Renee Boucher Ferguson

Global Exchange Services Inc., the former business-to-business software and services arm of General Electric Co., announced last week the availability of two new services designed to extend the companys supply chain management offerings. Interchange Services Version 4.5 offers users proactive alerts, order status, and tracking and reporting capabilities. Order Lifecycle Visibility supports collaboration among multiple […]

Contivos new Vocabulary Management Solution provides packaged software that combines the companys data modeling and integration technologies with prebuilt vocabularies, models and formats. The product is targeted for use in application implementation and integration in vertical markets, including high-tech manufacturing and petroleum and chemicals. Components of VMS, which was introduced last week, include purpose-built vocabularies, […]

Enterprise data integration software maker Ascential Software Corp. announced this morning its intent to acquire Mercator Software Inc. for $106 million, or $3 per share. The deal will make Ascential, of Westboro, Mass., the largest company focused on enterprise data integration, with annual revenues of more than $250 million and 3,000 customers, officials said. Mercator […]

With much fanfare and partner support, application infrastructure provider BEA Systems Inc. announced Monday the next iteration of its BEA WebLogic platform, Version 8.1. The big deal with what is essentially a point release of the platform is 8.1 brings together in a single platform BEAs application development, integration and portal technologies. About three years […]

Enterprise resource management software maker Geac Computer Corp Ltd. and Comshare Inc. announced today that Geac has acquired about 83 percent of Comshares 9 million outstanding common shares. Geacs tender offer of $4.60 per share for Comshare, which makes corporate performance management software, expired last night at midnight. As a result of the transaction, Geac, […]

Financial institutions getting ready for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, or SWIFT, migrations can look to IBM for help with the latest iteration of its WebSphere Business Integration software. Big Blue announced yesterday the general availability of its WebSphere Business Integration for Financial Networks 1.1 that includes enhancements for easier SWIFT migrations. Business Integration […]

Enterprise resource planning software maker NetLedger Inc. announced Wednesday a new suite of software applications that combines traditional functionality with e-commerce initiatives, delivered as hosted software. NetLedger, which develops software for Oracle Corp.s Small Business Suite, is well-versed in the back-office needs of small and midsized companies. Its newest offering, NetERP, takes the back office […]

Global eXchange Services Inc., the former business-to-business software and services arm of General Electric Co., announced today the availability of a new set of services designed to extend the companys supply chain management offerings. GXS new solutions offer proactive alerts, order status and tracking and reporting capabilities, with new functionality that will allow collaboration among […]

The stakes in the ERP consolidation game are high for enterprise resource planning software developers and users alike. The ongoing drama surrounding Oracle Corp.s proposed $8 billion takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. has highlighted the quandary facing corporate IT departments. Customers want new technologies from ERP providers, but vendors say they must increase revenues and market […]

MRO Software Inc. has tailored its Maximo software suite to help companies in the utility and transportation industries better manage maintenance, repair and operations. The Bedford, Mass., company last week at its MRO World user conference in Washington announced the availability of Maximo Transmission and Distribution for utilities and Maximo 5 Transportation. Both suites are […]