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Abstract:
Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has become quite a large enterprise applications provider, which positions the vendor near (if not at)
the top among vendors that focus on the mid-size discrete ma (...)
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Much has changed, while much has remained the same at MAPICS during 2003. With the February finalization of the Frontstep
acquisition, MAPICS has ...
Published:
2003-10-13
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Abstract:
Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers
to choose from. This part discusses recommendations for companies looking to outsource, and recommendations for outsourcing
providers. (...)
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... Application software; IT infrastructure; Business process outsourcing
(BPO); Manufacturing. This is Part Three of a three-part note. ...
Published:
2004-01-19
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Abstract:
The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider choice of products due to the recent acquisition of Frontstep and its entire product line, which included
ERP, CRM, and SCM, on a single Microsoft .NET-based t (...)
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The former staunch IBM AS/400-based ERP supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, has become quite a larger
vendor and with a wider ...
Published:
2003-10-10
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Abstract:
Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from
those offered by the enterprise resource planni (...)
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Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization.
Some project...
Published:
2005-12-13
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Abstract:
Working Together More Efficiently: Mapping Out the Company's Business Processes.Reports and Other Software Dynamic System
to Use In Your Dynamic System of Company's Business Processes. Enterprises must collaborate or they will surely stagnate.
Guarded proprietary information has given way to collaborative (...)
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Working Together More Efficiently: Mapping Out the Company's Business Processes. Reports and Other Software Dynamic System
to Use In Your Dynamic Sy...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Microsoft Business Network (MBN) has the potential to deliver the never really (or hardly ever) realized benefits of early
dot-com era Internet trading exchanges or networks that could reasonably and effectively link customers to their trading partners. (...)
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... surprised with our interest in analyzing the product ... documents,
the flexibility of business process template ... and deeper integration with multiple EDI
systems. ...
Published:
2004-09-02
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Abstract:
MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a developed affiliate channel, which has also broadened its product offering. Combined respective MAPICS and Frontstep
customers and partners should be encouraged by (...)
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MAPICS remains a stable company, with a strong financial position, depth of manufacturing knowledge, a strong customer service
record, and a devel...
Published:
2003-10-15
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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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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:
MAPICS remains a customer-focused organization with the mantra of helping customers in select verticals become world-class
manufacturers. (...)
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MAPICS remains a customer-focused organization with the mantra of helping customers in select verticals become world-class
manufacturers.
Published:
2003-10-11
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Abstract:
While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower
end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor (...)
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While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service
(proven fast implement...
Published:
2003-10-14
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Abstract:
Forget Speeds and Feeds-ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-market. Get Free Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation
using the Feeds-ERP Outsourcing. If you base your selection of an outsourcing partner on a service provider’s strengths, it
can be difficult to make an apples-to-apples compariso (...)
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Forget Speeds and Feeds-ERP Outsourcing for the Mid-market. Get Free Information and Other Software to Define Your Evaluation
using the Feeds-ERP O...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Respond Quickly to Changing Markets.Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. In today’s Internet-connected global economy, the market doesn’t allow for companies to sit back and relax
into a comfortable niche. Customer loyalty is ever (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Respond Quickly to Changing Markets.Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. In...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Informatica Corp. (Nasdaq: INFA) today announced the acquisition of Influence Software, a leading provider of analytic applications
for the e-business value chain. Informatica is acquiring Influence Software for roughly $80 million in a stock transaction
that will be treated as a pooling of interests. Th (...)
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... Nasdaq: INFA), the company whose software provides the infrastructure powering some of the world's
most advanced business intelligence systems, today announced ...
Published:
2000-01-05
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Abstract:
On September 27, a group of vendors including Oracle, IBM, Unisys, NCR, and Hyperion Solutions announced the submission of
a metadata interchange standard to the OMG standards body. A common approach to metadata would allow products from different
vendors to interact, a problem that has vexed customers f (...)
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... The proposed standard is designed to help companies integrate e-business systems
quickly and easily by supplying a common format for enterprise systems to ...
Published:
1999-09-28
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Abstract:
There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall BI framework, while best-of-breed data integration vendors, who provide enhanced ETL functionality, have
an increased focus on data cleansing and integrity. (...)
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There are two types of extract transform and load (ETL) vendors. Business intelligence (BI) vendors integrate ETL functionality
into their overall...
Published:
2006-03-07
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Abstract:
Customer Relationship Management: Putting Customers at the Center of the Business.IT Reports and Other Package to Use In Your
Complex System of Customer Relationship Management. No longer are customers simply sideline participants. Organizations are
empowering them with a wealth of knowledge to engage in (...)
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Customer Relationship Management: Putting Customers at the Center of the Business.IT Reports and Other Package to Use In Your
Complex System of Cus...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
I'm Lyndsay Wise, senior research analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Welcome to another in TEC's series of enterprise
software Showdowns. Today's Showdown pits three of the top business performance management (BPM) vendors against each other
in a head-to-head contest: Hyperion System 9 vs. Outlook (...)
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I'm Lyndsay Wise, senior research analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Welcome to another in TEC's series of
enterprise software Showdowns. T...
Published:
2007-05-30
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Abstract:
Enterprise Application Integration vendor Extricity announced a business-to-business alliance with Moai Technologies, Inc.,
to provide a full-range of automated e-commerce systems. Moai’s Dynamic Commerce Markup Language (DCML) is an XML-standard
compliant language for dynamic commerce markets, and co (...)
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business systems analyzing for it outsourcing:
Enterprise Application Integration vendor Extricity announced a business-to-business alliance with Moai Technologies, Inc.,
to provide a full-rang...
Published:
2000-05-11
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Abstract:
The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that
the business needs of the user dictate the technical solution, not the other way around. In other words, it should let the
business users drive the process, and remove the problems of (...)
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The core concept behind the Vanguard solution is that business intelligence (BI) must be demand-driven, which means that the
business needs of the...
Published:
2005-07-20
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Abstract:
Computer Associates announced at their CAWorld conference that e-business is the place to be, and they are re-orienting their
company to facilitate it. CA has previously failed to make inroads in the consulting arena, and they feel e-business is the
way to fix the problem. (...)
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business systems analyzing for it outsourcing:
Computer Associates Goes E-Business in a Big Way. ... CA is reorganizing the sales force
around two segments, OS/390 applications and e-business. ...
Published:
2000-04-27