K 12 Software Articles

Lawson Software-IPO and Several Acquisitions After Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico ... forays into the public sector (eg, state and local governments, K-12 education institutions ... Lawson's software is in use at more than 1,300 schools with combined ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_08_03_1.asp - 31k - 2003-11-08 Summary: In several aspects, Lawson Software could be regarded as an enterprise applications market anomaly. For one, at its peak in fiscal 2002, the company boasted annual revenues of nearly $430 million, but it still has only a slender (less than 10 percent of revenues) presence outside of its US domestic marke

Simplexis Says 'Watch Our (Chalk) Dust'

by D. Geller ... aggregation on the annual purchases of $70 billion at the K-12 level, Simplexis ... the technology wave in terms of their ability to acquire software or training. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_EC_DPG_09_01_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-09-01 Summary: Forget those PTA bake sales. Education is a big business and, with specialized needs and restrictions, may require a specially targeted vertical eMarketplace to take advantage of online savings. Simplexis wants to be that marketplace – and more – and has facilitated $19 million in purchases in its f

Market Impact of Lawson-Intentia Merger

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... US state and local governments, kindergarten to grade twelve (K-12) education institutions ... Lawson's software is in use at more than 1,300 schools with combined ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_10_27_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-10-27 Summary: The Lawson and Intentia merger might create a much-needed, strong statement for the market, and provide the mid-market with more options. It may also decrease the negative momentum both companies have experienced in the frenzied and rapidly consolidating enterprise applications market.

webMethods Gets Active (Software That Is)

by M. Reed ... In an 8-K statement filed with the Securities ... which had recently purchased Oberon Software, Alier's acquisition ... reduced to 10 major vendors within 12 months, 70 ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_DW_MFR_06_07_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-06-07 Summary: In May webMethods Inc. announced that it will purchase Active Software Inc. in an all-stock deal. The purchase is worth approximately $1.3 Billion. WebMethods is a vendor of B2B e-commerce integration software, and the acquisition of Active allows them to extend their integration strategy for extended

Cisco Tries to Cache In By Buying Software Start-Up Tasmania ...

by R. Krause ... is better), also measured as 65 rps/K$ (higher is ... in the caching market over the next 12-24 months. ... from whom they can buy high performance caching software. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/11/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_11_3_99_2.asp - 4k - 1999-11-03 Summary: Cisco Systems said it has agreed to buy start-up Tasmania Network Systems in a stock deal worth $25 million.

Windows 2000 Releases to Manufacturing - Finally

by R. Krause ... awaited Windows 2000 operating system (a/k/a Win2K ... One of the most complex software projects ever ... ll-eventually-get-your-money's-worth" articles also highlights ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_12_22_99_1.asp - 6k - 1999-12-22 Summary: Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it finished work on its long-awaited Windows 2000 operating system (a/k/a Win2K), wrapping up a long and painful development project that also represents Microsoft's best hope of dominating Internet computing.

MAPICS Moving On Pragmatically

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 5% net margin over the latest 12 months, and ... on employee benefits such as 401(k) plans, insurance ... company announced its inclusion in the Software 500, Software ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_19_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-11-19 Summary: While the existing loyal client base and seasoned affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent moves of a unified product branding combined with addressing issues of its world-class aspiring manufacturing customers should be the way to more effectively sell to and b

Ask the Experts: Is Hosted CRM Really the Right Option for You? » ...

... Prakash N Bhavsar on 14 May, 2008 at 12:17 am ... a 5 User deal, will end up paying over $36K over the ... Plus there was nothing to install, and no software to use up ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../05/12/ask-the-experts-is-hosted-crm-really-the-right-option-for-you/ - 41k - 2008-05-12

Tier 3 And Tier 4 ... Where Do You Go If You Don't Know, What You ...

by Carl Livesay ... Add in the annual maintenance ranging from 12 – 21% of ... Need a recommendation for bar coding software that meets ... a $15m manufacturing company has $375k to $525 ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XCL_05_15_1.asp - 25k - 2003-05-15 Summary: If you are an executive in a Tier 3 or Tier 4 manufacturing company and you have wondered where to start, whom to call, what questions to ask, this article is for you.

Architecture-Centered Information Systems In The Manufacturing ...

by Glen B. Alleman ... [Kruc95], "The 4+1 View Model of Architecture," P. Kruchten, IEEE Software, 12(6), pp. ... [Mori98], "Applications in Rapidly Changing Environments," K. Mori, IEEE ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/09/research_notes/GA_EV_GBA_09_04_02_1.asp - 52k - 2002-09-04 Summary: Architecture bridges the semantic gap between the requirements and software. Application software systems must be architected in order to deal with the current and future needs of the business organization. Managing software projects using architecture-centered methodologies must be an intentional step