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Commerce One: Connectivity Improved ( Pages)
by A. Turner
Mar 13, 2000
Abstract : During the eLink 2000 conference, Commerce One announced two new partnerships/alliances designed to improve connectivity.
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Enterprise Resource Planning Vendor Gains Connectivity through Acquisition of Plant Intelligence Provider ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 7, 2006
Abstract : SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should seriously consider Lighthammer.
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QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately Part Two: Company Background ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 19, 2003
Abstract : QAD, a notable player in the upper middle of the discrete manufacturing market, embarked a few years ago on reinventing itself by delivering applications that would optimize complex order fulfillment processes across multiple enterprises and divisions. Another major product enhancement feat at the time was the QAD/Connects architecture, which was both an open architecture concept and a set of connectivity tools.
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PeopleSoft Revamps World for Its Mid-Market "Express" Conquest Part Two: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 27, 2004
Abstract : The major factors of success in business applications for the mid-market segment have traditionally been--flexible pricing, packaging and deployment options; speed of implementation; vertical focus; interconnectivity to other applications and legacy systems; product scalability and scope expandability; Internet and wireless device accessibility; low cost business-to-business (B2B) electronic connectivity; and a single point of contact possibly with a local consulting and implementation support. PeopleSoft seems to have captured (or at least tackled) most of these.
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The Next Big Thing or Integration-The Interaction Server Part 2: Possible Solutions ( Pages)
by Greg Rollins
May 22, 2002
Abstract : Web Services is a no-brainer as a standard mechanism for providing access to enterprise applications and data; this will allow businesses to create words out of alphabet soup (ERP, SFA, CRM, EAI, EJB, COM, BFD). Nothing about Web Services, however, addresses the front-end complexity of dealing with multiple channels, such as supporting disconnected devices and asynchronous interaction models that are required by wireless and mobile connectivity.
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Has SAP Nailed Plant Level Leadership with Lighthammer? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 6, 2006
Abstract : The acquisition of the formerly loyal composite applications partner Lighthammer bolsters SAP's capabilities of connectivity and visibility into manufacturing plant performance. However, it does not, at this stage, provide much added industry-specific shop-floor functionality per se.
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Inovis Delves into PIM by Snatching QRS Part One: Event Notes ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 16, 2004
Abstract : The termination of QRS' merger with JDA Software opened a window of opportunity for business commerce automation provider Inovis to acquire QRS, indicating a potential shift in its traditional strategy of B2B e-commerce connectivity (i.e., to drive its offerings well behind the enterprise firewalls).
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PipeChain Adds Pragmatism Onto Simplicity ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico
Jan 1, 2002
Abstract : By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the tiers of the supply chain network, and with the marketplace/private trading exchange (PTX) tool as well, PipeChain can connect trading partners at various levels of the supply chain and deliver a value proposition of information connectivity and collaboration.
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Inprise/Borland Challenges Other Vendors to Open-Source Their Database Code ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Jan 17, 2000
Abstract : In a move which will challenge other database vendors to open-source their SQL databases, Inprise/Borland Corporation has announced it is releasing the source code for its InterBase 6 cross-platform SQL database. It will provide the database on multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows NT, and Sun Solaris, make the database available at no charge, and spin the InterBase division off into a separate company.
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