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Abstract:
During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product strategy, which targets manufacturers, distributors, nonprofits and accountants. More than 40,000 accounting
and bookkeeping firms currently use or recommend Bes (...)
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During Insights 2003, Best Software announced several new industry-specific kits and a strategic acquisition in support of
its vertical product st...
Published:
2003-07-25
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Best Software's top objective is to encourage customers to stay with the company for the life of their business. (...)
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Best Software's top objective is to encourage customers to stay with the company for the life of their business.
Published:
2002-12-19
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Abstract:
Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate
juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size. (...)
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... web ordering -- entry level or "feeder" business-application packages that attract small businesses
early on, such as BusinessWorks Gold, Peachtree, or ACCPAC ...
Published:
2004-06-05
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Abstract:
Given Sage's revenue level is quite higher than those of Geac, MBS, SSA Global, and Lawson Software, making it an ultimate
juggernaut within the SME market per se, the time has long come for its mind share to become commensurate with its size. (...)
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peachtree com:
... web ordering -- entry level or "feeder" business-application packages that attract small businesses
early on, such as BusinessWorks Gold, Peachtree, or ACCPAC ...
Published:
2004-06-05
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The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family and to be subsequently exerted, as there is always a large time bracket from concept to actual materialization.
Further, integration is never a simple feat. (...)
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The downside, as a rule, is the painstaking integration effort yet to be devised for a number of remaining products in the
Sage’s/Best’s family an...
Published:
2002-12-23
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Abstract:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26
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Abstract:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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peachtree com:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26
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Abstract:
Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002, Best Software
recently organized its first annual Insights 2003 conference and briefed its partners on the actual steps of executing its
strategy to prop itself up against the inevitable fac (...)
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Several months after having unveiled its 'customer and/or partner for life' strategy blueprint at the end of 2002,
Best Software recently organize...
Published:
2003-07-24
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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peachtree com:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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... With its entry-level solutions for small businesses (eg, Sage Simply Accounting in Canada and Sage Peachtree
in the US) and upward migration options (eg, Sage ...
Published:
2011-03-25
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Abstract:
This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise (SME) market segment. One is Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS), the other is UK-based the Sage Group. (...)
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This is an analysis of the equivalent moves of two superpowers to secure the lower-end of the market, also known as the small-to-medium
enterprise...
Published:
2005-08-25
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Abstract:
As the small-to-medium enterprises (SME) market battle rages, Best Software seems to be taking appropriate steps to establish
itself as a more visible/audible force to be reckoned with. It does not intend to remain a tacit mid-market powerhouse any
longer. (...)
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As the small-to-medium enterprises (SME) market battle rages, Best Software seems to be taking appropriate steps to establish
itself as a more vis...
Published:
2002-12-20
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Abstract:
The two small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment leaders seem to have somewhat different strategies going forward
(despite inevitable watching over each other's shoulder), and time will tell who will ultimately win (or maybe both will remain
in a stalemate power sharing situation). (...)
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The two small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment leaders seem to have somewhat different strategies going forward (despite
inevitable watch...
Published:
2005-08-22
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Abstract:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will not easily be overlooked. (...)
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Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will no...
Published:
2002-07-29
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Abstract:
Microsoft's Encore acquisition should bring the two former partners' complementary product offerings even closer together
and should widen opportunities within the public and nonprofit sectors under the Microsoft umbrella. The products' technologies
are quite compatible and so their integration will not (...)
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... to Peachtree customers, or Abra HR/Payroll, FAS and SalesLogix to MAS customers) and
upward migration (for example from Peachtree to MAS 90 to MAS 500). ...
Published:
2004-07-09
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Abstract:
In this Spotlight Report, TEC's Managing Editor David Clark examines Sage Accpac ERP. Learn about the product's history and
market positioning, as well as its strengths, competitors, and challenges. Also featured in this Spotlight Report: a high-level
overview of Sage Accpac ERP functionality. (...)
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In this Spotlight Report, TEC's Managing Editor David Clark examines Sage Accpac ERP. Learn about the product's history
and market positioning, as...
Published:
2010-01-20
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Abstract:
"Freedom of choice" and "openness" mantras have been professed independently by both Best and ACCPAC, which bodes well for
the joint effort going forward, but ACCPAC also brings many other missing parts to the Sage/Best collection. (...)
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... These start with low-cost "desktop" solutions like Peachtree and ACT!, and
are both sold primarily through retailers as well, like Microsoft Office. ...
Published:
2004-06-09
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Abstract:
Oracle E-Business Suite (12.1) is now TEC Certified for online comparison of financial packages in TEC's Evaluation Centers.
The certification seal is a valuable indicator for organizations relying on the integrity of TEC research for assistance with
their software selection projects. Download this repor (...)
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Oracle E-Business Suite (12.1) for Financial Packages Certification Report. Source: Technology Evaluation Centers. Document
Type: Certification ...
Published:
2010-05-07
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Abstract:
"Freedom of choice" and "openness" mantras have been professed independently by both Best and ACCPAC, which bodes well for
the joint effort going forward, but ACCPAC also brings many other missing parts to the Sage/Best collection. (...)
Excerpt related to
peachtree com:
... These start with low-cost "desktop" solutions like Peachtree and ACT!, and
are both sold primarily through retailers as well, like Microsoft Office. ...
Published:
2004-06-09