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ERP Showdown—Round 2! Exact Macola ES vs. Infor SyteLine vs. QAD MFG/PRO (1 Page)
by Dylan Persaud
Apr 11, 2007 Abstract : I'm Dylan Persaud, senior analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers. Due to the overwhelming response to our first ERP Showdown, we're pleased to present another head-to-head discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) comparison. Here, then, is ERP Showdown, Round 2!—featuring Exact Macola ES vs. Infor SyteLine vs. QAD MFG/PRO.
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An Unusual Human Capital Management Suspect (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 12, 2006 Abstract : With Infor Human Capital Management (HCM) 3.0, Infor has combined transactional and strategic human resources functionality with planned integration to its flagship enterprise resource planning and extensions solutions, so that customers can better align HCM initiatives with overall business strategy.
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Acquisitions Fuel Vendor Growth in the Enterprise Applications Field (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 1, 2006 Abstract : Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as key growth drivers for the group. The acquisition of Formation Systems and Geac can only fuel Infor growth.
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Stability and Functionality for Process and Discrete Manufacturers (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 12, 2005 Abstract : While superficially, Infor's acquisition strategy may appear to be impulsive, it has actually been calculated to develop a stronger vertical functionality. This may mean that Infor can offer customers more stability while offering niche functionality.
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Two Stalwart Vendors Discuss Mid-market Issues (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 6, 2007 Abstract : In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues.
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Two Stalwart Vendors Discuss Platform Approaches (Wars) (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 2, 2007 Abstract : Infor and IFS, two upper mid-market, stalwart vendors, were the first to respond to our questions-and-answers series directed at software application vendors. Based on our questions, these two vendors share their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues.
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Recommendations for Users of Acquired Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 2, 2006 Abstract : The added value of both SSA Global and Infor is that existing users of relatively small and dubious ERP products should now gain the benefits of synergistic software developments from other ERP siblings.
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The Impact of the 'Assembler Strategy' in the Enterprise Applications Field (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 27, 2006 Abstract : Infor's latest acquisitions and vertically-focused 'assembler strategy' are furthering its goal to be number three (after SAP and Oracle) in the world of enterprise resource planning vendors.
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The Enterprise Applications 'Arms Race' To Be Number Three (7 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 24, 2006 Abstract : Although their consolidation appetite is not diminishing by any means, some major acquisition protagonists like SSA Global and Infor seem to be showing signs of more deliberation and even restraint, rather than jumping the gun to indiscriminately gain market share.
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