Certification Program for Support Service Providers

Microsoft Certified Fresh

by A. Turner ... Not only does the certification program validate the ASP ... Providers (ASP) and Microsoft Certified Service Providers (MCSP) who support Microsoft's platforms ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_EC_ADT_08_10_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-08-10 Summary: On July 14, 2000, at the Fusion 2000 business symposium, Microsoft Corp. announced new tools and programs to support the growing application hosting market. Application service providers (ASPs) can take advantage of new technical resources, partnerships, licensing and certification programs.

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Evaluation Center

... other) Certification program Certification program for implementators or consultants Certification program for support service providers Certifications and ... http://foss.technologyevaluation.com/ - 31k - 2009-03-09

Demand at the Fount of Open Source Part Two: A Primer Based in ...

by Josh Chalifour ... Is there a partner certification program? Is there a training program? ... Center provides impartial analyses of enterprise solutions that support FOSS platforms ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/12/research_notes/TU_FS_JC_12_31_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-12-31 Summary: Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated.

PeopleSoft: No More a Humble Kid From a Rough Neighborhood?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and is instituting a new certification program for nearly ... Sifting through its partner program and enforcing ... about PeopleSoft's future product support and/or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_09_05_00_1.asp - 18k - 2000-09-05 Summary: 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

MAPICS Back On Track, But Not Without Restructuring Pains

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... marketplace through superb customer support and a ... the MAPICS Certified Service Providers (MCSP) program. Under this new certification program, external service ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_09_11_00_1.asp - 15k - 2000-09-11 Summary: On August 23, MAPICS, Inc., one of the leading mid-market ERP vendors, announced that it is taking steps to reduce costs through a restructuring plan. Earlier, on July 27, MAPICS reported results for the third quarter of its fiscal 2000.

Microsoft Business Network (MBN)--Coming of Age? Part Four: More ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... It will also need a certification program ensuring that these ... customers as well as strong support services from ... is how smoothly the translation service can be ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/09/research_notes/PN_SC_PJ_09_04_04_1.asp - 18k - 2004-09-04 Summary: The objectives of end-to-end supply chain visibility are better plans, better service, increased inventory turns, and higher profit margins, where MBN might answer only some of these requirements at this stage. In any case, MBN is a great, initial idea that can lay the foundations for a future product of

IBM Announces the Release of DB2 Universal Database <br>Version 7

by M. Reed ... The question on XML support is how tightly integrated ... release, and is providing new certification programs for ... administrators, as well as a program to retrain ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2000/05/news_analysis/NA_DW_MFR_05_08_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-05-08 Summary: IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the release of DB2 Universal Database Version 7, with a new pricing structure for application service providers (ASPs), support for customer relationship management (CRM), and an incubator program for e-business applications to help emerging companies get up and running on t

Jamcracker Dredges a New Channel

by A. Turner ... who achieve advanced Jamcracker sales certification are paid a ... while Jamcracker handles 24x7 technical support for all ... The program is divided into two tiers: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/08/news_analysis/NA_EC_ADT_08_09_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-08-09 Summary: Jamcracker, an ASP providing business services for HR management, expense management and sales force automation solutions has announced a new program to increase sales. Jamcracker’s Channel Program offers sales and implementation training to its new channel partners.

How Are the Market Leaders Navigating the World of Value-added ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... standards, and to package them with a Microsoft support offering. Given the third-party certification cost of about $50,000 (USD), the program is seen ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_05_17_06_1.asp - 34k - 2006-05-17 Summary: Notwithstanding moves from major vendors and value-added resellers, addressing the needs of small and medium businesses requires significant changes within traditional business models. And although some of these changes can be trying, some seem to have the formula for success.

Who Alleges The PRM Market Consolidation?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... marketing information, training and certification programs, and ... Manufacturers and service providers should give as ... insufficient channel program support, and/or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2003/05/research_notes/TU_CR_PJ_05_03_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-05-03 Summary: Many surveys have purported that there are twice as many manufacturers that cannot integrate their ordering systems with those of their partners and distribution channels than those that can, leaving them vulnerable in terms of brand management due to poor visibility.