| 51. |
Commodity Software, Best Practice and Competitive Advantage (3 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Aug 7, 2003 Abstract : Can industry-leading practice be found in a commodity software package? If we accept that application software is a commodity, by definition, the answer is no. If a vendor claims industry-leading practice, then it is available to your competition. If we really want to have practices that lift us above the competition, it cannot be in a standard package. Where in the business do we need to be better than best practice?
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| 52. |
Siebel Has Done It Again – This Time with Navision (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 25, 2000 Abstract : Siebel Systems, the leading CRM vendor, remains the most eligible CRM bachelor. On June 21, Navision Software a/s, a Danish provider of ERP solutions for mid-sized companies, and Siebel Systems Inc. announced a worldwide agreement to deliver 'customer-focused eBusiness solutions to meet the needs of mid-sized companies'.
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| 53. |
Productivity for Software Estimators (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi and Sarada Kaligotla
May 30, 2007 Abstract : Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack of understanding of the concept of 'productivity.' This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity.
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| 54. |
Process Manufacturing Software: A Primer (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Sep 3, 2005 Abstract : This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces; and provides cautions and caveats.
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| 55. |
ERP and SCM Implementations Part Two: Interfaces and Priorities (3 Pages)
by Joseph Strub
Apr 9, 2004 Abstract : To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and change management procedures. However, an area that typically creates problems, whether expected or not, is the development of interfaces between proprietary software that cannot be replaced.
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| 56. |
Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Two: Outsourcing Categories (5 Pages)
by A.B. Maynard
Jan 17, 2004 Abstract : Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part examines the four broad outsourcing categories: application software, information technology infrastructure, business process outsourcing (BPO), and manufacturing.
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| 57. |
Tibco Takes a Pragmatic Approach to Multicasting (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 3, 2001 Abstract : Tibco Software and Cisco Systems have co-designed a network delivery method called the PGM (Pragmatic General Multicast) protocol. PGM allows a server to transmit a multicast message only once. The PGM software will then ensure delivery to all of the intended recipients. This is a much-awaited improvement on the existing multicast protocol, where the server has to transmit the message to each client individually, which increases the load on the network.
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| 58. |
American Software Has Been Starving While Delivering Innovations (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 18, 2000 Abstract : American Software seems to have grasped the requirements of its potential customers that need both order capturing and ERP backbone order fulfillment functionality within a single source. And, it did this while coping with a Y2K-caused financial pinch.
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| 59. |
They Test Web Sites, Don’t They? (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Jun 7, 2000 Abstract : RSW Software upgrades one product and releases a second. The products enable companies to test the function and load carrying capability of websites and middle tier applications.
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| 60. |
webMethods Gets Active (Software That Is) (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 7, 2000 Abstract : In May webMethods Inc. announced that it will purchase Active Software Inc. in an all-stock deal. The purchase is worth approximately $1.3 Billion. WebMethods is a vendor of B2B e-commerce integration software, and the acquisition of Active allows them to extend their integration strategy for extended supply chain and business-to-business e-commerce.
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