Recent Articles
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National Security Spec Advances
A group of technology companies and government agencies this week will unveil an open specification for securely sharing sensitive information across heterogeneous networks in times of crisis. The framework already has been implemented in some locations and could eventually be rolled out internationally, giving participants a trustworthy channel for exchanging data with peers, according to…
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Novell Plots Server Strategy
Novell Inc. is upbeat about NetWare, even though its flagship networking software won’t be available as a stand-alone product next year. The Provo, Utah, company announced at its BrainShare conference here last week that NetWare will be a core part of its upcoming Novell Open Enterprise Server platform when it ships at the end of…
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PeopleSoft, SAP Tools Give Marketing Insight
Software updates from PeopleSoft Inc. and SAP AG enable users of their respective CRM applications to better analyze customer and constituent data for marketing and customer care activities, the companies said. PeopleSoft’s Enterprise CRM for Wealth Management consolidates client information from multiple sources within diverse organizations. PeopleSoft, of Pleasanton, Calif., introduced the software last week.…
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On-Demand Computing Takes Hold at IBM
SOMERS, N.Y.—When CEO Sam Palmisano set IBM on the path toward On Demand in October 2002, he said the company would help its customers better respond to their own customers, competitors and rapidly changing market. But in Palmisano’s view, the transformation starts at home, so he decided IBM must first transform itself into an on-demand…
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Platform Wars: To Whom Will You Pledge Allegiance?
The virtual recruiting posters hang everywhere. Across the Web, in partner conferences and at industry events everywhere, one message is clear. IBM and Microsoft want you–and not jointly. Where should you cast your loyalties? Have you made a choice? Two independent software vendors (ISVs)–one a Microsoft partner, the other an IBM partner–tell why they’re sticking…
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For ISVs: Time to be Picky
Now that the economy is edging toward recovery, business partners are re-examining new ways to grab a bigger share of IT spending. The basics haven’t changed. We all want to provide customers the promise of superior solutions, technical expertise, and an understanding of their business imperatives. Our ability to deliver on that promise is enhanced—or…
