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SAP AG - ERP Leader with a 'New Dimension' (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999
Abstract : Today, SAP is in the process of completing one of its most aggressive new product launches in its history by introducing its 'New Dimension' products line, which initially includes independent business applications for Supply Chain Management, Client Relationship Management (CRM, Business Intelligence (BI), and e-Commerce.'New Dimension' and 'Industry-Specific' products (particularly 'SAP BW' and 'SAP HR') will be significant contributors to SAP sales revenue...
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Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After Part Four: Strengths Continued (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico
Nov 10, 2003
Abstract : Lawson, contrary to many other players, seems to be compensating its narrow foothold with a strong vertical dimension. Lawson will continue to concentrate its internal sales efforts on its traditional vertical markets and to additionally rely on partners to address and develop for particular industry needs. Look for Lawson's opportunistic expansion into another service industry market and for its abstaining from manufacturing in the foreseeable future.
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Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After Part Four: Strengths Continued (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico
Nov 10, 2003
Abstract : Lawson, contrary to many other players, seems to be compensating its narrow foothold with a strong vertical dimension. Lawson will continue to concentrate its internal sales efforts on its traditional vertical markets and to additionally rely on partners to address and develop for particular industry needs. Look for Lawson's opportunistic expansion into another service industry market and for its abstaining from manufacturing in the foreseeable future.
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Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 2: Product Architecture and Web-Basing (9 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 20, 2001
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 scramble to create e-commerce applications.
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PeopleSoft: No More a Humble Kid From a Rough Neighborhood? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2000
Abstract : PeopleSoft has been on a quest to dramatically improve its customer service & support by weeding out its 3rd-party consulting partners. PeopleSoft also has a new platform, a new set of products and a new surprising attitude of lambasting competition. Further, its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000 are upbeat.
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Lawson Software’s CRM and ASP Moves – Wise, Bold, Injudicious, Enforced, or Something Else? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 18, 2000
Abstract : Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for partnering with Siebel Systems, and 2) it announced the intention to deliver its product also via 3rd-party Application Service Providers (ASPs). We express our views in this regard.
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SSA: Evolving into systems integrator to survive (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 1, 1999
Abstract : SSA's Portfolio strategy is to surround its core ERP products with best-of-breed 3rd party enterprise applications and provide system integration services and support around it. SSA will gradually transform itself into a systems integration provider, as opposed to a pure ERP vendor, within the next 3 years. By that time, we believe service & support revenue will contribute up to 80% of SSA's total revenues.
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J.D. Edwards - Creating OneWorld of Mid-sized ERP Users (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999
Abstract : As IBM began de-emphasizing its mid-range systems, J.D. Edwards, after three years of development, released in 1996 an object-based, cross-platform ERP product called OneWorld, which is regarded as one of the technologically most advanced ERP products... While overthrowing PeopleSoft from 3rd position in ERP market share is not a likely scenario within 1999, it is achievable within the next 2 years...
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