Iseries Enterprise

Partnerships with Vendors and Independent Software Vendors ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On the other side of spectrum, users favoring non-native iSeries enterprise products requiring more than several hundred users should opt for J2EE Unix/Linux ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_11_02_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-11-02 Summary: The rapid pace of global business places a unique set of challenges on all enterprises looking to improve and automate their operations, and at the same time, remain poised to adapt quickly to change.

Server Platform Revitalization in the Enterprise Applications ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Also, most iSeries customers have enterprise resource planning (ERP) or industry solutions from much smaller and local vendors like CMS Software, Vanguard ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_11_01_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-11-01 Summary: The whole idea of enterprise application modernization is to renew existing software so that it can satisfy the need for integration and graphical presentation without losing any functionality. IBM is looking towards independent software vendors to help it in this endeavor.

Enterprise Resource Planning: Bridging the Gap between Product ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... An example of Infor's work underdevelopment is an iSeries-based automotive enterprise resource planning (ERP) application called XPPS (coming from former Brain ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_10_13_05_1.asp - 17k - 2005-10-13 Summary: Why has Infor been successful at tacitly nurturing and growing acquired companies when many more noisy competitors have not?

Can Java Perk Legacy Enterprise Resource Planning Systems?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... hardware, operating systems (OS), and database combinations as IBM iSeries with DB2 ... many mid-market companies are still running on enterprise systems that are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/10/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_10_06_05_1.asp - 11k - 2005-10-06 Summary: Intentia has poured Java into its enterprise resource planning system, Movex, to meet the growing demand for functional enhancements and remote accessibility, without ripping and replacing legacy systems. However, are users willing to make the transition?

A New Development Framework on iSeries or i5/OS: Architecture

by Ludo Dierckx and Wim Van Leuven ... Java concepts such as Enterprise Java Beans, HTML, and Web servers were to be the new foundations for iSeries software development. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2005/05/research_notes/RN_OS_XLD_05_18_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-05-18 Summary: It is feasible to create native, intuitive and graphical business applications using just available software in i/OS and Open source Java. Using iSeries as an integrated business server is more than just a dream.

Quartess SCS

... Most Infor VISUAL Enterprise applications run on a broad set of common platforms and databases, and are certified for both iSeries and Netfinity servers. ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/17932/Quartess-SCS.html - 17k - 2009-01-01

The Blessing and Curse of Rejuvenating Legacy Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Those existing and prospective customers leaning toward iSeries-based enterprise products should only pick vendors that have multiplatform strategies and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/09/research_notes/TN_ER_PJ_09_16_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-09-16 Summary: Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because they are reliable and prospective customers want the latest technologies and rapid deployment. To cope, independent software vendors offer continual enhancements and offer custom ext

The Importance of Server Robustness in CRM

by Mukhles Zaman ... ASP) solution, Wintouch eCRM, is a Java-powered, enterprise-wide customer service, sales force, and marketing automation software suit for iSeries platform. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2004/06/research_notes/PN_CR_MZ_06_15_04_1.asp - 10k - 2004-06-15 Summary: In today's software frenzy and with the increasing demand for applications that provide maximum return on investment, many companies have failed to focus on subjects like reliability, downtime, and scalability. Since 1991, Touchtone Corporation has devoted its efforts to developing and maintaining a clie

Enterprise Software Migration Alert: Is SAP the Alternative?

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... Like Microsoft, IBM has the wherewithal to buy almost any enterprise applications vendor ... can it sit still as its large DB2, WebSphere, Lotus Domino, iSeries, etc ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/06/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_06_01_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-06-01 Summary: SAP may benefit the most during Oracle's merger transition. Unlike most migration programs, SAP is offering to be responsible for maintaining the competitions implementation, as users transition to SAP alternatives, offering the stability that some will likely crave.

What's Ahead for Users on the Enterprise Infrastructure ...

by Olin Thompson and P.J. Jakovljevic ... World and OneWorld customers to move to Web and self-service technologies while consolidating all of their enterprise applications onto a single iSeries system ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TN_ER_XOT_05_24_05_1.asp - 41k - 2005-05-24 Summary: The battle between Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and IBM goes far beyond applications -- it goes right into the technology stack or the enterprise infrastructure. As a result, these vendors are drilling down deeper to compete with each other.