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Parametric Technology: Designed to Lead?

Considered by many to have the premier computer-aided design software—Pro/Engineer—PTC has tried to build on that strength in the engineering sector over the past decade.

MatrixOne: Rolling the Dice

Gamblers know the house always wins—unless, when you see your one perfect hand, you bet it all. MatrixOne, trying to rebound from market-share losses and

Baan: Back From the Brink

During the mid-1990s, Baan was one of the top four makers of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, along with SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft. But the

AMR Research: Earning Respect

Steve Hammond, vice president of information services at Plasti-Line, views AMR Research as an important ally in achieving his company’s business goals. When Hammond undertakes

Meta Group: Winning Hearts and Minds

Looking to differentiate itself from market monolith Gartner, Meta Group has chosen specialized customer service as its defining trait. Meta calls this “cultivating client intimacy”—but

Gartner Inc.: Biggest and Broadest

Gartner Inc. is to the technology analyst industry what IBM is to computer technology. It’s a fitting comparison considering the company’s origins. Gartner was founded

GM: A ‘Virtual’ Automaker?

While automakers long have relied on suppliers to help them design and deliver parts, the Cadillac CTS is the first GM vehicle where a supplier