| 71. |
Is SSA GT Betting Infini(um)tely On Acquisitions? Part Two: Market Impact (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 12, 2002 Abstract : Like the previous two acquisitions, this one too seems aimed at enlarging SSA GT’s customer base, market share, and, more importantly, its predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool.
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| 72. |
Can 'Intuitive' And 'ERP' Words Be Associated? Part 2: Challenges & User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 19, 2002 Abstract : By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track.
Type: Article
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| 73. |
SAP Remains Vital Amid Ailing Market And Internal Adjustments Part 2: Continued Analysis and User Recommendations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 26, 2002 Abstract : SAP's focus on delivering a portal as an overlaying personalized user interface may proved to be a crucial bet, as an intuitive portal might prove to be a simple an effective way to integrate information from disparate systems.
Type: Article
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| 74. |
Oracle Makes A U-Turn At The 'All Things To All People' Exit (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 24, 2001 Abstract : Oracle has been trying hard for some time to find a magic formula to revive its declining applications revenue. Abandoning its isolationist stance and opening the door to integration of third-party products while still targeting the lower end of the market with the simplicity tune might be the hit.
Type: Article
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| 75. |
Oracle Claims The Worst Is Over And Turns To KISS For A Boost Part 1: The News (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 10, 2001 Abstract : Oracle seems to have been trying hard to find a magic formula to ramp up its declining applications revenue. Targeting the lower end of the market with the simplicity hymn might be a part of the solution - provided that the approach is well tuned.
Type: Article
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| 76. |
Will QAD Finally Get The Break (-Even)? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 18, 2001 Abstract : On May 30, QAD reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Although not quite turning the corner, the business seems to be stabilizing against the backdrop of the economic slowdown, the fierce competition from the bigger vendors and the plight of many of its peers.
Type: Article
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| 77. |
Can Geac Reshuffle the ERP Standings? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 9, 2000 Abstract : In July, Geac Computer Corporation Limited, the largest Canadian business applications software vendor and an aspirant for a leading ERP vendor position, announced its financial results for fiscal 2000. Earlier, on June 26, Geac solidified its enterprise systems presence in North America by consolidating its various North American ERP operations into one business unit - Geac Enterprise Solutions.
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| 78. |
The Human Capital Management Market—Hot, but also Overpopulated? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 29, 2006 Abstract : Many human capital management (HCM) vendors try to cover most of the bases through broader product suites. While there have been noticeable consolidation moves in the market, which vendors will eventually dominate cannot be exactly stated at this time.
Type: Article
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| 79. |
The Impact of the 'Assembler Strategy' in the Enterprise Applications Field (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 27, 2006 Abstract : Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused 'assembler strategy' are furthering its goal to be number three (after SAP and Oracle) in the world of enterprise resource planning vendors.
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| 80. |
Software Giants Make Courting A Small Guy Their 'Business One' Priority (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 6, 2003 Abstract : As the battle for the mid-market intensifies, each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises. While PeopleSoft is refining its fixed-price & time proposition to the upper-end of the mid-market, SAP is trying a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP All-in-One similar offering for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering SAP Business One product to appeal to complexity-adverse smaller enterprises. Oracle seems to be dabbling with both approaches…
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