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Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely, the vendor has lately accelerated development, in part through a number of appetizing acquisitions,
of its traditional vertical functionality to ensure contin (...)
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Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely,...
Published:
2003-11-07
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Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and internationally, as well as the full range of federal contractors and project-focused enterprises. (...)
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Deltek uses a wealth of standalone and bundled modules to target various markets, including professional services firms both
domestically and inte...
Published:
2006-07-13
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Abstract:
From Idea to Market-Ready Product in Record Time. Get IT Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation According
to a Market-Ready Product in Record Time. The odds against successful product innovation are long. New products need to win
over consumers and convince retailers—a challenging task (...)
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From Idea to Market-Ready Product in Record Time. Get IT Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation According
to a Market-Ready Produ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
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Abstract:
As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors tend to step on mid-market vendor's toes. The real concern is to determine whether the mid-market cultural
and functional differences are well understood and (...)
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As the market shifts from sophisticated enterprise CRM implementations to the more competitive and overcrowded mid-market-large
enterprise vendors...
Published:
2003-06-26
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Abstract:
An Alarming Look At The Mismatch Between Talent Strategies, Processes, and Corporate Objectives. Download IT Guide on Talent
Strategies, Processes and Corporate Objectives. A survey of professional services firms shows a serious disconnect between
the desired operational state of the firms and their curre (...)
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An Alarming Look At The Mismatch Between Talent Strategies, Processes, and Corporate Objectives. Download IT Guide on Talent
Strategies, Processes ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versus the zeal for snagging brand new customers. (...)
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The recent merger of Oracle and PeopleSoft requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between cultivating
the install base versu...
Published:
2005-05-20
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that has never maneuvered a company through a large takeover, will Oracle be capable of digesting PeopleSoft? (...)
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Oracle does not have a history of major acquisitions, let alone experience with the subsequent integration efforts. Run by
a management team that ...
Published:
2005-05-31
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
Published:
2008-12-15
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Abstract:
Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors
(ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy,
providing stronger opportunities for partners to align (...)
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Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV)
and value-added res...
Published:
2005-08-24
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Abstract:
While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, there are plenty of reasons why privately held entities will want to prepare to adopt IFRS as well. (...)
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While regulatory requirements to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) may be a concern for publically
traded companies only, t...
Published:
2009-12-14
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Abstract:
In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the right solution provided a certain set of requirements. In this part of the article we review 3 vendors
who offer products to the PLM market - IDe, Thetis, and PDM (...)
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In PLM, there is no single vendor that can meet all of the requirements, and the market is still immature, so almost every
product can be the righ...
Published:
2003-05-26
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Abstract:
When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
Published:
2004-09-30
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are also over 100 accredited PROACTIS consultants worldwide. PROACTIS’ Solutions Portfolio.
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Published:
2010-09-21
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Abstract:
In the fiscal year 2000-01, Ramco transformed from a predominantly core ERP provider to a complete solutions company with
a broader portfolio of products (e.g., ERP, EAM, HRMS, etc.) and services (e.g., network solutions, network security, modeling
and simulations, etc.). (...)
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In the fiscal year 2000-01, Ramco transformed from a predominantly core ERP provider to a complete solutions company with
a broader portfolio of p...
Published:
2001-12-17
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Abstract:
Body Shop to Mind Shop: Businesses Look for More from Third-party Consultants. Read White Papers or Case Studies Linked To
Third-party Consultants. IT departments rarely have the luxury of spare capacity or sufficient knowledge of all the products
and technologies that the rest of the organization expects (...)
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Third-party Consultants....
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Everything in the computer industry seems to be going off-shore, why not software implementations? This article looks at
reasons why remote implementation of software packages can make both logical and fiscal sense, particularly in the United
States. Read on to learn why your organization may want to loo (...)
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... the caveat, particularly with senior management, that an ... in an
on-site implementation the vendor's project team is ... As such, consultants
will spend as much time ...
Published:
2005-04-28
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Abstract:
Baan's phase under Invensys, after a turbulent three years that have seen considerable people, market and technology change,
and considerable worthwhile investment. Recently-announced technology developments seem to be in sync with the market's trends,
and leaning shrewdly towards the requirements of hol (...)
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Baan's phase under Invensys, after a turbulent three years that have seen considerable people, market and technology change,
and considerable wort...
Published:
2003-05-07