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Aug 30, 2008
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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SSA GT Beefs Up BPCS V8 Through Partnerships' Spree Part 2: Market Impact (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 4, 2002 Abstract : SSA GT has mostly achieved its most imminent and important goal of enticing existing BPCS customer base to stay on their maintenance contracts. Vendors vying to be replacement solutions for the BPCS ERP system could be in for a bigger hurdle than expected.
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What is IFS Up To in the CRM Arena?! (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 16, 2000 Abstract : On April 12, Industrial & Financial Systems, IFS AB announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Pivotal Corporation to acquire its division Exactium Ltd. The agreement also launches a global alliance between IFS and Pivotal that will result in Pivotal's sell-side eBusiness solutions being integrated with IFS enterprise applications, which will be marketed by IFS globally.
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IFS To Be At Customers' (Web) Service (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 2, 2002 Abstract : IFS invested heavily in both product development and worldwide growth infrastructure for a few years, now with that infrastructure in place, the company’s financial position has improved. This balancing of expenditures to promote global growth and improved cash flow has long been IFS’ mixed blessing conundrum. As the bigger vendors will intensify their mid-market aspirations, IFS continues to increase its marketshare worldwide, particularly in mid-market.
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EAM versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company? Part Three: Analysis of IFS and Intentia (4 Pages)
by Joe Strub and P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 17, 2004 Abstract : Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software vendors, Intentia and IFS need to string together several quarters of profitability to restore consumer confidence and long-term stability.
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Collaborative Commerce: ERP, CRM, e-Proc, and SCM Unite! A Series Study: IFS - Part 2 of 2 (4 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Oct 24, 2001 Abstract : IFS needs to bolster its brand awareness, and let the world know that they are, in fact, a real contender in the Collaborative Commerce space. Once companies get IFS in-house and get to touch and feel it - to really understand its user interface and ease of use advantages over many of its rivals - it often wins.
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IFS Glows Amidst The Mid-Market Gloom (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 28, 2001 Abstract : By continuing to grow faster than many others, and by even reverting to profits, IFS has been defending the pride of quite beleaguered Tier 2 & 3 applications vendors. However, the bigger vendors will sell their aspirations dearly, and IFS still has a long way to go to achieve full-fledged credibility in the global market.
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IFS Has A Magic Growth Formula; But What About Profitability? (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Dec 19, 2000 Abstract : In November, IFS, a business applications vendor with headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q3 2000. IFS will enter 2001 with a new product portfolio and a rapid increase in license revenue. However, profitability does not seem to be in the offing.
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IFS Marches On, Although With a String of Losses (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 3, 2000 Abstract : In August, IFS Industrial & Financial Systems, a business applications vendor with main headquarters in Linkoping, Sweden, reported results for Q2 2000. License sales rose by 85% during the first half of 2000, with a total revenue increase of 94% during the second quarter. However, IFS reported yet another loss.
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Nimble Enterprise Applications Vendor Faces Stiff Challenges in A Competitive Environment (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 11, 2006 Abstract : 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.
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