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Most products have moved toward support for business management functions and exception management. SouthWare has embraced
this concept at all levels, providing users executive information systems, exception management, task management, and even
performance assessment. (...)
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... assessment. About the Author. Charles Chewning, Jr. is president of Solutions, a Richmond,
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2005-01-08
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... of conducting a thorough assessment of needs ... comprehensive archive
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Selection Challenge #3: Microsoft vs ...
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2010-03-05
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In May, IFS reported results for Q1 2000. It generated revenue of $57.0 million, a 21% increase compared to a year ago. License
revenue grew 73% quarter over quarter to $18.6 million, while net income was $6.0 million. (...)
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In May, IFS reported results for Q1 2000. It generated revenue of $57.0 million, a 21% increase compared to a year ago. License
revenue grew 73% q...
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2000-06-29
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The Excellence Series is in fact a product that provides users with a powerful business management framework that is in many
aspects far ahead of other middle market products. (...)
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... so using tools that guarantee access to software updates ... systems
have to move away from accounting (data input ... Job Assessment: The Excellence
Series is the only ...
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2005-01-05
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The Excellence Series is in fact a product that provides users with a powerful business management framework that is in many
aspects far ahead of other middle market products. (...)
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... so using tools that guarantee access to software updates ... systems
have to move away from accounting (data input ... Job Assessment: The Excellence
Series is the only ...
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2005-01-05
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Today's ERP Showdown pits Infor SyteLine vs. Exact Software Macola ES vs. QAD Enterprise Application, all aimed at medium-sized
businesses in the $250 million (USD)–plus range. Once again, we used TEC's ERP Evaluation Center to look at all eight standard
ERP modules… (...)
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Today's ERP Showdown pits Infor SyteLine vs. Exact Software Macola ES vs. QAD Enterprise Application, all aimed at medium-sized
businesses in the ...
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2008-06-23
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
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2004-09-13
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Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not worked for the lower-end of the market. To date, Oracle and SAP have responded by acquiring more suitable
genuine products for the segment, while it is not unl (...)
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Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not ...
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2003-06-09
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On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner (SEK)
1,948 M compared to SEK 1,238 M in 1998, an increase of 57% compared with the previous year. (...)
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On February 14, Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS AB) announced an increase in net revenue for 1999 to Swedish Kroner
(SEK) 1948 M compared to ...
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2000-03-08
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick and easy
implementation", and "fast and big" returns on investment are common promises. These combined with the enticing "bells and
whistles" of a system can ultimately turn an eager custome (...)
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When searching for a warehouse management system (WMS), a number of myths surface. "Huge staff reductions", "quick
and easy implementation", and "...
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2004-09-30
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Deltek's founders have managed the company with great success by expanding client focus into the commercial sector during
the late 1980s. In 1991, Deltek began to configure its software for larger customers. Since 2001, a key growth strategy for
Deltek has been providing additional front-office software (...)
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Deltek's founders have managed the company with great success by expanding client focus into the commercial sector during
the late 1980s. In 1991,...
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2004-01-09
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Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for managing the core back-office processes to the front-office and e-business of professional services
and other project-based companies, of which many provide pr (...)
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Deltek has focused on addressing the unique business needs of project-oriented organizations. Its product line has expanded
from applications for ...
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2004-01-10
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While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of the ERP mid-market in Europe, and occasionally, to a degree, elsewhere in the world. (...)
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While not really a household name in North America before the Macola acquisition, Exact has always been a force to reckon
with in the lower end of...
Published:
2004-02-28
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In the post Y2K era, many companies have turned to the CFO to oversee the IT function with the CIO or head of IT reporting
to the CFO. IT may look organizationally like accounting, but the issues a CFO will face in managing IT will be complex and
involve an organizational approach that is focused on the (...)
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... levels that involve the finance and accounting department ... This
assessment will help determine the nature of the ... Should software maintenance
contracts be renewed ...
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2003-12-25
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Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and still low-penetrated markets, perfectly fits the description of an ideal Epicor supplement. (...)
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Scala, with main direct office coverage in Europe and the Far East, and through its network of partners and dealers in most
remote, esoteric, and ...
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2004-12-15
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Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increases the risk of
making the wrong choice. But attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction,
and reduce this risk. (...)
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... Needs assessment, where you decide where you are ... have a functional
focus, such as accounting solutions; an ... as wholesale distribution; a broad software
focus on ...
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2008-01-02
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On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive agreement to acquire Pivotpoint, Inc., a company whose proven technology and visionary e-business solutions
place them at the forefront of the extended enterpr (...)
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On December 15, MAPICS, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise business applications for mid-sized manufacturing companies,
announced a definitive ...
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2000-01-10
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Busy as it’s been with wheeling and dealing, Ariba has still found the time to release an upgrade to its Ariba Buyer software. (...)
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Busy as it’s been with wheeling and dealing, Ariba has still found the time to release an upgrade to its Ariba Buyer software.
Published:
2000-09-19
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There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary huge purchasing appetite for goods and services ranging from consulting to purchasing military devices
and components, building, many businesses that have previou (...)
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There has been noise in the US public sector about a strong federal (Feds) interest in ERP applications. This, coupled with
the Feds customary hug...
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2004-09-21
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The acquisition has at least the following two synergies between the two merged companies 1) geographical coverage, and 2)
the strong relationships that both independently have with Microsoft. (...)
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The acquisition has at least the following two synergies between the two merged companies 1) geographical coverage, and 2)
the strong relationship...
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2004-12-16