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While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn,
a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market. (...)
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first business solutions:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a
lot more detail and cla...
Published:
2003-11-17
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Abstract:
Microsoft Convergence 2003 provided a perfect learning experience to appreciate the overall Microsoft Business solutions
and the directions that Microsoft intends to take. To that end the word 'convergence' was not an element of pure fate but
rather a portrayal of integration between Microsoft back and f (...)
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first business solutions:
Microsoft Convergence 2003 provided a perfect learning experience to appreciate the overall Microsoft Business solutions and
the directions that M...
Published:
2003-05-02
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Abstract:
While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Network (MBN) as a relatively simple and inexpensive way to support those customers' demands, MBN is only
a small part of the trading relationship equation. (...)
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While smaller businesses must be attuned to what their larger customers and trading partners require, and thus consider the
Microsoft Business Net...
Published:
2003-12-02
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Abstract:
Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences where we have felt a generally somber, anxious, or at least subdued mood. Small wonder for this isolated
ebullience, given that, despite the current soft market, (...)
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Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences whe...
Published:
2002-11-04
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Abstract:
QAD Inc. reported $0.06 of diluted net income per share, or net income of $2.1 million, on record total revenue of $70.9
million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2000. This compares with $0.16 of diluted net loss per share or a
net loss of $4.9 million on total revenue of $65.4 million in (...)
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QAD Inc. reported $0.06 of diluted net income per share, or net income of $2.1 million, on record total revenue of $70.9 million
for the fourth fi...
Published:
2000-04-11
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Abstract:
While SAP’s determination to become service-oriented architecture applications Lingua Franca evangelist should be of vital
importance to its customers and for the general market direction, one should in the short-term expect tremors rather than
tectonic moves and a speedy extinction of many pre-histori (...)
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While SAP’s determination to become service-oriented architecture applications Lingua Franca evangelist should be of vital
importance to its custo...
Published:
2003-03-05
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft has recently shown a flair for aptly devising and executing a strategy for its Microsoft Business Solutions
(MBS) division portfolio, to its partners and cust (...)
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While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft...
Published:
2002-11-01
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Abstract:
Application Hosting with mySAP.com was introduced in January of 1999. Recently, SAP announced over 5,000 users in North America
have embraced the initiative. (...)
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Application Hosting with mySAP.com was introduced in January of 1999. Recently, SAP announced over 5000 users in North America
have embraced the ...
Published:
2000-01-07
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Abstract:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
Published:
2002-11-06
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Abstract:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy
mosaic (...)
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While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has...
Published:
2002-08-15
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Abstract:
Having garnered cash amounting to the GDPs of many developed countries, software giant Microsoft has treated itself with
another 'billion plus' acquisition of its long-term partner and recent competitor, Navision, a business application provider
for the mid-market. Will this move fill the gaps of earlier (...)
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Having garnered cash amounting to the GDPs of many developed countries, software giant Microsoft has treated itself with another
'billion plus' ac...
Published:
2002-05-14
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Abstract:
One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even
the largest players acknowledge the challenges and the driving forces coming from the focused and innovative likes of Jeeves. (...)
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One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even
the largest players ac...
Published:
2006-03-29
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Abstract:
On April 20, Infinium Software, a provider of Web-based enterprise solutions and services, announced that it introduced many
significant new offerings at Infinium World 2000, held at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas. (...)
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On April 20, Infinium Software, a provider of Web-based enterprise solutions and services, announced that it introduced many
significant new offer...
Published:
2000-05-10
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Abstract:
In March Navision Software a/s announced it signed a global sales and distribution agreement with Microsoft Corporation Inc.
that enables the company's partner network of more than 900 Navision Solution Centers to sell and distribute Microsoft BackOffice
products integrated with Navision solutions. (...)
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In March Navision Software a/s announced it signed a global sales and distribution agreement with Microsoft Corporation Inc.
that enables the comp...
Published:
2000-04-21
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Abstract:
SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace in a multiplicity of ways. First, by restructuring to develop flexibility;
then, by forming key partnerships and alliances to put content behind its extensive advertising campaign for mySAP.com, which
started in full force on September 22. Will racin (...)
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SAP is responding to the changing Internet marketplace in a multiplicity of ways. First, by restructuring to develop flexibility;
then, by forming...
Published:
2000-10-23
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Abstract:
In February, NavisionDamgaard, a recently merger-formed Danish provider of enterprise business solutions for mid-sized companies,
released its first semi-annual report. While the merger has produced satisfactory initial results, the future nevertheless
bears challenges. (...)
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In February, NavisionDamgaard, a recently merger-formed Danish provider of enterprise business solutions for mid-sized companies,
released its fir...
Published:
2001-03-27
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Abstract:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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first business solutions:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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Abstract:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of its distant smaller plants and divisions dispersed around the globe. Thus, SAP should hereby have the
wherewithal to defend its major accounts from encroachment (...)
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This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of it...
Published:
2004-05-11
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Abstract:
SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from incumbent vendors, with intimate knowledge of their vertical and business processes, ample local
resources, and the commitment to support them both off- and o (...)
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first business solutions:
SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from...
Published:
2004-05-10