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2015 was a very exciting year for AIMMS. The use of AIMMS PRO specifically is increasing, as companies are realizing the huge benefits of providing their staff with decision support tools. more times the number of AIMMS PRO Platforms in comparison to 2014. Just a couple of days ago, we also launched AIMMS PRO for Linux.
We now have new technology players entering the market like AIMMS, Enterra Solutions, OM Partners, Quintiq, ToolsGroup, and Terra Technology. The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. Webplan changed names to Kinaxis. For many, it is confusing.
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