2010, Mar 12
Business software
Business software
Enterprise business software is the lifeblood for IT organizations. Here, you’ll find information on business intelligence (BI), customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management, and different types of enterprise web 2.0 applications.
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A business intelligence (BI) software allows companies to gather, store, analyze and provide access to data to help managers make better business decisions to increase companies’ growth and constrain costs. Without BI software, it is virtually impossible to review a company's current performance, examine its past business performance and forecast future trends.
A customer relationship management (CRM) software is used by companies to handle their customers' contacts and personal information. The rationale behind this approach is to improve services provided directly to customers and to use the information in the system for targeted marketing and sales purposes.
An enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a business support system that enables business managers implement ERP in business activities such as inventory control, order tracking, customer service, finance and human resources.
Supply chain management software can assist in resource planning for the manufacture of products, and recommending order schedules to reduce manufacturing cycle times.
Web 2.0 Applications is a term describing the introduction and implementation of Web 2.0 technologies within the enterprise, including those rich internet applications, providing software as a service, and using the web as a general platform.
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Software AG and Tom Tom combine new IT solutions with existing technologies revitalizes and gives greater visibility and control
Interest in the improved performance of Windows 7 helping to spur adoption among businesses
Most Windows 7 systems consume nearly all RAM; less than half of XP PCs do
Next version of its Lotus Symphony suite to arrive before the end of June and with two more versions next year
Update could take till March to arrive so customers that need to use IE8 and the ASA Smart Tunnels feature can sign up for a beta version of the next release
Enterprise Edition will include performance and management enhancements
It's important to note that software makers have every right to protect their intellectual property while customers comply with license terms
IDC survey finds that while potential users see the benefits, IT management and security concerns still remain
