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Server Platform Situational Analysis: IBM AS/400 (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 31, 2005 Abstract : Customers value IBM's AS/400's reliability, stability, and security. However, despite its impressive performance and use of independent software vendors to broaden its functionality, AS/400 suffers from the perception that its an ancient technology.
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The AS/400 Takes You Securely Where You Want to Go (9 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Jun 20, 2000 Abstract : This article on the built-in security features of the AS/400 system originally appeared in the Midrange Computing’s Showcase Magazine, June 2000.
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SynQuest Ships Manufacturing Software for AS/400 (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 18, 2000 Abstract : SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
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IBM and SynQuest Sign AS/400 Pact (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Nov 4, 1999 Abstract : New Orleans, APICS, 1999- SynQuest and IBM today announced an advanced planning and scheduling e-business software solution for IBM AS/400e servers. The SynQuest solution for AS/400, expected to be available during the first quarter of 2000, is SynQues
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Intentia: Java Evolution From AS/400 (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : Movex Ver. 11 NextGen is the first ERP software written entirely in Java. Nevertheless, we believe that AS/400 products will still contribute more than 70% of total license revenue within the next 3 years, while Java-based products running on other platforms will not gain major user acceptance and will contribute a maximum of 30% of total license revenue within the same time frame.
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The Importance of Server Robustness in CRM (3 Pages)
by Mukhles Zaman
Jun 15, 2004 Abstract : In today's software frenzy and with the increasing demand for applications that provide maximum return on investment, many companies have failed to focus on subjects like reliability, downtime, and scalability. Since 1991, Touchtone Corporation has devoted its efforts to developing and maintaining a client/server customer relationship management (CRM) application and has equipped more than 750 IBM AS/400 and iSeries customers with its native OS/400 CRM solution.
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Logility, IBM to Offer Mid Market Solutions on AS/400 (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 14, 2000 Abstract : IBM and B2B collaborative supply chain planning vendor Logility, Inc. have partnered to offer a joint solution for the AS/400e server platform.
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Is MAPICS Getting the Magic of PLM? Part One: Recent Events and Market Impact (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic and Jim Brown
Jul 20, 2004 Abstract : The former die-hard IBM AS/400-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier to mid-market manufacturing companies, MAPICS, seems to have found its soul after the recent acquisition of its former competitor Frontstep and Frontstep's extended-ERP product line on a Microsoft .NET-based technology platform. While another acquisition of an ERP competitor is not very likely, MAPICS seems to have rather opted for lateral acquisitions of strategic extension products, starting with the MAGIK! PLM product.
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Analyzing MAPICS’ Further Steps After Frontstep (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 10, 2003 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 technology platform. However, as the customers from both camps have been uncertain of their provider's strategy, given that a bigger size brings about the need to rationalize multiple products within the same marketplace, after a few months long period of buried heads and brainstorming sessions, MAPICS has lately been engaged in explaining its rationale, as to set many customers' minds at ease.
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