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Enterprise Financial Application Software: How Some of the Big ERP Vendors Stack Up (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Dec 1, 1999 Abstract : Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher, we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in terms of corporate viability, vision, product functionality, technology, and cost.
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Baan Posts $236 Million Loss and Sells Off Coda for Nearly $40M Less Than It Paid (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 25, 2000 Abstract : On February 3, Baan Co. posted a fourth-quarter loss of $236 million, and on February 8, Baan sold its Coda financial applications unit to UK firm Science Systems for the bargain basement price of $50 million in cash.
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| 43. |
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.
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| 44. |
Can the Market Sustain a Stand-Alone EMM? (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
May 6, 2004 Abstract : The new millennium has completely redrawn the IT industry map especially in the enterprise marketing management (EMM) sector. The number of independent marketing automation vendors has significantly shrunk. Names such as Xchange, MarketFirst, Annuncio, and Prime Response no longer exist. Amongst the few still operating is Aprimo. Their strategy primarily targets large customers from the financial services, technology, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing industries, and it pays. Aprimo just released its version 6.0 posed to help the vendor sustain the ongoing IT turmoil.
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| 45. |
How Much Wisdom Will BRAIN Bring To Agilisys? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 2, 2003 Abstract : Having concluded the benefits of financial backing for both embattled BRAIN and its anxious customers, there is also a chance of the acquisition rationale being somewhere in the middle, meaning that some synergy could be generated between the future domestic partners, Agilisys and BRAIN. The question remains whether the acquisition rationale was of a pure financial nature or is there more than meets the eye?
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| 46. |
PeopleSoft Supply Chain Is Music To Mid Market Ears (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jul 24, 2001 Abstract : PeopleSoft has once again proven the naysayers wrong about its ability to sell supply chain management. Its Accelerated Supply Chain Management offering bundles core e-business functionality into a scaled down package for the mid market, a segment that not even SCM market leader i2 has conquered.
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| 47. |
We Shall Be Giant (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Nov 27, 2000 Abstract : Oracle and Citigroup bank on integrating B2B exchange and financial services. Will Bailey Building and Loan Association get into the act?
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| 48. |
USi to Offer Managed Messaging for U.S. Feds (3 Pages)
by P. Hayes
May 3, 2000 Abstract : USi plans to not only host messaging, but also to offer technical expertise and training to government agencies as part of its enterprise Exchange outsourcing package.
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| 49. |
Analysis of Novell's Announced Support for Sun's Solaris 8 Operating Environment (3 Pages)
by P. Hayes
Feb 4, 2000 Abstract : We do not see Sun Solaris administrators implementing any Novell NDS package.
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| 50. |
Industrial & Financial Systems, IFS AB: Thriving on Product Flexibility and Incremental Deployability (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 1, 1999 Abstract : IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with both its own and other vendors' components, all providing for flexibility, modularity and ongoing post-implementation system agility and incremental deployment. The Company supports most of the IT industry-accepted middleware standards and is well poised for future technological developments and requirements.
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