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What Is "Big Data"?
By N. Rowan | Jun 11 2012
Big Data is not just about the size of the data, but what you want to do with it. Big Data establishes connections and locates trends in a large set of unstructured data. Because of… Read More
Oracle vs SAP? How the Hardware Giant Might Be Losing Ground in Analytics and Big Data
By Amanda Andonian | May 02 2012
Though there's still a place for large-scale hardware installations in the business world, when companies start turning towards database and analytics solutions that are far more affordable, where does that leave a giant hardware provider… Read More
3 Top Reasons to Keep Your ERP Software Current
By N. Rowan | May 01 2012
Outdated ERP software hurts your business. It hinders growth, flexibility, innovation and your ability to compete in the market space. Read More
Can the Cloud Bring IT and the Business Closer Together?
By N. Rowan | Apr 17 2012
According to a recent report published by industry analysts Gartner, the Software-as-a-Service market is expected to grow 17.9% to $14.5 billion. Yet, is cloud software an IT-only revolution? Learn about one big unexpected benefit you… Read More
Demystifying the Cloud: What is Cloud Computing?
By Darlene Lin | Apr 12 2012
There's been continual buzz about the cloud as a technological game changer. The cloud will allow you to access what you need when you need it! Cloud hosting will save your business money! But let’s… Read More
Is Full-Box CRM the Next Big Thing?
By Amanda Andonian | Apr 11 2012
We all know that CRM is a massive, multi-billion dollar business; and full-box CRM is quite possibly the next innovation that could conceivably change the very foundation of CRM software implementations. Read More
SLAs in the Cloud - A Deal Breaker?
By N. Rowan | Apr 10 2012
Cloud-based solutions offer a more economic alternative to on-premise solutions. But what kind of SLAs are being offered, and how do they affect the customer? Read More
Help Desk vs. Service Desk: What’s the Difference?
By Darlene Lin | Apr 05 2012
A support portal is an integral part of any business that provides service to its customers and end-users. Yet oftentimes two of the terms most associated with support portals - “help desk” and “service desk”… Read More
Mobile Computing Wars: BlackBerry vs iOS and Android
By N. Rowan | Apr 03 2012
Apple's iOS and Google's Android are growing increasingly popular among business users. But old favorite BlackBerry is hoping to make a return with the BlackBerry 10, with a new OS designed to appeal to IT… Read More
Software as a Service: Are SAP and Oracle in It to Win It?
By N. Rowan | Mar 27 2012
As SAP and Oracle are raising the maintenance rates for their on-premise ERP solutions, one might wonder if they are keeping in step with the demands of the market, which is seeing an ever-growing presence… Read More