-
Abstract:
IBM has recently reenergized its incursion into the mid-market gold rush with a new program carrying the 'Express' brand,
which targets companies with less than 1,000 employees with a bundle of hardware, software infrastructure, professional services,
and financing. IBM hopes to ride on the mid-market fo (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
IBM has recently reenergized its incursion into the mid-market gold rush with a new program carrying the 'Express'
brand, which targets companies ...
Published:
2003-08-04
-
Abstract:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
-
Abstract:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
-
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
... The SaaS platform leverages Oracle Grid Computing technologies to enable
ISV ... ISVs, hosting service providers, and system integrators also receive business and
...
Published:
2009-08-25
-
Abstract:
Since its launch less than a year ago, Oracle’s VAD Remarketer Program has been quite successful in recruiting new value-added
distributors worldwide. But the real challenges that remain for this software giant have more to do with its image within
the market than with its products. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Since its launch less than a year ago, Oracle’s VAD Remarketer Program has been quite successful in recruiting new value-added
distributors worldw...
Published:
2008-05-23
-
Abstract:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have
the formula for success. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant chang...
Published:
2006-05-17
-
Abstract:
The ultimate winner in the SOA market will have to provide industry-specific solutions solving essential problems that others
cannot. Focus must move away from technology lock-in and vendor dependency, to best solutions for customers, even if it means
customers can use competitor products. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
The ultimate winner in the SOA market will have to provide industry-specific solutions solving essential problems that others
cannot. Focus must m...
Published:
2005-05-07
-
Abstract:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have
the formula for success. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires
significant chang...
Published:
2006-05-17
-
Abstract:
Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors
(ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy,
providing stronger opportunities for partners to align (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV)
and value-added res...
Published:
2005-08-24
-
Abstract:
Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of its own downfall—and Microsoft is poised to take advantage. But will you profit from the Salesforce.com-versus-Microsoft
war? (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Salesforce.com is now an almost unstoppable force in the world of on-demand customer relationship management. However, it
may be the architect of ...
Published:
2008-10-13
-
Abstract:
Managed Hosting in Europe: a Review of the Managed Hosting Market and Suppliers in Europe.Secure Documents and Other Complex
System to Use In Your Organization of the Managed Hosting Market and Suppliers in Europe. The increasing use of virtualization
allowed managed hosting providers to reduce costs by s (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Managed Hosting in Europe: a Review of the Managed Hosting Market and Suppliers in Europe.Secure Documents and Other Complex
System to Use In Your ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Whether this is a temporary stint, a true long-term alliance, or just a prelude to nuptials down the track, Microsoft should
turn out as a beneficiary in every way. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Whether this is a temporary stint, a true long-term alliance, or just a prelude to nuptials down the track, Microsoft should
turn out as a benefic...
Published:
2003-08-30
-
Abstract:
MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least overlap (gray area) with the other MBS ERP products (i.e., MBS Great Plains, MBS Navision, and MBS Axapta). (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
MBS Solomon, due to its distinct differentiators and weaknesses has been blessed in disguise with possibly the most distinct
niche and the least o...
Published:
2003-09-04
-
Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
-
Abstract:
The Microsoft .NET strategy continues to confuse many, due to the lack of understanding of the technology. Indeed, because
of the massive marketing campaign undertaken by Microsoft, many vendors have adopted a "too liberal" approach to marketing
.NET Framework-based initiatives. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
The Microsoft .NET strategy continues to confuse many, due to the lack of understanding of the technology. Indeed, because
of the massive marketin...
Published:
2006-10-02
-
Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
-
Abstract:
Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and R&D
investment, its strong channel, traditionally attractive pricing policies, and the aura and experience within the market segment.
Microsoft CRM remains both a threat and an opportunit (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and
R&D investment, its strong c...
Published:
2003-08-29
-
Abstract:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there are other vendors offering Q2O as a service, BigMachines product is arguably more flexible, as high
tech manufacturers may be noting. (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
BigMachines differentiates itself in the quote-to-order (Q2O) sphere due to its solutions’ lean end-to-end, inquiry-to-order
focus. Although there...
Published:
2008-08-22
-
Abstract:
TEC Principal Analyst P.J. Jakovljevic sits down with Pegasystems’ executives Alan Trefler and Kerim Akgonul to discuss vendor’s
unique approach to BPM. How did Pegasystems avert disaster and become one of the fastest growing technology companies? The
business process management (BPM) vendor started d (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic sits down with Pegasystems’ executives Alan Trefler and Kerim Akgonul to discuss vendor’s
unique approach to...
Published:
2011-08-02
-
Abstract:
For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditional integration and communication provider, has recently unveiled a package designed to automate web-based
commerce all the way from order capture to fulfillment (...)
Excerpt related to
ibm grid computing isvs:
For many manufacturers, distributors and retailers with a mishmash of disparate back-office business applications, Sterling
Commerce, a traditiona...
Published:
2009-07-24