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Abstract:
Joining our growing list of vendors willing to provide their opinions and commentary on our thought-provoking questions on
market trends, SYSPRO takes part in our ongoing question-and-answer series, where the vendor responds from the viewpoint of
a mid-market veteran. (...)
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Joining our growing list of vendors willing to provide their opinions and commentary on our thought-provoking questions on
market trends, SYSPRO t...
Published:
2008-12-31
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Abstract:
While the higher end of ERP market has (surprisingly) experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000
(mainly seen in ERP losers been devoured by ERP outsiders), the mid-market has seen more significant intra-market activity.
The latest one was the merger between Navision Software and (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
While the higher end of ERP market has (surprisingly) experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during 2000
(mainly seen in ERP loser...
Published:
2001-01-02
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Abstract:
By continuing to grow faster than many others, and by even reverting to profits, IFS has been defending the pride of quite
beleaguered Tier 2 & 3 applications vendors. However, the bigger vendors will sell their aspirations dearly, and IFS still
has a long way to go to achieve full-fledged credibility in (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
By continuing to grow faster than many others, and by even reverting to profits, IFS has been defending the pride of quite
beleaguered Tier 2 & 3 ...
Published:
2001-09-28
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Abstract:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to allow trading partners not only order status tracking but also the enterprise plans and conditions down to
plant level for more efficient two-way interaction an (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to a...
Published:
2001-04-25
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Abstract:
While the higher end of the business applications market has experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during
2000 (mainly seen in ERP losers been devoured by ERP outsiders), the mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market activity,
which particularly accelerated during the first few month (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
While the higher end of the business applications market has experienced only limited merger & acquisition activity during
2000 (mainly seen in ER...
Published:
2001-05-11
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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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erp trend for mid market companies:
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:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals, banking, and public sector offerings have followed, highlighting SAP's lesser-known side as a market-oriented
provider of industry-tailored solutions. (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
For over a decade, SAP has offered industry-specific applications, starting with oil and gas and utilities solutions. Media,
insurance, chemicals,...
Published:
2006-05-25
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Abstract:
IFS needs to bolster its brand awareness, and let the world know that they are, in fact, a real contender in the Collaborative
Commerce space. Once companies get IFS in-house and get to touch and feel it - to really understand its user interface and
ease of use advantages over many of its rivals - it oft (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
IFS needs to bolster its brand awareness, and let the world know that they are, in fact, a real contender in the Collaborative
Commerce space. Onc...
Published:
2001-10-24
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Abstract:
Faced with competitive inadequacies, the major ERP vendors have been vigorously busy developing, acquiring, or bundling new
functionality so that their packages go beyond the traditional realms of finance, materials planning & management, and human
resources. (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Faced with competitive inadequacies, the major ERP vendors have been vigorously busy developing, acquiring, or bundling new
functionality so that ...
Published:
2001-10-05
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Abstract:
By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these vendors have become de facto trend setters as once high-flying and almost deceased and then again rebounding
mid-market ERP vendors. (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
By being back from edge of the cliff, on a comeback trail under rejuvenated management, and with pruned but also more viable
product sets, these v...
Published:
2003-03-24
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Abstract:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to allow trading partners not only order status tracking but also the enterprise plans and conditions down to
plant level for more efficient two-way interaction an (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to a...
Published:
2001-04-25
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Abstract:
Microsoft's reticence to comment on any timelines of product integration and operations mergers, to our belief, stems from
their genuine inability to foresee it at this stage. Still, although the indications that the business will continue to be
as usual are strong, Microsoft may eventually decide to str (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Microsoft's reticence to comment on any timelines of product integration and operations mergers, to our belief, stems
from their genuine inability...
Published:
2002-05-15
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Abstract:
P.J. Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management
(CRM) portfolios. Having developed an extraordinary customer experience (ECE) strategy—“Enrich, Connect, Grow”—Sage is firming
up its enterprise resource planning (ER (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
PJ Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship
management (CRM) portfolio...
Published:
2011-05-13
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Abstract:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors now
have access to an array of powerful software solutions that simply weren’t available before. But with so many choices, you
need accurate and unbiased information. This comprehensi (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors
now have access to an arra...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors now
have access to an array of powerful software solutions that simply weren’t available before. But with so many choices, you
need accurate and unbiased information. This comprehensi (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Just what you need about ERP-Distribution. Click here to read this Buyer's Guide. Midsize manufacturers and distributors
now have access to an arra...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Abstract:
Navision Software has established strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the European and recently the U.S. ERP market. While Navision has done a respectable job establishing its U.S. network, it
will face a fierce challenge from domestic competitors like (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
Navision Software has established strong branding and penetration within the Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) segment of
the European and recentl...
Published:
2000-05-11
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Abstract:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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erp trend for mid market companies:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20