WaveMaker Seeks To Ease Pain Of Ajax Development Mar 5, 2008
Instead, WaveMaker offers a graphical environment, based on building an application using a set of database forms, making it easier to migrate an Oracle Forms- or Microsoft Access-based application to the Web. "The MySQL database administrator needs to build an application occasionally. It's hard to do in PHP, harder yet in Java," said Keene as he demonstrated application building with WaveMaker. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The latest thing in software: No one's buying it Feb 9, 2008
That proposed deal announced last week would give Microsoft access to Yahoo's vast news, information, search and advertising network -- and the ability to compete more squarely with Google. But a merger would also allow Microsoft to adapt its empire to compete in a world of low-cost, Internet-centric software. (News & Observer)
MAC offers computer-related classes through Continuing Ed Jan 20, 2008
The basics of Microsoft Access 2007 will be taught from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 30 and ending Feb. 20 ... This is a practical course in database management using Microsoft Access. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
What the true geek really wanted for Christmas (it's not too late!) Dec 25, 2007
Net language, Flash, Visual Basic, VBA (Microsoft Access and Excel), LabView, Java, C, and C. Prices for the components (some available in kits) range from $7 to more than $500. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Any Answers heralds new online practice management system. By John Stokdyk Dec 20, 2007
Robinson had been talking to a Microsoft Access programmer about developing a simple application to manage these tasks. "I, like many, use VT Accounts, Moneysoft payroll etc and this database would fit in nicely to that kind of set up," he said. (Accounting Web, UK)
Excel User Conference: What to look for in a dodgy spreadsheet Nov 30, 2007
The real hero of this session was not Excel, but Microsoft Access. Murphy emphasised how valuable Access was as an intermediary between raw data and Excel. (Accounting Web, UK)
ICISD working to upgrade image Nov 9, 2007
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - News. Friday, November 09, 2007. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
French embassy presents computers to districts. Oct 4, 2007
The participants are undergoing 11 days training in Microsoft Access and Excel to enhance their operations. The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Anthony E. Amoah, appealed to the French embassy to consider providing Internet connectivity for the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the various district assemblies to enable them access information to improve their work. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How New Agents Can Get More Business Sep 11, 2007
Step #3: Input those names into an electronic database (Microsoft Access, Excel, ACT. or Goldmine). (RealtyTimes)
Continuing Ed. to include Internet classes Aug 18, 2007
Mrs. Guerriero became familiar with Ed 2 Go's online classes after taking one on Microsoft Access. She wanted to offer online classes through the continuing education program and looked at other companies. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Trimming The Fat In Your Datacenter Aug 9, 2007
Believe it or not, a disturbingly high number of large companies still track their software inventory and licensing agreements on Microsoft Access or in an Excel spreadsheet, Feuless said. "Asset-management software is fine and it will help you keep track of your assets," he said. (SmallBusinessComputing)
EuSpRIG fashion report: 'Access is the new Excel' Jul 13, 2007
But according to EuSpRIG's gurus, Microsoft Access is taking on an increasingly prominent - any risky - role because it can handle more data. Leading the way with the Access warning was Dean Buckner, an applications specialist in the Financial Services Authority's risk review department. (Accounting Web, UK)
Thumbs up for Celik Komputer Jun 28, 2007
Goh said the total programme time was 12 hours and participants would be taught a variety of software such as Microsoft Access, Excel and Internet applications. He said Cubic would sponsor all the participant fees including trainer support, while ILP Selandar would prepare the facilities such as the computer room, transportation and course notes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Review: Find sensitive content, fast Jun 27, 2007
0, the data-at-rest component of Tablus' data protection suite, accurately identifies sensitive information on file servers, laptops, desktops, portals, content management systems, Microsoft Access databases, and e-mail archives. Version 3. (InfoWorld)
The business intelligence debate: Who has the right skills? By John Stokdyk Jun 21, 2007
Then use tools such as Microsoft Access and SQL to extract, analyse and summarise the data, present it in say Microsoft Excel, and if you use a pivot table you have a built-in drill down facility. "Equip accountants with strong IT analysis skills, particularly database technologies and languages, and you will have one seriously skilled employee.". (Accounting Web, UK)
Northeast offers online computer classes Jun 18, 2007
Microsoft Access Online will give students practical experience in operating the database portion of this Microsoft Office suite, including records, fields, table, queries, and reports. Diane Born is the instructor. (Sioux City Journal)
KOffice 1.6.3 released with major updates to Kexi Jun 13, 2007
3 is with a of changes, particularly for database management tool , the KOffice answer to Microsoft Access. This release includes fixes to KWord's HTML import filter, KPresenter's copy and paste for images, Krita's filter preview dialog and rotation and scaling, and other assorted fixes for KOffice apps. (Linux.com)
LG Joins Microsoft's Open Source Protection Club Jun 9, 2007
(Nasdaq: MSFT) and South Korea's (LGE) have announced a patent cross-licensing deal, similar to one Microsoft recently signed with (Nasdaq: NOVL) , that allows LG to use Microsoft technology in its products while giving Microsoft access to LG's intellectual property. The deal means LG can use Linux in its products without fearing litigation from Microsoft, which recently voiced claims that some of the code used to create the popular open source operating system was first patented by Microsoft. (TechNewsWorld)
Microsoft Strikes Linux Patent Deal With LG Electronics Jun 8, 2007
" The deal also gives Microsoft access to technology used by LG that's patented by MicroConnect Group. Specific financial terms of the cross-licensing pact weren't disclosed, but Microsoft said the arrangement calls for it to make "net balancing" payments to LG. That implies that the two companies have agreed that the technology to which Microsoft gains access is more valuable than the Microsoft technology claimed to be part of Linux. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a cross-licensing... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Improve your reporting skills with self-teach tutorials. By David Carter Jun 8, 2007
This collection of AccountingWEB self-teach tutorials will help you develop your skills with Excel pivot tables, Microsoft Access, Sage and QuickBooks. series. (Accounting Web, UK)
Tourism Commission plans to follow up on Boonville inquiries Jun 8, 2007
Commission Clerk Dayna Hudson said the city has recently set up a Microsoft Access database to help categorize the data the commission receives from Madden Preprint. Madden prints the Missouri Tourism Guide, operates the state tourism Web site, visitmo. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Stocks Mixed in Early Trading Jun 7, 2007
Under the agreement, LG will be able to use Microsoft hardware and software in its products in exchange for allowing Microsoft access to its patents. Costco (), the warehouse retailer, reported year-over-year same-store sales growth of 7% in May, according to a released Thursday by the company. (SmartMoney)
Solving the Windows 2000 Professional duplicate name error Jun 4, 2007
This Microsoft Access - Intermediate Skills presentation provides a preformatted presentation for helping staff better leverage the database applicati. . (TechRepublic)
Excel compendium - importing and exporting. By Simon Hurst May 31, 2007
The most popular seems to be not to use Excel at all, but to consider the use of a database such as Microsoft Access. Raymond Downham asked whether Visual Basic, a text editor or using more than one Excel sheet could be the answer to his problem of with lots of rows of blank data. (Accounting Web, UK)
Microsoft to Acquire aQuantive for $6 Bil. May 21, 2007
aQuantive s Atlas - one of the industry s two leading online ad serving platforms (Doubleclick being the other) - gives Microsoft access to reams of data while also tightening the company s ties to many of the top digital agencies. The acquisition, the biggest in Microsoft s history, according to Kevin Johnson, president of the company's platforms and services group, makes the company a major player in online advertising. (MediaWeek.com)
Business Briefs May 19, 2007
An intermediate Microsoft Access course will be offered on May 25 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Chippewa Valley Technical College s Business Education Center, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire. Jeffrey Koenig will instruct participants in the use of queries, criteria, comparison operators, sorting, joined tables, calculating fields and statistics and grouping. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Microsoft a Credible VOIP Supplier? May 17, 2007
To bolster its credibility, Microsoft last June launched its multifaceted partnership with Nortel Networks, dubbed the Innovative Communications Alliance, which gave Microsoft access to Nortel intellectual property around VOIP.. Many industry observers believe Microsoft got the better end of the deal with Nortel, which plans to be the dominant professional services provider for VOIP implementations that include Microsoft software. (eWeek)
Improving sales reports at Northwind Traders. Tutorial by David Carter May 3, 2007
This tutorial uses the Northwind database, a sample database for helping users learn Microsoft Access ... You can see that there is a driver entitled Microsoft Access ... System DSN tabIn the Create New Data Source box, select: Microsoft Access driver (*mdb). (Accounting Web, UK)
eCart 4 e-commerce tool supports Dreamweaver CS3 Apr 19, 2007
2 and Coldfusion, and it works with Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL 4 and 5. Shopping cart layouts have been certified by CSS expert Eric Meyer. (MacCentral)
Oracle Upgrades App Express Mar 28, 2007
The enhancements include PDF printing and Microsoft Access Migration support. Oracle Application Express is integrated with all editions of Oracle Database 10g and Oracle9i Database Release 2, and enables users to develop secure Web applications to run inside their Oracle Database, company officials said. (eWeek)
Oracle updates free Web development tool Mar 27, 2007
pdf printing, Flash Chart integration, Microsoft Access Migration support, drag-and-drop item creation and layout capabilities, and better Web services support, Hichwa said ... In addition, the software's new Microsoft Access Application Migration Workshop feature lets users turn Microsoft Access-based applications into Application Express applications, according to Oracle ... pdf printing, Flash Chart integration, Microsoft Access Migration support, drag-and-drop item creation and layout... (SearchOracle.com)
Protect portable computers with full-volume encryption Mar 19, 2007
This Microsoft Access - Advanced Functionality presentation is a preformatted solution for training staff to maximize Microsoft Access's more advanced. This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how to get the most out of Microsoft Access -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. (TechRepublic)
Brussels hits out at iTunes Mar 14, 2007
The European Commission has raised the prospect of Apple being forced to open the closed link between iTunes, its dominant online music store, and its iPod music players. Meglena Kuneva, the Consumer Protection Commissioner, said that "something has to change" in Apple's present system, under which tracks bought on iTunes work only on iPods. (Times Online)
Is Novell losing Linux? No, it's just bad reporting Feb 8, 2007
"I'm sure many Microsoft haters are jumping with joy over the thought that Novell might be punished over its new partnership with Microsoft. The new partnership gives Microsoft access to Linux customers and intellectual property, which will allow Windows and Linux greater interoperability. Microsoft shouldn't have access to such things, right?". Uhm, whatever. (Linux.com)
Google's Bosworth: Why AJAX Failed (Then Succeeded) Jan 31, 2007
NEW YORK When it comes to software development, Google's Adam Bosworth has a need for speed. In a talk entitled "Physics, Speed and Psychology: What Works and What Doesn't in Software, and Why," Bosworth, a vice president at Google, discussed why technologies such as AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), PDAs and natural language failed to catch on in the past but are successful today. (eWeek)
Oracle links DB dev tool to rivals Jan 9, 2007
Oracle on Monday is shipping an upgrade to its free database development tool, adding a number of enhancements, including the capability to access competing databases such as Microsoft Access and MySQL. ... 1 is its capability to connect to non-Oracle databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Microsoft Access. (InfoWorld)
Oracle updates free SQL Developer Jan 9, 2007
1 lets users browse non-Oracle database management systems, including Microsoft's SQL Server, open source MySQL and Microsoft Access ... 1 lets users browse non-Oracle database management systems, including Microsoft's SQL Server, open source MySQL and Microsoft Access. (SearchOracle.com)
Growing With QuickBooks Dec 27, 2006
As before, Enterprise allows -compliant applications such as Microsoft Access and Excel to retrieve and work with QuickBooks data. This feature offers lots of possibilities for building custom reports and queries, as well as linking data to other business applications. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Freeware options aplenty Dec 26, 2006
I'm not a big fan of its database, which is designed to work with a number of commercial programs, including Microsoft Access, but the rest of the suite is more than decent, and it's often quite good. The price is the best part -- free. (Washington Times, DC)
Working with Web Parts in ASP.NET 2.0 Dec 12, 2006
Expand your office's knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint with TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Office. With. (TechRepublic)
Cisco administration 101: Configure GRE tunnels Dec 7, 2006
This Microsoft Access - Advanced Functionality presentation is a preformatted solution for training staff to maximize Microsoft Access's more advanced. . (TechRepublic)
New PC's ready for Vista now Nov 14, 2006
Q: I have a lot of contact information in Microsoft Access database files. I'd love to have access to them (pun intended) on my Windows Mobile handheld computer, but Access isn't among the Microsoft "Office Mobile" programs that came with the device. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Questions to ask a SQL Server database developer applicant Nov 1, 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how to get the most out of Microsoft Access -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. . (TechRepublic)
Read more at Linux.com Oct 18, 2006
Kexi, the KDE Project's answer to Microsoft Access, boasts more than 270 improvements since the release of KOffice 1. 5. (NewsForge)
Bringing data into an OpenOffice.org Base database Oct 10, 2006
Bringing data into an OpenOffice. Bringing data into an OpenOffice. (Search Enterprise Linux)
Merge your CD playlist from one Windows 2000 Pro machine to another Oct 2, 2006
If Microsoft Access is on your system, however, you can create update queries to merge together the two databases so you don't lose any existing titles. Here's how. (TechRepublic)
Business classes set in GB Sep 30, 2006
A Microsoft Access class will be available so participants can learn to use a computer database system to manage mailing lists, clients and inventory. Participants will learn the advantages and basics of database software by learning Microsoft Access 2002. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
MedPix medical image database uses healthy dose of FOSS Sep 21, 2006
Years later, he ported his database to Microsoft Access using a Visual Basic GUI, but this posed a new problem: "I wanted a Web interface to a single database for work and home," he says, "rather than synchronizing two copies of the database. I also needed to add the ability to store images." ... "The initial constraints of the C64 led to a rudimentary classification system to save memory space and allow faster searches. Full-text searching was always part of the program, but was very slow on... (Linux.com)
Eighth-grader proves self to be real `FileMaker Pro' Sep 3, 2006
"We jokingly asked him to go test Microsoft Access," Mr. Epling says, referring to one of his product's biggest competitors. John Stephen came up with the idea while dickering with the memory allocation on his copy of FileMaker Pro, which he uses for school projects and "to make things for my Web page.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Drive Change Using Visibility Pressure Aug 31, 2006
He did this by regularly surveying each country s CIO s investment plans, aggregating them in a homegrown Microsoft Access database and publishing the duplicated efforts. The independent but cash-strapped country-level CIOs readily took advantage of each other s investment activities to get their own work done at a lower cost. (CIO)
Things to do today and beyond Aug 11, 2006
Florida Techs National Center for Small Business Information free course on Microsoft Access Intermediate 3 will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Link Building on campus. To register, call 674-7011 or go to. (Florida Today)
The great PC 'what-if' Aug 7, 2006
Download this "Best Practices for Maximizing Microsoft Access 2003" and learn it in under an hour. . (TechRepublic)
Windows apps cross over to the Mac Jul 11, 2006
Although it's great that Mac owners will soon be able to work with Microsoft Access databases and lay plans with Microsoft Project without having to install a full-blown copy of Windows, I can't imagine a worse scenario than having to use a translation layer to run Microsoft's proprietary software on Apple's proprietary OS. CrossOver Office outperforms Virtual PC and allows users to forego the cost of a Windows license. But in other respects, it's every bit as much a step down, if you look at it... (InfoWorld)
And another lawsuit against Microsoft Jul 6, 2006
Although I agree that it may feel invasive to have Microsoft access such information, it doesn't sound like they are using it for anything malicious ... I'm not a fan of Microsoft accessing my hardware id's and BIOS info but its not personal data other then configuration and isnt invasive enough for me to stop using the software. (Computerworld)
Microsoft exec joins Google Jul 1, 2006
Before that, he was a senior manager at Microsoft where he worked on XML and Microsoft Access PC Database. And , a top operating system engineer, left Microsoft last year to go to Google. (CNET News.com)
Teacher technology classes for July Jun 30, 2006
Microsoft ACCESS at its EASIEST. All classes will be held at the Technology Center from 4 pm until 6 pm. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Touch Screen Voting Computers Draw Concern Jun 16, 2006
"The central tabulator that counts all the votes is susceptible to having its votes altered by anyone with a standard copy of Microsoft Access," says Jim March, an election watchdog with , who demonstrated the vulnerability of the Diebold touch-screen voting system Thursday night. He showing dozens of citizens how someone could manipulate votes with a few keystrokes, thanks to a back-door flaw in the software. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Microsoft Misrepresenting WGA's Functionality? Jun 13, 2006
News for nerds, stuff that matters. Microsoft Misrepresenting WGA's Functionality. (Slashdot)
Microsoft looking for partnerships in May 25, 2006
Partnerships with Chinese companies also helps Microsoft access Chinese technology talent, he said Monday. Microsoft said early this year it would invest about 100 million US dollars annually over the next three to five years in China. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Microsoft catches SSL VPN vendor Whale May 21, 2006
The acquisition will give Microsoft access to Whale's Windows-based Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network (SSL VPN) appliances and Web firewall products designed to protect enterprise applications when they're accessed by remote workers, partners and customers. The Whale products build on the site-to-site and remote access VPN and application publishing capabilities built into Microsoft's Windows Server and Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) server, said Steve Brown, a director of... (Computerworld Australia)
Microsoft Plans To Acquire Whale Communications To Improve Security And Access May 20, 2006
The acquisition gives Microsoft access to some key technology: Application optimizers for Outlook Web Access, Sharepoint, IBM Lotus Domino, Lotus Domino Web Access, SAP Enterprise Portal, and EMC Documentum Webtop. One function of these application optimizers is to inspect and validate data as it's input into Web applications, a step that's critical for blocking SQL injection attacks that are initiated when an attacker enters code into a Web data field that tricks a login screen into providing... (InformationWeek)
Business intelligence just the ticket for StubHub May 11, 2006
For a company moving into the big leagues of ticket sales, Microsoft Access was not a scalable system for business intelligence ... Last year, San Francisco-based StubHub Inc. began a major overhaul of its BI systems, ditching Microsoft Access and Excel in favor of enterprise-class best-of-breed tools, according to Rob Singer, the company's director of business intelligence. (SearchOracle.com)
Oracle Locks DBAs in the Vault Apr 26, 2006
"We can make users control access from existing applications. They may have users with access through their Microsoft Access spreadsheet but don't want to have access through the command line, or during a certain part of the day, or through a particular location. "This is the final mile, we think, in terms of security and separation of duty," he said. Rules can also be applied to all SQL commands. Database Vault also includes detailed reports that can be used to satisfy audits. Oracle also... (eWeek)
Microsoft, Autodesk must pay in patent case Apr 21, 2006
The regulator has refused to give Microsoft access to some documents, citing confidentiality concerns and rivals' "fear of retaliation," according to a Boston court ruling earlier this week in which a judge quashed a similar Microsoft request for documents held by Novell Inc.. Last month, a U.S. federal court in California rejected Microsoft's request for documents from Oracle Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. Microsoft appealed that decision, but then withdrew the appeal following the New York... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Supporting Key Business Decisions: Do You Make the Grade Apr 19, 2006
They are the people who know the ins and outs of reporting packages (ranging from Microsoft Access to Cognos to Crystal Reports to reporting modules within ERP solutions just to name a few). They are power users of these tools and able to create meaningful lists, charts, and pivot reports in their sleep. (CIO Information Network)
