Turning to a joint offering that combines IBM software with SignalDemand’s EnterpriseOptimizer solution, this Smarter Commerce-based supply chain solution allows ConAgra Mills to deliver customers the products they need, when they need them and at a price they can afford to ensure their continued business success.

Powered by IBM SurePOS 700 point-of-sale systems running the IBM 4690 operating platform, Smarter Checkout also leverages IBM System x, Lotus Expeditor and Store Integrator Read more

Dallas said Microsoft has “doubled down” on this business, doubling the size of his organization over the last three years. That data may be stored and crunched in Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, while the applications and embedded computers are managed like a corporate fleet of PCs, using Microsoft’s System Center orchestration server.

“Linux professionals are an important bedrock for the propagation of Free and Open Source Software in the developing world. As Read more

“Virtually all workers with a laptop are becoming roaming workers regardless of where they spend their time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,” said Rowan Trollope. “Employees are more commonly migrating over numerous network environments and geographic locations presenting IT with the challenge of enforcing usage policies, ensuring the protection of laptops and other endpoints and safeguarding employee communications.”

Since joining Riverbed in 2006, Shutte has been instrumental in Read more

According to the report, business analytics software is the most widely used technology of those surveyed. In fact, business analytics software is being incorporated in almost every business process within organizations. The majority of respondents believe that business analytics will continue to be in demand for software development.

HP will provide Applications Management while moving much of the legacy applications environment to a private cloud, which will provide a platform for Read more

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Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Read more

Enterprises are experiencing rapid growth of user data (stored on file shares), Microsoft SharePoint and other unstructured content. Much of this content is infrequently accessed after a period of time. Enterprises are looking for products that can deliver policy-based retention management and disposition, as well as legal hold and early case assessment, in a cost-effective way.

If there are potential stumbling blocks, it’s a perceived lack of clear guidance from the feds and Read more

All told, the work of the IBM Bucharest Systems Laboratory will enhance IBM’s virtualization capabilities in its switches, as well as their ability to manage and optimize diverse workloads. IBM monitors 13 billion security events per day in more than 130 countries and holds 3,000 security patents.

Mobile access capabilities allow users to integrate the ERP system into their mobile work, and give external users access to the information that they need to improve collaboration. Taken Read more

At this point, many vendors that offer e-mail archiving have added support for file archiving and SharePoint archiving. Leading vendors are taking this expanded information-archiving approach a step further — they are increasingly adding support for instant messages, text messages, social networking content and, in some cases, even structured application data.

HP today announced it has acquired Hiflex Software GmbH, a privately held global software solutions provider specializing in Read more

Despite the fact that the majority of federal agencies appear to be behind schedule, according to the survey, optimism that consolidation is achievable is increasing — although those with confidence are still in the minority. Compared to six months ago, when just 12 percent of respondents said they thought the federal government’s IT consolidation was attainable, by September, 33 percent said the federal government’s targets for consolidation will happen by the third quarter of Read more

Changes in the IT service industry are requiring professionals to have more than just knowledge of service management principles. They have to know how to do their jobs. EXIN new publication “Qualifications for Professional Roles” (pdf) explains the current shift from theoretical certifications to role-based qualifications and the advantages this brings to both companies and professionals.

The USC Annenberg Social Sentiment Index is an ongoing project between IBM and AIL students Read more