2008 Software Re"solutions" » The TEC Blog

... available functionalities. (Sample evaluation reports, with two vendors and up to 50 criteria, are available as free downloads.). ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2007/12/17/2008-software-resolutions/ - 48k - 2007-12-17

Stalled Oracle Fumbling For A Jump-Start Kit Part 2: Event Summary ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Also, Oracle's strategy of providing tools and support to members of its development network as free downloads, may promote its applications server sales. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/04/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_04_15_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-04-15 Summary: Oracle continues respond to the changing requirements of the market, by addressing the need for Wireless Internet support, application servers, and expanded ASP support, while using new pricing models to maintain and expand its existing customer base.

Oracle Mends Its Ways To Bounce Back

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Also, Oracle's strategy of providing tools and support to members of its development network as free downloads, may promote its applications server sales. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/01/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_01_07_02_1.asp - 21k - 2002-01-07 Summary: Despite its inclination to traditionally thrive on a moderate amount of controversy and to fly a number of trial balloons, Oracle, has also been a practical company, often modifying its strategy and adopting a tack that would work better. Thus, while Oracle's declining revenue and profit are painfully n

Vendors Harness Excel (and Office) to Win the Lower-end of ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... For one, some add-ins are currently provided as free downloads for existing Microsoft Office customers, such as the Microsoft Office Excel Add-in for SQL ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessIntelligence/2005/06/research_notes/VN_BI_PJ_06_22_05_1.asp - 26k - 2005-06-22 Summary: Small and medium businesses wanting the benefits of business intelligence (BI) without having to implement a large enterprise system may find a viable option in Excel-based BI and analytics tools that leverage add-in applications from vendors.

Secure Transfers of Large Files Over the Internet Using YouSendIt

by Ahsan Haque ... Both the Enterprise Server and the free service use the following basic procedure to send files: To ... The recipient clicks on the link, and downloads the file. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Security/2004/10/research_notes/PN_ST_AH_10_23_04_1.asp - 14k - 2004-10-23 Summary: A growing problem with rich multimedia electronic presentations is their increasing file size. Data files, in general, are larger, making it challenging to send them over the Internet. Most e-mail clients have limitations on attachment sizes, thus securely sending a one hundred megabyte PowerPoint presen

Eurosmartz

... All SaleSmartz users (even trial users) are eligible for free lifetime software support. Check the software downloads for details SaleSmartz Pro offers product ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/8839/EuroSmartz.html - 33k - 2008-03-24

Interview with Jeff Bates of SourceForge.net, Slashdot, and the ...

by Josh Chalifour ... providers), organizations, or whoever, who feel open source has a strong value and want to help insure its success by ensuring that there are easy downloads. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/07/research_notes/RN_FS_JC_07_26_05_1.asp - 28k - 2005-07-26 Summary: Jeff Bates's experience in developing and managing SourceForge.net and Slashdot communities sheds light on encouraging the interest of participants in the open source community. He discusses important technology considerations toward aiding distributed software development efforts.

Choosing Between Linux and Microsoft Windows Using an Analytical ...

by Igor Grubisic ... As noted earlier, free solutions are not known for quality regarding patch ... Windows has an automatic update service that monitors downloads and installs all ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2006/12/research_notes/RN_TS_XIG_12_19_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-12-19 Summary: Because small to medium enterprises are limited in their resources, they must carefully consider which of the two major operating systems available Microsoft Windows or Linux will better serve their needs and be more cost-efficient to implement.

Concerted Disruption, Climb Aboard

by Josh Chalifour ... cost-effective distribution of software solutions because everybody is free to redistribute ... Open source enterprise darlings have racked up downloads of their ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2005/07/research_notes/RN_FS_JC_07_25_05_1.asp - 29k - 2005-07-25 Summary: Labeled a disruptive technology, it's changing the landscape of enterprise software development, distribution, and consumption. Open source software is grounded in the strength of its communities. This report and interview series examine how to engage and successfully maintain such communities.

TEC Talks to the Compiere ERP/CRM ProjectFree and Open Source ...

by Josh Chalifour ... According to Jorg, with Free and open source software you can only charge for ... We have a significant number of downloads and a significant user base, but as a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/FreeOpenSource/2004/09/research_notes/VN_FS_JC_09_09_04_1.asp - 31k - 2004-09-09 Summary: Compiere project leader, Jorg Janke, reveals to TEC the advantages and difficulties in developing an ERP solution as Open Source software. Jorg explains some of the intricacies in modeling a business around servicing mature Open Source software.