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Now Just Where Did I Put My Search Engine? (3 Pages)
by Daniel Oldis
May 24, 2006 Abstract : Barraged with terms like 'structured and unstructured data,' 'enterprise search,' 'federated query,' and 'business intelligence and analytics,' corporate decision makers are awash in ambiguous and overlapping meanings. Making the distinction between metadata and data may reduce the confusion.
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Vendors Beware! It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It. (4 Pages)
by D. Geller
Aug 22, 2000 Abstract : A study from Iowa State University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering suggests that the format and organization of a proposal can significantly affect a vendor’s chance of winning a contract. And we thought those university professors didn’t know much about the real world!
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Yet Another Crumby Cookie Story (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Aug 8, 2000 Abstract : Take a company with a simple and honest business model but without all of its privacy policies clearly stated and a second company which a gift for hyperbole. Mix well, bake at 350 degrees, and take out the faux cookie disaster story of the week. Serve with crow.
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ATM Machines Hacked in Moscow (3 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Oct 1, 1999 Abstract : Recently Moscow's ATMs have fallen victim to cyberfraud. How does ATM hacking take place? Has it happened in the United States? What can you do to safeguard against ATM hacking?
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What Does Vendor Consolidation Mean To The End User? (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson & PJ Jakovljevic
May 10, 2003 Abstract : End-user companies should track the financial health of their vendors to see if the vendor will be a collector or one of the collected. If the end-user company has a focused vendor, think of that vendor's health and help them become even better in your type of business. If your vendor is acquired, meet the new owners. The new owners motivation in buying your product and vendor was the install base and that's you. Showing interest is your part in keeping the relationship the way you want it.
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Solomon Stands the Test of Time Despite Changing Masters Part Three: Product Differentiators (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2003 Abstract : Of all the MBS' products, Solomon is apparently the purest in terms of a standard Microsoft technology stack, and without any proprietary additions. Furthermore, its sharp focus solely on Microsoft technology from ground up, coined in ''the power of one'' motto (one OS platform - Windows XP/NT/2000, one database platform - MS SQL Server, one development environment - MS Visual Basic, etc.), also presents an attractive, risk-adverse option for penny-pinching mid-market customers. Solomon IV has consequently been very competitive in speed of implementation, feasibility of customization, total cost of ownership (TCO), and price/performance ratio.
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Engage AudienceNet Brings Users the Ads They Want To See (7 Pages)
by D. Geller
Dec 1, 1999 Abstract : Engage has introduced a new product that delivers ads to users who are most likely to be receptive to them. AudienceNet relies on data collecting, proprietary algorithms and old-fashioned direct marketing savvy to increase clickthrough rates.
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