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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:
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:
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:
Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal
Decisions is an information infrastructure company that is a market leader in business intelligence, specifically for query
and reporting tools. The new name reflects that of its flag (...)
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Seagate Software has announced a new chapter in its corporate history by changing its name to Crystal Decisions. Crystal Decisions
is an informati...
Published:
2001-04-10
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Abstract:
Although the recent spate of acquisitions in the business intelligence market, especially marked with Business Object’s acquisition
of Crystal, Hyperion’s acquisition of Brio, and Actuate’s acquisition of Nimble, may bear resemblance to the raging consolidation
in the ERP market, the underlying rea (...)
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Although the recent spate of acquisitions in the business intelligence market, especially marked with Business Object’s acquisition
of Crystal, Hy...
Published:
2003-08-17
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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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... technology services company centering on information outsourcing. ...
Areas such as software development and sales ... has some further commentary comparing
the two. ...
Published:
2008-05-13
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Abstract:
Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement
to combine their operations in a transaction valued, on a fully diluted basis, at approximately $880 million, based on the
closing price of Informix common stock on November 30, 1999 (...)
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Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement
to combine their operati...
Published:
1999-12-08
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Abstract:
In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general, existing
customers of involved merging vendors should be alert, but they should still look at these events as positive. (...)
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In addition to products' rationalization, the integration at sales and cultural levels will be challenging. In general,
existing customers of invo...
Published:
2003-08-18
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Abstract:
After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially vendor shares rose, pre- and post-9/11 barriers have prevented the profitability and ubiquity of GTM software. (...)
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After 9/11, the analyst community optimistically predicted a sharp rise in the demand for global trade management (GTM) software.
While initially ...
Published:
2005-11-11
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Abstract:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26
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Abstract:
By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applications (such as business process management and business activity monitoring), Exact Software may have
gotten the wherewithal to almost be reckoned with uniform (...)
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By determinedly executing a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, including some that encroach into the new frontiers
of enterprise applica...
Published:
2004-02-26
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Abstract:
Lawson Software, almost two years since a successful IPO amid adverse conditions at the time, has had its share of difficulties
while rounding up its vertical offerings via a slew of focused appetizing acquisitions. While the last two quarters have seen
license revenue revive and profits, certain ongoing (...)
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Lawson Software, almost two years since a successful IPO amid adverse conditions at the time, has had its share of difficulties
while rounding up ...
Published:
2003-11-06
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Abstract:
Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs to put down
some deep roots if it is to fulfill its global ambitions. A measly portion of its total revenues comes from sales outside
of the US-a proportion that has been static for the past s (...)
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Lawson has yet to show that its strategy and technology can "travel abroad," especially to Europe where it needs
to put down some deep roots if it...
Published:
2003-11-11
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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces the
amount of data that needs to be moved, and thereby reduces both the initial cost and ongoing maintenance cost of application
integration. (...)
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comparing bi for software outsourcing:
Linking data to process is the realm of business process management (BPM). BPM's focus on process dramatically reduces
the amount of data that ne...
Published:
2003-05-30
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Abstract:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications service providers (ASP). (...)
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comparing bi for software outsourcing:
Mid-market enterprises might benefit from objectively evaluating the value propositions represented in successful next-generation
applications ser...
Published:
2004-05-19
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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... executives’ reliance on on-premise software has carried ... I know,
comparing purchases of pets and ERP ... vehicle (ie, neat business intelligence [BI]
and business ...
Published:
2009-06-01
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02