IBM touts on-demand computing
Bold and risky plans from technology vendors aren't the norm these days, but IBM Corp. is trying to buck that trend.
Stories by Ann Bednarz
IBM improves autonomic efforts
The idea behind the technology known as autonomic computing is that corporate resources such as PCs, servers and software will take care of themselves - handle configuration, identify and fix ailments, allocate and optimize resources, and protect themselves from harm. The theory is that the more components can manage themselves, the less the burden that falls on IT staff.
Gartner: Negotiate CRM licensing terms carefully
Companies have to live with the terms and conditions struck in a CRM license agreement for many years, so due diligence is key.
IBM upgrade targets legacy data reuse
IBM this week announced a new version of its Web-to-host software suite that is aimed at speeding integration of legacy systems with portals and sharing data among applications via Web services.
Software lets business users write the rules
Nobilis Software Inc. this week unveiled process automation software that puts application development tools in the hands of business users.
Start-up preps Web optimization service
Internet infrastructure start-up Netli is working on a way to help companies speed delivery of Web content to their far-flung remote users and business partners.
Goldman Sachs predicts nominal IT spending growth
In the sixth installment of its IT Spending Survey series, released this week, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says overall IT spending levels remain highly depressed, with no signs of upturn.
NetLedger launches hosted CRM suite
NetLedger Inc., the independent company that makes Oracle Corp. Small Business Suite, this week announced its first serious foray into customer relationship management with the release of NetCRM.
IT spending in check
The results of two user surveys conducted by financial analyst firms agree: IT spending growth next year will be modest at best.
Critics decry spread of 'scumware'
It's an ugly issue with an equally dreadful name: scumware.
Ford recalls e-commerce unit
US brick-and-mortar retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kmart Corp. last year made plans to reintegrate their spun-off Web businesses, deciding it doesn't pay to completely separate e-commerce operations from the rest of the business. Now automaker Ford has come to the same conclusion.
Genesys delivers self-service voice application
Alcatel SA subsidiary Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc. Tuesday unveiled software that uses voice-recognition features to help users automate the handling of customer service phone calls.
Commerce One readies app integration tools
Commerce One Inc. later this week will share details about its overhauled software platform, now called Collaborative Web Services Platform (CWSP).
CRM spurs sales diversity, productivity
FleetBoston Financial Corp. and Osram Sylvania Inc. have two things in common: Both implemented customer relationship management software, and both say that adjustments to their respective business models were as important to the success of their CRM projects as the software itself.
IBM takes Linux message to Wall Street
IBM last Thursday announced plans to open a technology center in New York City devoted to encouraging financial services companies to deploy Linux.