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Subtle (or Not-so-subtle) Nuances of Microsoft .NET Enablement (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 2, 2006 Abstract : The Microsoft .NET strategy continues to confuse many, due to the lack of understanding of the technology. Indeed, because of the massive marketing campaign undertaken by Microsoft, many vendors have adopted a 'too liberal' approach to marketing .NET Framework-based initiatives.
Type: Article
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Clientele CRM.NET Suite Gains Scalability, Smart Client from the .NET Framework and XML Web Services by Epicor
Abstract : When The Clientele Group of Epicor Software Corporation was faced with scalability and performance limits in their CRM software, they redesigned their application around the Microsoft® .NET Framework. A server architecture based on SQL Server™ 2000 and XML Web services removes their scalability limits, and supports multiple client applications. A smart client built with Windows® Forms gives customer support personnel a responsive application that is easy to deploy and update. A Web portal built with ASP.NET Web Forms gives authorized customers access to the same records as customer support sees internally. The new architecture can support 500 users on a single dual-CPU server, and offers many ways to scale up and out.
Type: White Paper
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QAD Ends Its Protracted Dry Season, Not Yet On an Easy Street (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 11, 2000 Abstract : QAD Inc. reported $0.06 of diluted net income per share, or net income of $2.1 million, on record total revenue of $70.9 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2000. This compares with $0.16 of diluted net loss per share or a net loss of $4.9 million on total revenue of $65.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999.
Type: Article
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Microsoft .NET-managed Code Enablement: Examples and Challenges (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 5, 2006 Abstract : Intuitive, Visibility, and Epicor offer .NET Framework-managed code products, but their 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' mindset might work against them unless they can prove higher value propositions, such as new, more quickly developed vertical functionality.
Type: Article
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Sun’s Java Won’t Be In Microsoft’s .NET – Complicate Your Integration? You .BET (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Feb 19, 2001 Abstract : Sun and Microsoft have announced a settlement in Sun’s lawsuit regarding Microsoft’s use of Java technology. Microsoft was given the choice of conforming to the Java standard or opting out and they chose to opt out. Under terms of the agreement Microsoft cannot use Java in their forthcoming .NET initiative. Of course both vendors claim victory, but inevitably it will be the customer who loses.
Type: Article
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Examples of Microsoft .NET Enablement (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 3, 2006 Abstract : SYSPRO and Epicor are examples of .NET-enabled legacy software systems that have partly been componentized (rewritten), with 'wrappers' added to the rest so that the legacy functionality can be used and extended through Web services on the .NET Framework.
Type: Article
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Microsoft .NET Enablement: Analysis and Cautions (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 4, 2006 Abstract : Using technologies that are intrinsically compatible should result in faster and less costly development. Thus, any application suite rewritten in the Microsoft .NET managed code framework should not have to contend with inefficiencies resulting from mixing or wrapping technologies.
Type: Article
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Epicor Claims The Forefront Of CRM.NET-ification Part 1 (2 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 11, 2002 Abstract : By harnessing .NET possibly more zealously than its creator Microsoftメs Great Plains and Navision enterprise counterparts, and while difficult market conditions continue to persist, Epicor might be showing us that ムa brave heart and wise mindメ can keep it in the mid-market leadership race amongst aslew of formidable opponents.
Type: Article
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Liberty Alliance vs. WS-I; J2EE vs. .NET; Overwhelmed .YET? Part 1: Latest Announcements (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 20, 2002 Abstract : On one hand, some archrivals (e.g., Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle) are becoming strange bedfellows, while, on the other hand, the others (e.g., Microsoft and Sun) remain set on irreconcilable differences between their technology camps. What are users to do when torn between the hype/promise of Web services and the fear of being outrun by events?
Type: Article
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