Software As A Service
Lightweight Microsoft Office Available On iPhone
June 14, 2013 8:56 am | by Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsMicrosoft's Office software package is coming to the iPhone for the first time Friday, offering people the ability to read and edit their text documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations at the doctor's office or at a soccer game.
Execs Less Interested In SaaS Than Other ERP Delivery Methods
April 12, 2013 9:27 am | by IFS | News | CommentsAccording to a new IFS-sponsored study, executives at middle market to large companies are less interested in implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software through subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) than on-premise implementations or exploring a private cloud delivery system.
Reducing Downtime And Improving Inventory Turns
February 28, 2013 2:19 pm | by Plex Systems | Articles | CommentsLike many other manufacturers that introduced some of the first Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems years ago, Marwood faced a dilemma. Its outdated DOS-based system needed another upgrade, and management had to decide whether it was worth the investment to throw more money at a system that was far less than state-of-the-art.
SaaS Vs. On-Premise ERP
February 19, 2013 9:14 am | by Bobby Rudder, director of marketing & communications, Godlan Inc. | Articles | CommentsDetractors of ERP cloud computing have always pointed at ERP security as being questionable in that arrangement. Undoubtedly, it is comforting to know that all of your vital information is within your four walls. You can "keep your arms around it" so to speak. On the other hand, how sophisticated is your IT staff in securing your system?
Argyle Welding Supply Works Smarter With TrackAbout
January 17, 2013 9:12 am | by Barcoding, Inc. and TrackAbout | Articles | CommentsWithout a modern asset tracking software system, distributors maintain asset balances manually by noting the size and number of cylinders as they are delivered to and returned from their customers. This method consumes a substantial amount of time to maintain and is susceptible to manual error.
Secrets To A Cloud Computing Strategy
November 5, 2012 1:03 pm | by Dan Taylor, Managing Partner, Appnuity (a division of EnVista) | Blogs | CommentsIn a nutshell, the difference between SaaS applications and hosted applications is that the first is a service that you use, and the other is a product that you own. Thus, you could argue that all SaaS services are hosted, but not all hosted applications are SaaS.
Cloud Does Not Automatically Guarantee Project Success
October 1, 2012 2:35 pm | by Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source | Blogs | CommentsJust because you have chosen to go with a cloud solution or a SaaS application doesn’t mean you will have guaranteed project success. The risk of IT failure still exists. As a result, organizations must realize that cloud does not mitigate improper project management procedure.
EBARA International Selects Rootstock Software Manufacturing & Supply Chain Apps
September 18, 2012 1:41 pm | by Rootstock Software | News | CommentsRootstock Software, a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) manufacturing solution provider, announces that EBARA International, a world leader in the engineering and production of specialized cryogenic liquefied gas pumps and turbine expanders, has selected Rootstock manufacturing and supply chain apps built on the Force.com cloud-computing platform.
Averting Software Disaster
September 12, 2012 2:03 pm | by Laura Woodhouse | Blogs | CommentsWhen it comes to cloud computing services, it's important to use a company with expertise in the field in order to maximize data availability. Businesses should look for a company that is experienced with cloud-based services for the best results.
Dell Buys Quest Software For $2.36 Billion
July 2, 2012 9:20 am | News | CommentsThe addition of Quest, which helps companies manage databases and provides other corporate IT services, will expand Dell's software offerings.
Plex Systems Webinar Shares Best Practices For Electronics Manufacturers
June 14, 2012 1:13 pm | News | CommentsPlex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, today announced its inaugural electronics manufacturing and high-tech Thought Leadership webinar called “Achieving Operational Excellence in Electronics Manufacturing,” taking place on June 28, 2012, at 1 p.m. ET.
Descartes Acquires Infodis
June 4, 2012 11:28 am | News | CommentsInfodis is a leading Netherlands-based provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) transportation management solutions.
Make Immediate, Data-Driven Decisions
May 23, 2012 1:40 pm | by Plex Systems | Product Releases | CommentsPlex Systems offers Intelliplex, a business intelligence tool that enables the creation of sophisticated reports and dashboards to help manufacturers make immediate, data-driven decisions.
Is It 'SaaS' Or 'Cloud?' Is That Even The Right Question?
May 11, 2012 1:00 pm | by Cindy Jutras, Founder, Mint Jutras | Blogs | CommentsMany use the terms “cloud” and “SaaS” interchangeably, but there are some important differences. So let’s distinguish between the two.
New BI Trend - Customize Your Own BI And Analytics
April 24, 2012 2:05 pm | by Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source | Blogs | CommentsBI on the fly can actually drive efficiencies and increase overall effectiveness of the organization, which will lead to better bottom line results.
Supporting Supply Chain Initiatives With A SaaS Solution
April 3, 2012 4:47 pm | by E2open | Articles | CommentsManaging communications with a global supply chain of thousands of suppliers, logistics companies, and customers around the world is no small feat. As a result, one company turned to a SaaS solution.
A Research Note On Salesforce.com's New Site.com
March 26, 2012 1:47 pm | by Nucleus Research, Inc. | Articles | CommentsSalesforce.com Unveils the Next Generation of the Social Enterprise, Dramatically Expands With Salesforce Rypple and Salesforce Site.com.
Connect Buyers, Suppliers, And Financial Partners
March 19, 2012 3:42 pm | by Kyriba | Product Releases | CommentsFully integrated with Kyriba’s Treasury Management System, the Supply Chain Finance solution is a scalable, multi-bank portal that connects buyers, suppliers and financial partners on a single platform to facilitate the early payment of invoices to suppliers.
The Rise Of Cloud Computing Extends To PLM
March 2, 2012 1:34 pm | by Eric Marks, President and CEO, AgilePath Corporation | Articles | CommentsThe changing of corporate culture towards cloud computing and the creation of cross-functional workflows that can support PLM will hasten how products are brought to market in a faster, more cost-effective way.
Plex Systems Announces Enhanced Functionalities For Electronic Industry
March 2, 2012 12:49 pm | News | CommentsPlex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, today announced a series of functionality enhancements designed to improve production efficiencies in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Versatile Computing Servers
February 27, 2012 3:43 pm | by Dell | Product Releases | CommentsDell announces a full portfolio of new blade, rack and tower PowerEdge 12th Generation servers that cover the range of computing options from small businesses to hyper-scale data centers.
Obama Administration Seeks Online Privacy Rules
February 24, 2012 9:54 am | by Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe Obama administration is calling for stronger privacy protections for consumers as mobile gadgets, Internet services and other tools are able to do a better job of tracking what you do and where you go.
The Year's Key Tech Trends (Part II)
February 10, 2012 3:20 pm | by Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source | Blogs | CommentsEval-Source has compiled a list of 12 technology trends and predictions that should play out this year. These predictions and trends are based on what the consulting firm sees with its customers, what their concerns are, and what organizations will need to address.
The Year's Key Tech Trends (Part I)
February 9, 2012 12:10 pm | by Dylan Persaud, Managing Director, Eval-Source | Blogs | CommentsEval-Source has compiled a list of 12 technology trends and predictions that should play out this year. These predictions and trends are based on what the consulting firm sees with its customers, what their concerns are, and what organizations will need to address.
Looking For Work? There May Be An App For That
February 7, 2012 9:33 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe demand for applications for everything ranging from games to quantum physics has created 466,000 jobs in the U.S. since 2007, according to an analysis released Tuesday by technology trade group TechNet.
