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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recently emerged where software vendors are now offering software-as-a-service business models for ERP implementation
to even the smallest organizations. (...)
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In the past, enterprise resource planning (ERP) initiatives were far too costly for smaller organizations to consider. However,
a trend has recent...
Published:
2009-09-07
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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each vendor is exhibiting a pertinent sabre rattling display of power, SAP
is turning to help from the alliance in order to partly counteract the needed cost-cutting exercise in its US operations (...)
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As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each vendor is exhibiting a pertinent sabre rattling display of power, SAP
is turning to help fro...
Published:
2001-12-18
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Abstract:
Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within
the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and
have long been trying to expand their product offering in tu (...)
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Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within
the walls of an enterpri...
Published:
2004-01-31
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Abstract:
The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market
segment extensively. This is the second of a series of articles that look at strategies deployed by major enterprise solution
vendors to attract the SMB decision makers and whether t (...)
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The star above small and medium businesses (SMB) has never been so bright. CRM solution vendors are courting this market segment
extensively. Th...
Published:
2003-06-30
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Abstract:
More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive
software that is easy to install yet easy to customize and extend. (...)
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More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive software
that is easy to ...
Published:
2004-04-20
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Abstract:
SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales and acceptance of its Internet-based mySAP.com by smaller companies. We believe that the incumbent smaller
vendors as well as other Tier 1 vendors should prep (...)
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SAP, traditionally regarded as too cumbersome and costly for small or midsize enterprises, has recently been announcing stellar
increases in sales...
Published:
2000-12-18
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Abstract:
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP for services has emerged as a viable software category competing with the best-of-breed vendors serving professional
services sector industries. (...)
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have extended their functionality to service vertical markets in the service industry.
As a result, ERP...
Published:
2007-04-09
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... strong presence, the dominant sales and implementations model is ...
when so many little fish (prospective SMB customers) are ... those big sharks (Tier 1 ERP
providers ...
Published:
2008-02-28
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Abstract:
A typical ERP system indeed now offers broad functional coverage nearing the best-of-breed capabilities; vertical industry
extensions; a strong technical architecture; training, documentation, implementation and process design tools; product enhancements;
global support; and an extensive list of software (...)
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A typical ERP system indeed now offers broad functional coverage nearing the best-of-breed capabilities; vertical industry
extensions; a strong te...
Published:
2004-04-02
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Abstract:
The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article describes the next wave--SmallSmartFast--and its impact on end users and vendors. (...)
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The transformation to a new supply chain technology market wave is already occurring. That’s good news for some and bad for
others. This article ...
Published:
2004-07-31
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Abstract:
In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, better cost control and resource utilization, and more flexibility to change requirements on short notice.
The alternative? To disappear altogether. (...)
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In today's cutthroat business environment, value-added reseller aspirants are seeing the need for faster deployment, improved
systems quality, bet...
Published:
2006-05-16
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Abstract:
Having a system that can support mix-mode manufacturing without the need for artificial constraints would mean that the technology
is available to offer on demand manufacturing enterprise resource management to the marketplace. (...)
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Having a system that can support mix-mode manufacturing without the need for artificial constraints would mean that the technology
is available to...
Published:
2007-01-17
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Abstract:
As the battle for the mid-market intensifies and each Tier 1 vendor is exhibiting its bag of tricks for small-to-medium enterprises,
SAP is trying a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP.com offering for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering
a recently acquired product to appeal to comple (...)
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... and maintenance by incorporating SAP's core ERP functions. ...
the company's commitment to SMB customers through ... some well-publicized SAP implementations'
flops in ...
Published:
2002-04-08
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channel both excited about the product portfolio and by upgrading the channel's ability to sell. (...)
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channe...
Published:
2004-07-29
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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Abstract:
The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs naturally, and no vendor is immune to losing partners. But some innovative vendors are doing their
best. (...)
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The universe of existing applications partners is relatively stable; some occasional movement from dropping one product in
favor of another occurs...
Published:
2006-05-18
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Abstract:
Through determined and prudent product enhancement initiatives, Exact Software demonstrates itself as an earnest enterprise
in the small and medium market, and it is growing its global base. (...)
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Through determined and prudent product enhancement initiatives, Exact Software demonstrates itself as an earnest enterprise
in the small and mediu...
Published:
2006-01-09
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Abstract:
Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in
the service industry. Simultaneously, professional services automation (PSA) became a viable software category. Consequently,
deciphering the difference between ERP and PSA remains a c (...)
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Since the late nineties, enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed functionality for vertical markets in the
service industry. Sim...
Published:
2006-04-13
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Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift solution
and Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, the result of a joint initiative to integrate Fourth Shift functionality with
SAP Business One. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift
solution and Fourth Shift E...
Published:
2006-02-28
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Abstract:
SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from incumbent vendors, with intimate knowledge of their vertical and business processes, ample local
resources, and the commitment to support them both off- and o (...)
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SAP seems to have grasped that the key to success in the SMB market is brand awareness and an apt product, since SMBs are
looking for support from...
Published:
2004-05-10