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Working together: IBM and SAP to develop first joint software product

IBM and SAP have announced plans to launch their first joint software product. Code-named "Atlantic," the solution will integrate IBM Lotus Notes software with the SAP business suite. This agreement between IBM and SAP is similar to one that SAP entered with Microsoft in 2006 that produced a set of applications under the banner Duet. Read more

Growth curve: EMS providers learning to make more than high-tech products

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies are poised to expand beyond their traditional roles of making consumer electronics, telecommunications, and automotive products. Read more

The right mix: Juice maker finds recipe for business growth with process-oriented ERP system

Juice Harvest, a San Bernardino, Calif.-based maker of fresh juices, cut fruit, and vegetables, is reporting better lot traceability and improved costing accuracy after adopting an ERP system tailored for food & beverage manufacturers. Read more

A different approach: RFID integrators need to start understanding business processes

Only a couple of years ago, companies specializing in RFID integration services could succeed by offering specialized knowledge of how RFID technology worked—or in some cases didn’t work. Today, RFID works well out of the box, and according to a new study from ABI Research, it is time for RFID integrators to think about repositioning themselves. Read more

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