Business Software

enterprises make the move to standardize on a single business software solution, they often find that very few vendors offer products with the necessary scope and flexibility. Read this paper to discover the required elements of successful, unified business software for the extended enterprise.

When today's modern, extended enterprises make the move to standardize on a single business software solution, they often find that very few vendors offer products with the scope and...

Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously.

Project-centric manufacturing business models that involve outsourcing and short product lifecycles expose manufacturers to a number of risks they were not vulnerable to previously. Use technology to mitigate the risk and enjoy the upside of project-centric business...

and transform processes across the enterprise. Business software vendors can best support their customers by collaborating with strategic partners to co-innovate and foster a mobile ecosystem.

Explore the latest thinking on use of mobile technology to deliver business value by enabling sales and service processes – and transform processes across the enterprise. Business software vendors can best support their customers by collaborating with strategic partners to co...

and productivity.

For most organizations today, E-Business software is their lifeblood. Poor performing or unreliable infrastructure could lead to major business disruptions causing lost revenue, damaging your brand reputation and customer satisfaction.

But for many IT professionals, the idea of updating hardware can seem overwhelmingly complex – but it doesn’t have to be. Watch this video to learn about an innovative optimization strategy for Oracle E-Business Suite that can help...

you certainly don't want to overlook.

Can you trust your software? Business software is more accessible than ever before, and a result a number of exploitable vulnerabilities exist. Over 90 percent of vulnerabilities are located in software, so what can you do to resolve this?

Access this informative resource to learn more about delivering unparalleled visibility across security assets to help manage risk and maximize security. This white paper helps show how you can maximize your investment and...

are necessary elements to successfully delivering business software in this environment but by themselves they’re not sufficient. This report highlights key features of tools that you should consider if you’re interested in delivering IT capabilities that integrate people, processes and systems in flexible ways.

Today’s business requirements for IT capabilities really pull in the opposite direction to the way that business software applications have typically been conceived and...

Weekly, we look at Microsoft's latest price increase for key business software products, and hear from experts on why the decision is flawed. We talk to an organisation that swapped 3,000 BlackBerrys for iPads and iPhones. And we examine the importance of service-level agreements when moving to the cloud. Read the issue now.

Computer Weekly – 11 December 2012: Microsoft puts up prices again

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at Microsoft's latest price increase for key business software products, and...

running in a few days, which is unheard of with traditional business software. They cost less, because you don't need to need to pay for all the people, products, and facilities to run them. And, it turns out they're more scalable, more secure, and more reliable than most apps. Plus, upgrades are taken care of for you, so your apps get security and performance enhancements and new features-automatically.

The way you pay for cloud-based apps is also different. Forget about buying...

overtime, and a host of other cost factors. Integrated business software systems put this efficiency overhaul within reach, quickly and affordably.

This white paper explores:

• Controllable cost drivers
• Identifying inefficiencies and targeting improvements
• How SAP^® Solutions can help you cut costs

Windows Server 8, the latest version of Microsoft's key business software; and we find out how the huge Blackberry service outage affected corporate customers.

CIO interview: London 2012 Olympics CIO Gerry Pennell is focused on the finishing line

With less than 10 months to go, the man in charge of the highest-profile IT project in the UK next year is fully focused on the task of delivering IT systems that simply cannot miss their deadline.

What does Oracle's release of Fusion Applications mean...

its ongoing quest to take customers away from database and business software market leader Oracle Corp.

In this brief yet informative e-guide, readers will gain expert insight into how SAP will gain the edge over Oracle through its focus on providing a high level of integration between Sybase and SAP that is highly optimized for users to scale their applications effectively.

Check out this press release to learn about new IBM software that helps midsize companies detect vulnerabilities that can lead to costly security breaches, improve organizational productivity and secure data while maintaining compliance with mandatory business regulations. Recent findings from the IBM Global CEO Study show that a secure, reliable infrastructure is key to becoming a leading enterprise of the future. In addition, regulatory compliance is one of the...

that don’t always accurately reflect the reality of the business using the software. Along with functional requirements, a financial analysis is necessary to make a sound business decision for ERP selection projects.

 

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Nucleus Research is a leading provider of investigative information technology research and advisory services. Its analysts deliver insight and guidance to help clients make the best decisions. Advising both...

needs for big data. And we talk to the head of the enterprise business at Google UK about whether the search giant is ready to move into the IT department. Read the issue now.

 

Time to rethink the PC refresh cycle

The latest data from analyst firm Gartner paints a bleak picture of the PC industry, suggesting the era of desktop refresh cycles may well be over.

 

Buyer's Guide to infrastructure for big data – part one: Choosing a platform to manage the big data mix

Big data requires a change in both...

ERP system, IFS EAM is in direct contact with all the business processes in the company. Its efficient data capture functionality collects and structures relevant information, from all departments and systems, and makes it easily available to users at all levels. With IFS EAM, the company can optimize plant and personnel resources, receiving invaluable support in its efforts to increase availability and profitability. IFS Plant Design Most plant information is created...

digital age. The second installment of our Buyer's Guide to business intelligence reviews two low-cost alternatives to the big suppliers; and we go behind the scenes of the IT preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Computer Weekly is the UK's leading business technology publication. In this week's issue, we look at the challenges of bringing public services into the digital age; review two low-cost business intelligence products; and go behind the scenes with the IT team preparing...

partners building complementary Jzzz-based capabilities.

Software and systems are essential to nearly every business. Global organizations require software solutions that span geographic boundaries, cultures and business units and that comply with corporate governance mandates. Such global businesses must collaborate effectively and leverage existing investments, or lose out to competitors. This collaboration nearly always involves business partners and customers in...

This white paper explains how Software Reuse and its underlying fundamentals have evolved dramatically. It also discusses the benefits of constructing critical enterprise software applications through reusable parts.

As enterprise software systems continue to grow in complexity, IT is struggling to find better ways to meet the increasing business demands. With pressure to create higher quality software more quickly and at less cost, enterprise IT...

disjointed can impact the success and profitability of any business. Read this paper to learn how your business can streamline processes to manage accounting, project management, payroll and human resources. Financial management software is critical for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to manage and gain insight into the most important parts of their business. When the software becomes disjointed or broken, the implications can impact the success and profitability of the...

on the challenges of attracting and retaining talented software developers. We investigate why CIOs are not happy with Oracle's Fusion strategy, speaking to IT experts and CIOs who are concerned that Oracle is coercing organisations to upgrade. Betting company William Hill also tells us how mobile technology has changed the company and helped it attract new customers. Read the issue now.

 

Skills shortage a concern as software development returns in-house

Recruiting new IT talent is...

economic climate, the consequences of releasing software prematurely can be severe. Read this presentation transcript and learn how you can transform your next software release into a more managed and predictable business process, increasing the likelihood of your success.

Imagine being in an airplane cockpit prior to takeoff. The crew systemically performs mandatory safety checks, ensuring the plane is ready to depart. Without the necessary verifications, the plane...

This paper examines the relationship between business and IT groups within the typical enterprise and explores how the implementation of a Business Rules Management System (BRMS) allows both groups find common ground.

The process for changing a business policy requires a complex consultation and translation process. Policy changes often become entangled in a software development cycle that is driven by a host of technology and resource issues, and is insufficiently...

they result from upgrades, hardware failures, software failures or human error.

Key to achieving five "9s", or 99.999 percent uptime, is boosting device, network and operational availability. Juniper Networks® has designed its new EX Series Ethernet Switches with all three aspects of availability in mind, giving enterprises the flexibility to implement high availability (HA) in all portions of the network.

At the device level, Juniper provides hot swappable and redundant...

open-source Infobright data warehousing and Pentaho business intelligence and ETL software packages dramatically lowers the cost of entry and simplifies deployment of a powerful, sophisticated BI infrastructure. You know the kind of Web experience you want to create for your users - one that is responsive to their needs and interests, that remembers what they’ve done and how they’ve used your service before, and that works with them, offering them the choices and the services that...