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Abstract: Real estate firm The Norris Group was holding ten years of customer history with an online e-mail marketing vendor. Costly errors, data loss, and the lack of vital features convinced the firm to find a new solution that would store data and make it available whenever needed. Find out how the new online solution safeguards, analyzes, and shares customer data with employees, while easing the IT administrative burden.

Abstract: Teen purchasing power is enormous, but teens are a fickle demographic. As online marketing strategies shift from customer acquisition to customer retention, understanding teen purchasing behavior is vital for companies wanting to establish long-term relationships with teens. Discover how online retailers are using live chat to address the expectations of teens—keeping them loyal and boosting return on investment (ROI).

Abstract: Useful reading for any online business, this white paper offers helpful hints for establishing comprehensive duty of care procedures. When setting up an online business, it is important to consider the legal aspects required—most importantly, an adequate privacy policy, and legally binding terms and conditions. Find out more.

Abstract: Are you still using tape, compact disc, or zip drives to do manual data backups? If you still don’t believe an automated online backup is the best way to protect your data, you should take a closer look. Learn what the seven misconceptions about online backups are, and why you shouldn’t worry about transferring your critical business data over the Internet—remote data backup isn’t as hard as it seems.

Abstract: The reality of today’s application environment is that no single application meets all of the needs of a business, or frequently even the needs of a single business process, so multiple applications must work together to support business processes.

Abstract: This document explains Ultimate Software’s Intersourcing application and how it will benefit the company using it. Intersourcing is a hosting solution; this means the application is managed, supported and upgraded by an application service provider (ASP). Learn why application hosting makes sense for your organization.

Abstract: While concerns regarding open source are still being debated, many companies are experimenting with and deploying open source application servers in their data centers. While some are attracted to the ability to modify source code as needed, many are attracted to the perceived cost savings of open source. This white paper compares the total cost of ownership (TCO) of one open source and one commercial application server.

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Abstract: Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved service and support so they can focus on their core competence such as, designing clothes, managing equity portfolios, or running hospitals. Choosing whether to outsource or not is a strategic decision for a company. Once a company has decided to outsource, however, it must still choose an outsourcing approach that best fits it needs. This paper will describe the many different options for application software outsourcing, including the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.

Abstract: In an effort to assist corporations in preventing security related losses, Ernst & Young announced that it is spinning off a new online security venture. The new venture's lead product line is their Security Vulnerability Assessment service.

Abstract: Responsys has announced public beta availability of a web-based application designed to let small and mid-sized firms conduct online permission marketing campaigns. The company offers free use of the product for small campaigns during the beta period.

Abstract: False myth and common misconceptions are preventing hospitals and clinics from adopting online appointments.

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Abstract: Online advertising is no longer an option, it is a requirement. Sales analysis and customer information gathering are just a few of the benefits.