Posts for "Cloud Computing"

We’ve all heard the environmental benefits of "going green," but keeping our planet healthy isn't the only reason for brokerage firms to move to electronic documentation.There are significant benefits not just for your firm, but also for your customers. Did you know firms that use automated electronic processes see lower acquisition costs, increased sales and ongoing cost savings? And don’t take our word for it, a Forrester study proves it. But firms need a way to get signatures on important electronic documents. Digital signatures take care of that problem. Here are just some of the benefits of adopting digital signatures: Increased Revenue Increased Sales through Immediate ... READ MORE

If you're a developer, you're probably aware of the schism between developer platforms. European and US-based Typesafe seeks to provide the next generation of developers with the tools to build reactive applications. We spoke with Typesafe CTO and creator of Akka Jonas Bonér to learn how Typesafe sees the future of enterprise development.   What is your company's mission? To provide developers with the technologies, tools and experience to build reactive applications. While leveraging existing skill sets, tools and infrastructure software on the JVM, Typesafe enables enterprise developers to build next generation applications. How was your company founded? Typesafe was founded by the creators of ... READ MORE

Electronic signatures have gained momentum in businesses looking to reduce transaction costs and the time it takes to close business. But it’s not just about reducing paper costs anymore. Customers are demanding more advanced technologies from businesses in every industry. Once you’re sold on electronic signatures, you probably want to be able to get off the ground right away. Here’s some tips for how to adopt electronic signatures in 2013. Research Electronic Signature Vendors Picking an electronic signature vendor is a very important decision. The e-signature product doesn’t just need to be convenient. It also needs to produce documents that are legally valid ... READ MORE

Within the ERP industry, there is no common glossary of terms to describe various implementation processes, and there probably never will be. Most terms are marketing slogans coined by software vendors or consulting firms that imply their implementation methods are better than their competitor’s. Over the years rapid deployment methodologies have evolved to address the age-old problems: ERP projects can take too long and cost too much. In its purest sense, rapid deployment focuses on compressing the project timeline by employing several project management strategies. While at times these strategies should be used when managing any ERP project, it is the ... READ MORE

The IT industry has gone from taking baby steps to giant strides forward in its adoption of cloud computing technology in a very short span of time. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is one of the cloud-based services that has earned widespread acceptance in the enterprise world; however, there are still a few pressing issues that need to be addressed before SaaS solutions can really be marketed as game-changers. Nearly 20 percent of SaaS deployments have failed to live up to their potential due to improper data integration. Business organizations often fail to undertake proper protocols to synergize their existing data with SaaS solutions, ... READ MORE

Like many other businesses, brokerage firms rely heavily on paper. But it doesn't have to be that way. Firms across the country are going paperless or reducing their paper waste, and you can too. The journey to becoming a paperless brokerage firm isn’t easy, but the benefits are completely worth it: More convenient transactions Better protection against fraud Less time spent filing and retrieving documents Less money spent on printing and mailing documents But before you start, you need to have the technologies to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are the top three tools you’ll need: Digital Signatures Finding a digital signature product is key to getting rid ... READ MORE

If you’ve ever worked at a financial business, you probably already know the benefits of going paperless: it’s good for the environment, it saves time (no more filing or retrieving documents), and it frees up office space that used to house filing cabinets. But have you thought about what going paperless would do for your customers? Here are some great customer benefits of going paperless:   Increased security by eliminating paper statements Better protection against fraud More convenient transactions Plus they’ll like that you’re doing your part to save the environment. Going paperless isn’t easy to do, but it’s worth the work. Here are some ... READ MORE

The cloud and cloud-based solutions are here to stay. This will continue to drive business solutions for a long time. Why? Clear and measurable benefits below i believe are the top 4 reasons : 1. Almost zero upfront infrastructure investment 2. Just-in-time Infrastructure 3. More efficient resource utilization 4. The possibility of usage-based costing on your back office applications Cloud is a disruptive force. However, the cloud’s “Achilles heel” is a lack of integration with the rest of the enterprise. Realizing its full potential relies, for the foreseeable future, on integrating data in the cloud with on-premise applications and databases. Today’s enterprise cloud initiatives require decoupled ... READ MORE

On Quora there was a question about how much CAPEX and OPEX you can save by moving to the Cloud. My short answer is: you might not save any. My longer answer: If you compare owning your own data center to owning a car, then hosting is like renting and the Cloud is a taxi. If you have a lot of hardware and software that has been written off or highly utilized in your existing data center then moving your solutions to the Cloud might well increase your monthly bill. Just like a travelling salesman will see a higher transport cost when ... READ MORE

There's a lot of confusion about the difference between the terms "electronic signature" and "digital signature." In fact, many people use the phrases interchangeably  Though they have a lot in common, there are some big differences between electronic and digital signatures. We’re here to help clear up some of the confusion.   Simple Electronic Signatures Simple electronic signatures are quite popular because they’re easy to use. Signers can sign documents online by simply typing their name or using their finger to sign a document on a tablet. Electronic signatures are: Easy to use Low cost No hardware or software required The problem with simple electronic signatures is that they’re not based ... READ MORE