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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft has recently shown a flair for aptly devising and executing a strategy for its Microsoft Business Solutions
(MBS) division portfolio, to its partners and cust (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft...
Published:
2002-11-01
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Abstract:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
Published:
2002-11-06
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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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microsoft small business solutions:
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:
Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences where we have felt a generally somber, anxious, or at least subdued mood. Small wonder for this isolated
ebullience, given that, despite the current soft market, (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences whe...
Published:
2002-11-04
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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 small business solutions:
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:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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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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microsoft small business solutions:
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:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities should
benefit users, a lot more cohesive SCM strategy is needed for Microsoft to truly permeate the SCM mid-market. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
While the recent initiatives by Microsoft Business Solutions to piecemeal bolster its product lines' SCM capabilities
should benefit users, a lot ...
Published:
2003-12-01
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Abstract:
The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher
profit margins, where MBN might answer only some of these requirements at this stage. In any case, MBN is a great, initial
idea that can lay the foundations for a future product of (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher
profit margins, where...
Published:
2004-09-04
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy
mosaic (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has...
Published:
2002-08-15
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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 small business solutions:
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:
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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microsoft small business solutions:
Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not ...
Published:
2003-06-09
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Abstract:
While the Microsoft Business Network (MBN) product is worth considering for a number of compelling reasons, it will take
some immense doing before it becomes a retailers' equivalent of what the Sabre reservation system means to airline agents. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
... to its existing ERP users (see Microsoft Keeps on ... to enhance its
current line of ERP business solutions and service ... in terms of helping
its small, mid-market ...
Published:
2004-09-01
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Abstract:
In a somewhat belated and long deliberated move, Microsoft Great Plains has struck an OEM partnership deal with Clarus to
provide eProcure, an end-to-end e-procurement solution. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
In a somewhat belated and long deliberated move, Microsoft Great Plains has struck an OEM partnership deal with Clarus to
provide eProcure, an end...
Published:
2001-08-13
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Abstract:
While on the surface, there are few economic or strategic reasons for organizations to persist with electronic data interchange
(EDI), many seem reluctant to adopt the alternative at this stage. In fact, there has been almost negligible growth in the
number of organizations replacing their EDI-based sy (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
... to its existing ERP users (see Microsoft Keeps on ... its current line
of ERP business solutions and service offerings that help its small, mid-market
...
Published:
2004-09-03
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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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microsoft small business solutions:
... Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Microsoft Business
Solutions (MBS) division ... entry level accounting products, small business
solutions, contact management ...
Published:
2004-07-09
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Abstract:
One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even
the largest players acknowledge the challenges and the driving forces coming from the focused and innovative likes of Jeeves. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
One reason to look at small specialist providers is the ongoing success of Sweden-based Jeeves Information Systems AB. Even
the largest players ac...
Published:
2006-03-29
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Abstract:
Microsoft Business Network (MBN) has the potential to deliver the never really (or hardly ever) realized benefits of early
dot-com era Internet trading exchanges or networks that could reasonably and effectively link customers to their trading partners. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
... to its existing ERP users (see Microsoft Keeps on ... MBS enhance its
current line of ERP business solutions and service ... in terms of helping
its small, mid-market ...
Published:
2004-09-02
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Abstract:
Having garnered cash amounting to the GDPs of many developed countries, software giant Microsoft has treated itself with
another 'billion plus' acquisition of its long-term partner and recent competitor, Navision, a business application provider
for the mid-market. Will this move fill the gaps of earlier (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
Having garnered cash amounting to the GDPs of many developed countries, software giant Microsoft has treated itself with another
'billion plus' ac...
Published:
2002-05-14
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Abstract:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn,
a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market. (...)
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microsoft small business solutions:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a
lot more detail and cla...
Published:
2003-11-17