Potential for viral effect with supplier enablement solutions is very strong. While still early, the Company has seen increased traction due to its ability to provide solutions to both sides of the supply chain. This new offering should dramatically improve the Company's ability to add subscribers for its supplier services. The moral of the MRO Software story is to focus on the larger value proposition, not the newest value proposition and to position important functional enhancements accordingly. Informix will be renamed Ascential upon closure of the deal.
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