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Technology Stocks : J.D. Edwards debut! (JDEC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: blankmind who wrote (236)	1/11/1999 12:15:00 PM
From: bob zagorin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 583

Computer Reseller News January 11, 1999, Issue: 824 Section: Applications & Tools -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking Activera Action: Software Suite Addresses Post-Implementation Woes -- J.D. Edwards Aims To Ease ERP Complexity Scott Tiazkun Denver -- J.D. Edwards & Co.'s recent initiative to increase enterprise resource planning (ERP) post-implementation flexibility is receiving favorable marks from some channel partners. The company's "Ideas To Action" campaign, launched in New York earlier this month, is an attempt to decrease the high levels of complexity and rigidity normally involved with ERP systems. Characteristically, ERP systems are difficult to either upgrade to reflect changes in a business or modify to augment business-related practices. As part of its new product strategy, J.D. Edwards, based here, introduced ActivEra, a software suite the company hopes will help overcome these barriers. "What we want to do is be the market leader with something that no one else can claim," said Michael Schmidt, senior vice president of industry solutions at J.D. Edwards. "We want to be the de facto leader for nimble business practices which will gain control of the entire business process." The initiative addresses what it sees historically as the main issue of ERP failure-loss of control following implementation. "We want to put the IT group in harmony with business personnel," said Schmidt. "We don't want the [ERP] system to hold anyone back." The company sees ActivEra allowing users to change capabilities of its OneWorld product and the SCOREx supply chain solution after implementation. The software suite includes three components: the ActivEra console, business and technology activators and extension architecture. The console provides users with a window to see the actions required to implement changes. "Changes to the system are dirt simple with the new graphics," said Schmidt. Software applications-or activators, as the company is calling them-are divided into two categories. Business activators, such as supply chain and warehouse setup, are designed for business personnel to process changes independent of IT. Technology activators, such as server administration and report designing, are for technology personnel to manage and maintain the system. The extension architecture augments the system with add-on products and processes, as time and money allow. All changes and additions are designed to be accomplished without system downtime, the company said. "ActivEra will be the tool within OneWorld that allows each faction of the company to maximize the [ERP] system," said Jay O'Callaghan, director of marketing for Avnet Computer, Tempe, Ariz., a certified technical support partner of J.D. Edwards. "[J.D. Edwards] took a hard look at the ERP landscape and carved a unique niche for themselves," he said.

To: blankmind who wrote (236)	1/11/1999 7:21:00 PM
From: treetopflier	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 583

blanky, Since we started these discussions the NASDAQ has done what, gone up about 100 points or so...and JDEC has done what...gone up about 0. Now as for me doing a Clinton you'll have to be a lot more specific. He's done a lot of things. Would you like me to define 'is' for you? Trader Dave -- yes sir. You are correct sir. JDEC will blow THIS quarter. And ROSS can print all the press releases it wants. It can't create a 15,000 person consulting services group. Cheers. ttf