Montag, 28. März 2011

Infor will noch mehr ERP

Infor will sein Portfolio von mehr als 30 ERP-Systemen um Lawson erweitern. Hinzu kämen knapp 740 Millionen Dollar Umsatz und 4000 Kunden. Aktuell liegt das Angebot ca 50 Cent unter dem aktuellen Aktienkurs - also besteht erst einmal kein Anreiz für Lawson-Aktionäre, auf das Kaufangebot einzugehen.
Interessanter ist die Frage, was Infor damit bezweckt. Technologisch käme noch ein weiterer Anbieter hinzu, der in den letzten Jahren grosse Anstrengungen unternommen hat, von der AS400 Basis weguzukommen.

Da Infor sich zumindest mündlich seit Sommer 2010 Microsoft-Technologie verschrieben hat, kein zwingender Kaufgrund. Bleiben also nur die vielbemühten Cross-Selling-Effekte und Größenvorteile - insbesondere durch die Zusammenlegung von Verwaltungsaufgaben.

Berücksichtigt man die Infor Schulden, die Gartner auf 4,5 Milliarden Dollar schätzt (bei zwei Milliarden Dollar Umsatz), hört sich das Angebot nach dem Beginn einer Börsenstory an: Weitere Zukäufe, Konsolidierung vorantreiben etc.. Denn dieser Infor Börsengang geistert immer wieder durch die Gerüchteküche.

Autor: Frank Naujoks

Dienstag, 8. März 2011

ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey 2011

The ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey, an initiative of i2s GmbH in Zurich/Switzerland, provides a renowned and non-partisan ERP-benchmarking in the regions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy (South Tirol). Conducted since 2003 with the opinion of over 16’000 users, it is now launched for the first time on a European-wide scale.


The online survey ends 30st April 2011. Results are published in Summer 2011 (European Country Portfolio).

Direct access to the questionnaire:

English
German
French
Italian

The ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey stands for a large statistical data basis (>16’000 data since 2003) and an impartial view of the competitive field of well-known ERP systems. The ERP-User-Satisfaction barometer points to trends in user satisfaction with regard to ERP systems, promoting market transparency and a qualified dialogue between providers and customers. In addition to objective factors (functions and processes), crucial subjective aspects in ERP selection, implementation and operation are considered.

There are more than enough surveys around the ERP market. On the international market compete analysts, consultants, and various universities and colleges. At the same time, more and more vendors publish their own customer satisfaction surveys. Of course there remains the question of what makes the studies of the “ERP User Satisfaction Survey” – different from other studies. The most important quality criteria are identified:

Continuity - the study will be conducted regularly, allowing long-term analysis.
Thoroughness - the results of the study are analyzed, verified, and validated in several steps to prevent abuse and errors
Independence - the study is funded solely from the revenues of the report; a sponsoring from vendors is excluded.
Accessibility of the results - the study and results are supported by leading media and distributed.
Broad base - studies of the “ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey” in the various countries bring together abroad base of independent consultants, academics, and media partners.


Further insights into the ERP-Z initiative and publications, you will find on the ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey website http://erp-survey.com

ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey 2011

The ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey, an initiative of i2s GmbH in Zurich/Switzerland, provides a renowned and non-partisan ERP-benchmarking in the regions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy (South Tirol). Conducted since 2003 with the opinion of over 16’000 users, it is now launched for the first time on a European-wide scale.


The online survey ends 30st April 2011. Results are published in Summer 2011 (European Country Portfolio).

Direct access to the questionnaire:

English
German
French
Italian

The ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey stands for a large statistical data basis (>16’000 data since 2003) and an impartial view of the competitive field of well-known ERP systems. The ERP-User-Satisfaction barometer points to trends in user satisfaction with regard to ERP systems, promoting market transparency and a qualified dialogue between providers and customers. In addition to objective factors (functions and processes), crucial subjective aspects in ERP selection, implementation and operation are considered.

There are more than enough surveys around the ERP market. On the international market compete analysts, consultants, and various universities and colleges. At the same time, more and more vendors publish their own customer satisfaction surveys. Of course there remains the question of what makes the studies of the “ERP User Satisfaction Survey” – different from other studies. The most important quality criteria are identified:

Continuity - the study will be conducted regularly, allowing long-term analysis.
Thoroughness - the results of the study are analyzed, verified, and validated in several steps to prevent abuse and errors
Independence - the study is funded solely from the revenues of the report; a sponsoring from vendors is excluded.
Accessibility of the results - the study and results are supported by leading media and distributed.
Broad base - studies of the “ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey” in the various countries bring together abroad base of independent consultants, academics, and media partners.


Further insights into the ERP-Z initiative and publications, you will find on the ERP-User-Satisfaction-Survey website http://erp-survey.com