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Abstract:
Deltek Vision and other Deltek enterprise solutions, have been major players with project management-oriented organizations
for the past twenty years. Vision a leading product in the professional services automation market and has taken significant
strides to maintain this market leading position. (...)
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Deltek Vision and other Deltek enterprise solutions, have been major players with project management-oriented organizations
for the past twenty ye...
Published:
2005-09-27
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Abstract:
Due to its late expansion into the ERP world, the company has been trailed by its reputation of a best-of-breed accounting
software vendor. While Solomon has accelerated its schedule of new functionality, it will be hard pressed with tight “time-to-market”
constraints. (...)
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Due to its late expansion into the ERP world, the company has been trailed by its reputation of a best-of-breed accounting
software vendor. While ...
Published:
2000-04-12
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Abstract:
Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002, Best Software
recently organized its first annual Insights 2003 conference and briefed its partners on the actual steps of executing its
strategy to prop itself up against the inevitable fac (...)
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Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002,
Best Software recently organize...
Published:
2003-07-24
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Abstract:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26
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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 (...)
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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 ...
Published:
2001-12-25
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Abstract:
Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-based businesses still need solutions to replace manual workarounds, and Deltek has embarked on a mission
to garner a one-stop-shopping portfolio. (...)
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Deltek recognizes that most organizations run their enterprises by using a sort of closed-loop, corrective action process.
However, most product-b...
Published:
2006-07-12
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Abstract:
Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this through the acquisition of a pure-play PLM vendor, or through internal technology development. (...)
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Oracle is in the processing of developing their product lifecycle management capabilities. The question is whether they will
accomplish this throu...
Published:
2006-02-03
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Abstract:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will not easily be overlooked. (...)
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Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will no...
Published:
2002-07-29
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Abstract:
Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive
forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is
typically a much more difficult task for anyone to cap (...)
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Best Software/Sage is a company that delivers products based on savvy understanding of its customers' needs, of the competitive
forces in the mark...
Published:
2003-07-29
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and a network of offices offering direct support, sales, and services with
the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. It is also working toward the emergence of a new category of
software that tackles enterprise relationship management, gr (...)
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... acquisitions of four best performing resellers, Exact Software has
meanwhile ... in manufacturing or multicurrency financial management consolidation
and ...
Published:
2004-03-01
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Abstract:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting
and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Bes (...)
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During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product st...
Published:
2003-07-25
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Abstract:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
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The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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Abstract:
The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family and to be subsequently exerted, as there is always a large time bracket from concept to actual materialization.
Further, integration is never a simple feat. (...)
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best financial management software:
The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family an...
Published:
2002-12-23
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Abstract:
Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the federal and defense markets. Conversely, those vendors and their users--government
contractors--who can deliver comprehensive (...)
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best financial management software:
Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies
will likely not be ab...
Published:
2005-01-14
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Abstract:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
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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best financial management software:
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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Abstract:
An automated data center promises to self-configure, self-optimize, and self-protect. When looking to implement an automated
data center, one must consider best practices in user and resource provisioning, infrastructure availability, and user management.
Doing so will allow automated data centers to exp (...)
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... Security Management—establish identities and manage security of key business ...
Following these best practices has significant financial benefits, as they ...
Published:
2004-10-30
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Abstract:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance goals requires integrating and consolidating information. Systems Union is embarking on a strategy to
triumph in this market. (...)
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best financial management software:
A growing measure of business performance is financial performance management. Leveraging business intelligence (BI) to map
business performance g...
Published:
2005-07-18
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Abstract:
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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best financial management software:
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:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach. (...)
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best financial management software:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new s...
Published:
2005-04-02