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Abstract:
While the current focus of the public is on the future of Andersen and the entire accounting practice, the implications on
the consulting industry will be deep as well. (...)
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... the firm, which is still known by the name Deloitte & ... case,
whether Big Five will become the Big Four some time ...
corporations to have one of the Big Five firms ...
Published:
2002-02-20
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Abstract:
Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500. (...)
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Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles
with their multimi...
Published:
1999-11-10
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This is a complete service management system that is comprised of four specific applications to help companies manage service
contracts, track service histories and required preventive maintenance for each piece of equipment under service contract,
daily planning and dispatch, and service invoicing. (...)
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... process of selecting mid-market accounting software usually ... that
have achieved some name recognition and ... system that is comprised of four
specific applications ...
Published:
2005-01-07
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Andersen Consulting has had a running battle with Arthur Andersen and Andersen Worldwide over Arthur Andersen's encroachment
on the management and technology consulting firm's space. The win on August 7 releases Andersen Consulting from all its obligations,
turning it into an independent company, with th (...)
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Andersen Consulting has had a running battle with Arthur Andersen and Andersen Worldwide over Arthur Andersen's encroachment
on the management and...
Published:
2000-08-31
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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 ...
Published:
2004-01-10
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Many SMB companies need more functionality than an entry-level system offers, but cannot afford to pay $15,000 (USD) or more
for a higher-end product, nor do they really need the complexity found in these products. Red Wing Software’s TurningPoint
is a good mid-market product that plays well in this ma (...)
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... flagship product is a powerful, yet very reasonably priced accounting system that ...
production plans and automatic purchase order creation, just to name two). ...
Published:
2005-01-21
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Abstract:
Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate
juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size. (...)
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... in addition to the other four) this centrally ... prominence mainly
within core financial/accounting solutions for ... under CA's patronage, been making
big strides ...
Published:
2004-06-05
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Abstract:
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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... products that have achieved some name recognition and ... Parts Three
and Four will discuss the ... based consulting firm specializing in accounting
software selection ...
Published:
2005-01-05
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Abstract:
The merging vendors, Sage/Best and ACCPAC, have understood that a broad, impeccably integrated, horizontal offering with
selected vertical enhancements, a nurturing resellers network in addition to providing well-attuned pricing and catering to
the evolving scalability and migration needs of customers th (...)
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... Best's relationship with the over 40,000 accounting and bookkeeping ...
Parts Four and Five began a discussion of ... hundred instances in which the name
ACCPAC comes ...
Published:
2004-06-10
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Abstract:
Ernst & Young is on the verge of splitting its consultancy heritage (meiosis) and mating it with France's Cap Gemini's (mitosis).
It is a leap of faith that these two genetically different beings can combine genes to create a new international behemoth
of 60,000. What's the common DNA? You guessed it – (...)
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Ernst & Young is on the verge of splitting its consultancy heritage (meiosis) and mating it with France's Cap Gemini's
(mitosis). It is a leap of ...
Published:
2000-04-05
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Abstract:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee
self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G (...)
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Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginni...
Published:
2000-01-31
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Abstract:
Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginning of January. SQL Financials and HR Release 6.0 are available immediately, as are a set of employee
self-service applications that integrate with the suite. G (...)
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Geac SmartEnterprise Solutions released an updated version of its human resources and accounting applications for midsize
companies at the beginni...
Published:
2000-01-31
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and a network of offices offering direct support, sales, and services with
the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. It is also working toward the emergence of a new category of
software that tackles enterprise relationship management, gr (...)
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... Globe 2000 back-office product, Exact begun making big strides in ...
what used to be Macola adopted the name Exact Software ... This is Part Four
of a six-part note. ...
Published:
2004-03-01
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed
to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing You (...)
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An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially
justifying an ERP imple...
Published:
2004-02-13
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Abstract:
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and
the need to be bigger within shrinking market opportunities. The combined vendors should now a have solid foothold against
SAP and Oracle, particularly because one better-performing si (...)
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The PeopleSoft-JD Edwards merger was, in great part, about retaining the big five (or big four, or big three) seat and the
need to be bigger wit...
Published:
2004-01-26
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Abstract:
Exact has established a global infrastructure and a network of offices offering direct support, sales, and services with
the aim of providing customers a consistent level of service. It is also working toward the emergence of a new category of
software that tackles enterprise relationship management, gr (...)
Excerpt related to
name the big four accounting firms:
... Globe 2000 back-office product, Exact begun making big strides in ...
what used to be Macola adopted the name Exact Software ... This is Part Four
of a six-part note. ...
Published:
2004-03-01
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Abstract:
Razorfish is positioned to expand, but at what price? Razorfish faces challenges in organization, image, and perceived capabilities.
How well Razorfish succeeds in overcoming these challenges will determine how much it will grasp the very lucrative opportunities
of the DBSP market. (...)
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Razorfish is positioned to expand, but at what price? Razorfish faces challenges in organization, image, and perceived capabilities.
How well Raz...
Published:
2000-03-30
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Abstract:
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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... IT strategies, project priorities and IT service levels that involve the finance and accounting
department. ... Find out what the big issues are from the IT staff. ...
Published:
2003-12-25
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Abstract:
"Freedom of choice" and "openness" mantras have been professed independently by both Best and ACCPAC, which bodes well for
the joint effort going forward, but ACCPAC also brings many other missing parts to the Sage/Best collection. (...)
Excerpt related to
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... Part Four to Part Six will discuss the market ... Accounting,
ACCPAC offers two flagship core accounting product suites ... ACCPAC has retained that brand
name, and has ...
Published:
2004-06-09