Saturday, August 30, 2008

Infosys to Acquire Axon Global: Combined SAP Practice Will Be in Top Five | AMR Research

Infosys to Acquire Axon Global: Combined SAP Practice Will Be in Top Five | AMR Research

Infosys got the jump this week on potentially becoming the first Indian tech company to join the ranks of global ERP consultancies. Upon the acquisition of Axon Global, which would close in November, Infosys will become a top 10 ERP service provider and a top 5 SAP consultant and integrator. If the two companies can reach agreement on the right branding, go-to-market strategy, and delivery structure, they will be well positioned to compete with top global ERP players IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, and Deloitte.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Awakening a Sleeping Giant: Inside Microsoft Business Solutions’ ERP Strategy | AMR Research

Awakening a Sleeping Giant: Inside Microsoft Business Solutions’ ERP Strategy | AMR Research

Awakening a Sleeping Giant: Inside Microsoft Business Solutions’ ERP Strategy
Friday, August 22, 2008
Simon Jacobson, Miles Prescott

Today's brave new world of value chains and multi-enterprise collaboration is impacting how midsize organizations choose and leverage business applications. With IT budgets primed for growth and expansion, a perfect storm is brewing for Microsoft to capitalize on this opportunity with its technologies and Dynamics ERP product family. In this Report, AMR Research reviews the current progress of Microsoft Business Solutions’ products and partners as well as what’s necessary for the company to increase its market share in the ERP segment.

Saturday, August 02, 2008

SAP Enterprise Support Contracts: Counting the Real Costs | AMR Research

SAP Enterprise Support Contracts: Counting the Real Costs | AMR Research

SAP Enterprise Support Contracts: Counting the Real Costs
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Derek Prior, Jim Shepherd

To a chorus of disapproval, SAP unveiled on July 16 that all existing customers will have to pay more for their maintenance and support contracts. But what impact will SAP Enterprise Support really have on loyal SAP customers?