Jobs for Writers Feb 22, 2008
Librarians need to be detail-oriented, capable of managing large amounts of information, comfortable with computers and evolving database management, and happy working with people. Alice Munro, one of Canada's most respected writers, worked as a library clerk during her school years. (Suite101.com)
Confio Software Named Finalist in 2008 CODiE Awards Feb 21, 2008
The CODiE Award Best Database Management Solution category recognizes the best software solution for the storage, organization, management, search and retrieval of large quantities of data. "We are honored to be a finalist in the CODiE awards," said Don Bergal, chief operating officer of Confio Software. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Shorter deadlines, shorter returns - the 2007/08 tax software race. By John Stokdyk Feb 21, 2008
NET development architecture, underpinned by the same company's SQL Server relational database management system. Digita had a head start in this area, but while other suite suppliers are working on their technology upgrades, Digita is putting the finishing touches to a Contact Manager module and integration mechanism that will tie together its tax and accounts production programs. (Accounting Web, UK)
Finding Skilled Staff Still a Major Concern Feb 20, 2008
In areas such as Web development, database management, wireless networking and applications engineering, the supply of qualified professionals has not kept pace with the demand, leading to multiple job offers for candidates with the right mix of skills and experience. CIOs at the largest firms (1,000+ employees) are having the greatest difficulty locating IT talent: 27% of IT executives from big companies named this their top staffing challenge. (eSecurityPlanet)
CME Group Announces Annual Corporate Officer Promotions Feb 13, 2008
-- Walt Litzenberger, 49, Director, Enterprise Database Systems Litzenberger is responsible for the design, installation, tuning and support of all mainframe and distributed mission critical database management systems for CME Group. Prior to joining the company in 1997, Litzenberger held technology roles at Helene Curtis and Chicago and North Western Transportation. (PR Newswire)
Writing on wall at print shop Feb 13, 2008
Companies expected to survive are doing so by moving beyond general printing, adding such services as design work, marketing expertise, consulting, database management and order fulfillment. It's a wave that Hyde said he thought Tech Valley was safely riding. (Albany Times Union)
Dimension Data Acquires SQL Services Feb 11, 2008
Dimension Data today announced the company has acquired the remaining 49 per cent share in SQL Services, a New Zealand-based specialist provider of Microsoft SQL and Oracle database management and consulting services ... "The major benefit of the acquisition for Dimension Data is that the company can invest in SQL Services with a view to increasing its capacity to scale the business and develop new services, particularly to offer its range of database management and design services into other... (Computerworld Australia)
Your personal assistant, half a world away Feb 5, 2008
Venkatash insists his company isn't stealing U.S. jobs, the usual criticism of outsourcing, though party planners and database management companies would probably disagree. In most cases, "It's not like our clients had an assistant, then they gave us the work because it was cheaper," Venkatash said. (FOX59, IN)
RMU survey unveiled Feb 4, 2008
Inteloquent Consulting, which partnered with Missouri Enterprise in the survey, is a 10-year-old firm led by Michael Gantner and Josh Vautrain, specializes in market surveys, database management, market strategies and consulting. RMU General Manager Dan Watkins, after hearing the presentation at the board meeting last week, said he was pleased with the results of the survey. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Escaping death by PowerPoint Feb 3, 2008
While attending the Gartner Customer Relationship Management summit in Florida last July, the president of Effective Database Management LLC in Hamilton felt suffocated by the amount of data presenters crammed into each of their slides. "Without exception, every Gartner presenter had about 10 times as much information on their slides as could be reasonably read," Trochlil ranted in his blog. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Stratavia sells off services division Jan 31, 2008
Database management company sold the portion of its business that specialized in taking care of other companies' databases and will now focus on selling the software it creates ... The sale leaves Stratavia with 40 employees who focus on the company's database management automation software, called Data Palette ... "The end result was always to offer a world-class database management platform, and we think we've done that," said Mike Puterbaugh, Stratavia vice president of marketing. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Going for the next tier Jan 31, 2008
Tier One employs a team of 30 with a range of skill sets that includes creative design, instructional design, business strategy, information architecture, database management and Web programming. Companies like FedEx use the firm to design online training programs for sales professionals or to develop financial presentations for management. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Microsoft delays SQL Server 2008 launch Jan 30, 2008
The March release of the next version of Microsoft's relational database management system SQL Server has been delayed. John Stokdyk reports. (Accounting Web, UK)
High-tech hunt reaches for fans Jan 23, 2008
"As a company, we are relying more and more on the Internet and database management to personally reach our customers," said Peter Luukko, president of Comcast-Spectacor. "Text messaging and e-mails are fantastic opportunities to communicate with fans pretty quickly and it's very cost-efficient. We need to collect, sort and analyze all this data we've been collecting [on ticket buyers and potential ticket buyers] to make the right offers to the right people.". (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Winners Announced! Jan 23, 2008
ServerThe heart of any small business network, a server can consolidate a multitude of business tasks from the basics of file and print sharing, Web hosting and database management to advanced chores such as load balancing and virtualization. Dell's powered past both the HP and IBM entries to win the small business server vote this year with 39 percent of the tally. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The SOA implications of Oracle's BEA purchase Jan 22, 2008
"Though direct competitors in their core SOA/Java solution families," Kobielus wrote, "Oracle and BEA have complementary strengths and emphases that promise considerable synergies for their customers. Oracle has solution depth and breadth in packaged applications, database management systems (DBMS), data warehousing (DW), extract transform load (ETL), business intelligence (BI), and corporate performance management (CPM). BEA, in turn, has considerable depth in emerging areas such as complex... (Search Webservices)
Greenplum Closes $27M Series C Financing, Appoints Two Top Execs Jan 22, 2008
Industry recognition: Greenplum was positioned in the "Visionaries" quadrant for Gartner Group's 2007 data warehouse database management magic quadrant report and was named to the Red Herring Global 100. Greenplum's customer Frontier Airlines won DM Review's "Innovative Solution" award and was named a finalist for Ventana Research's Performance Management Leadership award. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sun, MySQL users ponder blockbuster acquisition Jan 21, 2008
has acquired MySQL AB, the maker of the database management system, a move that Sun hopes will make it a more substantial player in the database market ... Furthermore, Sun and MySQL can now both benefit from the ability to sell the database management system to Sun's enterprise customers, who may have been tentative about going with MySQL when it was on its own ... has acquired MySQL AB, the maker of the database management system, a move that Sun hopes will make it a more substantial player in... (Search Enterprise Linux)
MAC offers computer-related classes through Continuing Ed Jan 20, 2008
This is a practical course in database management using Microsoft Access. The basics of Microsoft Word 2007 will be taught for four weeks from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 31 and ending Feb. 21. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tech company moves downtown Jan 19, 2008
CompTech's services include database management, networking, web development, and system design. It serves Fortune 500 firms as well as government offices like the and , according to a Friday announcement. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
National College's Louisville campus launches three new bachelor's degree programs Jan 19, 2008
The growth in use of electronic record keeping in the health care industry has created a demand for managers with training in information security and database management, according to the release. The bachelor of science in accounting/information systems is designed to equip graduates with the skills to manage financial accounting systems in small- and medium-sized businesses. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Will Sun-MySQL ignite a database price war? Jan 18, 2008
MySQL's free, open source database management system (DBMS) lacks many of the frills associated with Oracle and other proprietary database technologies, but it's also far less expensive over time, said Noel Yuhanna, a database market analyst with Cambridge, Mass ... MySQL users are typically small and medium sized businesses (SMB), but if the company starts to attract larger enterprises away from Oracle, IBM and Microsoft, Yuhanna says it's a safe bet that the big three will respond with new... (SearchOracle.com)
IBM's IDS to Support Mac Platform Jan 17, 2008
"There are many Mac application developers in education and government who are looking for high performance, high reliability and scalability for database management software," Spang said. "It's important for them that it not complicate their experience. Mac is known for its ease of use. And ease of management really means no management at all.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
The five biggest Oracle headlines of 2007 Jan 9, 2008
The latest version of Oracle's flagship database management technology, , was released last summer after years of anticipation on the part of Oracle users ... The latest version of Oracle's flagship database management technology, , was released last summer after years of anticipation on the part of Oracle users. (SearchOracle.com)
Most clicked stories of 2007 Jan 4, 2008
Last July, after a nine-month beta-testing period, Oracle unveiled its Database 11g, the long-awaited overhaul of Oracle's flagship database management system ... Last July, after a nine-month beta-testing period, Oracle unveiled its Database 11g, the long-awaited overhaul of Oracle's flagship database management system. (SearchOracle.com)
County Lines for January 2, 2008 Jan 2, 2008
The Clark Center, a community facility on the campus of Arroyo Grande High School, will use its grant to develop a database management plan, among other uses. Other organizations that received grant funding from Art Inspires. (Santa Maria Times)
Data modeling tools no substitute for hard work Dec 28, 2007
The basic idea behind data modeling is about organizing information into useful structures that can be implemented in a database management system ... The basic idea behind data modeling is about organizing information into useful structures that can be implemented in a database management system. (SearchOracle.com)
Holiday hit: HD stands for, 'Hot dog!' Dec 19, 2007
The looming federal mandate drove Matthew Joseph recently to buy a $2,500 Samsung HDTV. The database management consultant from Huber Heights, Ohio, gave it as a gift to himself and his family. But even as more sets are sold, there's still plenty of confusion about HD.. (USA Today -- Tech)
Open Source: Powering ECM On Springs And Struts Dec 17, 2007
Even a popular open-source database management system with an estimated six million installations-MySQL-is not considered prime-time for banks because of maintenance issues and lack of track record in running mission-critical banking systems. "With HydraNet, Struts and Spring, those are development libraries and don't require a lot of support," says , vp of client solutions for , an open-source component supplier for enterprise solutions with the financial industry and others. (American Banker)
Amazon opens testing for in-cloud database Dec 15, 2007
"SimpleDB should be screaming fast, incredibly scalable, and almost all of our SQL (database) queries would work with no changes other than syntax. Like many of you, I'm sure, we're using much of our RDBMS (relational database management software) as a fairly simple data store and aren't using many advanced RDBMS capabilities." One problem, though, is waiting for Amazon's remote database to a request from a local server. For some more technical details, the blog has some, and Amazon has a. (CNET News.com)
Enea AB: 4DK Technologies Selects Enea Accelerator Platform Dec 14, 2007
The Accelerator Platform also includes Enea Polyhedra a high-performance embedded relational database management system, Tail-f Systems ConfD network management solution and a carrier grade Linux distribution. Bundled with a services team drawn from Enea s 350 professional consulting engineers, Enea Accelerator is a complete system platform on which companies, from start ups to Tier 1 s, will build the services that will change how the world communicates. (BusinessWire)
Moto Gold Project-Feasibility Study Completed Dec 14, 2007
Cube Consulting - Geological database management, interpretation and validation - Resource estimation - Mine design & scheduling, mine capital & operating cost estimates Ammtec - Metallurgical testwork Lycopodium - Metallurgical interpretation & process plant design - Infrastructure design - Project implementation - Capital & operating cost estimation Knight Piesold - Site geotechnical & hydrological assessment - Tails storage facility design & geochemical assessment - Hydropower assessment &... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
BEA Continues Leadership in SOA Security with Release of BEA AquaLogic Enterprise Security 3.0 Dec 12, 2007
-- Configurable attribute retrievers for LDAP and relational database management systems (RDBMS) - BEA AquaLogic Enterprise Security 3. 0 is designed with configuration-based attribute retrievers capabilities which enables an administrator, versus a developer, to specify how external enterprise information can be quickly integrated with defined security policies. (PR Newswire)
The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. Acquires The Gordian Group, Inc. Dec 12, 2007
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. (the "Wicks Group"), a New York-based private equity firm, today announced that its affiliate has completed the acquisition of The Gordian Group, Inc. ("Gordian"), a leading provider of proprietary database management and procurement services for the repair and alternations segment of the construction sector. Gordian is the sole provider of a full-service Job Order Contracting solution for facility owners in both the public... (PR Newswire)
ParAccel gets $20M, opens valley office Dec 11, 2007
San Diego-based ParAccel, which provides a columnar database management system, said the new funds will be used to expand engineering, sales and support capabilities. Funding was led by San Francisco-based. (San Jose Business Journal)
Unify to restate finances, show bigger loss for last year Dec 8, 2007
Unify makes software used in database management and application development. Related Industry News. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Trai panel for no portability Dec 5, 2007
"The steering committee, under the aegis of Trai, will address issues involved in the implementation of MNP with a special reference to the methodology, establishing a neutral third party for database management, level of centralisation of database in terms of national v/s regional set up, time frame of implementation and others," Trai said. Mobile number portability (MNP) enables the users to retain their telephone numbers when they change the service provider. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
TRAI setting up panel on number portability Dec 5, 2007
To implement this, it requires a database management having information of the networks and associated ported numbers ... The committee will address issues involved in the implementation of the facility with a special reference to the methodology of MNP implementation, establishing of neutral third party for database management, timeframe of implementation, method of tariff transparency for off-net and on-net calls billing system, and dispute resolution mechanism between the various mobile... (Hindu Business Line)
Report: Job Prospects 'Good' in 2008 Dec 5, 2007
Seventy-four percent of CIOs reported that Windows administration was the most sought-after technical skill in their department, followed by network administration (70 percent) and database management, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server (59 percent). Still, many IT professionals take issue with reports of this kind, arguing that the IT job market isn't as strong as recruiters often indicate. (eWeek)
Image Fusion Workshop Showcases Objectivity/DB Nov 30, 2007
The company's flagship product, Objectivity/DB, is an object-oriented database management system () that enables the real-time management of complex interrelated data. It is used by government, security, complex manufacturing, commercial services, science, and engineering organizations to increase speed, precision and productivity. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Data warehouse appliances demand diligence Nov 30, 2007
Data warehouse appliance providers include newer, pure-play vendors like Calpont Corp. and Greenplum, as well as well-known database management system vendors like IBM and Oracle ... Data warehouse appliance providers include newer, pure-play vendors like Calpont Corp. and Greenplum, as well as well-known database management system vendors like IBM and Oracle. (SearchOracle.com)
Equifax renews agreement with SBFE Nov 29, 2007
has lengthened its database management contract with through the end of 2012. Financial terms were not disclosed. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
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Ubuntu Server Edition - it's ready to go. Ubuntu Server Edition provides secure installation combined with easy deployment. (LinuxPlanet)
Oracle's Unbreakable Linux targets Microsoft apps Nov 20, 2007
"Although Oracle database management systems used to dominate the Windows platform eight years ago, today it's SQL Server. Oracle is already betting on Linux to succeed by putting strong Rmarketing efforts around it. If Linux grows, Oracle grows," he said ... "Although Oracle database management systems used to dominate the Windows platform eight years ago, today it's SQL Server. Oracle is already betting on Linux to succeed by putting strong Rmarketing efforts around it. If Linux grows, Oracle... (Search Enterprise Linux)
Delivering results Nov 19, 2007
The services include design; laser printing; mailing services; list procurement; fulfillment, which includes routing requested literature and shipping merchandise; database management, which includes data entry, corrections and deletions, updating and appending; and variable printing, which involves customizing a company's message to an individual on their mailing list. "We offer professional design services and work with the customer to develop a successful direct mail campaign," Desi Cain... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Database Still Matters at OpenWorld Nov 16, 2007
1 percent of the relational database management system market in 2006, according to research by Gartner. Still, both Microsoft and IBM, though behind in overall market share, have sought to work their way up the ladder. (eWeek)
Oracle Database 11g and information management Nov 15, 2007
Mendelsohn said the new features and enhancements found in the latest version of his company's flagship database management system -- -- were designed with these sorts of information management issues in mind ... Mendelsohn said the new features and enhancements found in the latest version of his company's flagship database management system -- -- were designed with these sorts of information management issues in mind. (SearchOracle.com)
Publicis Groupe: Leo Burnett to Shift to New Open Architecture Model Nov 13, 2007
This unique operation will be sourced from Leo Burnett and Arc (creative, research, market segmentation, and planning, production and database management), SMG (media behavioral insights, media research and some digital production resources) and Digitas (creative, brand navigation, digital insights, dashboard management systems, digital production and technology development). A new management board has been named to oversee the activation of the new model. (BusinessWire)
University takes identity management to new heights Nov 13, 2007
Besides, she added, the university already had a major investment in Oracle's flagship database management system, and the Oracle E-Business Suite was the source of many of the school's online administrative applications -- two factors that promised to make the integration phase of the project go smoothly ... Besides, she added, the university already had a major investment in Oracle's flagship database management system, and the Oracle E-Business Suite was the source of many of the school's... (SearchOracle.com)
2007 InfoWorld 100 Awards Nov 12, 2007
The initiative incorporates database management, CRM, BI, EAI, and SFA software to deliver a fully integrated, comprehensive customer service and sales environment across all divisions. Industry: Technology. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
TRICARE taps Mystikal Solutions to share in $500 million contract Nov 11, 2007
Some of the areas where the companies could work include: administrative support services; procurement support services; systems and database management, budget, financial and cost estimation services; and information technology services, facilities and support. The contract has a one-year base year, with nine, one-year options. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Cisco drives down U.S. tech stocks Nov 9, 2007
Oracle, which sells database management software to large companies, and Cisco, the largest maker of telecoms equipment, both fell more than 7 percent, as did data storage maker Brocade Communications Systems Inc., while data storage maker EMC Corp was down 5 percent. "I think it's gone down because Cisco said the enterprise is weakening. In sympathy, Oracle is selling off," said analyst Trip Chowdhry of Global Equities Research. (EETimes)
IBM mainframe replaced by Oracle and Unix for ERP app Nov 7, 2007
Arrow decided on for its database management and ERP software ... Arrow decided on for its database management and ERP software. (Search390.com)
The 2008 IT Salary Guide Nov 2, 2007
A survey of 1,400 CIO's by Robert Half in August 2007 asked the question: "Which technical skills are most in demand within your organization?" Leading the pack was Windows administration (73%), followed by Network administration (70%), Database management (60%), Firewall administration (55%), Wireless network management (52%), Business intelligence (34%), ERP implementation (22%), Microsoft ... Foremost among these are network and desktop security, wireless, business intelligence, and database... (Datamation)
FileMaker's Upgrade Dilemma Nov 1, 2007
doesn t let much rust grow on FileMaker Pro, its easy-to-use relational database management software ... If you re looking for your first relational database management program, FileMaker is a good bet. (SmallBusinessComputing)
CRM Software Oct 30, 2007
Application service provider for sales, marketing and channels performance management solutions including 00004000 lead assignment and tracking, customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing database management. Integrating business consulting services, e-business and traditional technology capabilities, and industry knowledge. (LinuxPlanet)
Oracle withdraws BEA offer as deadline expires Oct 29, 2007
BEA's software, known as middleware, helps connect computer systems and complements Oracle's database management programs to help the company better compete against SAP.. Reuters 2007. (Reuters Canada)
DBAs Demanding a Database Migration Tool Oct 27, 2007
Automated tools can make life easier, Yuhanna said, adding that enterprises should insist on vendors using industry standards as much as possible when it comes to database management systems and applications to minimize migration issues in the future. Benchmarking tools are another area where vendors can ease the strain of the migration process, said Chris Ingrassia, CTO of FortiusOne, whose Arlington, Va. (eWeek)
ecommerce solutions Oct 26, 2007
Provider of ecommerce business applications, including email responses, live customer service, customer database management and fulfillment. Provider of web page design, web graphic design, network consulting, network integration, groupware consulting and groupware integration services. (LinuxPlanet)
Special Report: Oracle OpenWorld 2007 Oct 25, 2007
Oracle OpenWorld is the premier event for all users of Oracle Corp. technology, including its database management system (DBMS) and enterprise applications ... Oracle OpenWorld is the premier event for all users of Oracle Corp. technology, including its database management system (DBMS) and enterprise applications. (SearchOracle.com)
Service and Delivery Oct 24, 2007
"We use ACT database management software to maintain our delivery and customer calls," explains Chris Callanan of in Wakefield, Massachusetts. "Were' in a small town where just about everyone knows each other. A sophisticated GPS system isn't necessary for our business. " He quips, "If Mrs. Brown has a problem with her hot tub, it's highly unlikely that we would need to track down one of our service techs with a GPS system to have him service Mrs. Brown's hot tub.". (Suite101.com)
Oracle policies stymie VMware virtualization Oct 24, 2007
Oracle licensing, support pose VMware virtualization hurdle. Oracle licensing, support pose VMware virtualization hurdle. (SearchOracle.com)
For the record, hit a fast-forward button for data with destiny Oct 23, 2007
AT THE heart of most information systems there is a database, sometimes known as a database management system (DBMS). Databases are ways of ordering information, and they can be very complex beasts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Enea AB: Lockheed Martin UK Selects Enea's Database Management Systems for Merlin Helicopter Oct 17, 2007
Enea AB: Lockheed Martin UK Selects Enea s Database Management Systems for Merlin Helicopter ... Enea (Nordic Exchange/SmallCap/ENEA), a world leading provider of network software and services, today announced that Lockheed Martin UK has selected its Polyhedra database management system for use in the Merlin Capability Sustainment Program (MCSP) ... With Polyhedra handling the database management, Lockheed Martin UK s design team can get a head start on the application development process. (BusinessWire)
Supervisors approve MAGIC budget Oct 17, 2007
A GIS is a blend of digital mapping and database management that enables users to view full property appraisal and tax information, and other data such as sketches and digital pictures of buildings on the property with dimensions and characteristics. Mark Warren, MAGIC-GIS coordinator, said the feasibility study would assess the costs and requirements of switching to a system that would allow each of the three MAGIC partners to share information through a centralized computer server. (Muscatine Journal, IO)