A Software Insider's Point of View

CORE ERP (Enterprise and SMB)

August XX, 2009, Market Overview, “Public Sector ERP”

July XX, 2009, Trends, “Profiles in Dynamics Applications - Microsoft Dynamics”

July XX, 2009, Trends, “Profiles in Dynamic Applications - Epicor 9″

June XX, 2009, Market Overview, “ERP for SMB - Purpose Built Vertical Apps Thrive Amidst a Recession”

June 5, 2009, Business Data Services, “State of Enterprise Software: 2009″

June 5, 2009, Business Data Services, “State of SMB Software: 2009″

April 17, 2009, Quick Take, “Microsoft Moves Dynamics Forward With New Releases And Simplified Pricing Strategies”

March 17, 2009, Quick Take, “SAP Harmonized Portfolio With Business Suite 7″

March 12, 2009, Best Practices, “What BP&A Pros Need To Know About Architects’ Proper Contribution To Packaged Apps Selection” (Editor)

February 13, 2009, Trends, “Trends 2009: Enterprise Apps/ERP”

November 11, 2008, Topic Overview, “Enterprise Apps Vendor Selection”

October 31, 2008, Tech Choices “Which has the better apps strategy: Oracle or SAP?”

October 17, 2008, Trends, “Inquiry Spotlight: ERP Strategies”

June 24, 2008, Topic Overview “Topic Overview: Enterprise Resource Planning”

May 29, 2008, Trends, “Enhancement Packages Improve SAP Upgrade Value”

May 16, 2008, Tech Choices, “The ROI of Packaged Apps Instance Consolidation”

April 30, 2008, “Lawson Steps Up Its Game”

March 31, 2008, Quick Take “Microsoft Dynamics Gets Renewed Focus”

January 25, 2008, Data Overview “The State Of Enterprise Software Adoption”

September 14, 2007, Quick Take, “Insights on Oracle’s Strategy from Charles Phillips”

August 13, 2007, Market Overview, “Competition Intensifies for the Mid-market Customer”

February 12, 2007, Quick Take, “SAP Bolsters Mid-market Focus With Two New Offerings:,

February 7, 2007, Best Practices “Be Not Afraid of ERP Instance Consolidation”

November 2, 2006, Data Overview “The State Of Enterprise Software Adoption”

October 30,2006, Topic Overview “Enterprise Applications Vendor Selection

September 19, 2006, Quick Take “SAP Revamps Its Release Strategy”

August 8, 2006, Topic Overview “Topic Overview: Enterprise Resource Planning”

June 14, 2006, Best Practices “Eleven Entry Points To SOA For Packaged Applications”

March 31, 2006, Tech Choices “Oracle Versus SAP In Enterprise Applications: Let The Battle Of Architectures Begin!”

February 7, 2006, Trends “Trends 2006: ERP Applications For SMBs”

February 6, 2006, Best Practices “A Tale of Two Models For Instance Consolidation”

April 19, 2005, Tech Choices “To Be Or Not To Be Single-Instance ERP”

April 7, 2005, Market Overview “Midsize ERP Vendors Fend Off Newcomers”Long Term Packaged Apps Strategy

*Items in Red are not commitments to delivery but a best estimate of the research agenda.

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