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An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management
(PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle. (...)
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... thanks to the coincidence of new PLM software technology capabilities ...
held various senior management positions in product development, consulting, and research
...
Published:
2008-10-17
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Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies
outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved
service and support so they can focus on their c (...)
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... Traditional thinking would suggest that a company would decide to outsource some portion of its software
development and support, select an outsourcing provider ...
Published:
2004-09-29
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It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and
Open source Java. Using iSeries as an integrated business server is more than just a dream. (...)
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It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and Open
source Java. Using i...
Published:
2005-05-18
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Abstract:
Tero Software specializes in maintenance and asset management solutions for small and medium businesses. This Quick Case
for Tero Software provides concise background information, which is oriented toward organizations considering its Web Work
solution. (...)
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... Business Background. Tero is a software development firm that also
offers consulting expertise. While the company originally focused ...
Published:
2006-01-27
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SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some
will likely crave. (...)
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SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible
for maintaining the...
Published:
2005-06-01
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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free and open source software platforms to more cost-effectively deliver its own ERP solution. (...)
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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free an...
Published:
2004-09-08
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Abstract:
The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at the same time, remain poised to adapt quickly to change. (...)
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The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their
operations, and at th...
Published:
2005-11-02
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Abstract:
The market is competitive, rapidly evolving, and highly fragmented, and one should only expect the intensity of competition
to increase in the future. For the present, the biggest challenge remains a lack of awareness of the need for TradeStone's
applications. (...)
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The market is competitive, rapidly evolving, and highly fragmented, and one should only expect the intensity of competition
to increase in the fut...
Published:
2006-08-04
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NEON Systems has signed an agreement to develop and distribute Sterling Software's SOLVE:Diplomat product. Diplomat has been
used to integrate disparate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and call center systems. NEON intends to evolve it into
a unified EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) soluti (...)
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... base, along with the key development talent, will ... Software,
Tibco, and Tempest Software vying for ... Consulting and programming assistance
will be necessary to ...
Published:
2000-01-26
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be measured by two key variables. These variables are complexity of requirements and level of expertise of
the selection/implementation team. The more complex the (...)
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A proof of concept (POC) should be completed as part of the selection process when the risk of project failure is comparatively
high. Risk can be ...
Published:
2004-07-13
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Wracked by negative earnings, shifting infrastructure, and pending litigation, Industri-Matematik International Corporation
(NASDAQ: IMIC) faces a difficult time in its history. The Stockholm-based Supply Chain Execution (SCE) vendor has experienced
a sharp decline in license revenues over the last four (...)
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Wracked by negative earnings, shifting infrastructure, and pending litigation, Industri-Matematik International Corporation
(NASDAQ: IMIC) faces a...
Published:
1999-10-01
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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. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both
types of costs can be s...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) company. Adjusting to a different type of supply chain application, gaining profitability, and maintaining
high levels of customer care are some challenges faci (...)
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Leading supply chain execution (SCE) vendor, Manhattan Associates has recently announced its acquisition of Evant, a supply
chain planning (SCP) c...
Published:
2005-09-01
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Abstract:
Enterprise Application Integration vendor Software Technologies Corp. (STC) announced the filing by the company of a Registration
Statement with the Securities and Exchanges Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of up to $100 million
of its common stock. (...)
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... STC's comprehensive e*Gate software suite provides companies with ...
and allow them to fund development efforts on ... on the experience of their consulting
staff, as ...
Published:
2000-03-03
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Abstract:
Picture your business today without software applications. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? But maybe you should try - and
not for the reason you may be thinking. Think about how hard it would be to run your business if your software applications
weren't working - and then build a plan to provide total (...)
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... About the Author. Jim Brown has over 15 years of experience in management consulting
and application software focused on the manufacturing industries. ...
Published:
2004-02-14
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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 manufactu (...)
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... organization. In other cases, a company will choose to outsource a portion of its application software
development or support needs. A ...
Published:
2004-01-17
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Verticent, a revitalized reincarnation of the languishing public mid-market enterprise applications vendor PowerCerv, seems
to be thriving under a financially stable adopted parent, and it has found a defendable niche where it can exploit its competitors'
functional "fatal flaws". (...)
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Verticent, a revitalized reincarnation of the languishing public mid-market enterprise applications vendor PowerCerv, seems
to be thriving under a...
Published:
2005-12-14
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Abstract:
Supply chain planning tools deliver potentially tremendous savings when well implemented, and wreak havoc when they fail.
A company considering an outsourcing strategy for their supply chain planning processes should first address some key aspects
of these tools. (...)
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... years of practical experience in strategy development, business process ...
an executive in a Big 4 consulting company, and in a supply chain software company. ...
Published:
2006-04-11
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Abstract:
Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the
principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk. (...)
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... Over $2M in software, hardware and consulting services was wasted ...
When a software customization path is chosen, expenditures for software development,
long-term ...
Published:
2003-02-12
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Abstract:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily
PeopleSoft and Oracle. (...)
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By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship laws...
Published:
2001-07-31