Business software

Learn how to evaluate, select, implement and optimize the applications that run your business: enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) systems. Also, get advice for designing and managing a flexible application environment that lets you develop and integrate software seamlessly using a service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services.

  • ERP software

    Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is an essential tool that helps manufacturers manage multiple business processes, including making purchasing decisions, maintaining inventories and tracking orders. ERP software can also aid financial and human resources functions.

  • CRM software

    Enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) software and programs help any sales force take better care of its customers. For IT, making sure enterprise CRM software is constantly available and on point is key. Find the latest on CRM solutions, including news, tips and other

  • BI software

    Enterprise business intelligence software and programs can open a window into the soul of your IT operation. Business and IT goals can be better analyzed and aligned thanks to BI tools and techniques such as statistical analysis, business forecasting and data mining.

  • App dev

    Enterprise application development management requires deciding whether your organization will build or purchase its software -- or perhaps send application development offshore. Get more information on application development, including tips for managing your application development

  • App integration

    Enterprise application integration (EAI) allows CIOs to modernize, consolidate and coordinate computer applications in an enterprise. CIOs can integrate legacy applications and databases with new technologies using EAI plans, methods and tools. Find the latest enterprise application

  • SOA & Web services

    Enterprise SOA and Web services are often mentioned together. Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is the underlying structure that allows business and technology architectures to be integrated. Web services are made available from a Web server for use by users or other Web-connected

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