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ERP Evaluation Center

Nov 23, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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What Does Vendor Consolidation Mean To The End User? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & PJ Jakovljevic
May 10, 2003 Abstract : End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected. If the end-user company has a focused vendor, think of that vendor's health and help them become even better in your type of business. If your vendor is acquired, meet the new owners. The new owners motivation in buying your product and vendor was the install base and that's you. Showing interest is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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Support for Old Releases-Good for the User but Is It Good for the Vendor? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 17, 2003 Abstract : The decision to support older releases is like any other business decision, it is all about the money and profitability. If the vendor can make money at providing support for older releases, it is good business for the vendor. The decision may be sugar-coated with pronouncements about doing what is good for the customer, but both the vendor and the customers know that the first consideration must be the money.
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EAI Vendor CrossWorlds Eases Middleware Customization ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 19, 2000 Abstract : CrossWorlds Software, an enterprise application integration vendor, is making it easier for customers to acquire components and utilities with specific functionality. The vendor will create a CrossWorlds Exchange site on a subscription basis, for $50,000 per year with additional fees for some components.
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Vendor Spotlight: Agresso (0 Pages)
by TEC staff
Jun 5, 2009 Abstract : Welcome to TEC's Vendor Spotlight series. This installment focuses on Agresso, a Netherlands-based ERP vendor now enjoying its fair share of success in North America. So how successful is Agresso? Just ask SAP—Agresso claims to have won over $50 million (USD) against SAP in 61 separate deals…
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The Retail Industry: Improving Supply Chain Efficiency Through Vendor Compliance - Part 2 An Andersen Point Of View ( Pages)
by Don Duval and Jeff Russel
Dec 8, 2001 Abstract : A vendor compliance database can range from a complex system built within the retailer's existing architecture to a smaller, stand-alone desktop database application. Find out what's Andersen's take on vendor compliance programs.
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Informatica Morphs into Enterprise Decision Support Vendor ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 1, 2000 Abstract : Informatica Corporation, long an established vendor in the Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) market space, has morphed themselves into a vendor of solutions for the
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Frantic Merger-Mania Spiced Up With Vendettas Leaves Customers Anxious ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson & Predrag Jakovljevic
Jun 18, 2003 Abstract : Although end-user companies should continue to track the financial health of their vendors to possibly discern if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected, the latest torrid 'love triangle' affair involving Oracle, PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards may prove that even a seemingly stable vendor can involuntarily end up being acquired. If your vendor is acquired, do meet the new owners, given their motivation in buying your vendor was the install base and that is you. Showing interest is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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Leveraging Technology to Maintain a Competitive Edge During Tough Economic Times -- A Panel Discussion Analyzed Part Six: Custom Development and Single-Vendor versus Multi-Vendor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 22, 2004 Abstract : As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices-- thereby gaining some of the benefit of the custom approach. Although an enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization, it may also create other issues that may often result in disruptions.
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Resilient Enterprise Solutions Vendor Displays Sociability and Pragmatic Product Development ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 10, 2006 Abstract : During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release, IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile customers into developers and subsequent resellers
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