AMR Research's First Thing Monday

Sustainable Supply Chain

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bruce Richardson and Dr. Stephen Stokes recap some of the highlights from this year's Sustainability Exchange.

SAP's Earnings Call

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

In this week’s podcast, Tony and Bruce discuss SAP’s recent numbers, which reflect how dangerous a time this is for ERP. Is the next big tech shift into the clouds finally being realized?

The Front End of the Supply Chain

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

In this week’s podcast, Tony and Bruce discuss an emerging opportunity in supply chain, the front end. Bruce shares experiences from recent meetings and conferences.

Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Part II

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bruce is back from Oracle OpenWorld 2009 to give a recap of their announcements.

Oracle OpenWorld 2009

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco. Predicted (or hopeful) topics for the event include the plans for Oracle and Sun, and if Oracle will address the future and timeline of Fusion Applications.

Changing Landscape in the World of Enterprise Apps

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss about a range of enterprise application topics, from the latest news out of Dell, Xerox, and salesforce.com to the resurgence of best-of-breed in the SAP base and Oracle's possible acquisition interests.

2009 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST

This week Bruce interviews Tony about the CGI Fifth Annual Meeting in New York. More so than in previous years, the influence of big business was in full show, reflecting Tony's idea of corporate social capitalism.

Too Late for the Sky

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST

How do mainstream ERP companies get their installed base into cloud computing and SAAS? Tony and Bruce discuss in this week's podcast.

The New Age of Carbon

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bruce Richardson, Dr. Stephen Stokes, and Kevin O’Marah discuss business risks and opportunities in this new economy based on low- and no-carbon energy sources.

The Future of Work

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

Office applications lack built-in collaboration features. Could social applications give any insight on how to make the next best collaborative software?

Oracle's Earnings

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

50% margins for Oracle allows for some stiff competition, especially against their largest rival, SAP. Bruce Richardson and Jim Shepherd discuss the numbers.

Innovation or Consolidation at Oracle?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bruce and Tony discuss Bruce's trip to Oracle and the initiatives they are putting forth.

Economy in Transition

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Kevin and Bruce discuss the American economy's new profile as the recession begins to show signs of light, and how it will impact the global economy.

The AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25 for 2009 Results

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Winners, new arrivals, returners, and who may be missing in 2010. Kevin O'Marah talks with Bruce Richardson about the AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25 for 2009.

The 2009 Supply Chain Executive Conference

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

The theme focuses on how consumer, business, and financial value are based on intellectual property, rather than simply low-cost manufacturing and distribution.

SAPPHIRE '09

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

Spending and investing look promising. Jim Shepherd gives his assessment of the ERP industry's main event, SAPPHIRE.

Oracle and the Economy, Are Both Moving Forward?

Fri, 8 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

Oracle announces what is staying and what is going from Sun. Its move to harware still has Bruce questioning its tactic. Tony gives insight to when business stabalization will look more like the new housing and job market numbers.

SAP’s Numbers: Earnings and Years

Fri, 1 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

This week Tony and Bruce talk about SAP’s earnings, which were down from Street estimates. Including insight from SAP’s Bill McDermott, they get into the details of the company’s revenues, maintenance plans, and the potential effect on customers.

Oracle Acquires Sun?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

Is Oracle's unexpected acquisition of Sun a strong play in the hardware space for this software giant? Bruce Richardson and Jim Shepherd discuss its impact on the ERP space.

ERP Systems Becoming Too Complex?

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

SAP’s NetWeaver may be showing signs of strain in keeping up with the perpetual and multiple upgrades of the system’s components.

NetSuite's Cloud for SAP and Oracle

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EST

NetSuite plans to work off the backbone of SAP and Oracle. Tony and Bruce discuss this marketing strategy.

Open Source vs. Proprietary

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bruce and Tony compare and contrast solutions users are trending toward. Is there functional parity?

Oracle's Earnings: Finally Good News?

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST

Oracle beats all estimates this quarter. Where is the company's revenue coming from? Bruce Richardson and Jim Shepherd break it down.

Are There Any Bright Spots?

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST

The Federal Reserve forecasts the unemployment rate to reach 9% by end of year.

More Bad News: Economic Outlook Still Bleak

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:00 EST

This week Tony and Bruce discuss—what else?—the economy, focusing on the unusual stories of Citi and Zappos

Microsoft Goes Retail?

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft plans to open retail stores, is this the most counterintuitive move by the software maker?

SAP's New Business Suite 7

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:00:00 EST

SAP rolls out their new Business Suite 7, is this a major ERP upgrade, or just part of an enhancement pack? Bruce talks with Tony about SAP's upgrade strategy.

Good News?

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

Bad news keeps coming but where will it peak? Tony and Bruce discuss the latest economic headlines and how this cycle may play out the next few years.

SaaS' Cloudy Skies?

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

Salesforce.com says it is moving SaaS into the clouds, but how cloudy is it really? Tony and Bruce discuss the reality of this news and discuss the SaaS movement as a whole.

Satyam’s Woes

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

The head of Indian outsourcing firm Satyam has been arrested for allegedly fudging the books at the firm. Tony and Bruce talk to AMR Research’s Phil Fersht about what this will mean for the global services industry and India Inc.

Earnings and Market Moves

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

Holiday weeks are usually slow but not this week in the business applications business. Tony and Bruce are joined by AMR Research Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O’Marah for a spirited discussion about Oracle’s earnings, i2 leadership changes, and more.

Auto's Ripple Effect

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

If the auto industry collapses, we’re going to feel it throughout the economy. Tony, this week, discusses this headline issue and what it’s going to mean with AMR Research Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O’Marah.

Economy's Affect on Tech

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

The tech sector is feeling the economic crunch just as hard. Tony and Bruce, this week, discuss whether there still may be some positive outlook for Q1.

Economic Meltdown

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

The economic news continues to worsen. Tony and Bruce, this week, discuss how long it can go.

Somber Expectations

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

Consensus among attendees at AMR Research's recent annual Business Technology Conference was that we're in for at least three quarters of recession. Tony and Bruce discuss the economic outlook and what it meansfor retailers, manufacturers, and the IT industry.

Salesforce Predicts Clouds

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

Salesforce.com dedicated its Dreamforce conference to cloud computing this year. It's a concept gaining traction throughout the software industry. Tony and Bruce discuss the chances of clouds, as well as salesforce's new Facebook relationship.

SAP Posts Strong

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST

SAP posted stronger than expected 3Q results. Tony and Bruce discuss the results and what might be in store as the economy tightens.

Sinking Ship

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss the state of the economy.

Financial Shakeout

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EST

As Wall Street slowly recovers from this week’s banking crises, Tony and Bruce explore what ramifications it will have on the technology markets and the companies they serve. Included is Bruce’s take on Oracle’s latest earnings report.

Network Processes

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EST

Business processes are heading to the network. This week, Tony and Bruce discuss this development and where things are going in the networked world.

Fall Preview

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EST

As autumn approaches, Tony and Bruce look at what’s coming our way. Baseball isn’t the only thing heating up, software and services are in for a busy season.

SAP's Q2 2008 Earnings

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EST

Q&A with Kronos CEO Aron Ain

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST

This week's podcast brings in one of the stars of the software industry. AMR Research Chief Strategy Officer Bruce Richardson talks with Kronos CEO Aron Ain about taking the company private and the state of workforce management.

Always Darkest before the Storm. Finding the Light.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST

With the market plunging and commodity prices increasing, how will industry be affected? Bruce Richardson and Kevin O’Marah discuss rising inflations and the impact on manufacturing and technology.

Turf Wars: RedPrairie v. SAP

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST

RedPrairie’s latest product offerings put it on a collision course with SAP. Tony and Bruce discuss the implications.

A Suite Deal for Manufacturers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss NetSuite’s foray into the manufacturing space.

Life on the Go

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST

Rearden Commerce has secured another round of VC funding. Bruce and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O’Marah discuss what’s up with this intriguing company that aims to arm today’s mobilized workforce and consumer.

Apple Reigns, Dell Returns: The 2008 Supply Chain Top 25

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST

In this podcast, AMR Research CEO Tony Friscia and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O’Marah discuss the standouts from The AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25 for 2008.

All the Way to the Top (25)

Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

AMR Research's Supply Chain Top 25 is back. Who's on top this year? Tony and Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O'Marah discuss how this year's list was chosen.

EDS Joins the Hurd

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

Last week, Hewlett-Packard purchased EDS for $13.9B. Tony and Bruce discuss the strategy behind HP’s move into the outsourcing services market.

SAPPHIRE Roundup

Fri, 9 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

SAP AG’s annual conference, SAPPHIRE, yielded few new product announcements. Tony and Bruce consider the company’s product and new business strategy.

SAP Slips?

Fri, 2 May 2008 10:00:00 EST

SAP AG posted a 22% profit drop this week—much lower than analyst predictions. Tony and Bruce discuss the implications for the market.

Salesforce.com + Google: Who needs IT?

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST

IT is increasingly getting squeezed out of software decisions. AMR Research’s chief strategy officer, Kevin O’Marah, and research director Rob Bois discuss this trend in the wake of the recent Salesforce.com + Google announcement.

Intelligent Spending

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST

Has spending on business intelligence and performance management software been affected by recent market consolidation? Not according to our recent BI/PM spending study. Tony and vice president and research fellow John Hagerty discuss this $51.7B market.

The Cost of Sales

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST

Increasingly, winning new business is costing companies too much time and money. Tony and Bruce discuss the implications for the enterprise.

The Apotheker Era to Begin at SAP

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST

SAP AG announced management changes this week: Leo Apotheker is slated to take over for Henning Kagermann as CEO of the company in July 2008. Tony and Bruce discuss the industry implications.

Recessionary Service

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST

During a recession, the first reaction may be to cut back on initiatives. But when it comes to customer service, you can't pull back. AMR Research CEO Tony Friscia talks this week to Rob Bois, research director of our Customer Management Market Service, about how the customer must remain king in a down turns as in up turns.

Terabytes Too Big to Swallow?

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST

ERP production databases are reaching massive proportions. Tony and Bruce discuss the risks facing members of “The Terabyte Club.”

Risking IT All

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST

Recent GRC numbers indicate companies are shifting their spending toward mitigating IT risk and away from compliance. Tony and research director Dennis Gaughan discuss what this means for CIOs.

Infor the Long Haul

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST

Will Infor be filing an S-1 soon? Tony and Bruce discuss the company’s strengths and the likelihood of it issuing an IPO in the coming year.

Oracle's Acquisition of Hyperion

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST

This week Oracle announced the acquisition of Hyperion, beginning major consolidation of the performance management market. Bruce Richardson and Tony Friscia discuss what this means for customers, as well as the next acquisition targets in this market.

SAP: A Microsoft Company?

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

Is a Microsoft-SAP merger a possibility? Are trading exchanges back? AMR Research CEO Tony Friscia and Chief Research Officer Bruce Richardson discuss these issues and more in this week’s podcast.

India 2008

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

AMR Research's Executive Editor Randy Weston talks to Chief Research Officer Bruce Richardson and Research Director Dana Stiffler about their recent trip to NASSCOM and the state of Indian outsourcing.

Beyond IT, Outsourcing Engineering to India

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

Tony and research director Mike Burkett discuss Mike's recent visit to India and the growth in the engineering services industry.

India Calling

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

NASSCOM’s India Leadership Forum will be held February 13-15, 2008. Tony asks Bruce about his expectations for the event.

A Yahoo! for Microsoft

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft bids $44.6B for Yahoo!, Inc. on Friday. Tony, Bruce, and Jonathan Yarmis discuss the implications for the business community.

Super Software Week

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

In the midst of the Super Bowl frenzy, Tony and Bruce discuss what's going on "behind the scenes" in software.

A Buy Week for Enterprise Software

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

This week, SAP bought Business Objects, Oracle bought BEA, and Sun bought MySQL. Tony and Bruce discuss the implications for the enterprise space.

Endeca's Intelligent Search

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

Boston-based Endeca is a direct beneficiary of the sustained executive buy-in for business intelligence. Tony and Bruce discuss the company’s strengths.

Trends for 2008: MENA and COCA

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss trends for 2008, including the rise of Middle East/North Africa (MENA) as an economic force and what Bruce calls COCA, the cost of customer acquisition.

Africa Rising

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:00:00 EST

Tony Friscia and Kevin O’Marah discuss IBM’s recent commitment to investing in Africa, and how AMR Research is furthering these efforts.

Server-less

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

As servers continue to move out of the back office, Tony and Bruce discuss the future of data centers.

Don't Put Off 'til Tomorrow

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

In the wake of the proposed TomorrowNow divestiture, Tony and Bruce discuss SAP's strategy moving forward.

The New IT Story

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

Managing technology is no longer enough. This week, Kevin O’Marah and Lee Geishecker discuss how IT executives can turn their businesses into performance-driven companies.

2000 All Over Again?

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

Tony and Bruce discuss recent indicators that the tech market is in for a downturn and what that might look like this time around. Hint: Don't sell off your tech portfolio just yet.

Google Gets Social

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST

Social networks are gathering around Google's OpenSocial API, Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson discuss Facebook's likeliness to join the social or succeed on their own.

Old Guard, New Technology

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft invests $240M in Facebook while Oracle bids for BEA: Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson discuss why these old guard companies are investing in new technologies.

Return of the Titans

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson discuss discuss SAP’s acquisition of Business Objects and Oracle’s recent bid for BEA.

PaaSing Down the Venture Funding

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson discuss salesforce.com, Bay Partners, and Bessemer Venture Partners' recent venture to fund startup and young companies building platforms-as-a-service.

The Software Start-up Opportunity

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

We live in a world where innovation matters, but how does the innovator breakthrough? Specifically, how do small start-up software companies become relevant and succeed? Tune into this week's podcast to find out.

Is Intuit an Intuitive Fit?

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EST

Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson discuss Intuit’s offerings for the SMB market.

Taking (Global) Initiative

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EST

Bruce Richardson interviews Tony Friscia about his week spent at the Clinton Global Initiative's Annual Meeting. The two discuss AMR Research's involvement with the CGI, the various themes of the conference, and how technology like social networks will help everyone change the world.

Getting to the SaaS Head of the Class

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EST

SaaS was the topic of the week in enterprise applications. On Wednesday, SAP unveiled its much anticipated product for small and mid-size businesses, Business By Design. Earlier in the week, salesforce.com held its annual user event. What were the major announcements and what does it mean for SMB’s?

Clear the Track: Q3 Update

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EST

The tech industry continues to make great strides. AMR Research CEO Tony Friscia and Chief Research Officer Bruce Richardson discuss some early third quarter indicators showing tech is on track.

See You in September: Three Events Watch

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EST

With business back in full swing, AMR Research sees three major events on the horizon for September: SAP's launch of A1S, hearings on the lawsuit between Oracle and SAP, and salesforce.com's user conference. Tune in to find out what our analysts think.

Silicon Valley 2.0

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EST

Kevin O'Marah pinch hits for Tony Friscia again this week, discussing with Bruce Richardson VMware's IPO, the next wave in the PLM market: managing products in a global network of suppliers, and the Bay Area's Tech Wave 2.0

Update on SAP

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EST

SAP has seen some top people leave recently, is it a sign of bigger things going on? AMR Research’s Chief Strategy Officer Kevin O’Marah sits in for Tony this week to discuss SAP’s status and the state of the ERP market with Bruce.

NetSuite’s IPO

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EST

The challenge of bringing a software-as-a-service business public has been brought to the forefront with the NetSuite and SuccessFactors initial public offerings. How do the strategies of these companies compare to other software companies filing papers to go public? Tune in to find out.

Market Round-up

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EST

In the late 90’s, the supply chain application vendors were the darlings of the enterprise software market. Things have changed. Where is the growth and how has the market been re-balanced? Tony Friscia and Bruce Richardson review some of the major players in the market.

SAP: Clear the Track Tech is Back

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:00:00 EST

SAP’s software and services revenue is growing in the double-digits for the 14th consecutive quarter. Is their strategy for recruiting SMB customers working? Is this an indication of tech spending across the board? Tune in to find out.

Oracle Earnings

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST

Oracle posted strong fourth quarter and year-end earnings, but had a bit of a slide in the applications area, coming in below expectations. AMR Research’s CEO Tony Friscia and Chief Research Officer Bruce Richardson discuss the results and what it means in the larger context of the enterprise applications market.

Virtual Reality

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST

Virtual worlds like Second Life are capturing the imagination of consumers and business, but where is this technology really heading? AMR Research’s CEO Tony Friscia and Chief Research Officer Bruce Richardson discuss the practical applications of this still somewhat mystical technology.

A Quick Discussion of Progress: The Quiet Leader in SOA

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST

Progress Software is often overlooked as a leader in SOA, but with 60,000 customers on its OpenEdge platform, including 90% of the Fortune 500, the company will help shape the SOA market. This podcast discusses findings from Progress' recent partner conference.

Colin Powell, Big Sky, and RightNow

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST

This week, Bruce Richardson traveled to the new-tech Mecca of Bozeman, Montana to visit RightNow Technologies. The company is one of the first to make the complete transition from on-premise software to a software-as-a-service model. In this podcast, AMR Research discusses if RightNow will challenge salesforce.com, what the company’s strengths are, and its revenue model. The podcast also covers highlights from AMR Research’s Supply Chain Executive Conference, including Colin Powell’s keynote speech.

AMR Research's Supply Chain Top 25

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EST

For the third year, AMR Research has released its supply chain top 25. Leading the list are Nokia, Apple, and Procter & Gamble.

A Customer's View on Oracle-Agile

Fri, 25 May 2007 10:00:00 EST

We look at a customer’s view on the Oracle-Agile deal and discuss the upcoming AMR Research Supply Chain Executive Conference.

Inside the Oracle-Agile Deal

Fri, 18 May 2007 10:00:00 EST

Oracle’s at it again. This week the company announced its acquisition of Agile, a leader in the PLM space. Is the $495 million well spent, and will Oracle see a return? We take a look at it this week.

SAP's Acquisition of OutlookSoft & Deltek's IPO

Fri, 11 May 2007 10:00:00 EST

We review two major news announcements this week involving former PeopleSoft executives. The first is SAP's acquisition of OutlookSoft, which makes performance management software aimed at the CFO, and the second is the IPO of Deltek, a project-oriented ERP vendor. Both companies are run by former PeopleSoft CFOs.

IBM Eyes the SMB Prize with SAP

Fri, 4 May 2007 10:00:00 EST

At IBM’s PartnerWorld, the company discussed how it plans to strengthen relationships with enterprise software providers, including SAP and Oracle, to add customers from the SMB market. Other announcements from the event are reviewed

Thought's on SAP's SAPPHIRE

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST

This week, AMR Research covers some of the announcements and trends coming out of SAP's SAPPHIRE. SOA, SAP's Duet partnership with Microsoft, A1S, labor shortages, and other topics are discussed.

SAP's Q1 2007 Earnings

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST

Despite several disruptions at the end of last quarter, SAP had a strong growth at 15% constant currency. Bruce Richardson and Tony Friscia break down what the earnings announcement means and tell us what to expect at SAP's Sapphire next week.

Trends in IT Spending

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST

Software Appliances

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EST

Today, Software AG announced the acquisition of WebMethods, now offering the industry a more integrated software appliance. Using this as an introduction, this podcast discusses trends in the appliance market and how new technology will help minimize the complexity of some software systems.

Agassi Leaves SAP

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST

Looking to pursue an interest in alternative energy, Shai Agassi announces that he is leaving SAP. Is SAP going back to it roots where applications match to business processes and the company doesn’t just try to keep up with the latest technology coming out of Silicon Valley?

Oracle's Earnings

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EST

The news this week is all about Oracle. Oracle announced its earnings, which seems to show that the 20+ acquisitions are paying off. Also this week, Oracle filed suit against SAP for allegedly downloading support material from Oracle’s database.

NASSCOM and the State of the Indian Market

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:00:00 EST

Bruce Richardson recounts his recent trip to India where he and Dana Stifler met with executives at several of the major Indian service providers.