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Abstract:
eMachines, the computer company that made its name on low-priced desktop models, has stepped into the Internet appliance
ring with its 'MSN Companion' system. (...)
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eMachines, the computer company that made its name on low-priced desktop models, has stepped into the Internet appliance ring
with its 'MSN Compan...
Published:
2000-10-25
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Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
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Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
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Abstract:
Computer maker Acer is planning to launch a line of Internet appliances at next month's Consumer Electronics Show, in Las
Vegas, according to a company source. (...)
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... User Recommendations. Users should care about this announcement only if Acer prices its unit low enough
- anything over $200 is hardly a bargain. ...
Published:
2000-01-07
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Abstract:
Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet,
businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business. (...)
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Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses
have reaped tr...
Published:
2007-11-02
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Abstract:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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Abstract:
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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Abstract:
Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement to integrate the system into a disparate system when a business-to-business or business-to-consumer
extension is part of the business model. (...)
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Collaboration and interoperability are critical where multiple business units reside under one larger corporation, or where
there is a requirement...
Published:
2006-09-20
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Abstract:
CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and introduction; sourcing and procurement; and so on. But given its current size and low global brand recognition,
it is not there yet. (...)
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CommerceHub may be destined for leadership in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; trade promotions; new
product design and int...
Published:
2006-08-29
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Abstract:
The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more important is ongoing agility after the installation. Agresso seems to have raised the bar in this regard. (...)
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The need to support flexibility prior to installation of enterprise systems has largely been mastered by many vendors. But
what is really more imp...
Published:
2006-10-16
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Abstract:
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
Published:
2008-12-15
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Abstract:
Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is part of the reason traditional enterprise resource planning systems have not readily taken to e-commerce. (...)
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Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is...
Published:
2006-09-19
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Abstract:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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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 w (...)
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QAD, a notable player in the upper middle of the discrete manufacturing market, embarked a few years ago on reinventing itself
by delivering appli...
Published:
2003-09-19
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Abstract:
A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top concern. Can enterprise application providers to take advantage of this new focus? (...)
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A recent survey of chief executive officers has found that growth is again the number one priority, overtaking cost-cutting
as their previous top ...
Published:
2005-04-21
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Abstract:
The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been
a war of words without the clear winner yet (and not any time soon), as many underlying Internet-based standards have emerged
only recently. (...)
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The battle for the dominance in service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services has nonetheless so far largely been a
war of words without th...
Published:
2005-03-17
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Abstract:
It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and
Open source Java. Using iSeries as an integrated business server is more than just a dream. (...)
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It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and Open
source Java. Using i...
Published:
2005-05-18
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Abstract:
The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other. (...)
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The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack
or the enterprise infra...
Published:
2005-05-24