The problem with open source software is a lack of understanding, not a lack of support, according to a Novell executive who hit back at the CIOs from some of Australia's top government agencies.
Australia Post has declared itself happy with its leading-edge implementation of hosted CRM from SAP, but is still considering moving the software back into an in-house environment in the future.
The market for customer relationship management applications grew by 10 percent in 2004, spurred by the uptake of on-demand software, according to a report released on Tuesday by AMR Research.
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Does SAP have what it takes to succeed in the on-demand space?
In early May SAP made version 7 of its Business Suite package available to customers worldwide. The German business giant has been nice enough to share some screenshots of the new software with us.
Does SAP have what it takes to succeed in the on-demand space?
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After its top-secret merger talks with SAP were revealed, Microsoft's motivation for the deal was quickly identified: its interest in the German company was sparked by growth limits in the business software market.
The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger will enhance the combined entity's standing in the enterprise software space in Australia and pose a serious threat to SAP.
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