Progress Software
License Price: US$ 2,490.00
Introduction
Progress has established a central theme of ‘operational responsiveness’ that underlies all new product development, and is most directly implemented through its Responsive Process Management (RPM) suite. The term ‘operational responsiveness’ is described by Progress to mean the ability to alter the way that processes and systems respond to changing business environments and expectations.
Features and benefits
Progress has built a solid business model from astute partnering with ISVs that embed Progress technology within their application products, but now needs to build visibility with enterprise customers to sell its new strategic solutions.Recent changes in senior executives at Progress have paved the way for a stronger marketing focus that could deliver the needed visibility, but at the same time the company must retain its core of technology visionaries.
Your key questions answered
Introduction
Progress has established a central theme of ‘operational responsiveness’ that underlies all new product development, and is most directly implemented through its Responsive Process Management (RPM) suite. The term ‘operational responsiveness’ is described by Progress to mean the ability to alter the way that processes and systems respond to changing business environments and expectations.
Features and benefits
- Progress Software expects that its operational responsiveness strategy plus its Enterprise Business Solutions segment will enable fast growth.
- Progress Software has positioned itself among the leaders in growth categories such as BPM, APM, and CEP through strategic acquisitions.
- Integrating point solution products into suites addressing common business problems will increase Progress's visibility in the enterprise market.
Progress has built a solid business model from astute partnering with ISVs that embed Progress technology within their application products, but now needs to build visibility with enterprise customers to sell its new strategic solutions.Recent changes in senior executives at Progress have paved the way for a stronger marketing focus that could deliver the needed visibility, but at the same time the company must retain its core of technology visionaries.
Your key questions answered
- What impact did the financial crisis have on Progress, and how has it been organized to manage the recovery?
- What are Progress's most important products and how is the organization structured to take them to market?
- What is Progress's strategy for growth, and what will it have to do to deliver on this?
SUMMARY
Catalyst
Ovum view
Key findings
MARKET AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Competitive environment
Strategic vision and objectives
Strengthening the product portfolio
Strategy execution
Strengthening the product portfolio
Acquisitions and revenue growth
Marketing complete business solutions rather than individual products
Streamlining operations and enhancing sales efficiency
Partnerships and alliances
Future outlook
COMPANY PROFILE SUMMARY
Milestone
Structure
Products and services
Key products within each business unit
Financial analysis
Group analysis
Segment analysis
Financial outlook
Key facts
Contact Information
APPENDIX
Further reading
Methodology
Author
Ovum Consulting
Disclaimer
Catalyst
Ovum view
Key findings
MARKET AND STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Competitive environment
Strategic vision and objectives
Strengthening the product portfolio
Strategy execution
Strengthening the product portfolio
Acquisitions and revenue growth
Marketing complete business solutions rather than individual products
Streamlining operations and enhancing sales efficiency
Partnerships and alliances
Future outlook
COMPANY PROFILE SUMMARY
Milestone
Structure
Products and services
Key products within each business unit
Financial analysis
Group analysis
Segment analysis
Financial outlook
Key facts
Contact Information
APPENDIX
Further reading
Methodology
Author
Ovum Consulting
Disclaimer
TABLES
Table: Progress Software key financial indicators, FY08
Table: Progress software financial breakdown
Table: Progress Software key financial indicators, FY08
Table: Progress software financial breakdown
