Enterprise License Pricing

Is There a Panacea for Enterprise Software Pricing Yet?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 2. Comparing License Fee Pricing Methods. 3. Service and Support Calls. Problem Analysis. Though there is a growing sentiment that enterprise applications are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/12/research_notes/TU_EV_PJ_12_21_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-12-21 Summary: While enterprise applications are becoming a commodity, their pricing schemes have yet to follow suit. Users are put in a costly position where the 'fine print' clauses of implementation contracts may inhibit reasonable expectations for software warranties.

New Approaches to Software Pricing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Because pricing information is given up front, this mid-market ... After five years, if the user enterprise wants an ... of what the price of Omni License software was ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/12/research_notes/TU_EV_PJ_12_23_05_1.asp - 31k - 2005-12-23 Summary: Hearing the complaints of dissatisfied customers, some vendors are developing customer-centric contracts. HarrisData has even gone so far as to draft a Bill of Rights for customers. How well do these pledges measure up?

Trends in Delivery and Pricing Models for Enterprise Applications ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Another pricing option variation is based on what ... As a result, enterprise application vendors have begun to ... traditional, on-premises software license sales to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_03_30_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-03-30 Summary: The licensing and delivery of enterprise software products is undergoing a fundamental shift from traditional up-front fees to incremental, per-transaction, and even success-based pricing.

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) Evaluation Center

... Server Enterprise application integration (EAI) or middleware Enterprise asset management (EAM/CMMS or ITAM) Enterprise license pricing Enterprise marketing ... http://foss.technologyevaluation.com/ - 31k - 2009-03-09

Analyzing MAPICS' Further Steps After Frontstep Part Four: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... feature Double Bytes support, and expanded Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE ... While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_10_14_03_1.asp - 15k - 2003-10-14 Summary: While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and outstanding global service (proven fast implementations and customer loyalty) will remain important requirements for success, particularly in the lower end of the market, vertical focus will be the key factor

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) Market - Dismal 1999, the New ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a new acronym - iERP, meaning inter(net)-enterprise resource planning ... Competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation costs) and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/1999/12/research_notes/MN_BA_PJ_01_00_1.asp - 50k - 1999-01-01 Summary: The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B (12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t

No Yawn Intended: Enterprise Applications Giant Introduces a Mid ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Indeed, enterprise software purchase contracts are rife with ... or service attention there is another pricing math applied ... for "wall-to-wall" license and service ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_05_09_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-05-09 Summary: Many market observers might yawn at SAP's recent Premium Support announcement, but users increasingly appreciate more choice and certainty, and may take notice of what the market leader is trying to do with this middle-of-the-road support option.

Enterprise Software Service and Maintenance Alternatives

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... are inclined to forsake their license fees for ... help clients navigate through these pricing labyrinths. ... rather than of seasoned enterprise applications analysts ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/12/research_notes/TU_EV_PJ_12_22_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-12-22 Summary: Traditional license models may be wearing out their welcome for both vendors and customers. A competitive market and a more IT savvy business generation is prompting change, but what alternatives are out there for software service and maintenance?

Where Is ERP Headed (Or Better, Where Should It Be Headed)? Part 1 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... focused on automating internal processes of an enterprise, ERP systems ... While competitive costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/04/research_notes/TN_BA_PJ_04_18_01_1.asp - 23k - 2001-04-18 Summary: ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order to appropriately manage their expectations.

The ERP Market 2001 And Beyond – Part 5: Recommendations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... packaged software solution that integrates all traditional enterprise management functions ... costs (low and flexible software license pricing and implementation ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/10/research_notes/MN_ER_PJ_10_15_01_1.asp - 23k - 2001-10-15 Summary: Winning ERP products will demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with best-of-bread ‘bolt-on’ products in a particular vertical. Users should focus on the handful of business objectives they need to achieve and the ways to measure their success.