Big ERP Players Courting Government Agencies

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... system will manage personnel data and payroll for more ... sector estimate that 70 percent of federal, state and ... The Tax and Revenue Management module within mySAP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/11/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_11_28_00_1.asp - 19k - 2000-12-27 Summary: There has been significant activity in the public sector, with all major players winning important new federal contracts for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This strong government interest in ERP applications means that ERP seems to be getting some infusion from this sector at least.

Will Sage Group Cement Its SME Leadership with ACCPAC and Softline ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... writing tool from the Abra HR/Payroll system version 7.0 ... With ProSystem fx Tax, CPASoftware customers will now have access to over 300 federal, state, city ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_12_04_1.asp - 28k - 2004-06-12 Summary: Best Software/Sage will remain a pragmatic company that delivers products based on a savvy understanding of its customers' needs and the competitive forces in the market, and on constant adaptability. It is still standing on top of the hill in many SME markets, and it is typically a much more difficult t

Addressing Channels and the Low-End Market

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... features automatic completion of state and federal forms, workers ... software, and up-to-date tax tables ... Intuit also launched its first payroll service designed for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_08_24_05_1.asp - 31k - 2005-08-24 Summary: Microsoft announced plans to increase resources and provide new tools and offerings for MBS independent software vendors (ISV) and value-added resellers (VAR). These efforts are designed to accelerate the MBS Group's partner-driven vertical strategy, providing stronger opportunities for partners to align

Evaluating Enterprise Software - Business Process or Feature ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic, Olin Thompson & Joseph Strub ... to cover individual functional modules (eg, asset management or payroll), which are ... accounting seems more intricate than the US Federal and State Tax Code. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_10_27_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-10-27 Summary: There is certainly room to ask the fundamental question of whether the traditional practice of RFI/RFP-based selection processes has been adequate for the task of selecting complex systems. The record indicates there is much room for improvement. In essence, for complex selections like in the case of ent

Deltek Remains the Master of Its Selected Few Domains Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for firms contracted by the American Federal government ... BI); human resources (HR) and payroll; government contracting ... about the relevant laws and tax regulations ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_09_04_1.asp - 16k - 2004-01-09 Summary: Deltek's founders have managed the company with great success by expanding client focus into the commercial sector during the late 1980s. In 1991, Deltek began to configure its software for larger customers. Since 2001, a key growth strategy for Deltek has been providing additional front-office software

Nimble Enterprise Applications Vendor Faces Stiff Challenges in A ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... customers might be paying an "agility tax," while conversely ... 820 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR ... needs, on the condition that payroll or warehousing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_11_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-08-11 Summary: Despite intensifying competition in the enterprise applications market, IFS likes its chances. IFS has released the seventh generation of its component-based applications, while competitors are still on their first, or second at best. Nevertheless, IFS has a tough road ahead.