Information technology services industry
The upstream exploration and production sector in the oil industry has been reluctant to adopt new IT technologies, despite the pervasiveness of computers and IT processes. However, new innovative solutions, such as immersive 3D laboratories, are emerging to facilitate collaboration and data sharing among upstream specialists. Despite these advancements, critics
Information technology services industry
Complete Business Solutions, Inc. (CBSI) has been selected by The United Illuminating Company (UI) to upgrade its PeopleSoft General Ledger module. The upgrade is a complex challenge due to the vendor's discontinuation of support for UI's current version. CBSI's expertise and ability to deliver
Information technology services industry
Wang Global, a services company formed by the 1998 merger of Wang Laboratories and Olivetti's IT services unit, has agreed to be bought by Getronics in a deal worth approximately $2 billion. This comes as Olivetti transforms into a telephone company through its hostile bid for Telecom Italia,
Information technology services industry
The mobile device market, once dominated by desktop PCs, is now open to fierce competition, with Microsoft's CE operating system facing opposition from PalmPilot and other rivals. Phil Holden, a group product manager at Microsoft, sees an opportunity for his company to tap into the market with its
Software industry
In the field of architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC), the internet has emerged as a crucial tool for collaboration among designers, architects, and engineers. According to Jim Baum, executive vice president of research and development at Parametric Technology, a leading Cadcam vendor, internet-based collaboration has evolved significantly in the AEC
Software industry
Pakistan's software exports remain negligible, estimated at $15m-$25m in the past year, lagging far behind India's robust presence in the global market. The country's software development suffers from a shortage of skilled programmers and poor international marketing facilities, hindering its growth prospects. Despite
Information technology services industry
Despite the widespread adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, they are failing to meet the strategic needs of businesses, with companies turning to "best of breed" solutions from different vendors to supplement their existing systems. A survey of 164 ERP users in 62 US Fortune 500 companies
Information technology services industry
CIBER's Summit Group and Epicor Software Corporation have announced a strategic alliance to deliver business performance solutions to mid-market companies. The alliance enables Epicor to provide customized implementation and consulting services to its customers. Summit Group will provide expertise in project management, system integration, design, programming, customization, and
Information technology services industry
Misys, a computer software and services company, saw its shares jump 16 percent after forming an alliance with Healtheon, a pioneering US healthcare web company. The collaboration will create a dominant internet healthcare and e-commerce portal, giving users easy access to healthcare services online. This strategic move is expected to
Information technology services industry
Investors interested in emerging investment opportunities gathered to listen to interviews with high-profile CEOs from Electronic Identification, JAWS Technologies, MigraTEC, and several other companies. These interviews provided valuable insights into the history, market space opportunities, and strategic initiatives of these companies, highlighting their potential for growth and investment. Wall Street
Software support services
Lucent Technologies, a leading designer and developer of public and private networks, communications systems, and software, has teamed up with GRIC Communications, Inc. and Westcon, Inc. to offer a comprehensive Internet telephony solution to value-added resellers (VARs). This partnership aims to provide VARs with a total Internet telephony solution, enabling
Software support services
Kenan Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Lucent Technologies, and Cap Gemini Group have formed a strategic alliance to expand their presence in the global telecommunications market. As part of this agreement, Cap Gemini will offer solutions based on Kenan Systems' Arbor OR product suite to provide billing and customer
