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JDA and i2 acquisition - second attempt

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:JDA Software Group to Acquire i2 Technologies | www.jda.com

November 5, 2009 - JDA announced it will acquire Supply Chain solutions competitor i2 for $396m. In August 2008 JDA first announced its intention to acquire i2 for $346m. JDA called that deal off in December 2008 paying a $20m termination fee. Should this second attempt acquisition go through, it will be JDA's 11th acquisition since 1998.

On-Premises Business Software Vendors should reconsider their licensing model

October 15, 2009

Analysis of:Why On-Premises Business Software Vendors Should Give Their Products Away | marketing.infocat.com

Traditional on-premises business software vendors are facing challenges on multiple fronts including declining license revenues, SaaS competition and customer dissension about annual maintenance costs.

SAP offers 'free' CRM with ERP for midsize buyers

October 8, 2009

Analysis of:ERP and CRM for One Attractive Price With SAP® Business All-in-One Solutions Through Best Run-Now Initiative | www.sap.com

SAP recently announced that midsize companies purchasing the SAP® Business All-in-One ERP solution or SAP® ERP will receive the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application at no cost, subject to qualification terms and conditions.

Microsoft Adds Depth to Dynamics for Target Industries

September 23, 2009

Analysis of:Microsoft Dynamics Acquisitions Accelerate Industry Innovation for ERP Customers | www.microsoft.com

Microsoft acquired product IP from ecosystem partners to extend vertical industry functionality for Dynamics AX: Process Manufacturing from Fullscope Professional Services from Computer Generated Solutions Retail solutions from LS Retail EHF & To-IncreaseThese are IP acquisitions only - the source companies remain active players in the Microsoft Dynamics Partner ecosystem.

Good Move for SAP to Sell European Hosting Business

September 15, 2009

Analysis of:SAP Off-Loads Hosting Business | www.managingautomation.com

This does not include Business ByDesign, SAP's SaaS solution.This is a non-scalable, non-core business SAP is selling off.

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