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Abstract:
Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability standards
and Internet technology will lead to fewer large-scale projects and an ongoing stream of smaller ones, all with tangible return
on investment (ROI) rationale. Although not necessa (...)
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code based solutions:
Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability
standards and Internet technol...
Published:
2003-06-24
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Abstract:
As we witness the inexorable increase in demand for Free and open source software (FOSS), many organizations have yet to
glean the FOSS fundamentals. This series highlights fundamentals for the enterprise as manifested in global customer demand
trends. (...)
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code based solutions:
... perpetuity, to copy, modify, study, and distribute the software's source code. ...
population of customers seeking benefits from such open source-based solutions. ...
Published:
2005-12-30
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Abstract:
IBM and B2B collaborative supply chain planning vendor Logility, Inc. have partnered to offer a joint solution for the AS/400e
server platform. (...)
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IBM and B2B collaborative supply chain planning vendor Logility, Inc. have partnered to offer a joint solution for the AS/400e
server platform.
Published:
2000-04-14
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Abstract:
Leading enterprise applications vendors believe it is crucial to quickly complete the transition to a service oriented architecture
(SOA) from monolithic client/server architectures. For the "Big Few" the "stack" race, including applications, databases,
application server and middleware, has intensified. (...)
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code based solutions:
Leading enterprise applications vendors believe it is crucial to quickly complete the transition to a service oriented architecture
(SOA) from mon...
Published:
2005-05-05
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Abstract:
In 1981, Eric Allman developed sendmail to route messages between disparate mail systems. Two years later, in 1983, sendmail
version 4.2 was shipping with 18 different vendor UNIX systems. (...)
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code based solutions:
... need for NT based solutions and implementing it. Sendmail has also
moved away from a strict command line interface (with the exception of open-source code) by ...
Published:
2000-01-01
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Abstract:
In this unique question and answer series, vendors were given the opportunity to put forth their views on market trends,
platform approaches, and mid-market issues. The questions posed to willing participants of this opinion poll are elaborated
on here. (...)
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code based solutions:
In this unique question and answer series, vendors were given the opportunity to put forth their views on market trends, platform
approaches, and ...
Published:
2007-06-29
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Abstract:
Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability standards
and Internet technology will lead to fewer large-scale projects and an ongoing stream of smaller ones, all with tangible return
on investment (ROI) rationale. Although not necessa (...)
Excerpt related to
code based solutions:
Despite the user preference for a single, 'one-stop shop' vendor, componentized software products, interoperability
standards and Internet technol...
Published:
2003-06-24
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Abstract:
With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an ambitious open service-oriented architecture strategy), Infor's position and image in the market these days are
at an all-time high. (...)
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code based solutions:
With its numerous new software license sales, new product deliveries, and its dedication to complicated technological rejuvenation
(namely, an amb...
Published:
2008-06-30
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Abstract:
It appears that instead of a direct intra-market consolidation, some smaller, but profitable, undercapitalized, and undervalued
warehouse management and supply chain execution vendors have lately found a shelter under wealthy, more visible parent companies
with complementary products. (...)
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code based solutions:
... Most of its suite is based on the traditional bar-code technology familiar
... With enhancements to existing solutions and several new applications, the vendor ...
Published:
2004-02-16
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Abstract:
It appears that instead of a direct intra-market consolidation, some smaller, but profitable, undercapitalized, and undervalued
warehouse management and supply chain execution vendors have lately found a shelter under wealthy, more visible parent companies
with complementary products. (...)
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code based solutions:
... Most of its suite is based on the traditional bar-code technology familiar
... With enhancements to existing solutions and several new applications, the vendor ...
Published:
2004-02-16
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Abstract:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence,
for complex selections like in the case of ent (...)
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code based solutions:
There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes
has been adequate...
Published:
2003-10-27
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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. (...)
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code based solutions:
Intuitive, Visibility, and Epicor offer .NET Framework-managed code products, but their "if it ain't broke, don't
fix it" mindset might work again...
Published:
2006-10-05
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Abstract:
While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delivery and services and implementation methodology as its differentiating trait. (...)
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While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delive...
Published:
2005-04-05
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Abstract:
TradeBeam offers a hosted GTM solution. Its ongoing acquisitions will eventually create an end-to-end solution linking physical
and financial supply chains enabling companies to manage and execute global trade activities from a single software platform. (...)
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code based solutions:
TradeBeam offers a hosted GTM solution. Its ongoing acquisitions will eventually create an end-to-end solution linking physical
and financial supp...
Published:
2005-06-04
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Abstract:
More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive
software that is easy to install yet easy to customize and extend. (...)
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code based solutions:
More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive software
that is easy to ...
Published:
2004-04-20
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Abstract:
Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rewriting its system onto the pure Microsoft .NET managed code framework, which might bear fruits in the
long run, if not immediately. (...)
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code based solutions:
Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rew...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Abstract:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software application vendors. Based on our questions, these two vendors share their views on market trends, platform approaches,
and mid-market issues. (...)
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code based solutions:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software applicat...
Published:
2007-07-02
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Abstract:
Ramco Systems announced the delivery of Ramco Enterprise Series Release 4.0, the newest version of its enterprise software
solutions plus a custom application development offering. The delivery reveals what the vendor claims is breakthrough technology
and a new approach to the applications market. Our (...)
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code based solutions:
Ramco Systems announced the delivery of Ramco Enterprise Series Release 4.0, the newest version of its enterprise software
solutions plus a custom...
Published:
2003-03-29
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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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code based solutions:
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:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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code based solutions:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20