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Informix to Acquire Ardent Software-Another Vendor's Attempt at End-to-End Data Warehousing (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Dec 8, 1999
Abstract : Informix« (NASDAQ: IFMX) and Ardent Software (NASDAQ: ARDT) today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine their operations in a transaction valued, on a fully diluted basis, at approximately $880 million, based on the closing price of Informix common stock on November 30, 1999. The combination creates a $1 billion company in open software infrastructure for what Informix refers to as the 'i.Economy'. Ardent's components and solutions will continue to be marketed independent of the underlying database technology.
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| 52. |
Business Software Firms Sued Over Implementation - Lawsuits Bring ERP Problems to Light (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 10, 1999
Abstract : Although glitch-plagued software implementations are nothing new, the growing number of brand-name firms reporting big troubles with their multimillion-dollar projects is starting to look like a Who's Who of the Fortune 500.
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| 53. |
Software Evaluation, Selection, and Procurement Part Two: Recommendations for Improvement (5 Pages)
by Paul Winandy
Feb 12, 2003
Abstract : Pursuing an alternative strategy for software evaluation and selection, based on the capital investment paradigm and the principles outlined in this article, is an effective method to mitigate implementation risk.
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| 54. |
Architecture-Centered Information Systems In The Manufacturing Domain - Part I - Introduction to Software Architecture (15 Pages)
by Glen B. Alleman
Sep 4, 2002
Abstract : Architecture bridges the semantic gap between the requirements and software. Application software systems must be architected in order to deal with the current and future needs of the business organization. Managing software projects using architecture-centered methodologies must be an intentional step in the process of deploying information systems ― not an accidental by-product of the software acquisition and integration process.
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| 55. |
Interface Software Expands Its CRM Functionality (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Aug 26, 2004
Abstract : Interface Software, a provider of relationship intelligence to professional services firms, introduces InterAction 5 with three additional modules aimed at facilitating collaborative work in both legal- and project-based environments. InterAction 5 reinforces Interface Software's customer relationship management offering in response to its customer requirements and work processes. Interface Software targets particularly accountants, financial services, law firms, and management consultants.
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| 56. |
Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant (5 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 30, 2004
Abstract : An integrated steel plant poses a challenge to any software vendor who wants to build manufacturing software for it. That is why there are not many software vendors around who can claim to possess manufacturing software which fits the requirements of an integrated steel plant. The steel industry has not been doing well for last one decade. But today, it is poised to make a remarkable comeback. This fact presents a good opportunity for software vendors to tap this industry.
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| 57. |
Run your Business with no Software! (3 Pages)
by Jim Brown
Feb 14, 2004
Abstract : Picture your business today without software applications. It's hard to imagine, isn't it? But maybe you should try - and not for the reason you may be thinking. Think about how hard it would be to run your business if your software applications weren't working - and then build a plan to provide total application availability.
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| 58. |
Paradoxes of Software Estimation (6 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi
Aug 18, 2006
Abstract : Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software estimation.
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| 59. |
What Is Software as a Service? (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 15, 2006
Abstract : Though born from the ashes of traditional hosting models, software as a service differs fundamentally from its predecessors. Its software is designed to be delivered as a service, security is better, rich user interfaces are available, and it has greater interactivity.
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| 60. |
What's Wrong With Application Software? Business Changes, Software Must Change with the Business. (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
May 31, 2004
Abstract : Business changes constantly in small ways and large. It is rare to find an application product that can change once it is implemented. This gap is a reality leading to dissatisfaction and the application being a drag on the business. This gap, the lack of the ability to change, costs the business dearly. Software needs to be the agent of change, not the enemy of change.
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