling to offer complete 'across the board' functionality for larger companies, although the system supports multiple currencies and global tax management, and it is tailored to financial practices and requirements in major geographic markets, while the eB2 release features improved financial reporting and inter-company accounting.
Type: Article
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| 90. |
Baan Seeking A New Foster Home -- A Déjà vu Or Not Quite? Part Two: Baan Under Invensys (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 7, 2003 Abstract : Baan's phase under Invensys, after a turbulent three years that have seen considerable people, market and technology change, and considerable worthwhile investment. Recently-announced technology developments seem to be in sync with the market's trends, and leaning shrewdly towards the requirements of holistic business requirements from engineering design collaboration, to CRM and on to SCM.
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