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Mid-market process ERP vendor Ross Systems is being acquired by its Chinese distributor, chinadotcom. Unlike some recent
acquisitions that are based on the consumption of weaker players to pilfer a customer base, this acquisition appears to provide
both parties with solid strategic benefits. This may be (...)
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Mid-market process ERP vendor Ross Systems is being acquired by its Chinese distributor, chinadotcom. Unlike some recent acquisitions
that are bas...
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2003-10-03
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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 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 ...
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2006-01-06
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Undaunted by its negative bottom line, EXE resurrected plans for an IPO this year, proceeds of which will be used to fuel
its newfound growth. (...)
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Undaunted by its negative bottom line, EXE resurrected plans for an IPO this year, proceeds of which will be used to fuel
its newfound growth.
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2000-08-07
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When compared to leading vendors, Ramco suffers from size, funding, and market awareness comparisons. However, it appears
to be at least equal in functionality (if not even stronger in certain industries of focus), superior in technology and leading
in vision. Of course, more than functional capabiliti (...)
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When compared to leading vendors, Ramco suffers from size, funding, and market awareness comparisons. However, it appears
to be at least equal in...
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2003-03-30
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It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
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2004-02-09
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It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it can be easily neglected in a slew of recent complementary acquisitions and subsequent attempts to intertwine
them. However, CDC and Pivotal looks like the kind o (...)
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It is essential that depth and expertise in vertical industries, which are critical to ongoing success, be encouraged and
nurtured. However, it ca...
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2004-02-09
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack of respect or recognition—that is, if there is even any recognition of Jeeves at all. (...)
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Although Jeeves has developed a very fruitful relationship with its partners, it will still have to overcome challenges that
are mainly about lack...
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2006-04-20
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The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
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1999-01-01
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New Orleans, APICS, 1999- SynQuest and IBM today announced an advanced planning and scheduling e-business software solution
for IBM AS/400e servers. The SynQuest solution for AS/400, expected to be available during the first quarter of 2000, is SynQues (...)
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New Orleans, APICS, 1999- SynQuest and IBM today announced an advanced planning and scheduling e-business software solution
for IBM AS/400e server...
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1999-11-04
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A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, whereas some traditional vendors that once defined the product configuration space in the 1990s have since
left the market. (...)
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A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, where...
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2008-08-20
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A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, whereas some traditional vendors that once defined the product configuration space in the 1990s have since
left the market. (...)
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A crop of next-generation, Web-based, on-demand, startup quote-to-order systems providers has lately flourished, spearheaded
by BigMachines, where...
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2008-08-20
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribution area. The company still faces challenges presented by limited financial resources to adequately fund multiple
key strategic initiatives including brand ma (...)
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribu...
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2002-08-21
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The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions to manage divisional or autonomous plant sites within selected process industries. (...)
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The acquired company, although constantly morphing from Marcam to IPS back to Marcam, has a good track record and a heritage
of selling solutions ...
Published:
2004-10-18
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The job of gaining traction will by no means be easy for the merged companies, while the competition will not ease any time
soon. (...)
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The job of gaining traction will by no means be easy for the merged companies, while the competition will not ease any time
soon.
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2003-02-17
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
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2006-05-16
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Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offering ERP and warehouse management solutions. Adonix must carefully allot research and development funds
and screen its new assets to increase its competitive ed (...)
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Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offer...
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2005-09-22
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In August, Epicor announced a revised portal strategy to provide rich portal content through a more secure and standardized
portal platform. By leveraging Microsoft .NET across all product families, Epicor Portal will reportedly deliver data exploration,
collaboration, and on-line management features. (...)
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In August, Epicor announced a revised portal strategy to provide rich portal content through a more secure and standardized
portal platform. By le...
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2005-10-04
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribution area. (...)
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Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribu...
Published:
2002-03-13
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Collaborative planning for businesses carries great potential for reducing the hidden costs that inevitably result from poor
planning and limited visibility among trading partners. With new OEM partner Great Plains, Logility has made a good move
in targeting this growing area and organizing its applicat (...)
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Collaborative planning for businesses carries great potential for reducing the hidden costs that inevitably result from poor
planning and limited ...
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2000-07-17
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Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and Protean process ERP products plus the resources of Invensys Validation Services group. While the unit
should have much strength, it also has certain liabilit (...)
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Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and...
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2003-05-13