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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed
source solution. (...)
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources t...
Published:
2006-12-18
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All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16
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TEC VP, James F. Dowling is quoted in the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) magazine Purchasing Today
on the meaning of “Value”. The quote was in the context of how the understanding of the meanings of words change over time. (...)
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TEC VP, James F. Dowling is quoted in the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) magazine Purchasing Today on
the meaning of “Value”...
Published:
2001-03-12
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The FDIC imposes IT integrity ratings on financial institutions. These ratings are known as URSIT ratings and are not disclosed
to the public. There is no easy discernable way to know how safe your on-line transactions are. (...)
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... URSIT stands for "Uniform Rating System for Information Technology.".
... With technology changing so quickly, and the pace ... are not available
to the general public. ...
Published:
1999-10-06
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President Clinton has announced plans to ensure the privacy of patient medical records. This initiative will prove to be
extremely expensive, and will pose a number of technology challenges. How can vendors get a piece of the pie? Who will administer
the security of such a large infrastructure developmen (...)
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... initiative will likely turn into a huge information technology infrastructure
project ... networking integrators are not yet on the General Services Administration ...
Published:
1999-11-02
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Read this article to discover some of the basic ideas behind the cloud computing phenomenon—a concept that might change the
way we understand the computing process. The term “cloud computing” might be the next biggest trend in the IT industry. Jorge
Garcia explains some of the basic ideas behind clo (...)
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... all resources interact and affect the general infrastructure whereas ...
One is formed by the technology within the ... and the other is formed by information
resources ...
Published:
2010-06-22
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Though the security market has been exploding, Network Associates, Inc. (NAI) will likely post a loss for FY'99. However,
don't expect the security monolith to be down for the count. Year 2000 will be a better year. The momentum of the market will
add enough spark to NAI's new corporate strategy to ignit (...)
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general information technology:
Though the security market has been exploding, Network Associates, Inc. (NAI) will likely post a loss for FY'99. However,
don't expect the securit...
Published:
2000-04-17
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While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesive BI/CPM strategy or architecture to guide the product plans to an integrated BI solution set. (...)
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While there is an opportunity for FRx to become a main pillar within the entire Microsoft BI product strategy, there is not
yet an overall cohesiv...
Published:
2003-12-05
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Abstract:
Following a previous TEC News Analysis on the security of financial transactions, Congress and the White House have agreed
to put into place new legislation for monitoring banking, including on-line banking. New banking laws that are more current
than today's Depression Era banking laws need to be crafte (...)
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general information technology:
... a bank manages its internal information technology systems, including
... When Stephen White, an information review examiner ... can you expect
the general public to ...
Published:
1999-10-26
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E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources and seek to optimize the service chain. What are these solutions and how do they work? (...)
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E-procurement is not just for goods and material. The market now offers IT services e-procurement solutions that open access
to service sources a...
Published:
2001-03-23
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Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product)
into a new wholly owned subsidiary named iWay Software. The move is supposed to allow Information Builders (IBI) to concentrate
on the WebFocus and Focus business intelligence (...)
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Information Builders plans to spin off its middleware technology group (which develops and supports the EDA middleware product)
into a new wholly ...
Published:
2001-03-06
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Having moved beyond its original role as a standalone presentation layer to become a part of a larger technology stack, the
portal is now considered part of a larger offering, be it in collaboration, vertical-specific applications, or application
infrastructure and middleware. (...)
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Having moved beyond its original role as a standalone presentation layer to become a part of a larger technology stack, the
portal is now consider...
Published:
2005-09-26
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist.
If you analyze hardware maintenance from an enterprise perspective, you will identify those options and ensure the cost-effective
delivery of those services. (...)
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Hardware maintenance can represent a significant information technology cost, but options for managing that cost exist. If
you analyze hardware m...
Published:
2000-10-24
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Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offering ERP and warehouse management solutions. Adonix must carefully allot research and development funds
and screen its new assets to increase its competitive ed (...)
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general information technology:
Intense product architecture rejuvenation, functional enhancements cycles, and market consolidation exert pressure on all
mid-market vendors offer...
Published:
2005-09-22
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a key component of the "investment" in "return on investment" (ROI). Naturally, the chief
executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) care about ROI, but is TCO really a measure of agility? (...)
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a key component of the "investment" in "return on investment" (ROI).
Naturally, the chief executive officer (CEO)...
Published:
2006-12-04
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Abstract:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expend the marketing effort required to insure all its customers, prospects, and affiliates fully understand the
value proposition of its products. (...)
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general information technology:
With Integration Designer and Forecaster, FRx has taken critical steps forward in creating value for its customers and resellers.
FRx should expen...
Published:
2003-12-06
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Abstract:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference
guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature (...)
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general information technology:
ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required
to address more than tr...
Published:
2001-02-05
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Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications,
and the need to evaluate application metrics and performance. To address this challenge, it is worth considering application
portfolio management solutions. (...)
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Information technology organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a host of diverse enterprise applications, and
the need to evaluate ...
Published:
2006-05-15
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Abstract:
Parametric Technology Corporation purchased Enterprise Application Integration vendor Auxilium within the last year, and
has now announced the release of Auxilium’s Info*Engine EAI product, release 4.0. The product is said to provide a platform
for “collaborative product commerce”. (...)
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... having to change the underlying information systems ... standard Web
servers, Java technology and XML ... Baum, executive vice president and general
manager, Windchill ...
Published:
2000-05-23
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Abstract:
Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail industry leaders have begun to demonstrate an ability to achieve market advantage through the effective
use of specialized enterprise applications. As a result, t (...)
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Although the retail and wholesale customers have typically invested a low proportion of their total revenues in information
technology, retail ind...
Published:
2004-09-13