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Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies
outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved
service and support so they can focus on their c (...)
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... The main advantage of this approach versus the on-site application support model
is that the outsourcer is now 100 percent responsible for all of the buyer's IT ...
Published:
2004-09-29
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for a large series book publisher,
we size up Oracle, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and Lawson in (...)
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Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to supply a cost effective solution that satisfies the critical
requirements of an ...
Published:
2001-12-25
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Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their infrastructure, organizational stability, and vast capital. However, SMEs should approach this decision with
due diligence. (...)
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Despite challenges, both SAP and Oracle will be formidable forces in the hosting space, because of their intimate application
knowledge, their inf...
Published:
2005-04-15
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Given the current saturation of the application market, and trends in acquisitions major vendors will be searching for a
viable competitive advantage. There will likely be few, very large vendors with products for a very large percentage of business,
and many smaller vendors, with products tightly focuse (...)
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Given the current saturation of the application market, and trends in acquisitions major vendors will be searching for a viable
competitive advant...
Published:
2005-04-22
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Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management technology. As customers are becoming more discerning, 3PLs can leverage service oriented architecture to
meet customer needs. (...)
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Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply
chain management tech...
Published:
2005-10-03
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During September, two more data warehousing vendors announced product suites that they claim offer broader integration between
different data warehousing technologies. BI vendor Cognos announced "Cognos platform", a tool to build complete "BI-ready
data infrastructures". Data Movement vendor Ardent Softw (...)
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model application:
During September, two more data warehousing vendors announced product suites that they claim offer broader integration between
different data ware...
Published:
1999-09-29
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Some will say that the Big Few are in for quite a gamble, given that these market leaders are to introduce a product or concept
that directly challenges the model that has led to their success so far. (...)
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Some will say that the Big Few are in for quite a gamble, given that these market leaders are to introduce a product or concept
that directly chal...
Published:
2005-04-23
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Webplan believes its offering should benefit many departments within a manufacturing organization. When it comes to operations
and manufacturing, the benefit is in getting the right information to the right people and ensuring the results of decisions
align with goals and objectives. (...)
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Webplan believes its offering should benefit many departments within a manufacturing organization. When it comes to operations
and manufacturing, ...
Published:
2004-07-02
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SCO introduces Tarantella ASP edition and ASP Connect as tools for the Application Service Provider market. (...)
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SCO introduces Tarantella ASP edition and ASP Connect as tools for the Application Service Provider market.
Published:
2000-03-20
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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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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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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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Service911.com has inked a deal with BUY.COM to provide customer service through the Internet. (...)
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Service911.com has inked a deal with BUY.COM to provide customer service through the Internet.
Published:
2000-02-25
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TradeStone has developed an application that can be quickly configured to shift data in and out of traditional enterprise
planning systems. Organizations can thus more easily intertwine basic procurement information with crucial sourcing data such
as specifications, schedules, and statuses. (...)
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TradeStone has developed an application that can be quickly configured to shift data in and out of traditional enterprise
planning systems. Organi...
Published:
2006-08-01
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Abstract:
Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to changing the business, rather than an obstacle, as is the usual case today. (...)
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Change happens, and it will always happen in virtually every business environment. The underlying enterprise system should
thus be an aid to chang...
Published:
2006-10-11
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New Hampshire’s “Taylor Group” changes its name, builds a 93,000 square foot data center and lays out a plan to leverage
13 years of application experience to promote its ASP solution. (...)
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New Hampshire’s “Taylor Group” changes its name, builds a 93000 square foot data center and lays out a plan to leverage 13
years of application e...
Published:
2000-05-08
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the realities of its sole market – food manufacturers who sell to the foodservice and vending markets. (...)
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A tightly focused vendor, IRM Corporation, has fine tuned its products, services, its sales process and even its commercial
terms to match the rea...
Published:
2003-01-06
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When compared to leading vendors, Ramco suffers from size, funding, and market awareness comparisons. However, it appears
to be at least equal in functionality (if not even stronger in certain industries of focus), superior in technology and leading
in vision. Of course, more than functional capabiliti (...)
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When compared to leading vendors, Ramco suffers from size, funding, and market awareness comparisons. However, it appears
to be at least equal in...
Published:
2003-03-30
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Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and by addressing
that issue. An often troubling aspect of CRM implementations in the past is that the only way IT departments can achieve a
full view of the customer is by integrating front-e (...)
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Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and
by addressing that issue. An ...
Published:
2002-05-10
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Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide
profitability. Most vendors will tell you that they are both new account and customer oriented, and some have struck this
balance. But the vast majority have been worshipping at the (...)
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Application vendors are focusing on their install base as their primary source of revenue while cutting costs to provide profitability.
Most vend...
Published:
2003-05-09
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Abstract:
Oracle continues respond to the changing requirements of the market, by addressing the need for Wireless Internet support,
application servers, and expanded ASP support, while using new pricing models to maintain and expand its existing customer
base. (...)
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Oracle continues respond to the changing requirements of the market, by addressing the need for Wireless Internet support,
application servers, an...
Published:
2002-04-15