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Free Open Source Software: Tenets

by Steven Leclair ... The Debian Project developed by volunteers Disadvantage of Open Source Software from around the world, was created to determine whether a software license is a ... http://foss.technologyevaluation.com/foss-info/free-open-source-software-tenets.html - 37k - 2009-08-31 Summary: The 10 Open Source Tenets, Dealing with Open Source Legal Issues, Obama Going Open Source, Open Source Software History, Free Software Movement (FSM)

IBM Jumps on the Linux Bandwagon with Both Feet, Sort Of

by R. Krause ... is refocusing its corporate-wide Internet software efforts around ... certain of its technologies available as open source. ... puts IBM at a disadvantage relative to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/01/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_01_28_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-01-28 Summary: IBM is refocusing its corporate-wide Internet software efforts around Linux, creating a new Linux Group within the Enterprise Server Division.

A User Centric WorkWise Customer Conference

by Olin Thompson ... sales and marketing background of most software company executives ... The company also endorsed Open Source. ... that gives them both an advantage and a disadvantage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/research_notes/VN_ER_XOT_06_05_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-06-05 Summary: WorkWise's business model is all about 'loving the customer'. A recent visit to their Customer Conference showed us the business plan in action. Is it time for other companies to consider this model?

An ERP Vendor, with its Powerful Parent Backing, Tackles Software ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... opportunity to ensure that the product's source code never ... Glovia has begun to be more open to partnering ... The only disadvantage (and a relatively minor one at ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_24_07_1.asp - 23k - 2007-01-24 Summary: Glovia hopes to become a manufacturing service platform that will connect and integrate various business systems that user companies currently use. The vendor's software-as-a-service offering is one of the routes it plans to take to get there.

Cash Management 101

by Leslie Satenstein ... to borrow money at a disadvantage, meaning a ... One highly recommended source is the Internet-based ... system provides include the following: open sales orders, aged ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/08/research_notes/TU_ER_TS_LS_08_13_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-08-13 Summary: Cash management is an essential business process all organizations must perform to survive. Though cash management uses automation for much of the “grunt” work, it is human intelligence in the financial decision making that does the rest.

A Matter of Trust

by Bill McBeath ... year for copying Cisco's software and source code (right ... Competitive Disadvantage— If it gets in the wrong hands ... confidential documents out in the open, etc. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XBM_06_22_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-06-22 Summary: When important information is withheld, it leads to enormous inefficiencies or even disasters in the supply chain. Trust is needed to streamline decision making and interactions in the supply chain. But, in spite of what 'Kumbaya Collaborationists' preach, there are very real and serious risks with shari

Examples Of How Some Mid-Market Vendors Might Remain Within The ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On its hand, having forever had a size' disadvantage (with mere ~$30 ... and keeping both eyes and ears open) is your ... should view it as a single source vendor for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_18_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-07-18 Summary: Smaller manufacturing enterprises are often more comfortable dealing with a vendor of a size and corporate culture similar to theirs. Examples of these markets can be e.g., fresh meats, dairy producers, Tier 2/3 automotive suppliers, etc. Some of these thriving Boutique Vendors will actually be conglomer

Information/Internet Appliances

by R. Krause ... present market size approximately $600 million [Source: IDC], but ... we believe they will be at a market disadvantage. ... will accept this model with open arms, no ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/research_notes/MN_HW_RAK_03_00_2.asp - 22k - 2000-03-28 Summary: Information appliances, also called Internet or PC appliances, are a new market that appeal to those customers who want to reduce their desktop hardware expenditures. What are they, who makes them, and what do you get for your money?