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Small Merger Challenges and Recommendations to Users ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 4, 2007 Abstract : The recent merger of enterprise resource planning vendors CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) and XKO Software presents some challenges. Although little overlap exists between the companies’ product lines, customers should verify that pre-merger support and service contracts are honored.
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The Sweet Spot of One Merging ERP Vendor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 3, 2007 Abstract : CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) may not be a huge global player, but its enterprise resource planning solutions address a wide spectrum of supply chain management requirements, including customizable electronic data interchange functions, warehousing, distribution, and traceability features.
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A Quiet ERP Vendor Merger That’s Worth a Closer Look ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 30, 2007 Abstract : The CMS Software-XKO Software merger into Solarsoft Business Solutions offers proof that smaller enterprise resource planning vendors are not extinct yet. Perhaps in the grand scheme of things, no one should really care about such events, but these less well-known vendors haven’t said their last words yet.
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(XML + mySAP.com) – Spin = Status Quo ( Pages)
by A. Turner
May 16, 2000 Abstract : SAP announced its involvement in XML-based Internet content standards initiatives, detailing its involvement with standards committees, acceptance of XML, integration with their products, the creation of an XML interface repository and a partner certification program. What does it amount to?
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Informix XML’s Its Metadata Transport Layer ( Pages)
by M. Reed
May 22, 2000 Abstract : Informix® Corporation, has announced an XML Document Type Definition (DTD) for Extraction, Transformation, and Transport (ETT) of metadata. The DTD is designed to allow metadata sharing between different vendors’ products using the open XML standard.
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EDI and XML Integration: Vitria Buys XMLSolutions ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 19, 2001 Abstract : In a move designed to further its efforts in integrating EDI and XML, Vitria has announced the purchase of XMLSolutions Corporation. Given that the market for EDI business collaboration is huge, and that XML is the up and coming (and lower cost) standard, we expect the ability to translate bi-directionally between either format will become hugely popular.
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Microsoft Joins XML Specification Committee for Financials ( Pages)
by M. Reed
May 2, 2000 Abstract : Microsoft (NASDAQ: MFST) has joined the Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) committee to help launch an XML-based standard for translating financial reports between applications. Formerly known as the Extensible Financial Reporting Markup Language (XFRML), the language should allow companies to use the Internet to exchange financial reports.
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Mercator Software Extends EAI Solutions for Insurance with XML ( Pages)
by M. Reed
Apr 21, 2000 Abstract : Mercator Software (which is changing its name from TSI International Software to reflect the name of its flagship product) has announced support within its “Integration Broker” products for both XML and EDI transactions based on the ACORD standard for the insurance industry.
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Novell Uses XML, LDAP, NDS to Manage AD, IOS, etc. ( Pages)
by C. McNulty
Apr 14, 2000 Abstract : Novell’s new DirXML directory will use XML and LDAP to seamlessly manage legacy directories from an NDS platform. Get ready for the Acronym Wars.
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