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Abstract:
Almost six months after releasing Windows 2000 to the public, Microsoft Corp. has released its first set of bug fixes, formally
known as Service Pack 1. (...)
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microsoft software:
Almost six months after releasing Windows 2000 to the public, Microsoft Corp. has released its first set of bug fixes, formally
known as Service P...
Published:
2000-08-14
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Gateway, Dell and others plan desktop 'Internet appliances' -- running on little or no Microsoft software. (...)
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Gateway, Dell and others plan desktop 'Internet appliances' -- running on little or no Microsoft
software. Gateway, Dell Plan Windows-free Appliances. ...
Published:
1999-11-10
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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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microsoft software:
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:
Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance? (...)
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Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more
IT savvy business gene...
Published:
2005-12-22
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Abstract:
Great Plains has established very strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the ERP market, with a large and loyal customer base and a uniquely developed, extensive partner channel within the industry.
A long presence on Microsoft's platforms ensures that R&a (...)
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Great Plains has established very strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the ERP market, with a l...
Published:
1999-12-01
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... […] Accounting Software Selection Challenge #3: Microsoft vs. Infor
... Microsoft Dynamics GP is also a good accounting software. However ...
Published:
2010-03-05
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Abstract:
Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an agreement to acquire its long-term
partner Great Plains Software, a business application provider for the low-end of the market. Will this move alienate Microsoft
from a slew of other partners competing in the same sp (...)
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Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an
agreement to acquire its long-term partner Great Plains So...
Published:
2001-01-16
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MBS' current strategy of letting extension functionality proliferate spontaneously largely resembles the current development
practice of the open source community. This can be be considered ironic, because open sourcing is something Microsoft loves
to hate. (...)
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... Since for some, particularly for smaller VARs, it may not always be viable to exclusively sell Microsoft
business software. There ...
Published:
2004-07-10
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Because small to medium enterprises are limited in their resources, they must carefully consider which of the two major operating
systems available—Microsoft Windows or Linux—will better serve their needs and be more cost-efficient to implement. (...)
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Because small to medium enterprises are limited in their resources, they must carefully consider which of the two major operating
systems availabl...
Published:
2006-12-19
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Abstract:
Microsoft's Encore acquisition should bring the two former partners' complementary product offerings even closer together
and should widen opportunities within the public and nonprofit sectors under the Microsoft umbrella. The products' technologies
are quite compatible and so their integration will not (...)
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... sales operation, should complement and extend Best Software's existing construction
... it technological ammunition to spar with Microsoft's initiatives, especially ...
Published:
2004-07-09
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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:
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 (...)
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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
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Abstract:
On July 14, 2000, at the Fusion 2000 business symposium, Microsoft Corp. announced new tools and programs to support the
growing application hosting market. Application service providers (ASPs) can take advantage of new technical resources, partnerships,
licensing and certification programs. (...)
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On July 14, 2000, at the Fusion 2000 business symposium, Microsoft Corp. announced new tools and programs to support the growing
application hosti...
Published:
2000-08-10
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Abstract:
MBS is both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble vendors, and mid-market CRM vendors might have acquired another
lease of life extension in the medium term to redefine their value proposition, especially given that some have recently secured
new funds and/or found solace in a partnership with (...)
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MBS is both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble vendors, and mid-market CRM vendors might have acquired another
lease of life extensio...
Published:
2002-11-05
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Abstract:
The wealth of product names and a still somewhat unwieldy slew of products, presents sales and marketing confusion for Epicor,
both internally and externally across the globe. Therefore, as Epicor has a myriad of products in its portfolio that could
benefit from integration with Clarus and/or CRM.NET, it (...)
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microsoft software:
The wealth of product names and a still somewhat unwieldy slew of products, presents sales and marketing confusion for Epicor,
both internally and...
Published:
2002-12-05
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Abstract:
Windows Me, the operating system formerly known as Millennium Edition (TOSFKAME), will eliminate support for many networks.
And it’s running late. La plus ça change… (...)
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Windows Me, the operating system formerly known as Millennium Edition (TOSFKAME), will eliminate support for many networks.
And it’s running late...
Published:
2000-03-31
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Abstract:
While Microsoft Great Plains and Kewill will offer a potentially awesome combined offering worldwide, their competitors will
bet on products that cover all the bases in a natively integrated fashion. (...)
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While Microsoft Great Plains and Kewill will offer a potentially awesome combined offering worldwide, their competitors will
bet on products that ...
Published:
2001-11-12
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Abstract:
An updated study projects a potential Microsoft antitrust breakup to increase software costs US$30B. It's not nearly that
high. (...)
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An updated study projects a potential Microsoft antitrust breakup to increase software costs
US$30B. It's not nearly that high. US vs. ...
Published:
2000-03-10
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Abstract:
Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from Windows to .NET, using Internet rather than PCs. Microsoft Business Solutions is now up to its gills with
soul-searching dilemmas, possibly with more issues t (...)
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microsoft software:
Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from W...
Published:
2002-08-16
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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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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