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Abstract:
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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erp 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:
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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erp 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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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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erp 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:
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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erp enterprise software development:
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:
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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erp 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:
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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erp 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:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented-Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a seemingly quite open approach of broad development alliances, company acquisitions, Internet portals development,
and a deep, new relationship with IBM for bot (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
SAP AG has seemingly crossed a strategy chasm, from a strict, stodgy, Not-Invented- Here (NIH) approach to software development
and delivery, to a ...
Published:
2001-09-22
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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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erp 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:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface (UI)/presentation,
and the platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to endure, whether it will scale to a large
number of users, and whether it will be able to in (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface (UI)/presentation,
and the platf...
Published:
2004-06-07
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both
types of costs can be segmented into hardware, software, external assistance, and internal personnel. Reprinted from Maximizing
Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton. (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation costs can be divided into one-time costs and ongoing annual costs. Both
types of costs can be s...
Published:
2004-02-12
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Abstract:
Caught between big-vendor ERP offerings requiring heavy customization, and off-the-shelf project management solutions that
are easily outgrown, project-oriented organizations have special accounting needs. Find out more about those needs, along
with recommendations for what solutions you should be taking (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
Caught between big-vendor ERP offerings requiring heavy customization, and off-the-shelf project management solutions that
are easily outgrown, pr...
Published:
2008-09-24
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Abstract:
Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap,
the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is
implemented. This gap is...
Published:
2004-05-31
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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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erp enterprise software development:
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:
If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases, and if it
is not really serving your current needs, you may be thinking of replacing it. Many companies ignore the option of "refreshing"
the existing system up to the current release and impl (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
If your enterprise resource planning system is "old", if it is highly modified, if it is far behind in releases,
and if it is not really serving y...
Published:
2004-03-13
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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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erp 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:
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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erp 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:
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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erp enterprise software development:
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:
The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for
integration and graphical presentation without losing any functionality. IBM is looking towards independent software vendors
to help it in this endeavor. (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for integration
and graphical...
Published:
2005-11-01
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Abstract:
Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in
the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. (...)
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erp enterprise software development:
Market research shows that enterprise software and service markets are crossing market lines to witness strong growth in the
Aerospace and Defense...
Published:
2000-02-21