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Retail Market Dynamics for Software Vendors Part Two: Progress ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 14, 2004 Abstract : ERP vendors are making their way into the retail market by bundling, acquiring point solutions or partnering strategically to embed retail-specific functions within their suites. Like in all other enterprise applications markets, eventually, albeit not any time soon, the retail market too will come to a showdown between the pure retail vendors and the enterprise application vendors (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Lawson, PeopleSoft, SSA Global, Geac, Intentia, etc.), which have been striving to natively embed more retail-specific capability into their products.
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PeopleSoft Completes Acquisition of Vantive; Vantive CRM Applications Integrate with PeopleSoft and Other ERP Systems ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 21, 2000 Abstract : On January 3, 2000 PeopleSoft Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of The Vantive Corporation, the world's second-largest independent supplier of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The transaction was completed December 31, 1999 with the issuance of approximately 28 million shares of common stock and options to purchase common stock, and is anticipated to be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests. The acquisition of Vantive makes PeopleSoft the only enterprise software company offering a full suite of CRM products that integrate tightly with PeopleSoft and other major back-office applications.
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PeopleSoft Manufacturing - This Time For Sure?! ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 17, 2000 Abstract : PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions that PeopleSoft is still not a full-fledged player in manufacturing.
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PeopleSoft buys CRM specialist Vantive for $433 Million ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 20, 1999 Abstract : Business applications vendor PeopleSoft took aim at the customer relationship management (CRM) market on October 11 as it announced plans to buy Vantive, a maker of CRM software. The stock-for-stock deal, valued at $433 million, gives PeopleSoft a comprehensive electronic-business solution designed to help companies attract, serve, retain, and analyze their customers, a PeopleSoft spokesman said.
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PeopleSoft: No More a Humble Kid From a Rough Neighborhood? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2000 Abstract : PeopleSoft has been on a quest to dramatically improve its customer service & support by weeding out its 3rd-party consulting partners. PeopleSoft also has a new platform, a new set of products and a new surprising attitude of lambasting competition. Further, its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2000 are upbeat.
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PeopleSoft's CEO Steps Down ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 29, 1999 Abstract : On September 21, PeopleSoft founder David Duffield stepped down as chief executive of the struggling business software maker. The 12-year-old company announced that president and chief operations officer Craig Conway would take on the additional role of chief executive officer. Duffield will remain chairman of PeopleSoft's board.
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PeopleSoft Internationalizes Its Mid-Market Forays Part 2: Challenges & User Recommendations ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 27, 2002 Abstract : Despite the challenges, PeopleSoft has raised the bar in providing solutions for smaller enterprises, and Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendors might be in for a tough battle to defend their turf, especially as they are concurrently trying to expand and modernize their products with ever diminishing resources and wary prospects. PeopleSoft is undeniably a tenacious and persistent fighter able to endure the long hauls.
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PeopleSoft Strategy a Good Deal for JD Edwards Customers ( Pages)
by Ann Grackin
Sep 17, 2003 Abstract : Putting PeopleSoft's strategy to work for the JD Edwards community. What can the JD Edwards install-base expect from the PeopleSoft merger?
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PeopleSoft - Are Business Intelligence and e-Commerce Enough? ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 1, 1999 Abstract : PeopleSoft is currently developing the PeopleSoft Business Network (PSBN), which should incorporate business transactions, knowledge and analytical tools within and beyond enterprise boundaries. PSBN and EPM initiatives have the potential to increase revenues, however the coveted 50%+ annual growth is not achievable without strong product offerings in CRM and manufacturing area...
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