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Abstract:
Spurred by government mandates for more business transparency, business intelligence has emerged to extract information from
ERP systems. How has BI emerged? What does the terminology surrounding it mean, and what is its current state of affairs? (...)
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database systems:
Business Intelligence Status Report.
Published:
2005-06-27
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Abstract:
With Informix’s completion of its acquisition of Ardent Software, it remains to be seen how effective this marriage will
be, and whether Ardent will be allowed autonomy to continue its success in the extract/transform/load and data integration
infrastructure. (...)
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... Vendor Genesis. Ardent Software, formerly known as VMARK Software, was founded in the mid-1980's
to develop and market extended relational database systems. ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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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:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment maintenance. The class of software that can help to cultivate these savings is computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS). This article discusses the basics (...)
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database systems:
Companies are looking for more areas to squeeze savings out of operations. One such area that may be fertile ground to explore
is equipment mainte...
Published:
2003-07-07
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Abstract:
Intentia has poured Java into its enterprise resource planning system, Movex, to meet the growing demand for functional enhancements
and remote accessibility, without ripping and replacing legacy systems. However, are users willing to make the transition? (...)
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Intentia has poured Java into its enterprise resource planning system, Movex, to meet the growing demand for functional enhancements
and remote ac...
Published:
2005-10-06
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-25
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Abstract:
GMAC is pushing for enterprise-wide web enablement of existing IT assets to support customer self-service platforms. NEON
Systems’ Shadow Direct product gives them access to legacy ADABAS databases in a real-time Internet environment. (...)
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database systems:
... legacy data in the ADABAS database system. This case study, provided by the vendor and
further researched by TEC, investigates how NEON Systems' Shadow Direct ...
Published:
2001-03-05
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Abstract:
ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed the
vendor to provide its customers with easy migration paths to updated technology. (...)
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ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed
the vendor to provide its cu...
Published:
2003-06-03
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Abstract:
In the airline industry, aircraft maintenance is an activity that has to be done throughout the day, so maintenance personnel
must be available at all times. The complexity of the operation increases the need for a maintenance personnel management
system. (...)
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In the airline industry, aircraft maintenance is an activity that has to be done throughout the day, so maintenance personnel
must be available at...
Published:
2005-08-18
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Abstract:
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the release of DB2 Universal Database Version 7, with a new pricing structure for application
service providers (ASPs), support for customer relationship management (CRM), and an incubator program for e-business applications
to help emerging companies get up and running on t (...)
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database systems:
... Customers evaluating relational database management systems, particularly
as a back-end for web-commerce and business-to-business (B2B) transactions, should ...
Published:
2000-05-08
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Abstract:
NCR Corporation announced it will support Microsoft Windows 2000 across its entire offering of products. In addition, NCR
will present a full suite of consulting and support services to help businesses migrate to the Windows 2000 environment. The
question is whether the power of Windows can keep up with (...)
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database systems:
... long been known as a highly scalable and robust database, but has been expensive to
deploy due to its requirement to be installed on UNIX operating systems. ...
Published:
2000-02-25
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Abstract:
Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado CRM Solutions. Surado positions itself high in many functional areas, against many mid-market software
vendors such as SalesLogix, Epicor, Microsoft CRM, Kana, (...)
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database systems:
Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc.
developers of Surado C...
Published:
2003-10-16
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Abstract:
Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product lifecycle experience for current and future Lawson clients. (...)
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database systems:
Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product ...
Published:
2005-10-07
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Abstract:
NCR Corporation announced it will support Microsoft Windows 2000 across its entire offering of products. In addition, NCR
will present a full suite of consulting and support services to help businesses migrate to the Windows 2000 environment. The
question is whether the power of Windows can keep up with (...)
Excerpt related to
database systems:
... long been known as a highly scalable and robust database, but has been expensive to
deploy due to its requirement to be installed on UNIX operating systems. ...
Published:
2000-02-25
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Abstract:
IBM has announced a four-year, $200 million investment to make it more cost effective and easier for companies to manage
data on IBM S/390 enterprise servers. They will attempt to compete more effectively with Computer Associates (which acquired
Platinum Technology and Sterling Software), BMC, and Oracl (...)
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database systems:
IBM has announced a four-year, $200 million investment to make it more cost effective and easier for companies to manage data
on IBM S/390 enterpr...
Published:
2000-09-22
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Abstract:
Ross Systems, the struggling ERP vendor that many have all but written off, might be voicing with its second consecutive
profitable quarter that ‘the fat lady has not sung’ as yet. (...)
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database systems:
Ross Systems, the struggling ERP vendor that many have all but written off, might be voicing with its second consecutive profitable
quarter that ‘...
Published:
2001-05-22
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Abstract:
As an enterprise’s data grows in volume and complexity, a comprehensive data quality strategy is imperative to providing
a reliable business intelligence environment. This article looks at issues in data quality and how they can be addressed. (...)
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database systems:
... Enforcing business rules. Database systems provide constraints, with
which certain business rules can be applied to values that are entered into the database. ...
Published:
2009-07-17
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Abstract:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other vendors' components, all providing for flexibility, modularity and ongoing post-implementation system
agility and incremental deployment. The Company supports m (...)
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database systems:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other v...
Published:
1999-12-01
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Abstract:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase accountability of the maintenance functions, and produce substantial financial savings. Read on to learn how this
can be accomplished. (...)
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database systems:
A CMMS is an excellent business opportunity whose implementation can significantly improve operations, reduce equipment downtime,
increase account...
Published:
2003-07-08
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Abstract:
Most enterprises fight fires with axes, fire hoses, trucks, and hordes of firemen, but the CDQM approach is a smoke detector.
It’s far less expensive to put a fire out when it’s just smoldering, rather than to extinguish a blazing house fire and then
remodel the entire house. (...)
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database systems:
... we have developed this new framework, a continuous data quality management tool to work in concert with
enterprise business intelligence and database systems. ...
Published:
2002-10-18