


 CDC Remains Upbeat for Second Half of 2008 October 08, 2008-
The enterprise software provider reiterates its previously upward-adjusted earnings guidance for the rest of the year.
Economic Crisis Hits SAP October 06, 2008-
Company sees “truly extraordinary” drop in business; says third-quarter results will be lower than expected and imposes a hiring freeze.
Lawson Posts Disappointing Q1 October 06, 2008-
ERP vendor had to rely on maintenance revenue rather than new business as its European customer base went on holiday.
Oracle Shows Strong Profits, Though Applications Slip September 19, 2008-
Database and middleware sales propel the company to 18% revenue growth and a 28% profit spike, overshadowing a fall in application revenue.
Logility Continues Slide in Q1 September 08, 2008-
The supply chain software purveyor logs a 22% fall in revenue and sees earnings shrink, but says new customer wins and strong cash flow gird it for 
Market Diversification Helps Robotics Maker in Q4 September 04, 2008-
Adept Technology rides a vertical market and geographic diversification strategy to a strong year-end performance, bucking the robotics industry 
Q2 Saw Sharp Decrease in Production, Study Finds August 28, 2008-
The latest Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Industrial Outlook describes a manufacturing sector held captive by the poor performances of the construction 
Economy Crimps QAD License Sales in Q2 August 24, 2008-
Although the enterprise software provider manages overall revenue growth, license sales dip in the quarter as prospective customers grow timid.
Tech Vendors Defy Economic Slump by Plugging into Developing World Growth August 24, 2008-
While many technology vendors so far have managed to defy the economic downturn - benefiting from soaring demand from developing economies - they are 
Autodesk Posts Another Solid Quarter August 15, 2008-
The design software company continued to benefit from its strategy to offer its various products in diverse geographical markets.
CDC Sees Solid Growth, But Reports Loss August 10, 2008-
New products, including CDC Factory, lead the charge, but expenses exceed sales, leaving the mid-market software provider with a $10 million 
i2 Treads Water in Q2 August 07, 2008-
Despite a big boost to the bottom line courtesy of an IP settlement with SAP, the supply chain software provider can’t manage to grow sales.
Emerson Continues Growth in Q3 August 06, 2008-
Process Management, Industrial Automation, and Network Power groups are the big gainers as the automation supplier turns in a strong third quarter.
Sirit Struggles in Q2 August 05, 2008-
Continuing weak demand from major customer pulls down revenue almost 32% for the RFID technology provider.
Acquisitions Boost Schneider in First Half August 03, 2008-
The company’s push to build out a broad-scale energy management portfolio is paying dividends.
Dassault Sees Modest Gains in Q2 July 31, 2008-
Revenue rose 6% and earnings climbed 10% for the PLM pioneer, inspiring a slightly more conservative forecast for full-year revenue.
Siemens Notches 10% Q3 Revenue Increase, Confirms Action Against Former Execs July 30, 2008-
The German engineering and automation provider scores a respectable uptick in revenue, predicts a slowing of orders in 2009, and confirms that it is 
SAP Enjoys Solid Q2, Faces Expanded Oracle Suit July 29, 2008-
The ERP provider manages double-digit revenue growth, but income lags; all as Oracle amends its lawsuit with claims that SAP’s top brass condoned 
Revenue Jumps for Epicor as Income Falls July 27, 2008-
Lingering costs from its NSB acquisition dragged down the ERP vendor’s bottom line, while maintenance and consulting revenues proved to be bright 
ABB Defies Gloom, Grows Profit by 34% in Q2 July 24, 2008-
Orders from emerging markets eclipse those of more established geographies, although problems flare as Libya detains Swiss employee.
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