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Epicor and Scala Merger–Hope for Epicor’s Future?
Epicor announced last week that it is merging with Netherlands-based ERP vendor Scala Business Solutions. Scala had about $70M in revenue last year, compared to Epicor's $143M for the trailing 12 months. The parties expect the merger to be effective in the first quarter of 2004.
November, 2003
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As IT Budgets Rebound Building an Effective Technology Roadmap Is Imperative
Research for Computer Economics'comprehensive 2003 Information Systems Spending study showed that over 40% of responding organizations increased their IT budgets for 2003 versus 2002, while over one-half held flat or lowered IT budgets.
November, 2003
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New California Law on Data Privacy Is Unclear in the Details
California Senate Bill 1386, effective July 1, requires companies to notify California consumers of computer security incidents where their personal data is compromised, specifically, their names in combination with Social Security, driver's license, or credit card numbers.
November, 2003
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Lean Manufacturing is Not About Software, But Software Can Help
One mistake that companies make is thinking that every business improvement initiative requires software. Lean manufacturing is focused on inventory reduction and elimination of waste so that process variability can be reduced, lead times can be shortened, and productivity can be increased.
November, 2003
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Impact and Threat of Virus Attacks Continues to Grow
While the potential risk posed by most viruses found in the wild is typically rated as minimal, the growing number of new viruses and incidents illustrates the need to continually monitor the potential threat.
November, 2003
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SAN Adoption Is Widespread
Storage Area Network (SAN) growth continues to rise steadily, according to the 2003 Information System Spending study published in June by Computer Economics, Inc. The study analyzed SAN deployment trends across every major industry sector, as well as by organizational size.
October, 2003
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DoD Mandates Supplier Adoption of RFID
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has ordered its entire supply base to implement the use of radio frequency identification tags (RFID), effective January 2005. DoD's mandate follows a similar mandate by Wal-Mart on its largest 100 suppliers. These two mandates are going to drive rapid adoption of RFID technology over the next few years.
October, 2003
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IT Spending Focus for Second Half of 2003
In a recent survey, Computer Economics asked approximately 50 IT managers where they intend to focus their IT spending through the remainder of 2003. The results indicate that there are four key focus areas for most IT shops.
October, 2003
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PeopleSoft/JDE Combination: Off to a Strong Start
In this article, we analyse the just-completed acquisition of J.D. Edwards by PeopleSoft. With a few small concerns the merger/acquisition seems to be off to a good start.
September, 2003
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IS Budget Allocations for Outside Services Is Increasing
From 1999 to 2002, the use of outside services by IT organizations has steadily declined--especially in medium to large organizations. However, the use of outside services is on the increase again, according to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study. The annual study defines large organizations as having revenues of over $750 million and medium organizations as having revenues between $250 million and $750 million.
September, 2003
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Oracle’s Attitude Toward PeopleSoft Customers Revealed?
In a recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Oracle's Larry Ellison made an interesting, but telling, analogy in talking about Oracle's takeover bid for PeopleSoft. Ellison objected to the questioner's use of the phrase "hostile takeover."
September, 2003
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Linux Moves Deeper Into the Enterprise
Despite the pending lawsuits between IBM and SCO and the possible repercussions these actions (and others) may have on users in terms of licensing and cost of ownership, Linux continues to move deeper into the enterprise.
September, 2003
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2003 – A Dismal Year for IS Budgets in Large Organizations
Since 2000, the number of large organizations reporting declines in their annual IS budget has risen steadily. This year the number of large companies reporting declines took a very sharp upturn, according to Computer Economicsâ 2003 Information Systems Spending study. The annual study defines large organizations as having revenues of over $750 million.
September, 2003
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August 2003: Worst Virus Season Ever?
So far this month there have been more than 50 new Internet viruses that have surfaced that represent at least a minor security threat, and that number will probably top 75 by month end. That in itself is not news. Unfortunately, it is now common for IT security watchdog organizations to report dozens of new viruses each month. However, the potential threat and economic impact of a few of the viruses that have surfaced this August is unusually high.
August, 2003
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IT Spending Is Up, But Not Across the Board
In recent discussions with technology sales professionals, we are hearing mixed reports regarding corporate IT spending. The bottom line is that IT spending is picking up, but not in all areas. Here's the buzz.
August, 2003
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