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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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ifs erp position:
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:
We generally believe that, in the long run, market winners will be those vendors with an established large customer base
and with huge financial and human resources that would make them more responsive to any future challenges such as sudden market
trends and/or technology paradigm shifts. (...)
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ifs erp position:
We generally believe that, in the long run, market winners will be those vendors with an established large customer base and
with huge financial a...
Published:
2001-10-09
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Abstract:
The Board of Directors of J.D. Edwards & Company has reappointed C. Edward McVaney to the position of President and Chief
Executive Officer, replacing Doug Massingill who resigned from the position and from the Board effective immediately. (...)
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ifs erp position:
The Board of Directors of JD Edwards & Company has reappointed C. Edward McVaney to the position of President and Chief
Executive Officer, repla...
Published:
2000-05-15
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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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ifs erp position:
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:
In May, IFS reported results for Q1 2000. It generated revenue of $57.0 million, a 21% increase compared to a year ago. License
revenue grew 73% quarter over quarter to $18.6 million, while net income was $6.0 million. (...)
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ifs erp position:
In May, IFS reported results for Q1 2000. It generated revenue of $57.0 million, a 21% increase compared to a year ago. License
revenue grew 73% q...
Published:
2000-06-29
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Abstract:
Is selling-off of its Brazilian subsidiary and of tangential CAD and payroll applications a sign that IFS is grasping the
realities of a mature enterprise applications market, which requires, among many other things, finding a perfect balance between
cultivating the install base versus the zeal for hitch (...)
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ifs erp position:
Is selling-off of its Brazilian subsidiary and of tangential CAD and payroll applications a sign that IFS is grasping the
realities of a mature en...
Published:
2005-02-07
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Abstract:
Explore four common enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation mistakes. Take your business to the next level! Free
Download. White papers offer no shortage of advice about what best practices can lead to enterprise resource planning (ERP)
implementation success. But equally important is a thorough (...)
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ifs erp position:
... visibility and control over your project." Source: IFS. ... Some
of the more disastrous ERP implementations that you ... are in a very challenging position
because in ...
Published:
2010-05-27
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Abstract:
IFS could be an object case of how a great product (in terms of functionality scope and technological foundation) and knowledgeable
employees are only part of the wholesale success in the finicky enterprise resource planning (ERP) market. (...)
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ifs erp position:
IFS could be an object case of how a great product (in terms of functionality scope and technological foundation) and knowledgeable
employees are ...
Published:
2005-02-08
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Abstract:
While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing signs of stalling in the important North American market primarily owing to protracted losses and increased
'lobby talk' campaigns from incumbent mighty vendors. (...)
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ifs erp position:
While IFS has become a notable global competitor as witnessed in the Computerworld IT Company of the Year award in Brazil,
it has been showing sig...
Published:
2001-06-15
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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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ifs erp position:
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:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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ifs erp position:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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Abstract:
Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical requirements of an organization. In this case study from a recent selection engagement for an ETO mid-size manufacturer,
we assess Oracle, J.D. Edwards, SAP, and IFS (...)
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ifs erp position:
Contrary to what vendors may contend, not all of them are able to provide an effective out-of-the-box solution that satisfies
the critical require...
Published:
2001-12-12
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ifs erp position:
... investments (acquisitions) and a strengthened market position ... is
an increasing interest in the IFS solution as an alternative to the tiring “usual ERP suspects
...
Published:
2010-08-26
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
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ifs erp position:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
ifs erp position:
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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ifs erp position:
... IFS’s overall plan is to strengthen its position in the ...
Critical Manufacturing (TCM) product to IFS Applications, IFS bought US-based ERP
vendor Effective ...
Published:
2010-09-09
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Abstract:
Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a controllable number of active software versions. It, however, might indeed take a rocket scientist to figure
out how to fully integrate organizational structure wher (...)
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ifs erp position:
Where these vendors' challenges take more individual tracks would be the state of affairs of harmonizing their installed
user base across a contro...
Published:
2003-03-25
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Abstract:
Look for IFS’ increased visibility within its market segments of focus, as shown by its continued growth. The company with
its broadened product offering and anticipation of recent market trends, is now in the rear mirror of Tier 1 vendors. (...)
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ifs erp position:
... deepening its functionality to retain its position in its ... Also,
a very detailed information about IFS Applications is contained in the ERP Evaluation Center
...
Published:
2002-07-03
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Abstract:
In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. However, profitability does not seem
to be in the offing. (...)
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ifs erp position:
In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS
will enter 2001 with a ...
Published:
2000-12-19
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ifs erp position:
... On the other hand, a solid cash position in a strengthened krona might allow IFS
to execute some more tuck-in ... IFS is the only major ERP vendor that
offer ...
Published:
2011-10-27