Cynthia Theriault
Documentum, Inc.
Documentum, a Silicon Valley startup, is the first to market with an
enterprise-scale document management solution built from standard
relational database technologies in combination with object-oriented
methodologies. The software enables people to collaboratively create,
manage, deliver, and archive the content that drives business
operations. The Company is at the crossroads of marketing strategies.
Jeff Miller, the new CEO of Documentation, is faced with the question
whether to undertake an innovative, but unproven, market selection
process presented by Geoffrey Moore, a well-known Silicon Valley
marketing pundit.
Boeing (aerospace market) and Syntex (pharmaceutical market) were the
first two customers of Documentum. During a prospect meeting with
Boeing, Documentum realized that their new product did not have
reference material for the customer. Additionally, during the
meeting, presenters spoke of the product’s technical architecture
instead of telling Boeing what the product would do for their
company. Documentum was not meeting the customer’s expectations
because they were not communicating on the customer’s level. During a
meeting with Syntex, Documentum realized that their core software was
not universal. The core technology had to be customized for each
industry. It was a good product, which validated their concept that
companies needed an easy and accurate way to share and archive
documents.
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There are over sixty offenses in the United States of America that can be punishable by receiving the death penalty (What is..., 1). However, many individuals believe that the death penalty is an inadequate source of punishment for any crime no matter how severe it is. The fact remains, however, that the death penalty is one of the most ideal forms of punishment. There are other individuals who agree with the idea that capital punishment is the best form of punishment. In fact, some of these individuals believe that this should be the only form of punishment.
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Pediatric Dentists promote dental health of children as well as serve as education resources for parents. Healthy teeth are the results of healthy eating. “Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a well-balanced diet. Children should eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. The more frequently a child snacks, the greater the chances for tooth decay.” (dentist4kid.com, 2014). Choose nutritious foods such as vegetables, low fat yogurt, and low fat cheese, if your child must snack, which are healthier and better for children’s teeth.
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