Collaborative Modelling Using Ontologies by Peter Hale
The main area of study for this research is the enabling of users such as engineers to model the problems they encounter in manufacturing and design. However the wider aim is to prototype research for enabling a much larger range of software users to model their problems. ... To achieve this, any layer of software or information must be able to read the code or the information represented in any other. ... This system would manage software to be used in the following areas - Knowledge Management, Decision support, and Simulation.

Enabling User Driven Modelling by Peter Hale
Research Summary The intention of this research is to enable non-programmers to create software from a user interface that allows them to model a particular problem or scenario. This involves people entering information visually in the form of a tree diagram. ... The basis of the research is the need to provide better ways for people to specify what they require from computer software using techniques that they understand, instead of needing to take the intermediate steps of either learning a computer language(s) or explaining their requirements to a software expert.

The Evolution of Data Processing by Gordon Petten
Data Processing has changed greatly over time. While one can track the beginnings of the modern analytical computer to Charles Babbage (1791-1871), we really saw the beginning of modern day information systems during World War II when they were used as code busters. ... Warehouse management software notifies suppliers when stock levels drop and order are placed. ... The suppliers themselves use data mining and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software to predict ordering patterns and anticipate customer needs.

Flash In The Platter - Hybrid Hard Drives by Madison Lockwood
A hybrid hard drive (HHD) is a standard hard drive fitted with a large buffer or memory cache that does not require a spinning disk to record data. This "non volatile" form of flash memory is included in the HHD in increments of up to one gigabyte, resulting in a hard drive that basically... Wear and tear on the hard drive is also greatly reduced by this engineering concept, resulting in longer life for the hard drive - and, in all likelihood, its computer. ... That requires the discs to get up to speed and the search software to execute its function, a process that is somewhat slower than...

Free CD Mastering Software by Thomas Morva
Compact Discs or CDs are the most common multimedia used for storing digital data, particularly digital audio and video. The process of creating these CDs as we know it today involves many steps and procedures. One of the most important steps in the production of CDs, particularly an audio CD,... Mastering Using Free CD Mastering Software CD mastering can also be done at home using special mastering software. ... The quality of the CDs mastered through the use of free mastering software will depend on the skill of the one doing the mastering and the capabilities of the program used.

(Paper) Documentation Considered Harmful by Bruce Taylor
Introduction It’s been part of programmers’ training since the earliest days: “Documentation is part of the product!” But our current ways of documenting requirements, architecture, design, and code are vestiges of earlier eras, when word processors and virtual paper were the only choice for... And yet, the need to describe the purpose and structure of the software to people than the developers remains, so how can we get the benefits of documentation without the drawbacks of paper? ... Documentation is important, but it should be used in ways that help the software developers, rather than...

Better Database Designs Quickly And Easily From Simple English Sentences by Venkat Reddy
1. Introduction and overview I first present four common problems with the existing database design methods. To overcome these problems, next I introduce you a new method of building directly database designs from simple sentences. Also, I provide the benefits of the new method to your... This mean business analysts can save 20% to 40% because of improved communication with customers and domain analysts, and the rest of team members such as software architects, software engineers, and maintenance engineers to a tune of 20% to 50%.

Customized Software Development Services by AnandKr Singh
In today’s fast changing IT sector, all software need to be updated regularly for quality output. Therefore, customized software development services have become absolutely mandatory. New processes and business updates need to made regularly to replace existing systems. ... Offshore of software is simply software development at another location, a facility connected with the client's location using high-speed data communication links to allow engineers and managers to customized software development basis.

Computer Aided Manufacturing Software by Kevin Stith
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is one of the software automation processes that directly convert the product drawing or the object into the code design, enabling the machine to manufacture the product. The CAM system is used in various machines like lathes or milling machines for product... Several software vendors like AutoDesk, EDC, PTC, GibbsCAM and CamSoft offer you the software with factors involving high quality, ease of use, and a reasonable price. ... The CAM software provides complete support for milling, drilling and lathing operations.

Coping with a Serious Data Loss from your Computer Hard Drive by Darryl Peddle
Data loss is an expensive reality. It's a hard fact that it happens more often then users like to admit. A recent study by the accounting firm McGladrey and Pullen estimates that one out of every 500 data centers will experience a severe computer disaster this year. ... Back-up routines may be in place, staff may assigned to specific roles, hardware and software may be configured - but, if the user isn't completely sure that everything works the way it should, a data loss event is inevitable. ... (Software corruption, computer viruses and physical disasters such as fire and water damage...