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Abstract:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time
and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering
with an outsourcing provider. (...)
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product delivery software:
Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and
budget restraints. Mi...
Published:
2005-12-01
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Abstract:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will not easily be overlooked. (...)
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product delivery software:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will no...
Published:
2002-07-29
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Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely, the vendor has lately accelerated development, in part through a number of appetizing acquisitions,
of its traditional vertical functionality to ensure contin (...)
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product delivery software:
Lawson is sticking to its focus on selected vertical markets, but going forward the tenets of that focus will likely be more
finely tuned. Namely,...
Published:
2003-11-07
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Abstract:
While fixed time and cost solutions delivered packaged from pristine laboratories do have their appeal, SMEs are becoming
increasingly savvy to ask for more than just these implementations perceived as cookie-cutter approach. (...)
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product delivery software:
While fixed time and cost solutions delivered packaged from pristine laboratories do have their appeal, SMEs are becoming
increasingly savvy to as...
Published:
2003-06-10
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Abstract:
Product functionality still quite matters, and while it is important for enterprise applications providers to implement the
latest computer science "quantum leap", there is no guaranteed correlation between first-to-market and the ultimate success
in the market (in fact, based on many experiences, one co (...)
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product delivery software:
Product functionality still quite matters, and while it is important for enterprise applications providers to implement the
latest computer scienc...
Published:
2004-06-08
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Abstract:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) is set to transition to an on-demand model. On-demand models are quicker and cheaper to
deploy, but software providers must gain user enterprises' trust before on-demand PLM really takes off. (...)
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product delivery software:
Product lifecycle management (PLM) is set to transition to an on-demand model. On-demand models are quicker and cheaper to
deploy, but software pr...
Published:
2006-03-06
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Abstract:
SAS Institute, a vendor of integrated data warehousing, decision support and information delivery software, has announced
the production availability of SAS/Warehouse Administrator® software, Version 2.1. With an open component-based architecture,
improved data access and management capabilities, thin- (...)
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product delivery software:
SAS Institute, a vendor of integrated data warehousing, decision support and information delivery software, has announced
the production availabil...
Published:
2000-09-12
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Abstract:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management
solution for new product development (NPD) projects. More importantly, NPD projects demand a best practices framework, like
Stage-Gate®, for their success. (...)
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product delivery software:
Resource allocation and phase-based processes are key features to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution
for new product ...
Published:
2006-01-06
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Abstract:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing
constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discus (...)
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product delivery software:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operation...
Published:
2004-07-24
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Abstract:
Amid the hoopla of strong earnings projections and a record-high stock price, Oracle Corp. is letting the release of a pair
of highly touted applications slip-prompting possible user defections and problems down the road. (...)
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product delivery software:
Amid the hoopla of strong earnings projections and a record-high stock price, Oracle Corp. is letting the release of a pair
of highly touted appli...
Published:
1999-11-24
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Abstract:
Cisco Systems said it has agreed to buy start-up Tasmania Network Systems in a stock deal worth $25 million. (...)
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product delivery software:
Cisco Systems said it has agreed to buy start-up Tasmania Network Systems in a stock deal worth $25 million.
Published:
1999-11-03
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Abstract:
The on demand paradigm and enterprise incentive management market seem to have established a viable cross-section to the
extent that, going forward, some players feel comfortable enough to opt solely for the software-as-a-service, subscription-based
delivery model. (...)
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product delivery software:
The on demand paradigm and enterprise incentive management market seem to have established a viable cross-section to the extent
that, going forwar...
Published:
2007-05-07
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Abstract:
On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation equipment
maker Invensys has agreed to pay $2.65 per share for Baan. The deal is valued at approximately $709 million. (...)
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product delivery software:
On June 1, languishing Dutch ERP vendor The Baan Company finally found a 'knight in shining armor'. British automation
equipment maker Invensys ha...
Published:
2000-06-21
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Abstract:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting
and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Bes (...)
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product delivery software:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product st...
Published:
2003-07-25
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Abstract:
On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a solid third-quarter profit. However, Oracle has also confirmed that it is refocusing its European applications
division and has hinted that it may reduce the unit (...)
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product delivery software:
On March 15, shares of Oracle surged after the company plowed past Wall Street estimates and reported strong database software
sales fueling a sol...
Published:
2000-04-24
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Abstract:
Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's
make-or-break period. This part examines how successful Epicor has been in completing its evolution from a vendor of financial
accounting software to a provider of holistic business p (...)
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product delivery software:
Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's
make-or-break period. Th...
Published:
2001-04-02
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Abstract:
BoldFish will deliver the message faster and more reliably than any other opt-in mail delivery system on the market today. (...)
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product delivery software:
BoldFish will deliver the message faster and more reliably than any other opt-in mail delivery system on the market today.
Published:
2000-09-22
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Abstract:
The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing. (...)
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product delivery software:
The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees
to incremental, per-tr...
Published:
2005-03-30
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Abstract:
On March 20, MicroStrategy announced that they will restate their earnings for 1998, 1999, and the first quarter of 2000.
Shares of the company dropped from a high of $333 eleven days ago to $73 per share as of March 21. At least four law firms
have announced class action lawsuits against the vendor. (...)
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product delivery software:
... also make it harder for MicroStrategy to fix product bugs in a timely manner. Expected
problems with software bugs and issues with timely delivery should be ...
Published:
2000-03-27
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Abstract:
Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider
of holistic business performance solutions, including integrated front office, back office and e-business capabilities. (...)
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product delivery software:
Epicor Software has been striving to complete its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of
holistic business perf...
Published:
2000-08-29