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Recent patents issued to Amazon.com and Priceline.com on their online business methods have caught competitors by surprise.
“It’s a monopoly!” they say. Of course it is. (...)
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... open source" software movement, which has reached
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Published:
2000-05-08
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Open Source vs. Closed Source (Proprietary) Software. Acquire Free Guides and IT Reports In Relation To Open Source Software.
Do you understand the differences between open source and closed source (proprietary) software? To make an informed decision
when choosing between them, you need to know the advant (...)
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Open Source vs. Closed Source (Proprietary) Software. Acquire Free Guides and IT Reports In Relation To Open Source Software.
Do you understand the...
Published:
2010-03-11
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As organizations face a pressing need to rationalize the cost of enterprise software, open source business intelligence (BI)
is fast becoming a viable alternative. Learn about the current state of open source BI, with particular focus on one vendor's
products. (...)
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As organizations face a pressing need to rationalize the cost of enterprise software, open source business intelligence (BI)
is fast becoming a vi...
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2009-07-17
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There are two trends in open source adoption that make it imperative that you consider open source solutions for your future
IT initiatives. This article describes each of the trends and discusses their importance for your business. (...)
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There are two trends in open source adoption that make it imperative that you consider open source solutions for your future
IT initiatives. This ...
Published:
2005-04-13
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As more companies begin to use open source, demand for direct support and services beyond the on-line community will grow.
If you're looking for open source help, know what questions to ask to ensure you're getting what you need. (...)
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... source software for CIO Magazine, and is the author of Succeeding with
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Best Practices ...
Published:
2005-06-21
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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free and open source software platforms to more cost-effectively deliver its own ERP solution. (...)
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TEC spoke with the President and Chief Executive Officer of OpenMFG, Edward L. Lilly, Jr., to find out how OpenMFG is leveraging
commodity Free an...
Published:
2004-09-08
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising
an open source enterprise software solution. Mr. Jones explains his vision in this first part of three articles on maintaining
a business centered around Free and open source so (...)
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In conversation with the Open For Business (OFBiz) project leader, David Jones, TEC discovers some of the challenges in raising
an open source ent...
Published:
2004-09-07
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Through the release of Lynx’s Messenger Technology code to the ‘Open-Source’ community they hope to gain a strong foothold
in Linux messaging as the operating system gains in popularity. (...)
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2000 Conference Server | Sun to "Community Source" Almost Everything ... Intel's
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Published:
2000-07-24
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Abstract:
The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources than large enterprises. One of the critical questions is whether to implement an open source or closed
source solution. (...)
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The problem of information technology investments particularly concerns small and medium enterprises, as they are much more
limited in resources t...
Published:
2006-12-18
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Abstract:
Organizations globally, are contributing to increased demand for Free and open source software but vendors may not yet be
meeting this demand. This article highlights FOSS fundamentals with the goal of adding clarity for the uninitiated. (...)
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... These vendors support their partners but feel the partners are best able to support
clients ... What is the partner's expertise with Free and open source
software? ...
Published:
2005-12-31
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Abstract:
sendmail 8.10 now includes SMTP authentication and support for the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) and multiple
queues. (...)
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Published:
2000-03-01
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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. (...)
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Compiere project leader, Jorg Janke, reveals to TEC the advantages and difficulties in developing an ERP solution as Open
Source software. Jorg ex...
Published:
2004-09-09
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In what may be another attempt to gain some kind of foothold in the handheld and embedded-OS market, rumors are floating
that Microsoft will open the source code for Windows CE. (...)
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... as to turn Windows CE into an open source project, which ...
developers to make changes to the source code and ... Windows CE is best
known as the operating system for ...
Published:
2000-04-10
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Abstract:
Find out how Jaspersoft is staying ahead of the game in the BI market in this comprehensive product note on Jaspersoft Enterprise
Edition. Entering the BI space for large companies is not a small challenge. Jaspersoft may be doing its homework to acquire
more recognition and make a smooth but sure entranc (...)
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... offering, the open source software space is changing
in an important way, making it reliable enough and offering cost advantages to make it the best option for
...
Published:
2010-03-31
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Abstract:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t entirely in the open source door, however, with OpenMFG, its commercially licensed solution with an open source
infrastructure. (...)
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best open source software:
A response to trends in the open source software market comes this time from relative newcomer provider xTuple. This vendor’s
footprint isn’t enti...
Published:
2008-10-10
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Abstract:
Due to its late expansion into the ERP world, the company has been trailed by its reputation of a best-of-breed accounting
software vendor. While Solomon has accelerated its schedule of new functionality, it will be hard pressed with tight “time-to-market”
constraints. (...)
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Due to its late expansion into the ERP world, the company has been trailed by its reputation of a best-of-breed accounting
software vendor. While ...
Published:
2000-04-12
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Abstract:
Find out how Jaspersoft is staying ahead of the game in the BI market in this comprehensive product note on Jaspersoft Enterprise
Edition. Entering the BI space for large companies is not a small challenge. Jaspersoft may be doing its homework to acquire
more recognition and make a smooth but sure entranc (...)
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best open source software:
... offering, the open source software space is changing
in an important way, making it reliable enough and offering cost advantages to make it the best option for
...
Published:
2010-03-31
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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Abstract:
With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in revenue opportunity, and continuing to capture new customers, the likes of MBS will likely have their work
cut out for them despite their recently unveiled sound (...)
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With Best having already captured a lion's share of the market estimated to consist of several millions of small enterprises
or ~$14 billion in re...
Published:
2003-07-26