System Test Plan - Why? by Marc Keller
The most important part of software development is the testing. Before you implement new software into a system you must be sure it won’t crash and that the proper bug checking has been done. Testing ensures that your system is running properly and efficiently and meeting all the requirements... Do the job in house and stress out your IT group and possibly lose a lot of hours of productivity or spend a small fortune and hire a software development company to build you a system test plan and help you implement it.

Business IT Networks - 5 Common Problems Overlooked by Entrepreneurs by John Hammond
IT Networks though simple, require extensive planning to ensure stability, yet we often encounter businesses that are unacquainted with the imperative role networking plays in the efficient functioning of their company. Informed business entrepreneurs often opt to upgrade their networking... Network Consultants should always analyze the nature of your business so as to recommend a networking/Information Technology system that would be the best fit for your business. ... IT Consultants should evaluate both hardware and software requirements to guide your company through the pros and cons of...

Production Planning and Scheduling Software - ASAP is Not a Delivery Date by Kevin Smith
We have a lot of funny ways to describe when jobs must be delivered. Hot jobs, very hot, rush jobs, priority, top priority, must haves. Some delivery dates look like “Oct 22 must have”. The most popular term however must be ASAP. How vague is that? It looks like you might be doing the right... However the business case is always based on an overall view of the enterprise and if communication between departments or computer systems is not working effectively then the business case just will not stack up.

Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics GP Texas – ERP Implementation Notes by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft Dynamics GP should be considered as flexible MRP platform, ready to be modified to fit mid-size company business processes. It has rich set of modules, supported by Microsoft as well as so-called third party modules, supported and developed by Microsoft ISV partners. ... In some cases Microsoft Dynamics GP could be considered as the core or back end of CRM, eCommerce or other type of Business Management System. ... In other cases, standard GP functionality might be uniquely extended to automate unique startup business processes.

What's Next?: Using Real Estate Technology To Answer The Million Dollar Question by Jason Leister
In the July 5 issue of Realty Times, columnist Bob Hunt points out that in California, new real estate agents are popping up at the rate of 6.5 per hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In fact, if you put all of the agents together, their number would make them the 5th largest city in California. ... Plus, by developing your business systems and then automating them to largely run unattended, you have just solved a major challenge in most independent professional type small businesses: you have built equity in your business.

How to Back Up Data and Find a Good Data Recovery Company by Deron Van
There are about as many ways to perform data recovery as there are files and systems in the computing world. The most important thing to know when it comes to data recovery is how to prevent ever needing to perform it. Having a separate backup for critical data is vital and there are many ways... Many of the companies that offer data recovery services also provide software tools that will assist you in backing up data on your system, keeping it free from virus attacks, accidental deletion or other system failures.

Boxes and Lines by Tim Bryce
"Documentation is an inherent part of the design process." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION I recently overheard a Business Analyst say there was more to systems architecture than drawing boxes and arrows on a piece of paper. This may be true to a degree, but the ultimate deliverable of any... In terms of the Information Systems industry, flowcharts have been used for years, well before the introduction of the commercial computer in business. ... As we have discussed in the past, the "PRIDE"-Information Systems Engineering Methodology (ISEM) looks at a system as a product that can be...

Pros and Cons of RFID Technology by Brian F.
I. RFID Advantages Radio Frequency Identification provides a valuable service that is capable of revolutionizing the way companies track products. There are many benefactors of this technology: the military, retailers, suppliers, consulting firms, producers of the technology, and consumers. ... RFID makes the business world seem like a smaller place, even companies like Wal-Mart who are very big and have a large integrated supply chain. ... Return on Investment is the most important factor for a business implementing RFID.