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Great Plains on a Shopping Spree (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 28, 2000 Abstract : On January 6, in an effort to expand its customer base and reseller partner channel Great Plains, a provider of financial management software for midsize businesses, announced it plans to acquire RealWorld Corp., a developer of accounting and business solutions. In a separate move, Great Plains also unveiled plans to acquire Fixed Asset Management LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Forestar Group to gain the rights to Forestar's Fixed Asset Management product, which allows a company to record, track, depreciate, and analyze its fixed assets.
Type: Article
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| 82. |
Westwood Insurance Chooses MAS 500 for Integration Capabilities by Sage Software
Abstract : For ten years, Westwood Insurance used an off-site bureau for all accounting, financial,and insurance data management. Learn how Westwood Insurance brought data management in-house and leveraged MAS 500 to streamline the integration of its systems and data flow.
Type: White Paper
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| 83. |
Justification of ERP Investments Part Three: Costs of Implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2004 Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
Type: Article
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| 84. |
Geac Hopes To See System21 Shine Again Like 'Aurora' Part 2: Market Impact (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 17, 2002 Abstract : Geac appears to have at least learned some hard lessons and it should not fall again in the trap of its former rampant acquisition strategy in a number of unrelated, diverse fields. Further, Geac's strengths today remain its geographical spread, restored financial health, retained level of products’ diversity, and its savvy of industry business process in the chosen vertical sectors. The company seems to have become highly attuned to the needs of the mid-market, with many loyal long term customers currently enjoying considerable service & support attention.
Type: Article
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| 85. |
Geac Hopes To See System21 Shine Again Like 'Aurora' (8 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 16, 2002 Abstract : By stabilizing its financial situation and by focusing on customer service beyond reproach and on its major product’s collaborative enhancements, in part through acquisitions, Geac hopes to overcome a lingering general feeling that it had passed up an opportunity to be a top-notch applications vendor.
Type: Article
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| 86. |
TradeBeam Keeps on Rounding Out Its GTM Set (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 3, 2005 Abstract : TradeBeam strategic expansion, which covers the entire life cycle of global trade across order, logistics and financial settlement activities, seeks to improve operating efficiencies and working capital.
Type: Article
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| 87. |
Is ROI King In Evaluating IT Investments? Part 2. Measuring the Impact of IT Investments (3 Pages)
by William Friend and Olin Thompson
Jul 24, 2002 Abstract : If the underlying business assumptions change, the cash flow projections may be critically flawed but the KPIメs can still be relatively reliable indicators of the impact of an IT project. In the long run, IT project KPIs may be the best indicators for IT managers to use in evaluating the results of their IT investments.
Type: Article
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| 88. |
QAD’s Costly eTransition Continues (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 5, 2001 Abstract : QAD, one of the leading Tier 2 ERP vendors, continues its transition into a provider of e-business applications for manufacturing companies. However, the company’s financial performance continues to deteriorate: The company reported its third consecutive loss in Q3 2001.
Type: Article
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| 89. |
Epicor Delivers On Milestones, But Its Situation Remains Bleak (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 5, 2000 Abstract : On November 21, Epicor introduced the immediate availability of Epicor eManufacturing, the next generation of its former Vantage manufacturing solution. However, the product launch seems to have taken a toll in the companyメs financial performance. On October 31, Epicor announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2000. Net loss for the third quarter of 2000 was $12.3 million.
Type: Article
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| 90. |
Ross Systems’ Renaissance Yet to Happen (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 13, 2000 Abstract : In April Ross Systems, Inc., a supplier of enterprise systems, announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2000. In May Ross Systems’ announced its Chairman and CEO, Dennis Vohs will retire as CEO at the end of the company’s fiscal year on June 30, 2000.
Type: Article
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