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IDBI Bank Improves Profitability With Integrated Management Accounting System

IDBI Bank was restructured into several customer-focused business units to streamline processes and improve customer service. Following the restructure, the bank needed to develop a system to better assess the performance of each business unit and take corrective action if they were not delivering adequate profit. IDBI Bank engaged Oracle...

Tags: Bank, Accounting, Oracle Corp., Business Unit, Profitability, Accounting System, IDBI Bank, Financial Services, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Case studies 2009-07-01

UNILIN Integrates Business Unit Processes From Around the World

The Belgian, Wielsbeke based UNILIN group manufactures furniture, roof components, wood and flax chipboards, MDF, HDF and laminate flooring, including the well known Quick-Step brand. After the various business units worldwide were betterattuned to each other and the business processes automated, UNILIN also wanted to integrate applications of its business...

Tags: Business Unit, Microsoft Corp., UNILIN, Application Servers, Operational Planning, Middleware, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations

Case studies 2009-02-01

Iconic Media Giant Cuts Time for Management Reports From Months to Days

B92, Serbia's largest independent broadcaster with a network covering 70 per cent of the country, has more than 500 employees in different business units. Due to rapid expansion and complex internal structures, the IT system could no longer efficiently process the allocation of internal revenues and costs for a diversified...

Tags: Media, Business Unit, Payroll, Microsoft Corp., Operational Accounting, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Payroll Solutions, Servers, Finance, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware

Case studies 2009-01-01

Getting the most value out of Collaborative Technologies

I’ll be speaking at a breakfast briefing in London UK on the 20th November on the subject of ‘How to get the most value out of collaborative technologies‘ for Fujitsu Services, whose Graeme Mackay, Business Manager of Corporate Information Systems, will also talk about Fujitsu’s experiences...

Tags: Information Technology, Business Unit, Tool, Productivity, Strategy, Collaboration, Management, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2008-11-11

Beyond Batch: The Case for On-Demand Data Access - How Informatica PowerExchange Leverages Changed Data Capture (CDC) to Power the On-Demand Enterprise

There was a time when complex and inflexible computer systems dictated data refreshing processes, and organizations simply had to accommodate whatever schedule was technically possible. That's not acceptable in today's business environment - and it's forcing IT to respond aggressively to the challenge. Business units are demanding an unprecedented degree...

Tags: Informatica, On-demand, Business Unit, Cloud Computing, Hardware Upgrade, Strategy, Hardware, Management

White papers 2004-11-10

Additional Resources

Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Second Life 1.23.5.136262 (Windows)

Second Life is a 3D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. From the moment you enter the World you'll discover a vast digital continent, teeming with people, entertainment, experiences and opportunity. Once you've explored a bit, perhaps you'll find a perfect parcel of land to build your...

Tags: Second Life, Resident, Linden Lab, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-29

News to know: Apple tablet; Android; Social Search; Netflix on PS3; Verizon

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Jason D. O'Grady: Times exec hints at Apple tablet Larry Dignan: Apple slate "impending," says NYT exec editor; Much...

Tags: NetFlix Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Phone, Social Search, Sony PlayStation 3, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Tablets, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Telecom & Utilities, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Web Services, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-27

Verizon preps fourth quarter device barrage; Droid will 'stimulate demand'

Verizon delivered a solid third quarter courtesy of its wireless business, which added 1.2 million net customers excluding acquisitions. The company also said it is set up for the fourth quarter with the launch of Research in Motion's Storm 2 on Wednesday, two Motorola Android devices and 12 other handsets....

Tags: Revenue, Verizon Communications Inc., Wireless, Operational Accounting, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-26

AT&T cuts churn rate; Activates 3.2 million iPhones; Touts network upgrades

AT&T's bet on the iPhone continues to work well. The company reported a better-than-expected third quarter, delivered post paid churn of 1.17 percent (a low for AT&T), activated 3.2 million iPhones and boosted data revenue by 33.6 percent. The telecom giant on Thursday delivered net income of...

Tags: Network Upgrade, Apple iPhone, Network, AT&T Corp., Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-22

GPS Mail for iPhone 2.0 (Mobile)

With GPS Mail for iPhone simple taps results in a location-aware email message ready to send to a friend, business associate, emergency service, or family member who will be able to immediately locate and or navigate to your exact location through Google Maps in a computer web browser or the...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Big Hill Software, E-mail, GPS, Smart Phones, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-22

Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumers

Can't wait to see theseThe local Best Buy is having a midnight launch. I'm probably going to go and geek out for a bit.RE: Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumersWish I could afford the upgrades.Been laid off and on for 6 years now.Could not renew my...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), way thing, Linux, U.S. Department of Defense, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

RentBoss Client/Server 3.44 (Windows)

RentBoss is property management software with modern look and feel that has been specially created from small to mid-size property owners and comes with a unique lease agreement organizer feature. The software is brainlessly simple and very easy to operate. The interface is cleverly designed to help landlords have important...

Tags: Module, Microsoft Windows, Agreement, Qualitica, RentBoss, Work Order Module, Real Estate, Personal Finance, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-10-21

What's a brick?

Shortly after I posted my blog on CalStar making building materials from coal ash, I heard from the American Brick Industry Association BIA. They feel CalStar is ripping off centuries of brick brand equity. Here is the email with BIA's side of the brick business: "I...

Tags: Brick, CalStar, ASTM STANDARDS Here, Branding, Blogging, Manufacturing, Marketing, Internet, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Are today's new iMacs and Minis game-changers?

It's been a logn time since Apple was ...... competitive at these retail price points but that day may finally have come! Good for Apple and good for the rest of us. Still, EdTech has always enjoyed extremely aggressive enterprise-level discounts from the top tier of PC vendors...

Tags: Keyboards, Mice, Desktops, Apple Inc., keyboard, mouse, Apple iMac

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

News to know: Apple; Alex; Microhoo; Droid; FCC

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Another strong quarter for Apple; credit strong iPhone, Mac sales Jason D. O'Grady: Apple announces most profitable...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Information Technology, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Federal Government, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Government, Web Services, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Apple's September quarter: Expect Mac unit upside

Recent signs of PC market strength are likely to translate into a happy September quarter for Apple courtesy of Mac sales. Gartner and IDC reported that the third quarter was better-than-expected for PC sales and that bodes well for Apple. Meanwhile, NPD data is also looking good...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Analyst, Apple Inc., Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-19

Computers have speed limit as unbreakable as speed of light, say physicists

Yeah, they have been saying this same thing for years....and everytime, they find a way to make computers even faster. I don't think that they will EVER reach a limit for computer power. Not ever.FacinatingI always knew there would be a wall somewhere, but what will be needed with that...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

IBM delivers solid quarter, ups 2009 earnings outlook

IBM delivered a solid third quarter that featured better-than-expected profit and revenue growth. The company also upped its earnings targets for 2009. IBM on Thursday reported third quarter net income of $3.1 billion, or $2.40 a share, on revenue of $23.6 billion, down 7 percent from a...

Tags: Revenue, IBM Corp., Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-15

Intel's third quarter powered by inventory builds, back-to-school demand; Outlook bright

Updated: Intel's third quarter earnings and revenue handily topped estimates and the company said it was "confident about our business prospects going forward." Intel added that its fourth quarter revenue would come in ahead of projections. Specifically, Intel on Tuesday reported net income of $1.9 billion, or...

Tags: Revenue, Microsoft Outlook, Intel Corp., Operational Accounting, Sales Strategy, Finance, Sales, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-13