Thursday, June 30, 2005
Why Google Is a Rule Maker [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] June 30, 2005
Why Google Is a Rule Maker [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] June 30, 2005: "Most would probably call it a fairly ho-hum announcement. T-Mobile, the mobile service arm of Germany's Deutsche Telekom (NYSE: DT), hardly made headlines when it agreed to make Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) home page the starting point for Web surfing on its customers' smartphones. Much of the coverage pointed instead to T-Mobile's decision to open up the entire Web to mobile browsers. But I see it differently. I think the deal illuminates exactly why Google is a Rule Maker."
Larry Ellison: Rule Breaker [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] June 30, 2005
Larry Ellison: Rule Breaker [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] June 30, 2005: "debtWant to know why I own shares in Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL)? Because CEO Larry Ellison is a Rule Breaker, that's why. Time and again, the brash bully of Silicon Valley has defied conventional thinking and so-called Wall Street Wisdom, coming out ahead in each instance. Witness yesterday's fourth-quarter fiscal 2005 earnings report, for example."
Oracle's Acquisition Strategies Pay Off - Yahoo! News
Oracle's Acquisition Strategies Pay Off - Yahoo! News: "Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL - news) announced that profits rose 3.2 percent in the first full quarter since the acquisition of PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT - news). "
Marvel Enterprises Standardizes Worldwide Operations on the Oracle(R) E-Business Suite
Marvel Enterprises Standardizes Worldwide Operations on the Oracle(R) E-Business Suite: "REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marvel Enterprises, one of the world's most renowned character-based entertainment companies, will standardize its entire enterprise on the Oracle� E-Business Suite and Oracle Technology, Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL - News) announced today. The large-scale rollout will enable Marvel to streamline rights and royalties operations for its more than 5,000 characters, as the entertainment company seeks to expand its leadership position worldwide."
Oracle To Continue Taking Share From IBM, BEA - Forbes.com
Oracle To Continue Taking Share From IBM, BEA - Forbes.com: "Bear Stearns reiterated an 'outperform' rating on Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ), saying the company will continue to win market share from companies such as IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ) and BEA Systems (nasdaq: BEAS - news - people ), thus driving strong earnings growth for the foreseeable future."
Leading Companies Migrate to Oracle(R) Database 10g From IBM Databases
Leading Companies Migrate to Oracle(R) Database 10g From IBM Databases: "REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL - News) today announced that organizations spanning multiple industries have migrated to Oracle� Database 10g from IBM databases, a trend that illustrates Oracle's ability to deliver a first-class database trusted by companies throughout the world."
Oracle(R) to Hold Partner Summit for JD Edwards Resellers and ISVs
Larry Ellison's Roving Eye
Larry Ellison's Roving Eye: "Conventional wisdom says big tech acquisitions don't work. Well, Oracle (ORCL ) Chief Executive Lawrence Ellison says nuts to that. When the world's No. 2 software maker reported fourth-quarter earnings on June 29 -- the first to completely incorporate results from Oracle's $10.3 billion acquisition of rival PeopleSoft -- combined sales of their corporate application products were up 52%. That means Oracle pulled off quite a smooth merger in short order. Advertisement "
Infosys to Integrate Oracle(R) E-Business Suite Applications With Finacle
Infosys to Integrate Oracle(R) E-Business Suite Applications With Finacle: "REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Infosys Technologies (Nasdaq: INFY - News) and Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL - News) today announced Infosys will integrate Oracle� E-Business Suite applications into Finacle, Infosys' universal banking solution. The integration will enable financial services organizations to acquire a world-class core banking solution unified seamlessly with leading financial, ERP and performance management applications -- streamlining IT management and support."
Oracle Wins Some Converts
COMPUTERWOCHE ONLINE: Mobile Plattformen im Vergleich
COMPUTERWOCHE ONLINE: Mobile Plattformen im Vergleich: "M�NCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - F�r die Anbindung mobiler Ger�te an die Firmen-IT setzen RIM Blackberry, IBM, SAP, Extended Systems und iAnywhere unterschiedliche Schwerpunkte. "
CMPnetAsia.com
CMPnetAsia.com: "SAP has brought its newly acquired services firm to the Asia-Pacific to sweet-talk PeopleSoft and J D Edwards users"
Sun gets integrated with SeeBeyond purchase
Sun gets integrated with SeeBeyond purchase: "SAN FRANCISCO - Sun Microsystems Inc. created waves in the middleware market Tuesday at the JavaOne conference, announcing it plans to acquire integration vendor SeeBeyond Technology Corp. for $387 million. "
Open source gaining traction in ERP market
Open source gaining traction in ERP market: "A growing number of companies are looking into the possibility of deploying mission-critical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications on top of the open source Linux operating system, according to technology professionals and industry analysts.
This is a very end user driven phenomenon ... They have pushed the enterprise software vendors to support Linux as a platform.
Joshua Greenbaum,
principal analyst, Enterprise Applications Consulting "
This is a very end user driven phenomenon ... They have pushed the enterprise software vendors to support Linux as a platform.
Joshua Greenbaum,
principal analyst, Enterprise Applications Consulting "
SAP executive: Companies seek shield from SOA adoption
SAP executive: Companies seek shield from SOA adoption: "Some SAP customers are looking to be 'shielded' from adopting SAP's Enterprise Services Architecture approach, and are downright scared of the investments needed to build an open platform, according to Nils Herzberg, senior vice president of industry solutions at SAP."
USATODAY.com - Oracle hires dealmaker to help in SAP fight
USATODAY.com - Oracle hires dealmaker to help in SAP fight: "SAN FRANCISCO � Oracle (ORCL) on Friday named a maker of high-tech deals and former Microsoft chief financial officer as co-president and CFO to oversee finances and the integration of rival PeopleSoft. "
Oracle becomes EJB 3.0 'standard' | The Register
Oracle becomes EJB 3.0 'standard' | The Register: "JavaOne Oracle is throwing open its application server to millions of Java developers after Sun Microsystems approved Oracle's version of the proposed EJB 3.0 specification as an official reference implementation."
Oracle profit up, beating expectations
Oracle hire fuels acquisition talk
Oracle hire fuels acquisition talk: "Oracle's hire of former Microsoft finance officer Greg Maffei has some speculating that Oracle is on the verge of re-energizing its strategy toward Microsoft. "
Voice being heard in CRM
Voice being heard in CRM: "
With the acquisition of Convergent Voice and the release of eight new voice applications, RightNow Technologies has become the first CRM suite provider to make a concerted push into the voice arena.
'Speech is no longer an interesting technology,' said Joseph Brown, vice president of Voice Solutions for the Bozeman, Mont.-based company. 'It's starting to move from early the adopter stage to an early majority market.'"
With the acquisition of Convergent Voice and the release of eight new voice applications, RightNow Technologies has become the first CRM suite provider to make a concerted push into the voice arena.
'Speech is no longer an interesting technology,' said Joseph Brown, vice president of Voice Solutions for the Bozeman, Mont.-based company. 'It's starting to move from early the adopter stage to an early majority market.'"
Latest Business News and Financial Information | Reuters.com
Latest Business News and Financial Information | Reuters.com: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's second biggest software maker, on Wednesday posted a higher-than-expected quarterly net profit, boosted by the acquisition of its rival PeopleSoft, and its shares rose 2.5 percent in pre-market trade."
SAP aims 'Safe Passage' at SMBs
SAP aims 'Safe Passage' at SMBs: "
SAP is extending its Safe Passage program for a third time this year, reaching out to small and mid sized businesses (SMBs) by making the program available to its network of channel partners that sell its mySAP All-in-One software."
SAP is extending its Safe Passage program for a third time this year, reaching out to small and mid sized businesses (SMBs) by making the program available to its network of channel partners that sell its mySAP All-in-One software."
E-Commerce News: Wall Street : Unanticipated Profit Boost for Oracle
E-Commerce News: Wall Street : Unanticipated Profit Boost for Oracle: " America was $1.98 "
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
CRN | Breaking News | SAP Woos Oracle Customers, Partners To Midmarket Suite
CRN | Breaking News | SAP Woos Oracle Customers, Partners To Midmarket Suite: "SAP on Wednesday upped the stakes of its migration program to woo Oracle, Retek, PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards customers to its applications. SAP's expanded 'Safe Passage' program now offers customers incentives to switch to its midmarket product, mySAP All-in-One. "
SAP - SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises
SAP - SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises: "SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises
Growing Solution Partner Network Offers Broad Financial Management Capabilities with SAP� Business One
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - June 27, 2005 - SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today announced an expanded portfolio of financial management applications for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) offered through its growing network of solution partners for SAP� Business One. SAP Business One solution partners Altec, FXport Technology, Inc., Information Systems Group, Inc. (isgi) and Tenrox have joined with SAP to deliver new capabilities in the areas of finance and accounting, including document management, project accounting and risk management. The announcement was made at TECH 2005: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants� (AICPA) annual information technology conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev., June 27-29."
Growing Solution Partner Network Offers Broad Financial Management Capabilities with SAP� Business One
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - June 27, 2005 - SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today announced an expanded portfolio of financial management applications for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) offered through its growing network of solution partners for SAP� Business One. SAP Business One solution partners Altec, FXport Technology, Inc., Information Systems Group, Inc. (isgi) and Tenrox have joined with SAP to deliver new capabilities in the areas of finance and accounting, including document management, project accounting and risk management. The announcement was made at TECH 2005: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants� (AICPA) annual information technology conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev., June 27-29."
SAP - SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises
SAP - SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises: "SAP Expands Financial Management Offerings for Small and Midsize Enterprises
Growing Solution Partner Network Offers Broad Financial Management Capabilities with SAP� Business One
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - June 27, 2005 - SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today announced an expanded portfolio of financial management applications for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) offered through its growing network of solution partners for SAP� Business One. SAP Business One solution partners Altec, FXport Technology, Inc., Information Systems Group, Inc. (isgi) and Tenrox have joined with SAP to deliver new capabilities in the areas of finance and accounting, including document management, project accounting and risk management. The announcement was made at TECH 2005: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants� (AICPA) annual information technology conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev., June 27-29."
Growing Solution Partner Network Offers Broad Financial Management Capabilities with SAP� Business One
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - June 27, 2005 - SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today announced an expanded portfolio of financial management applications for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) offered through its growing network of solution partners for SAP� Business One. SAP Business One solution partners Altec, FXport Technology, Inc., Information Systems Group, Inc. (isgi) and Tenrox have joined with SAP to deliver new capabilities in the areas of finance and accounting, including document management, project accounting and risk management. The announcement was made at TECH 2005: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants� (AICPA) annual information technology conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev., June 27-29."
SAP - SAP Extends Safe Passage Program to Small and Midsize Enterprises
SAP - SAP Extends Safe Passage Program to Small and Midsize Enterprises: "SAP Extends Safe Passage Program to Small and Midsize Enterprises
Next Wave of Safe Passage Offers PeopleSoft and JD Edwards Customers Alternatives to the Uncertainties Arising from Oracle Acquisition
WALLDORF, Germany - June 29, 2005 - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the next wave of its Safe Passage program of SAP� applications and support, joining with its channel partners in a special program and conversion credit designed specifically for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) running PeopleSoft and JD Edwards solutions. The new program unites SAP and its network of channel partners for mySAP� All-in-One solutions to serve SMEs who are facing the uncertainties from the end of life of their solutions and the extended delays in new innovation due to the Oracle acquisition."
Next Wave of Safe Passage Offers PeopleSoft and JD Edwards Customers Alternatives to the Uncertainties Arising from Oracle Acquisition
WALLDORF, Germany - June 29, 2005 - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the next wave of its Safe Passage program of SAP� applications and support, joining with its channel partners in a special program and conversion credit designed specifically for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) running PeopleSoft and JD Edwards solutions. The new program unites SAP and its network of channel partners for mySAP� All-in-One solutions to serve SMEs who are facing the uncertainties from the end of life of their solutions and the extended delays in new innovation due to the Oracle acquisition."
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
SAP INFO
SAP INFO: "Collaboration for Defect Management
The example of an automobile manufacturer shows how selected components of SAP NetWeaver can provide targeted answers to current questions in the industry. Such issues include the setup of coordinated development and quality and issue management in the supplier network."
The example of an automobile manufacturer shows how selected components of SAP NetWeaver can provide targeted answers to current questions in the industry. Such issues include the setup of coordinated development and quality and issue management in the supplier network."
EDB drops SAP as partner in developing new core banking system - report - Forbes.com
EDB drops SAP as partner in developing new core banking system - report - Forbes.com: "OSLO (AFX) - EDB Business Partner ASA has decided to continue its development of a new core banking system without German software giant SAP AG, reported Norwegian daily Finansavisen, without citing sources. "
Australian IT - Horns of a dilemma (John Sterlicchi, JUNE 28, 2005)
Australian IT - Horns of a dilemma (John Sterlicchi, JUNE 28, 2005): "LBO and M&A are abbreviations more likely to appear in the business pages than in the IT section. For better or for worse though, that is going to change if US experts are right and the hi-tech sector in general, and the software business in particular, is about to go through a merger and buyout phase."
SAP INFO
SAP INFO: "How can I make my technology infrastructure more flexible and more adaptable to the fast-changing business circumstances today? That�s a pressing question on the minds of many chief information officers (CIO)."
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Computerworld | Marked by the ERP tattoo
Computerworld | Marked by the ERP tattoo: "Selecting an ERP system is a bit like getting a tattoo, you could be stuck for life.
Sure tattoos can be removed, and ERP systems replaced, but it isn't a welcome procedure that a sane person willingly engages in very often. ERP migration, like tattoo removal, is hard and painful. "
Sure tattoos can be removed, and ERP systems replaced, but it isn't a welcome procedure that a sane person willingly engages in very often. ERP migration, like tattoo removal, is hard and painful. "
Reseller News Online - No partner spoils yet in Oracle-SAP swap
Reseller News Online - No partner spoils yet in Oracle-SAP swap: "ORACLE partners may not immediately benefit from the vendor�s aggressive new scheme to boot customers off rival SAP."
Reseller News Online - All bark and no bite, says SAP
KeepMedia | BusinessWeek: Henning Kagermann
KeepMedia | BusinessWeek: Henning Kagermann: "Good management requires smart thinking and crisp execution, but a little bit of luck doesn't hurt. Henning Kagermann, 57, CEO of software giant SAP, has had plenty of all three in the past year"
Oracle Move Raises More Questions Than Answers - Forbes.com
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Oracle to offer JDeveloper tool for free | InfoWorld | News | 2005-06-22 | By Paul Krill
Oracle to offer JDeveloper tool for free | InfoWorld | News | 2005-06-22 | By Paul Krill: "Oracle (Profile, Products, Articles) at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco next week will announce intentions to offer its JDeveloper 10g Java developer tool for free. "
Oracle Set for Strong Results
Oracle Set for Strong Results: " analysts say Oracle's stock�which has tarried in a $12-13 dollar range the past several months�has attractive 'risk-reward' elements due to its valuation relative to competitors and its strong cash position and profitability.
JP Morgan analyst Adam Holt, who rates Oracle "
JP Morgan analyst Adam Holt, who rates Oracle "
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
ITworld.com - SAP to buy Lighthammer to improve manufacturing apps
ITworld.com - SAP to buy Lighthammer to improve manufacturing apps: "Business application vendor SAP AG has reached an agreement to acquire Lighthammer Software Development Corp. in a move to help boost the German software company's expertise in manufacturing applications."
Top News Article | Reuters.com
Top News Article | Reuters.com: "Lighthammer's software "
National Post
National Post: "MONTREAL (CP) - Software company SAP Labs Canada has doubled its research and development space in Montreal, creating 40 new jobs, the company said Tuesday"
Microsoft IT team touts SAP testing
Microsoft IT team touts SAP testing: "Getting a handle on SAP systems involves testing the applications over and over again, according to two members of Microsoft's IT team overseeing SAP implementations."
Oracle Pricing Scheme Rankles Intel - Forbes.com
Oracle Pricing Scheme Rankles Intel - Forbes.com: "of multi-core processors and systems will not be affected"
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald: "Switch your applications from SAP R/3 to Oracle E-Business suite and get up to 100 per cent off licence fees. Sounds like a deal, right? "
Oracle updates J.D. Edwards software
Oracle updates J.D. Edwards software: "
Oracle today rolled out a set of updates for J.D. Edwards World products, part of a move the software maker said was the first step in bringing together each of the company's technologies in the lead up to Project Fusion. "
Oracle today rolled out a set of updates for J.D. Edwards World products, part of a move the software maker said was the first step in bringing together each of the company's technologies in the lead up to Project Fusion. "
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Fear factor puts big chill on IT projects
Fear factor puts big chill on IT projects: "Information technology leaders looking to implement a big initiative might want to take a crash course in psychology. Organizational fear of change, according to a new report from Forrester Research Inc., can kill a project faster than you can say 'Go live.' "
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program: "
Oracle Corp. launched a program Tuesday offering a full rebate to SAP software customers, countering a similar initiative by SAP."
Oracle Corp. launched a program Tuesday offering a full rebate to SAP software customers, countering a similar initiative by SAP."
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program: "
SAP is highlighting its latest customer win under its broadened Safe Passage program, which was launched to lure away newly acquired PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards Co. and Retek customers from Oracle onto SAP."
SAP is highlighting its latest customer win under its broadened Safe Passage program, which was launched to lure away newly acquired PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards Co. and Retek customers from Oracle onto SAP."
Thursday, June 16, 2005
What's the Java trend as many move to NetWeaver?
What's the Java trend as many move to NetWeaver?: "I have been working as a Basis consultant for the past six years. I have been mainly involved in installations and upgrades. Now I would like to concentrate on NetWeaver. I don't have strong ABAP knowledge and only know very little about Java. I would like your advice as to where I should concentrate before really getting into NetWeaver? "
SAP explains analytics xApps
SAP explains analytics xApps: "
SAP is rolling out more than 200 composite applications that the software maker said will drive embedded analytics into its core applications and place user friendly analytical tools in the hands of end users.
Roman Bukary, vice president of SAP's xApps and analytic applications, is on a road trip this month, educating analysts and the news media about SAP's latest set of composite applications. "
SAP is rolling out more than 200 composite applications that the software maker said will drive embedded analytics into its core applications and place user friendly analytical tools in the hands of end users.
Roman Bukary, vice president of SAP's xApps and analytic applications, is on a road trip this month, educating analysts and the news media about SAP's latest set of composite applications. "
Nucleus Research Ranks Siebel at Top of CRM Vendors - Yahoo! News
Nucleus Research Ranks Siebel at Top of CRM Vendors - Yahoo! News: "Nucleus Research has released its latest findings on who does what best among CRM vendors, giving Siebel (Nasdaq: SEBL - news) top scores in both enterprise and on-demand categories."
Oracle and SAP square up over migration programs - Computer Business Review
Oracle and SAP square up over migration programs - Computer Business Review: "In a retaliatory move against the SAP Safe Passage program, which is designed to lure PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Retek users away from Oracle, SAP's rival has launched it own program to entice SAP users over to its lines."
TIME Europe Magazine: 10 Questions For Henning Kagermann -- May. 30, 2005
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program: "
SAP is highlighting its latest customer win under its broadened Safe Passage program, which was launched to lure away newly acquired PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards Co. and Retek customers from Oracle onto SAP."
SAP is highlighting its latest customer win under its broadened Safe Passage program, which was launched to lure away newly acquired PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards Co. and Retek customers from Oracle onto SAP."
Oracle launches SAP poaching campaign
news - SAP: Kimberly-Clark Deploys RFID Software Solution from SAP and OATSystems
news - SAP: Kimberly-Clark Deploys RFID Software Solution from SAP and OATSystems: "Offering Creates Highly Automated and Fully Supported RFID Infrastructure Linking OAT Foundation Suite to mySAP� ERP"
Oracle Seeks to Woo SAP Users with License Exchange Deal
Oracle Seeks to Woo SAP Users with License Exchange Deal: "After a relatively quiet stretch from its applications division, Oracle Corp. is again baring its teeth. The company announced Tuesday evening a new program to lure SAP AG users over to its E-Business Suite. "
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program: "Oracle Corp. launched a program Tuesday offering a full rebate to SAP software customers, countering a similar initiative by SAP"
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program
Oracle swipes at SAP with rebate program: "Oracle Corp. launched a program Tuesday offering a full rebate to SAP software customers, countering a similar initiative by SAP"
Latest News and Financial Information | Reuters.com
Latest News and Financial Information | Reuters.com: "Oracle, which is battling "
FRANKFURT, June 15 (Reuters) - Germany's SAP (SAPG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's biggest maker of business software, shrugged off a campaign launched by U.S. rival Oracle (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to take away its customers.
FRANKFURT, June 15 (Reuters) - Germany's SAP (SAPG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's biggest maker of business software, shrugged off a campaign launched by U.S. rival Oracle (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to take away its customers.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Australian IT - Will SAP put skin in software game? (the scrutineer | Bruce McCabe, JUNE 14, 2005)
Australian IT - Will SAP put skin in software game? (the scrutineer | Bruce McCabe, JUNE 14, 2005): "WHAT exactly is value-based pricing? When a company such as SAP signals its intention to pursue it when selling software it's a question worth asking."
Top News Article | Reuters.com
Top News Article | Reuters.com: "SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co. (DIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday confirmed plans to have computer services suppliers IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Affiliated Computer Services (ACS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) take over a range of its technical operations, in deals the contractors said were worth a total of $1.3 billion over seven years. "
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program
Samsonite to dump Oracle under SAP program: "SAP is highlighting its latest customer win under its broadened Safe Passage program, which was launched to lure away newly acquired PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards Co. and Retek customers from Oracle onto SAP"
Samsonite Makes Safe Passage to SAP
Samsonite Makes Safe Passage to SAP: "Samsonite Makes Safe Passage to SAP
Tuesday June 14, 4:30 am ET
Samsonite Selects SAP and Takes Advantage of SAP's Safe Passage Program to Transform Its Global Retail and Wholesale Operations
DENVER, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP - News) today announced that Samsonite Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SAMC.OB - News), one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of luggage, will transform its retail and wholesale lines of business systems by transitioning its solution environment to mySAP(TM) Business Suite and leveraging SAP's industry-specific functionality. Samsonite joins a growing list of companies that are using the SAP Safe Passage Program -- a tailored package of solutions, technology and incentives -- to migrate to SAP, the world's leading and most experienced business software solution provider."
Tuesday June 14, 4:30 am ET
Samsonite Selects SAP and Takes Advantage of SAP's Safe Passage Program to Transform Its Global Retail and Wholesale Operations
DENVER, June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP - News) today announced that Samsonite Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SAMC.OB - News), one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of luggage, will transform its retail and wholesale lines of business systems by transitioning its solution environment to mySAP(TM) Business Suite and leveraging SAP's industry-specific functionality. Samsonite joins a growing list of companies that are using the SAP Safe Passage Program -- a tailored package of solutions, technology and incentives -- to migrate to SAP, the world's leading and most experienced business software solution provider."
Insight Enterprises Standardizes on SAP Software to Become a Best-Run Business
Insight Enterprises Standardizes on SAP Software to Become a Best-Run Business: " Leading IT Solutions Provider Adopts mySAP(TM) Business Suite to Drive Its
Core Business Processes; More Than 3,000 Global Users to Harness the Power of
SAP Software"
Core Business Processes; More Than 3,000 Global Users to Harness the Power of
SAP Software"
Oracle Helping SAP Customers to Get 'OFF SAP'
Oracle Helping SAP Customers to Get 'OFF SAP': " Oracle(R) Fusion for SAP, or 'OFF SAP,' Gives SAP R/3 Customers the
Opportunity to Move to Oracle's Standards-Based Applications"
Opportunity to Move to Oracle's Standards-Based Applications"
Oracle, SAP exchange punches - vnunet.com
Oracle, SAP exchange punches - vnunet.com: "Oracle launches defector programme as SAP unveils its latest customer steal
Tom Sanders in California, vnunet.com 15 Jun 2005
ADVERTISEMENTOracle has launched a defector programme for SAP R/3 and mySAP users to switch to the Oracle E-Business Suite of applications."
Tom Sanders in California, vnunet.com 15 Jun 2005
ADVERTISEMENTOracle has launched a defector programme for SAP R/3 and mySAP users to switch to the Oracle E-Business Suite of applications."
Oracle Helping SAP Customers to Get 'OFF SAP'
Monday, June 13, 2005
Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements
Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements: "Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements
It has been almost three years since NAVAIR deployed Sigma, NAVAIR's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Since then, the team has been working at a feverish pace to correct deficiencies, and add new capabilities. The America's SAP Users Group (ASUG) has recognized all the hard work. May 1, Capt. Mike Paul, Sigma/MRP II program manager, attended the conference in Anaheim Calif., where he received the ASUG Impact Award for NAVAIR. "
It has been almost three years since NAVAIR deployed Sigma, NAVAIR's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Since then, the team has been working at a feverish pace to correct deficiencies, and add new capabilities. The America's SAP Users Group (ASUG) has recognized all the hard work. May 1, Capt. Mike Paul, Sigma/MRP II program manager, attended the conference in Anaheim Calif., where he received the ASUG Impact Award for NAVAIR. "
Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements
Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements: "Americas' SAP Users' Group honors Sigma's achievements
It has been almost three years since NAVAIR deployed Sigma, NAVAIR's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Since then, the team has been working at a feverish pace to correct deficiencies, and add new capabilities. The America's SAP Users Group (ASUG) has recognized all the hard work. May 1, Capt. Mike Paul, Sigma/MRP II program manager, attended the conference in Anaheim Calif., where he received the ASUG Impact Award for NAVAIR. "
It has been almost three years since NAVAIR deployed Sigma, NAVAIR's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Since then, the team has been working at a feverish pace to correct deficiencies, and add new capabilities. The America's SAP Users Group (ASUG) has recognized all the hard work. May 1, Capt. Mike Paul, Sigma/MRP II program manager, attended the conference in Anaheim Calif., where he received the ASUG Impact Award for NAVAIR. "
ICE World - SAP to set up ERP subsidiary
ICE World: "SAP AG is mulling of setting up a subsidiary of TomorrowNow Inc in India.
TomorrowNow is a company floated to help enterprise resource planning (ERP) customers of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards to SAP platforms. "
TomorrowNow is a company floated to help enterprise resource planning (ERP) customers of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards to SAP platforms. "
Computerworld Malaysia - SAP to hold annual summIT conference
Computerworld Malaysia - SAP to hold annual summIT conference: "SAP to hold annual summIT conference
SAP Malaysia has announced that it will be holding summIT 2005 on July 6 to 7 this year. This annual conference event is SAP�s most comprehensive business and technology forum and is slated to attract many senior IT professionals from around the country, the company said in a prepared statement. "
SAP Malaysia has announced that it will be holding summIT 2005 on July 6 to 7 this year. This annual conference event is SAP�s most comprehensive business and technology forum and is slated to attract many senior IT professionals from around the country, the company said in a prepared statement. "
ADP Announces Availability of Global Outsourcing Solution in Canada
Canada NewsWire Group: "TORONTO, June 13 /CNW/ - ADP Canada, part of the Employer Services
International division, today announced the availability of ADP's new
worldwide outsourcing solution - GlobalView(SM). Currently available in Asia
and Europe, ADP's GlobalView offering is an end-to-end solution enabling
consistent payroll and human resources administration of large-scale domestic
and multinational companies - all from a single provider. ADP's GlobalView HR
and payroll outsourcing services are built on mySAP(TM) ERP Human Capital
Management, and the SAP NetWeaver(TM) platform."
International division, today announced the availability of ADP's new
worldwide outsourcing solution - GlobalView(SM). Currently available in Asia
and Europe, ADP's GlobalView offering is an end-to-end solution enabling
consistent payroll and human resources administration of large-scale domestic
and multinational companies - all from a single provider. ADP's GlobalView HR
and payroll outsourcing services are built on mySAP(TM) ERP Human Capital
Management, and the SAP NetWeaver(TM) platform."
Real-World Awareness with RFID (Part 1)
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The development of the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure component focused on the integration of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and its underlying business processes. Only in this manner can the vision of real-world awareness of IT systems come to fruition in collaboration with appropriate sensors. Part 1 of this article clarifies the integration of an ERP back end and SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure with the assistance of the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure (SAP NetWeaver XI) component. Part 2 sketches the communications requirements of a typical RFID scenario.
The development of the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure component focused on the integration of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and its underlying business processes. Only in this manner can the vision of real-world awareness of IT systems come to fruition in collaboration with appropriate sensors. Part 1 of this article clarifies the integration of an ERP back end and SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure with the assistance of the SAP NetWeaver Exchange Infrastructure (SAP NetWeaver XI) component. Part 2 sketches the communications requirements of a typical RFID scenario.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
The Post-PeopleSoft Landscape And The Future Of ERP - ERP - CIO Magazine Jun 1,2005
The Post-PeopleSoft Landscape And The Future Of ERP - ERP - CIO Magazine Jun 1,2005: "The Post-PeopleSoft Landscape and the Future of ERP
Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft is not the dawn of a scary new era for CIOs; it's the twilight of the old ERP age. It may also be an opportunity to create an ERP future that adds value, not cost, to your business. "
Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft is not the dawn of a scary new era for CIOs; it's the twilight of the old ERP age. It may also be an opportunity to create an ERP future that adds value, not cost, to your business. "
Creating your open source ERP strategy
Creating your open source ERP strategy: "Around the world, open source is on the march. It's being adopted widely by corporations as a way of asserting control over their IT infrastructure, and by governments who want to maximize limited budgets. "
IT-Director.com: Fusions at Oracle
IT-Director.com: Fusions at Oracle: "News Analysis
Fusions at Oracle
Published: 7th June 2005
By: Peter Abrahams
Contact The Author
Copyright � 2005 Bloor Research
Channel: Integration / Middleware
Recently Oracle made two concurrent and complimentary announcements both using the word 'fusion': Oracle Fusion Middleware and Project Fusion"
Fusions at Oracle
Published: 7th June 2005
By: Peter Abrahams
Contact The Author
Copyright � 2005 Bloor Research
Channel: Integration / Middleware
Recently Oracle made two concurrent and complimentary announcements both using the word 'fusion': Oracle Fusion Middleware and Project Fusion"
Hosting Space Gains ERP Duo
Hosting Space Gains ERP Duo: "Mitsui looked at SCM options from SAP AG, of Walldorf, Germany�the company has three global SAP implementations�but decided it would cost millions of dollars and take years to implement. Mitsui then decided to build its own software in-house."
Despite direct competition, Microsoft, SAP to solve integration ills
India Infoline News
India Infoline News: "India is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the overall growth and success of SAP, the global leader in business software solutions. This was announced on Tuesday at a press conference that officially opened SAP Summit '05, a customer and partner event expected to draw more than 2,000 delegates from across India. "
SAP set to conquer India
SAP set to conquer India: "MUMBAI, JUNE 7: SAP AG, the world's biggest maker of business software, is upbeat about India both as a market and a development base and plans to more than double headcount to 4,000 people by 2006, a senior official said on Tuesday. "
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CXOtoday.com > News > Business > EMC's Solutions To Meet ILM Needs Of SAP Clients
CXOtoday.com > News > Business > EMC's Solutions To Meet ILM Needs Of SAP Clients: "EMC Corporation, a provider in information storage and management, today announced enhanced software, solutions and services to meet the growing information lifecycle management (ILM) needs of SAP customers. "
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Analyst: Outsourcing threatens SAP, other large vendors
Analyst: Outsourcing threatens SAP, other large vendors
SAP and other large software vendors are being pressured to shift sales models off core enterprise resource planning suites as customers begin to outsource many core business processes, according to an analyst with Boston-based Yankee Group.
SAP and other large software vendors are being pressured to shift sales models off core enterprise resource planning suites as customers begin to outsource many core business processes, according to an analyst with Boston-based Yankee Group.
Upbeat SAP to add 4,000 more employees - Newindpress.com
Upbeat SAP to add 4,000 more employees - Newindpress.com
MUMBAI: India is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the overall growth and success of SAP, the global leader in business software solutions.
It is, therefore, not surprising when Leo Apothekar, president, global customer solutions & operations and member of the executive board, SAP AG announced ramping up organically here to 3,000 employees by 2005 and to 4,000 by 2006-end. Currently, the Bangalore-based India development centre is the second largest development centre of SAP outside of Germany.
MUMBAI: India is increasingly playing a pivotal role in the overall growth and success of SAP, the global leader in business software solutions.
It is, therefore, not surprising when Leo Apothekar, president, global customer solutions & operations and member of the executive board, SAP AG announced ramping up organically here to 3,000 employees by 2005 and to 4,000 by 2006-end. Currently, the Bangalore-based India development centre is the second largest development centre of SAP outside of Germany.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Short Takes � SAP's September Woes I
Short Takes � SAP's September Woes I: "Our European correspondent files his report from Lisbon. This is the first of two reports on SAP's September.
The Lisbon Sapphire was poorly attended, and the biggest deal was some big deals that weren't quite what they seemed."
The Lisbon Sapphire was poorly attended, and the biggest deal was some big deals that weren't quite what they seemed."
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Short Takes � Larry Learns Philosophy
Short Takes � Larry Learns Philosophy: "processor in each Dell machine"
Short Takes � Larry Learns Philosophy
Short Takes � Larry Learns Philosophy: "Introduction
We've just come back from the sparsely attended Oracle Applications Conference. (I measure attendance by the number of people at the CEO's keynote--3500 for Larry, as compared with the 5000-plus at other recent ERP conferences.)"
We've just come back from the sparsely attended Oracle Applications Conference. (I measure attendance by the number of people at the CEO's keynote--3500 for Larry, as compared with the 5000-plus at other recent ERP conferences.)"
Short Takes � SAP Ascendant
Short Takes � SAP Ascendant
SAP Ascendant
In this report, we'll go over some highlights of last week's Sapphire. In the next, we'll talk more reflectively (and at greater length, alas) about SAP's long-term prospects.
SAP Ascendant
In this report, we'll go over some highlights of last week's Sapphire. In the next, we'll talk more reflectively (and at greater length, alas) about SAP's long-term prospects.
Short Takes � Can Oracle Lead?
Short Takes � Can Oracle Lead?: "In the interests of full disclosure, however, I must confess that if I really thought that single global instances were a great idea and a big deal, I probably would give Larry and Charles (whom I respect immensely) the "
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SAP AG, the global leader in business software solutions, plans to add another 1,350 employees at its Bangalore centre, increasing its headcount to 3,000 by the end of 2006.
The Bangalore centre is the largest development facility for SAP outside Germany and at present employs over 1,650 staff.
SAP AG, the global leader in business software solutions, plans to add another 1,350 employees at its Bangalore centre, increasing its headcount to 3,000 by the end of 2006.
The Bangalore centre is the largest development facility for SAP outside Germany and at present employs over 1,650 staff.
Software connects enterprise with manufacturing applications., Brooks Automation In
SAP sees opportunity in market consolidation
SAP sees opportunity in market consolidation
SAP is making a push to improve its presence in the banking industry, but industry executives said it won't be an easy job for SAP because many banks are too entrenched in multiple systems and complicated ledgers as a result of industry consolidation
SAP is making a push to improve its presence in the banking industry, but industry executives said it won't be an easy job for SAP because many banks are too entrenched in multiple systems and complicated ledgers as a result of industry consolidation
Software connects enterprise with manufacturing applications., Brooks Automation In
Software connects enterprise with manufacturing applications., Brooks Automation In
Brooks Software Announces Enterprise Interoperability Hub Connecting Manufacturing Applications to Enterprise Business Systems
First Smart Adapter(tm) Integrates SAP and Brooks' Manufacturing Execution System
CHELMSFORD, Mass. - May 17, 2005 - Brooks Software, a division of Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKS) and a leading provider of real-time applications for complex manufacturing operations, today announced the Enterprise Interoperability Hub(tm) (EI Hub), which enables comprehensive information exchange between manufacturing and enterprise business applications. Conformant with ISA-S95 and OAG standards, the EI Hub uses Smart Adapters to link Brooks' FACTORYworks® manufacturing execution system (MES) to enterprise applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM). The first Smart Adapter to be made available was developed in partnership with SAP and integrates mySAP ERP and FACTORYworks and contains components that are certified through SAP's "Powered by NetWeaver" program. Additional Smart Adapter configurations for SCM, CRM and other leading ERP applications are expected to be announced in the future.
Brooks Software Announces Enterprise Interoperability Hub Connecting Manufacturing Applications to Enterprise Business Systems
First Smart Adapter(tm) Integrates SAP and Brooks' Manufacturing Execution System
CHELMSFORD, Mass. - May 17, 2005 - Brooks Software, a division of Brooks Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKS) and a leading provider of real-time applications for complex manufacturing operations, today announced the Enterprise Interoperability Hub(tm) (EI Hub), which enables comprehensive information exchange between manufacturing and enterprise business applications. Conformant with ISA-S95 and OAG standards, the EI Hub uses Smart Adapters to link Brooks' FACTORYworks® manufacturing execution system (MES) to enterprise applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM). The first Smart Adapter to be made available was developed in partnership with SAP and integrates mySAP ERP and FACTORYworks and contains components that are certified through SAP's "Powered by NetWeaver" program. Additional Smart Adapter configurations for SCM, CRM and other leading ERP applications are expected to be announced in the future.
Intel, Red Hat, SAP invest in Black Duck | CNET News.com
Intel, Red Hat, SAP invest in Black Duck | CNET News.com: "Intel, Red Hat and SAP have joined several venture capital firms to give Black Duck Software $12 million in a second round of funding, the start-up said Monday. "
SAP sees opportunity in market consolidation
SAP sees opportunity in market consolidation: "
SAP is making a push to improve its presence in the banking industry, but industry executives said it won't be an easy job for SAP because many banks are too entrenched in multiple systems and complicated ledgers as a result of industry consolidation."
SAP is making a push to improve its presence in the banking industry, but industry executives said it won't be an easy job for SAP because many banks are too entrenched in multiple systems and complicated ledgers as a result of industry consolidation."
SAP broadens 'safe passage' for retailers
SAP broadens 'safe passage' for retailers: "SAP is extending its Safe Passage program to retailers running Retek software, in an effort to lure them away from Oracle Corp., which recently acquired Retek after a spat with SAP for the vendor."
Bakery samples ERP flavors
Unilever to use SAP simulator to train staff
Will Fusion satisfy JDE and PeopleSoft customers?
Monday, June 06, 2005
CRM News: CRM Systems: Ten Tech Firms License SAP's ESA Middleware
DKSH Selects IntelliCorp to Better Manage SAP and Achieve Compliance in Malaysia
DKSH Selects IntelliCorp to Better Manage SAP and Achieve Compliance in Malaysia: "Enterprise 4.7, mySAP"
Microsoft-SAP Mendocino project has opportunities, drawbacks
Friday, June 03, 2005
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Wednesday, June 01, 2005
HR Magazine, June 2005 - HR Technology
CIO survey: IT spending projections drop sharply in May - Computerworld
Enterprise Software Migration Alert: Is SAP the Alternative?
Haaretz - Israel News - SAP recruits students in latest hiring spree
Haaretz - Israel News - SAP recruits students in latest hiring spree: "to those who stay with the company for more than a year.
The Israeli subsidiary is planning to invite 20 industry and management, software engineering, computer sciences and information systems students to work part time at its development sections in Ra'anana and Tefen. The recruitment program also includes mentoring and the option of a full-time position after graduation.
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SAP plans to recruit students "
The Israeli subsidiary is planning to invite 20 industry and management, software engineering, computer sciences and information systems students to work part time at its development sections in Ra'anana and Tefen. The recruitment program also includes mentoring and the option of a full-time position after graduation.
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SAP plans to recruit students "
HP launches virtual package for SAP users
Will Fusion satisfy JDE and PeopleSoft customers?
Will Fusion satisfy JDE and PeopleSoft customers?: "Associates Inc., an ERP consulting firm based in Cedaredge, Colo., expects up to 25% of the acquired customers to leave within the next year"
SAP - SAP Declares Definitive Leadership in Retail Industry; Announces Safe Passage Program for Retek Customers
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Oracle to Spearhead Eclipse Project to Support EJB 3.0 @ EclipseDJ
EMC to introduce information lifecycle management for SAP solutions
