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Abstract:
Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences where we have felt a generally somber, anxious, or at least subdued mood. Small wonder for this isolated
ebullience, given that, despite the current soft market, (...)
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Stampede 2002 has radiated moderate optimism within VARs and other attendees, in a sharp contrast with many other user or
industry conferences whe...
Published:
2002-11-04
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There has been an intensifying hullabaloo in the mid-market, with all Tier 1 players delivering solutions tailored for small-to-medium
enterprises (SMEs) and incumbent Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors defending their turf. PeopleSoft expands its forays outside the US
with its recent announcements. (...)
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There has been an intensifying hullabaloo in the mid-market, with all Tier 1 players delivering solutions tailored for small-to-medium
enterprises...
Published:
2002-09-26
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IP Phone Buyer's Guide. Find Solutions and Other Information Related to the IP Phones Long-term cost savings and extensive
feature sets make voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems an attractive option for many businesses. But with prices
for a single VoIP phone ranging from $150 to $700 (USD) o (...)
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... These low-cost, no-frills handsets include upwards of 16 standard calling
features and can be configured to work with the majority of today's IP PBX systems. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
IP Phone Buyer's Guide. Find Solutions and Other Information Related to the IP Phones Long-term cost savings and extensive
feature sets make voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems an attractive option for many businesses. But with prices
for a single VoIP phone ranging from $150 to $700 (USD) o (...)
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no frills:
... These low-cost, no-frills handsets include upwards of 16 standard calling
features and can be configured to work with the majority of today's IP PBX systems. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure that its appetite will remain in check for very long. (...)
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While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure th...
Published:
2002-03-08
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Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willingness of smaller IT departments to go for more sophisticated technology beyond the all-too-common dispersed
islands of information on Excel spreadsheets, Access (...)
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Mid-market and the SMB segment are the next frontiers and a promised land for all the enterprise vendors, small and large
alike.Still, the willing...
Published:
2003-06-07
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channel both excited about the product portfolio and by upgrading the channel's ability to sell. (...)
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PeopleSoft needs to more efficiently mine its client base by doing a better job of selling the broadened offering, by getting
its affiliate channe...
Published:
2004-07-29
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Abstract:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality only. MBS, at this stage, will likely not appeal to companies that need more complex CRM capabilities
or must manage customer relationships through diverse li (...)
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no frills:
Despite the plausible product roadmap, any organization evaluating MBS products should keep itself informed, and consider
existing functionality o...
Published:
2002-11-06
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Abstract:
Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate
juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size. (...)
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... They also offer "no-frills" online or retail sold -- via
over 5,000 retail outlets, in addition to telesales, direct email and web ordering -- entry level or ...
Published:
2004-06-05
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Abstract:
Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not worked for the lower-end of the market. To date, Oracle and SAP have responded by acquiring more suitable
genuine products for the segment, while it is not unl (...)
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no frills:
Trying to sell dumbed-down versions of mySAP Business Suite, Oracle E-Business Suite, without a serious re-engineering of
these products, has not ...
Published:
2003-06-09
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Abstract:
More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive
software that is easy to install yet easy to customize and extend. (...)
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More than their larger counterparts, small and medium businesses (SMB) are looking for relatively simple and inexpensive software
that is easy to ...
Published:
2004-04-20
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This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise (SME) market segment. One is Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS), the other is UK-based the Sage Group. (...)
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no frills:
This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise...
Published:
2005-08-25
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy
mosaic (...)
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While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has...
Published:
2002-08-15
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While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft has recently shown a flair for aptly devising and executing a strategy for its Microsoft Business Solutions
(MBS) division portfolio, to its partners and cust (...)
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no frills:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and dreading another financial quarterly report,
cash amassed Microsoft...
Published:
2002-11-01
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... Thus, Webcom offers a no-frills trial for believing that as soon as
a prospect sees the product will not likely go for a competitor’s. The strategy is to ...
Published:
2007-11-07
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Abstract:
Although Rimini Street's client base is still budding, the third party provider of support and maintenance has been quite
bullish, owing to the accelerating demand for its service lines; healthy win ratios; and solid execution of its aggressive
business plan. (...)
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no frills:
Although Rimini Street's client base is still budding, the third party provider of support and maintenance has been quite
bullish, owing to the ac...
Published:
2007-04-20
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Abstract:
Until recently, the few leaders in the lower end of the technology and platform market have hardly had any viable competition.
However, Oracle is determined to give these players—especially archrival Microsoft—a run for their money, starting with offerings
attractive to small to medium businesses and (...)
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Until recently, the few leaders in the lower end of the technology and platform market have hardly had any viable competition.
However, Oracle is ...
Published:
2008-10-29
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional pesky point-to-point interconnectivity solutions. IBM's strategy of selling WebSphere Express through
local VARs and of letting smaller enterprises deploy only (...)
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SMEs have recently begun to seek integration platforms that address the end-to-end business process management (BPM) rather
than the traditional p...
Published:
2003-08-05
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Abstract:
MBS is both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble vendors, and mid-market CRM vendors might have acquired another
lease of life extension in the medium term to redefine their value proposition, especially given that some have recently secured
new funds and/or found solace in a partnership with (...)
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MBS is both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble vendors, and mid-market CRM vendors might have acquired another
lease of life extensio...
Published:
2002-11-05
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Abstract:
Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understanding of what customers want so that they can configure, produce, and deliver products and services faster
and more cost-effectively. (...)
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Global competition means more choice for consumers and increasing customer demands. Manufacturers and distributors must develop
a better understan...
Published:
2008-11-28