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Abstract:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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enterprise software development:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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Abstract:
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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enterprise software development:
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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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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enterprise software development:
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:
Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider
the majority of an enterprise software implementation (...)
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Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist
is as normal as calling...
Published:
2003-10-21
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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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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:
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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enterprise software development:
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:
Saltare.com offers a sound value proposition for companies who want to manage important events in their supply chains in
real-time. (...)
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enterprise software development:
Saltare.com offers a sound value proposition for companies who want to manage important events in their supply chains in real-time.
Published:
2000-06-02
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Abstract:
The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing. (...)
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The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-tr...
Published:
2005-03-30
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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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... NESY), a leading provider of Enterprise Access and Integration software
products, today announced it has signed an agreement for the development and worldwide ...
Published:
2000-01-26
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Abstract:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile
customers into developers and subsequent resellers (...)
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enterprise software development:
During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release,
IFS Applications 7....
Published:
2006-08-10
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Abstract:
Before c-commerce bad estimates and unintended impacts were issues businesses managed. Cost and schedule overruns and disruptions
to the business caused by IT projects were an internal affair. Not any more. Not when the business participates in a c-commerce
alliance. EIS brings a new IT operating mod (...)
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enterprise software development:
Before c-commerce bad estimates and unintended impacts were issues businesses managed. Cost and schedule overruns and disruptions
to the business...
Published:
2001-03-26
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Abstract:
Pivotal, had been feeling the competitive pressures coming from many directions. Despite many mid-market and niche CRM vendors'
attempts to overcome these challenges, many will continue to struggle to avoid insolvency, while the luckier ones that have
some attractive point solutions, such as partner rela (...)
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enterprise software development:
Pivotal, had been feeling the competitive pressures coming from many directions. Despite many mid-market and niche CRM vendors'
attempts to overco...
Published:
2004-02-07
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Abstract:
Taking advantage of its rival Microsoft’s either reticence or satiation, Epicor recently acquired its long-term partner Clarus
for an almost next to nothing price to provide mid-market with a solid add-on e-procurement and, eventually, SRM value proposition
too. (...)
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enterprise software development:
Taking advantage of its rival Microsoft’s either reticence or satiation, Epicor recently acquired its long-term partner Clarus
for an almost next ...
Published:
2002-12-04
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Abstract:
The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations together, while figuring out how best to leverage their different technological and industrial strengths. (...)
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enterprise software development:
The worst is past for SoftBrands. However, the vendor must still deal with the problem of blending many formerly independent
organizations togethe...
Published:
2006-03-03
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Abstract:
With growing frequency, we hear business and IT managers asking a technology vendor to "justify the expenditure" or "demonstrate
the ROI" on their particular hardware, software or service offering. In some cases, this may be possible. (...)
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enterprise software development:
... and collaborative product development? Vendors offer enterprise applications
that address these opportunities. Just installing the software hardly scratches ...
Published:
2004-04-12
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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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enterprise software development:
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:
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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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:
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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enterprise software development:
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:
Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined by what
the market is ready to bear rather than be based on what vendors think is a profitable way to deliver solutions. (...)
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enterprise software development:
Vendors' traditional pricing strategies aren't going to work much longer. Sooner or later, prices will be determined
by what the market is ready t...
Published:
2007-03-27
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Abstract:
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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enterprise software development:
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