-
Abstract:
Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product lifecycle experience for current and future Lawson clients. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Lawson has unveiled a new standards-based business applications platform designed to increase overall application quality
and improve the product ...
Published:
2005-10-07
-
Abstract:
Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major concern is whether off-premise applications can support complex, global organizations on a constant
basis and on strict service level agreements. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Software-as-a-service solutions often cannot provide that final twenty percent or so that differentiates a company from its
competitors. Of major ...
Published:
2007-01-12
-
Abstract:
Glovia hopes to become a manufacturing service platform that will connect and integrate various business systems that user
companies currently use. The vendor's software-as-a-service offering is one of the routes it plans to take to get there. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Glovia hopes to become a manufacturing service platform that will connect and integrate various business systems that user
companies currently use...
Published:
2007-01-24
-
Abstract:
Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground
by offering services for inventory and collaborative planning. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground by
offering services for ...
Published:
2006-03-16
-
Abstract:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
-
Abstract:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new set of issues for mid-market organizations to consider when seeking a vendor company using such an approach. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Although the promise of reduced implementation risk and time, lower upfront costs, etc. justify the hosting/ASP model, this
brings an entire new s...
Published:
2005-04-02
-
Abstract:
Having a system that can support mix-mode manufacturing without the need for artificial constraints would mean that the technology
is available to offer on demand manufacturing enterprise resource management to the marketplace. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Having a system that can support mix-mode manufacturing without the need for artificial constraints would mean that the technology
is available to...
Published:
2007-01-17
-
Abstract:
Over the past few years, Intentia International AB, a Swedish provider of business applications, has been on the quest to
meet the anticipated demands its customers would have during the new e-economy era. It has been successful in its endeavors,
however, with the price of posting six consecutive quarter (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Over the past few years, Intentia International AB, a Swedish provider of business applications, has been on the quest to
meet the anticipated dem...
Published:
2000-09-15
-
Abstract:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software application vendors. Based on our questions, these two vendors share their views on market trends, platform approaches,
and mid-market issues. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed
at software applicat...
Published:
2007-07-02
-
Abstract:
A background of Progress Software notes the vendor’s product line-up, and some of the benefits companies find by using Progress
platforms and infrastructure products. The vendor’s recent growth is also detailed, as well as its relationships with partners. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
A background of Progress Software notes the vendor’s product line-up, and some of the benefits companies find by using Progress
platforms and infr...
Published:
2008-06-02
-
Abstract:
On June 14th, Nortel Networks unveiled their Comprehensive Service Management Solution for the ASP Market. They've assembled
an interesting portfolio of applications designed to support Application Service Providers. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
On June 14th, Nortel Networks unveiled their Comprehensive Service Management Solution for the ASP Market. They've assembled
an interesting portf...
Published:
2000-07-07
-
Abstract:
Following the market trends, Infinium has recently made an energetic push into a number of prospective areas such as: Web-enablement
and self-service product capabilities, business intelligence, CRM, and application hosting (ASP) services. Infinium has only
very recently announced its strategic partnersh (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Following the market trends, Infinium has recently made an energetic push into a number of prospective areas such as: Web-enablement
and self-serv...
Published:
2000-07-05
-
Abstract:
Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has
even gone so far as to draft a Bill of Rights for customers. How well do these pledges measure up? (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has even
gone so far as to dr...
Published:
2005-12-23
-
Abstract:
Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is designed to be delivered as a service, security is better, rich user interfaces are available, and it has
greater interactivity. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors.
Its software is desig...
Published:
2006-03-15
-
Abstract:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship lawson.insight suite due in August, Lawson Software continues to boldly challenge bigger competitors, primarily
PeopleSoft and Oracle. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
By acquiring a leading PSA vendor and deciding to go public, in addition to the new functional and technological enhancements
to its flagship laws...
Published:
2001-07-31
-
Abstract:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article describes the next wave--SmallSmartFast--and its impact on end users and vendors. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article ...
Published:
2004-07-31
-
Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
-
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
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
-
Abstract:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer
extension is part of the business model. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement...
Published:
2006-09-20
-
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. (...)
Excerpt related to
software as a service platform:
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