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Abstract:
In 1999, JBA launched its @ctive Enterprise Series product line, which allows customers to dynamically model and continuously
update their business processes. While the merger with GEAC brings some positive prospects, JBA's ambitious R&D pipeline may
be jeopardized. (...)
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In 1999, JBA launched its @ctive Enterprise Series product line, which allows customers to dynamically model and continuously
update their busines...
Published:
1999-10-01
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Abstract:
Geac, a struggling Canadian enterprise applications vendor has not found its white knight. It will, for the time being, have
to sell parts of its business in order to replenish its dwindling resources, which may cause further commotion within its
large customer base. Things won’t settle down until the (...)
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history of jba:
Geac, a struggling Canadian enterprise applications vendor has not found its white knight. It will, for the time being, have
to sell parts of its ...
Published:
2001-04-24
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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history of jba:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar
technologies in the past, MAPICS will now be burdened to look after both its AS/400 and Frontstep’s Progress based old customers,
whose only common trait at this stage might be anx (...)
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history of jba:
While the benefit of obtaining .NET-based product is evident, the downside is also that due to the companies’ dissimilar technologies
in the past,...
Published:
2002-12-31
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Abstract:
What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what characteristics
ultimately distinguish the contenders from the pretenders are two questions that are emerging from the consolidation market. (...)
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What types of vendors' approaches to the mid-market have emerged from the wave of mergers and consolidations and what
characteristics ultimately d...
Published:
2005-09-12
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Abstract:
Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal
Decisions is an information infrastructure company that is a market leader in business intelligence, specifically for query
and reporting tools. The new name reflects that of its flag (...)
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Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal Decisions
is an informati...
Published:
2001-04-10
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Abstract:
The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to become the largest enterprise applications supplier that is dedicated to the mid-market customer segment. (...)
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The recent merger of Lawson Software and Intentia, two vendors of similar size, but servicing different markets, will complement
each other to bec...
Published:
2005-10-25
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Abstract:
On April 7, Gores Technology Group (GTG), a leading international technology and management company, and System Software
Associates, Inc. (SSA) announced that SSA has agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to a newly formed subsidiary
of Gores Technology. (...)
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... Gores Technology has a history of buying up depressed software companies for their ...
expect the likes of JD Edwards, Intentia, MAPICS, QAD, Geac/JBA, Ross Systems ...
Published:
2000-05-03
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Abstract:
TradeStone recently announced the commercial availability of its Unified Buying Engine, a technology platform that should
enable user companies to streamline all purchasing into a single view and business process. (...)
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TradeStone recently announced the commercial availability of its Unified Buying Engine, a technology platform that should
enable user companies to...
Published:
2006-08-02
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Abstract:
Although Ross Systems today is merely a shadow of a once solid profitable vendor, its embattled management deserves accolades
for tenacity and pulling off a third consecutive profitable quarter, thereby remaining in the race. (...)
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Although Ross Systems today is merely a shadow of a once solid profitable vendor, its embattled management deserves accolades
for tenacity and pul...
Published:
2001-10-23
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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 (...)
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history of jba:
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
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Abstract:
While the ongoing consolidation frenzy is by no means the end of smaller vendors, the number of survivors will certainly
be only a few dozen. Amid these ongoing seismic consolidation tremors, smaller application vendors are left with few choices:
going private under a wealthy financial backer’s wing th (...)
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history of jba:
While the ongoing consolidation frenzy is by no means the end of smaller vendors, the number of survivors will certainly be
only a few dozen. Amid...
Published:
2003-07-16
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Abstract:
2000 and 2001 were difficult times for Infinium resulting in a substantial decrease in revenue and significant restructuring.
After a thorough soul-searching exercise at the end of 2001, the company entered 2002 with product offerings that are going
back to its roots, and with a determination to sustain (...)
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history of jba:
... management has concluded that Infinium's over two decades long operating history,
its functional ... ERP systems like SAP, JD Edwards, SSA GT and Geac/JBA, it has ...
Published:
2002-05-28
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Abstract:
2000 and 2001 were difficult times for Infinium resulting in a substantial decrease in revenue and significant restructuring.
After a thorough soul-searching exercise at the end of 2001, the company entered 2002 with product offerings that are going
back to its roots, and with a determination to sustain (...)
Excerpt related to
history of jba:
... management has concluded that Infinium's over two decades long operating history,
its functional ... ERP systems like SAP, JD Edwards, SSA GT and Geac/JBA, it has ...
Published:
2002-05-28
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Abstract:
Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses
in more ways than one. (...)
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history of jba:
Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand,
enterprise resource ...
Published:
2007-01-22
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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history of jba:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages, a manageable amount of expediting, and improved customer service. Several guidelines are suggested to
improve a firm's sales and operations planning process (...)
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history of jba:
An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time
shipping percentages...
Published:
2003-12-11
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Abstract:
With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its
customers to achieve a new level of operational excellence. (...)
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history of jba:
With its new business model, JDA plans to build upon the broadening collective JDA Portfolio product lines to enable its customers
to achieve a ne...
Published:
2004-12-29
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Abstract:
Unless all the functional modules have access to and use the same data in near real-time, unless all processes are fully
integrated (so that, for example a mobile sales rep can see the live inventory data for order promising), and unless users
can seamlessly move from one module to another, we are not ta (...)
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history of jba:
Unless all the functional modules have access to and use the same data in near real-time, unless all processes are fully integrated
(so that, for ...
Published:
2004-04-06
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Abstract:
HAHT PIM is a strategic solution designed to meet current and evolving standards for collaborative trading. It empowers manufacturers
to manage product information and optimize product data synchronization from product launch through to sunset via the automation
of internal and external business processe (...)
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history of jba:
HAHT PIM is a strategic solution designed to meet current and evolving standards for collaborative trading. It empowers manufacturers
to manage pr...
Published:
2004-03-10