| 41. |
Heads Roll at Consulting Giant in Wake of SEC Investigation (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jan 17, 2000 Abstract : Recent findings by the SEC prompted global management consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to dismiss a number of its consultants, including five partners, and discipline a larger group from its U.S.-based staff of 39,000 consultants.
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| 42. |
Congress Acknowledges Outdated Banking Laws (3 Pages)
by L. Taylor
Oct 26, 1999 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 crafted to protect consumers, as well as the health of today's financial community. Today's financial institutions risk a host of internet attacks since today's hackers are more knowledgeable about information security than law makers.
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| 43. |
Software Selection for Organizations: Are We Becoming Too Web-biased? (3 Pages)
by Murali Chemuturi and Udaya Sundari Chemuturi
Nov 2, 2007 Abstract : Web-based software has come of age: it is more robust and stable, and combined with the increased speed of the Internet, businesses have reaped tremendous benefits. Still, Web-based systems may not be the answer for every business.
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| 44. |
HR Software Selection: It Ain’t Rocket Science (6 Pages)
by F. Jay Fox
Oct 29, 2007 Abstract : With the right approach and some guidance, you can evaluate and select a human resources management system application that is right for your organization. Here is a guide to help you through the process—it ain't rocket science.
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| 45. |
The Case Against Modifying Your Enterprise Software (3 Pages)
by Jeff Kugler
Nov 22, 2006 Abstract : The case against modifying enterprise software is a strong one. Standard software offerings are the products of millions of dollars of research, development, and extensive testing for consistent performance. For this and various other reasons, modifications almost never make sense.
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| 46. |
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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| 47. |
SCM Software for Real World Manufacturing: A Case for Mission Critical Use (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 24, 2004 Abstract : In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a 'management by exception' operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discusses the impacts of constraints on manufacturing planning and execution and how a well implemented SCM software can help in overcoming these constraints.
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| 48. |
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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| 49. |
EAI Vendor Active Software Activates Transactions (3 Pages)
by M. Reed
Jun 1, 2000 Abstract : Active Software, Inc., a provider of enterprise application integration software products, today announced the ActiveWorks™ Application Transaction Coordinator (ATC) to ensure the transactional integrity of end-to end business processes across systems, both within and outside the corporate firewall.
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| 50. |
Software Selection Processes—Accelerating Vendor Identification (3 Pages)
by Jeff Gusdorf
Sep 11, 2006 Abstract : Software selection is complex and time-consuming. Taking shortcuts or skipping steps in the process increase the risk of making a wrong choice. Attending a virtual trade show can accelerate the selection process, increase vendor interaction, and reduce risk.
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