Information Technology


What Data Warehousing Can Do for You

Oct 1, 1999

Data Warehousing Advice for Managers by Patricia L. Ferdinandi. AMACOM, 208 pages, $29.95. There's been a lot of buzz ...  Read story

Ensure the Quality of Your Information Systems

Nov 1, 1999

Improving Data Warehouse and Business Information Quality by Larry P. English John Wiley & Sons, 518 pages, $44....  Read story

Measuring Returns on IT Investments: Some Tools and Techniques

Jul 26, 2001

Laptop computers could make a sales force more productive, but they also cost more than desktop PCs. Should a company buy laptops for its salespeople? Sof...  Read story

Database Administration

Database administration is simply maintaining records of any type—customer lists, vendor histories, or addresses, for example—using computer software ...  Read story

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Related Terms: Automation A management information syste...  Read story

Management Information Systems, By Donald W. Kroeber. Macmillan, 866 Third Ave., New York, Ny 10022; 266 Pp., $17.95.

May 1, 1983

As computers get more sophisticated, so does figuring out how to harness data processing. A specialist in information systems describes, with the aid of 8...  Read story

Technology Managers Stressed, Overworked

By Tamara Schweitzer |  Mar 19, 2007

A new survey reveals the challenges IT departments face -- and why their bosses might be the cause.  Read story

Oracle, Retail Pro Offer Business Intel Solution

Dec 3, 2007

Embedding an Oracle database with RetailPro  Read story

Brocade Launches New Router

Feb 27, 2008

The Brocade 7500E SAN Router is designed and priced for smaller businesses.  Read story

Spare Backup to Expand Data Center

Feb 27, 2008

The move boosts storage capacity for home offices and small businesses.  Read story

SAP, IDS Scheer Deliver Enhanced Virtualization

Mar 5, 2008

The move offers a process-centric approach to service-enabled business applications.  Read story

Citrix, Akamai Offer Joint Solution

May 28, 2008

The new solution aims to eliminate performance bottlenecks.  Read story

Survey: CEOs Rank IT Risks Above Terrorism

Jun 29, 2007

Natural disasters and terrorism don't worry CEOs as much as an IT systems collapse, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The S...  Read story

NetApp and Oracle To Offer New Enterprise Grid Software

Oct 5, 2007

Network Appliance has teamed up with Oracle to develop Direct NFS Client, a new enterprise grid software tool   Read story

Oracle and HP to Offer Combined Solutions

Oct 17, 2007

Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) and HP (NYSE:HPQ)  have teamed to offer a complete suite of software, hardware, and service solutions aimed at midsize businesse...  Read story

Cisco WebEx, Oracle to Deliver CRM On Demand

Oct 26, 2007

Cisco and Oracle team up  Read story

What's Next : Talking to the Tech Department

By Robert X. Cringely |  Dec 1, 2002

They're not just nerds -- they're your nerds. Help them help you.  Read story

Larry's Kids

By Rob Turner |  Feb 1, 2005

NetSuite, Oracle, and SalesForce.com- all spawned by Larry Ellison- are entering a high-stakes battle to sell you software that gives you unprecedented contr...  Read story

Transforming In-Store Advertising

By Max Chafkin |  Feb 1, 2006

Using existing technology in a new way, companies can better test store displays.  Read story

The Next New--Potentially Illegal--Thing

By Leigh Buchanan |  May 1, 2009

In part one of Inc .'s interview with Larry Downes, the author of the forthcoming The Laws of Disruption , he explains why the legal system is th...  Read story

Where To Start

Jan 1, 1982

Access to computerized information doesn't have to cost a lot. Government agencies, trade associations, and even your own suppliers can be inexpensive so...  Read story

Telelogic Upgrades Enterprise Architecture Software

Nov 26, 2007

Telelogic has unveiled the latest version of its enterprise architecture and business process analysis solution. Telelogic System Architect 11.0 allows fo...  Read story

Managing Information: Multiple Choice

By Charles B. Wang |  Jun 15, 1994

A high-tech CEO offers advice to businesspeople who are wrestling with finding technology expertise.  Read story

Recruiters Facing IT Shortage

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Feb 14, 2008

For many businesses, good technology workers are getting harder to find, a survey finds.  Read story

Managing Information Security

By Jim McCrory |  Jul 1, 2002

Protecting proprietary information is becoming evermore important, so many companies are looking beyond technology -- and their technology managers.  Read story

IBM Releases New IDS Software Edition

May 1, 2008

IDS 11.5 features enhanced reliability and transaction performance.  Read story

Pluses and Minuses of Managed IT Services

By Mark Henricks |  Sep 12, 2008

Remote PC support can help small business owners get back to business.  Read story

IBM Upgrades InfoSphere Portfolio

Jun 5, 2008

The tool is designed to help clients use real-time data from across their businesses.  Read story

HP Introduces New Business Management Package

Nov 30, 2007

HP (NYSE:HPQ) has unveiled new software and services designed to help businesses streamline IT operations and automate the full lifecycle of managing...  Read story

Sunrise, SolidSpace to Host Microsoft ERP

Feb 7, 2008

The new solution will allow smaller manufacturers to streamline business processes.  Read story

IBM Targets Data Centers

May 12, 2008

A new Business Partner program offers certification in consolidation and virtualization.  Read story

What, Exactly, is ^^comma^^ Partnering^^comma^^ ?

By Rebecca A. Morgan |  Aug 1, 2004

In my good old days in purchasing, we knew that the vendors were all out to get us. It didn't matter if we were buying expensive tooling, cleaning servic...  Read story

FIT Offers Premium Service to Remote Sites

Jan 24, 2008

The new service delivers improved application performance for field offices.  Read story

Microsoft Launches Dynamics CRM Online

Apr 23, 2008

The new hosted service offers online sales tools without added IT costs.  Read story

IBM Launches Business IT Solutions

May 27, 2008

The Service Management line aims to help businesses streamline operations.  Read story

Sales Compensation More Complex

By Michael Gadd |  Jul 7, 2008

Global markets are making it tougher to use compensation plans to boost performance, a survey finds.  Read story

What's Next: Do It Yourself

By David H. Freedman |  Mar 1, 2007

Searching for a new chief information officer? Take a look in the mirror.  Read story

Novell, SAP Expand Partnership

Mar 21, 2008

The move offers support for SAP apps on the SUSE Linux Enterprise operating system.  Read story

Dealing With IT

By Laura Palotie |  Jul 23, 2008

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

Right-Sizing Your IT Infrastructure

By Zach Nelson |  Aug 1, 2007

A top-notch IT infrastructure is essential for any business to be competitive. Get an expert's take on how with a little planning and foresight, it's now pos...  Read story