The Benefits of Custom Software Development vs. Generic Applications by Gabriel J. Adams
In the world of computers being used for business, it is essential to have quality software regardless of the type of business you offer or the size of it. While technology is a great thing, it can be complicated especially when it comes to the issue of software. ... You will want to find out about training, customer support, and a refund in the event you are not happy with your software. ... Check their references and that they are credible. ... It is important to choose a software programmer or developer who has taken the time to understand the type of business you conduct and what you...

Show Your Versatility - It's the MCP Way by James Croydon
So what is the big deal with being a Microsoft Certified Professional also known as MCP? Is it the cachet of having some extra letters behind your name on your resume? Well, if you are into that sort of thing, sure. However, letting potential employers know about that Microsoft certification... Keep in mind that experts in the technology sector help develop these exams, so you will be tested on the latest and greatest in technology. ... You are updated with the latest information through newsletters and you will also get invitations to special round table groups, training classes and...

The Arrogance of Technologists - Why They Should Treat End Users Like The Dummies They Are by Steve Freedman
Recent experience and and excellent article in CIO magazine have me thinking about some of the things that are wrong about the Culture of Technology. The article in CIO magazine " How to Save the Internet ", the hilarious March 28 post (India Calling) at the Landmark.org Blog (I found them... The point is that Technology companies are insensitive to the fact that their Customers are NOT Technologists, they are ordinary people who are just trying to get the Technology to work. ... Another manifestation of the Arrogance of Technologists is the information that comes with virtually any...

Decision Support Systems(DSS) - Is it becoming a Decision Making Systems(DMS)? by Sandeep Kautish
As we know, decision making is the fundamental job of managers and there are various information systems i.e. Management information systems (MIS), Executive information system (EIS) that are helping managers in decision making process. Our central consideration point of this article is DSS and... Typical information that a decision support application might gather and present would be: Accessing all of your current information assets, including legacy and relational data sources, cubes, data warehouses, and data marts.

Utility Style IT Departments – A Myth Or An Inevitable Reality? by Steve Stewart
Utility Style IT Departments – A myth or an inevitable reality? All small and medium size companies continue to struggle with the perils and costs associated with starting and scaling their IT infrastructure to support growth or strategic goals. Few, however, realize there is a better way than... Stuck in the Status Quo For many small and medium sized businesses, executives and IT management simply get stuck in the typical late majority rut and remain skeptical of accepting new technology or ideas until they are more widely adopted by a majority of their industry peers.

Finding A Bar Code Printer For You by Christopher Luck
For years, I used handmade price tags in my small business. This was not only time consuming in terms of creating the price tags, it also made it difficult to keep track of my inventory. Bar code printing, in any business, can bar code printing reduce costs, improve data management and... Once you have decided to make use of bar code technology in your small business, you have to decide what type of bar code printer you need. ... More recently, it is possible to use a bar code printer with wireless technology like Bluetooth or 802.11b.

SearchInform is your power over information. It's your opportunity to act while others are still sea by Alena Siameshka
Search challenge Major part of corporate information on the enterprise intranet is unstructured in form of files, databases, archives etc. Information is contained in different formats and different systems and also differs in the level of access to it. ... SearchInform Corporate Edition functionality: - indexing information on the LAN, creating and using network indices; - fast and accurate full text search for documents of any formats (txt, doc, rtf, pdf, htm, html); - unique similar search technology; - mounting various data sources (files on hard drive, databases, email messages);...

eStore Advantage – Extending Microsoft eConnect for MBS Great Plains by Josh Cook
eStore Advantage allows front-office applications to communicate with back-office business environments. It has a built-in support for electronic payment processing, and serves as a core integration platform for Nodus Technologies front-to-back office connectivity suites including RMS and CRM... Q: How can we access information from other modules not supported by eStore Advantage? ... In addition you can use the same DataSet object to get information from custom tables defined in Great Plains database.

Dexterity in Great Plains by Divine Rigor
Microsoft Business Solutions – Great Plains has captured the US market with its integrated business applications for small and mid-size organizations. Its comprehensive accounting and business management capabilities provide businesses with tools to customize various modules of the Great Plains... Need more information? ... Contact us: 1-866-528-0577 help@albaspectrum.com For customization work and advice, please contact Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum Chief Technology Officer. ... You can also use this as a new forms creator/editor with VBA business logic.

Climb to the Vista. Is Windows Vista for You? by Stuart Crawford
Is Windows Vista for your company? Many small businesses will be asking their IT people this question over the next few days, weeks, and months to find out if Vista is the best fit for their business. Most IT consultants will be advising their client base to wait for Service Pack 1 which seems... Many small businesses will only need the Business Edition and this version will provide you with all the services you need to keep you staff productive, collaborate effectively, exchange information securely, and research information on the Internet without worry.