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Nov 21, 2009
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Scala Shows Far More Than A Bit Of A Backbone Part 3: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 8, 2002 Abstract : Although the value proposition offered by Scala should bode well to creating increased demand and acceptance of the Scala offering in the global SME market, there will be many challenges to overcome in order to continue to thrive in this ferocious competitive environment.
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Scala and Microsoft Become (Not So) Strange CRM Bedfellows ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 28, 2003 Abstract : The Scala and Microsoft alliance in the CRM arena has merits of mutual benefits, particularly in the short to medium term, but due to vacillating motives of the participants that compete in the other enterprise applications fields, will it last? For the time being, Microsoft will likely be content to help Scala attack or keep the satellite divisions of its bigger competitors, particularly those of their common rival - SAP.
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Epicor Software Corp.: Completing Painstaking "e"Volution Part 2: Evaluating Epicor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 2, 2001 Abstract : Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's make-or-break period. This part examines how successful Epicor has been in completing its evolution from a vendor of financial accounting software to a provider of holistic business performance solutions, including integrated front office, back office and e-business capabilities.
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Epicor Software Corp.: Completing Painstaking "e"Volution Part 1: About Epicor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 30, 2001 Abstract : Epicor Software is one of the first vendors and possibly the only mid-market vendor able to natively embrace customer and supplier activities tied to a core transactional back-office system. Fiscal 2001 will prove to be very challenging for Epicor Software and we believe the next 18 months will be the company's make-or-break period.
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Latest Development on Epicor's Trying The Divestiture Tack ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jun 5, 2001 Abstract : Even as TEC analyzed Epicor's sale of its Impresa for MRO division, Epicor announced the sale of its Platinum for Windows (PFW) product line. Plagued by depleted revenues and continued hefty losses amid a difficult market situation, Epicor is trying to pull some other beleaguered competitors' trick - the sale of non-core parts of the business.
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Epicor Delivers On Milestones, But Its Situation Remains Bleak ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 5, 2000 Abstract : On November 21, Epicor introduced the immediate availability of Epicor eManufacturing, the next generation of its former Vantage manufacturing solution. However, the product launch seems to have taken a toll in the company’s financial performance. On October 31, Epicor announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2000. Net loss for the third quarter of 2000 was $12.3 million.
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Epicor's Mid-Market Pitch Becomes Higher For (One) Scala Part Two: How Scala Complements Epicor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 14, 2004 Abstract : The merger looks like a positive move for both companies and their customers, since Epicor obtains a foothold in some complementary geographic regions, and in certain discrete manufacturing and service industries it has not really penetrated in the past by acquiring a reasonably run vendor without much excessive baggage.
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Epicor Conducts Its Own ROI Acquisition Rationale Part Three: Challenges and User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 25, 2003 Abstract : Despite notable functional and technological initiatives, the challenge for Epicor and its affiliate channel also remains the management of multiple flagship ERP product lines. Also, while the products may have their separate niches, they will in many more instances be similar enough to confuse former separate Epicor and ROI Systems' direct sales reps and value-added resellers (VARs) in selling the combined portfolio.
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Epicor Conducts Its Own ROI Acquisition Rationale Part Two: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 23, 2003 Abstract : Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions.
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