The Art And Science Of IT Architecture Design

by J. Dowling ... The trick is in the art of conversation for discovery of needs. When exploring requirements for information technology systems, focus on the infrastructure ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2002/06/research_notes/MI_EV_JFD_06_03_02_1.asp - 14k Summary: To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements; the Science is translating them into technology solutions.

Cisco’s Complete Network in a Box

by G. Duhaime ... Applications within a single device. This device also includes an inline power module to go along with the state of the art technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Networking/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_NW_GWD_06_16_00_1.asp - 6k Summary: Cisco has extended its Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data (AVVID) to the mid-sized market. Cisco has introduced the new LAN switching solution containing the Catalyst 3524-PWR-XL and upgraded software functionality for the Catalyst 3500 and 2900 series XL desktop switches.

Broadbase Continues to Expand

by L. Talarico ... February 22, 2000 - Broadbase partners with Art Technology Group (ATG). The two companies plan to deliver e-business applications ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_EC_LJT_10_05_00_1.asp - 8k Summary: Broadbase continues its string of alliances and acquisitions by purchasing Servicesoft. The $645M purchase is a response to the increasing demand for single vendor solutions for operational and analytical CRM applications. This news comes less than four months after E.piphany bought Octane Software to

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science ... risks being pulled in a specific direction for the wrong reasons—be it price, relationship, or technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k Summary: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

Are Software Vendors Messing with Your Head? (The Art of Reading ...

by David Clark ... (The Art of Reading ... A white paper is a document that comprehensively discusses a technology or product, and often deals with particular problems that many ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2007/08/research_notes/MI_TS_XDC_08_24_07_1.asp - 15k Summary: If you're researching a software selection project, you need to take full advantage of the white papers available to you. Find out about the top 10 white paper buzzwords used today—and learn how to make solid sense of them.

The 2006 ECM West Conference: A Trial from AIIM

by Hans Mercx ... online Solution Centers that provide online visitors with articles, presentations, research ... Expo, introduced attendees to state of the art technology in data ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ContentManagement/2006/12/research_notes/MI_CO_HM_12_15_06_1.asp - 16k Summary: The Association for Information and Image Management recently held a conference to educate organizations on the latest content and information management technologies. Among the key topics addressed were emerging trends in enterprise content management and the future of the Internet.

Click Commerce Acquires Allegis

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Beside the above vendors focusing more on partner relationship side of the business, companies like Comergent, InfoNow, Art Technology Group, Haht, Entigo and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2003/05/news_analysis/NA_CR_PJ_05_05_03_1.asp - 23k Summary: Click Commerce, a provider of partner relationship management (PRM) software for the Global 2000 companies, announced it reached an agreement in principle to acquire Allegis Corporation. However, despite a good fit at first glance and improved cross-selling opportunity, some challenges and product gaps a

IONA Purchases Netfish Technologies (And Much, Much More)

by M. Reed ... flagship Orbix® product. Orbix also includes IONA's Adaptive Runtime Technology™ (ART), one of the foundations of the IONA Suite. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/DataWarehousing/2001/03/news_analysis/NA_DW_MFR_03_20_01_1.asp - 9k Summary: As the last step in a long list of acquisitions, IONA Technologies has purchased Netfish Technologies, a provider of integrated XML-based B2B process collaboration solutions. This acquisition, along with six others including the Sagavista EAI technology, completes IONA’s strategy to create a Total Bus

Using Visibility to Manage Supply Chain Uncertainty

by Michael Bittner ... This explains why there are so few Stradivarius violins on the market. Yet today, contemporary art is easy to replicate by using modern duplicating technology. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/11/research_notes/MN_SC_MB_11_09_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: Technology has advanced supply chain visibility beyond mere track and trace functions. Visibility can be used to manage supply chain uncertainty, thereby preemptively troubleshooting problematic areas and reallocating resources to better meet the demands of an enterprise.

i2 Will Come Out Ahead In Kmart Deal

by Steve McVey ... There are some indications that Kmart is looking to i2 for more than just state-of-the-art information technology; it may also be seeking help in redefining ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_10_24_00_1.asp - 6k Summary: While many retailers acquire advanced technology for their supply chains in order to stay ahead of competition, Kmart is doing it just to stay in business.