Fast Wi-Fi Chip, At A Lower Cost • Vendors Pitching Recession Survival Kits Nov 15, 2008
Many business software makers are pushing new programs to help customers and themselves in the downturn ... Microsoft () on Thursday announced a plan to offer 0% financing for its business software customers who spend $20,000 to $1 million. (Investors Business Daily)
3 VMware Buys Mobile Virtualization Company Nov 14, 2008
U.S. business software maker VMware Inc (NYSE: VMW) has bought a small French company that specializes in virtualization software for mobile phones, which allows a single phone to run multiple operating systems. VMware, the leading maker of virtualization software for computers, said on Monday it bought privately held Trango Virtual Processors, based in Grenoble, France, for an undisclosed sum. (Datamation)
Microsoft Tries A Few Moves Vs. Downturn Nov 14, 2008
SEATTLE Microsoft (), which saw its stock hit a six-year low on Thursday, says it will offer its Dynamics business software to new customers at 0% financing for 36 months. The company also plans a Windows Live update in the coming weeks that adds social networking features to the software maker's instant messaging program, free Hotmail e-mail service and other sites. (Investors Business Daily)
MS kicks off next era of small business software Nov 13, 2008
Microsoft kicks off next era of small business software. Windows Essential Server Solutions offerings bundle popular IT software in order to ease rollout and management burdens for small and midsized companies. (InfoWorld)
Cybersecurity, more workers deemed crucial Nov 10, 2008
Also, Congress should not confuse the issue of retaining skilled foreign workers with illegal immigration, which is what happened in the Bush administration, said Robert Holleyman, president and CEO of the Business Software Alliance, a trade association. "It was a politically charged issue and it didn't move forward," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Unemployment rate in US surging Nov 8, 2008
Just this week, Fidelity Investments of Boston said it would cut 1,300 jobs worldwide, or 3 percent of its workforce, which would represent 345 jobs in Massachusetts; and business software maker Egenera Inc. of Marl borough said it would cut 87 jobs worldwide, including 30 to 35 in the state. IHS Global Insight, a Waltham forecasting firm, recently projected the state could lose as many as 76,000 jobs over the next year. (Boston Globe)
SAP vows to move all customers to enterprise support Nov 8, 2008
The business software maker has stopped short of scrapping plans or adjusting pricing, but has committed to adding features to its enterprise support offering and proving its value in reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) to win over customers. SAP has set up a joint team with the global federation of SAP user groups, the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN), to establish value key performance indicators (KPIs) for SAP enterprise support. (ComputerWeekly.com)
Dell And Benioff Sound Off Nov 6, 2008
He wants to turn the company into a connection point for business software that outsider firms develop and then run on his company's software and databases. Forbes sat down with the two innovators this week to talk tips, the future of computing and the economy. (Forbes)
Obama's Technology Push: Solar Jobs, R&D Tax Credits Nov 6, 2008
Extending the Rcredit is "absolutely critical" to keep U.S. companies competitive, says Robert Holleyman, chief executive officer of the Business Software Alliance, an industry trade group. Tech Czar Coming. (Investors Business Daily)
Fighting Digital Pirates Nov 5, 2008
A study IDC carried out for the Business Software Alliance put the PC industry's losses to piracy at about 38% of the industry's worldwide revenues--and PC games, the study notes, are often pirates' choice pick. Such losses come at a time when the cost of developing a blockbuster game has ballooned close to $40 million apiece. (Forbes -- Technology)
Wall St rallies on election day Nov 5, 2008
56 on news that was in the process of halving its stake in business software maker. The chipmaker gained 4 per cent to $16. (FT.com -- Markets)
Egenera laying off workers in Bay State Nov 4, 2008
Business software maker Egenera Inc. notified employees yesterday it will eliminate 87 jobs worldwide, including 30 to 35 at its Marlborough headquarters, in the latest sign that Massachusetts technology companies are bracing for a worsening economic downturn. Egenera said it will trim its sales force about 40 percent by shifting its model to rely on hardware vendors like computer maker Dell Inc. to market Egenera's software to businesses. (Boston Globe)
Chip Shipments Could Face Slow Growth Nov 4, 2008
And that's the very point of customer-relationship management software, which is sophisticated business software commonly known as CRM. For those unfamiliar. In recent years many organizations have found their sales processes have become more challenging while the performance of their former star sales professionals has deteriorated. (PC World)
Salesforce debuts Force.com Sites Nov 4, 2008
On-demand business software vendor Salesforce is expected on Monday to announce Force. com Sites, an offering that lets customers create and run Web sites on Salesforce's cloud infrastructure. (InfoWorld)
Open Text to cut jobs after Captaris deal closes Nov 4, 2008
TORONTO Business software maker Open Text Corp posted a higher quarterly profit Monday, but said it will likely cut jobs once it completes its purchase of software firm Captaris Inc.. Open Text, which is buying U.S.-based Captaris for $131-million (U.S.), said the combined company expects to shed about 10 per cent of its jobs. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Demand Generation Vendor Marketo Announces Lead Insight for Sales as 100% Force.com Native Application Nov 3, 2008
Driven by a relentless focus on customer success and the most innovative user experience in business software today, Marketo is emerging as the fastest-growing lead management vendor in the world. Marketo's on-demand marketing products are easy to buy because they don't require complex implementation or upfront fees, easy to own because they don't require IT support, and easy to use without specialized technical skills or significant training. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Some businesses thriving despite bad economy Nov 3, 2008
Global Analytics Corp. of Waterbury, a business software consulting company that helps select, install, customize and implement performance management software for budgeting, budget forecasting, financial consolidation and reporting. Virpie Inc. of Southbury, an information technology staffing and consulting company. (Republican-American)
Sun posts $1.7 billion quarterly loss Nov 1, 2008
7 billion loss for its latest quarter Thursday as the maker of servers and business software wrote down the value of the company because of the slow economy and a huge decline in its stock price. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sun posts $1.7B loss for fiscal 1Q Oct 31, 2008
7 billion loss for its latest quarter Thursday as the maker of servers and business software wrote down the value of the company because of the slow economy and the huge decline in its stock price. "The economic downturn continued to weigh on our customers, especially those that contribute to our traditional high-end businesses," said Jonathan Schwartz, the chief executive. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Metaforic crosses swords with software pirates Oct 31, 2008
IDC and the Business Software Alliance estimate that a third of the global software market is for pirated copies -- tens of billions of dollars, mostly in Russia, China and Vietnam ... IDC and the Business Software Alliance estimate that a third of the global software market is for pirated copies -- tens of billions of dollars, mostly in Russia, China and Vietnam. (Search Security, MA)
Markets jump as investors cheer interest rate cuts Oct 30, 2008
by Roland Jackson Roland Jackson. AFP A Tokyo cyclist watches an electronic stock price board registering widespread gains in the Japanese. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
All eyes on the Brewery for Software Satisfaction Awards 2008 Oct 30, 2008
The leading figures in the business software industry are dusting off their DJ's and evening gowns for the year's great annual celebration at Sift Media's Software Satisfaction Awards 2008. More than 300 people will turn up at the Brewery in London tonight to find out which of them have won awards in 19 categories covering accounting ce, customer relationship management (CRM) and HR systems. (Accounting Web, UK)
MYOB rejects Manhattan Software offer Oct 30, 2008
Business software firm MYOB Ltd said a takeover offer from Manhattan Software Bidco Pty Ltd was "opportunistic" and advised its shareholders to take no action. Manhattan, an associated entity of Australian private equity firm Archer Capital and US investment firm HarbourVest, is offering to buy all MYOB's outstanding shares for $1. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Microsoft Anti-Piracy Tool Angers Chinese Oct 29, 2008
More than 80 percent of personal computer software in China last year was pirated, according to the Business Software Alliance, a trade group that counts Microsoft as a member. The worldwide piracy rate last year was 38 percent, and the rate in the U.S. was 20 percent, according to the software group. (CBS News)
SAP profits fall 5% Oct 29, 2008
The Walldorf, Germany, business software giant earned 388 million euros, or $485 million, in the quarter, down 5 percent from 408 million euros in the same quarter a year ago. SAP s revenue was 2. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Next Office suite will include Web version Oct 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES - The next upgrade of Office business software from Microsoft will include a version that edits word processing documents and spreadsheets inside a Web browser, the software maker said on Tuesday ... Capossela sees the applications expanding the base of Office users, notably employees such asnurses, truck drivers or factory workers who don't work on a computer sitting on a desk, but require some business software to be accessible over the Web. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fed is expected to cut interest rates again today Oct 29, 2008
Affordable Business Software. Fed Just Cut Rates. (Yahoo News)
AMD's 'Patient Capital' Bets On Factory Spinoff • SAP Q3 Profit Falls 5% Amid Sharp Drop-Off In Technology Spending Oct 29, 2008
Reporting its financial results Tuesday, the business software maker also canceled its fourth-quarter sales forecast, citing economic uncertainty. In the meantime, SAP has frozen hiring and plans to cut $250. (Investors Business Daily)
Microsoft Office to go on Web Oct 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES: The next upgrade of Office business software from Microsoft Corp will include a version that edits word processing documents and spreadsheets inside a Web browser, the software maker said. The online version of Office, which includes the Word and Excel programmes, aims to prevent competitors such as Google Inc from pecking away at Microsoft's dominance in software used by office workers and expand the market for one of its most profitable products. (India Times, India)
Wipro and Fortify Software Form Partnership to Assure the Security of Client Software Worldwide Oct 27, 2008
Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: ) and Fortify Software Inc., the market leader in enterprise application security solutions for Business Software Assurance, announced today the launch of the industry's first joint center to assess and assure the security of client applications ... "This partnership marks a major milestone for Fortify as we continue to build out our framework for Business Software Assurance and help companies... (PR Newswire)
Microsoft Uses Black Screen To Fight Piracy in China Oct 27, 2008
One in five PC software packages is pirated or counterfeit, according to the Business Software Alliance. And although the piracy of software on personal computers has declined in many countries, including China, since 2007, fast-growing PC markets have caused overall numbers to worsen, according to the BSA. The lost dollars have risen from $40 billion to $48 billion. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft anti-piracy tactic turns computer screens black Oct 26, 2008
More than 80% of personal computer software in China last year was pirated, according to the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance. One in five Chinese consumers do not know they're using pirated software, Microsoft said in a statement. (USA Today)
IT firms brace for reduced client spending Oct 25, 2008
the German business software giant whose American subsidiary is based in Newtown Square, has imposed a hiring freeze and told employees to curtail travel that doesn t involve meeting customers. We have taken a series of what we call prudent steps to basically ensure cost efficiency and cost-efficient operations, said Andy Kendze, executive director of media relations for. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Profit and sales rise at Microsoft, but company stays cautious Oct 25, 2008
Microsoft delivered 20 percent growth for sales of business software, which includes its Office desktop productivity, collaboration and online meeting programs ... Microsoft delivered 20 percent growth for sales of business software, which includes its Office desktop productivity, collaboration and online meeting programs ... Indeed, the business software group surpassed the Windows desktop operating systems unit in both sales and operating profit. (International Herald Tribune)
Improving the Use of Drugs Through Genes Oct 24, 2008
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Software AG 3Q profit up 62 pct to $39.4 million Oct 24, 2008
The company said both its business software lines contributed almost equally to revenue growth ... Its WebMethods business, used for business software, grew 13 percent to euro80 million ($101. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Move to sweep piracy from IT malls Oct 24, 2008
Sikap Tulen IT Mall is jointly supported by antipiracy watchdog, the Business Software Alliance (BSA); the management of Low Yat Plaza, one of the countrys biggest and most well-known gadget havens; and software giant Microsoft Malaysia. BSA Malaysia chairman Roland Chua said the Sikap Tulen campaign has helped lower the software piracy rate in the country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Interwoven Beats Q3 Views; Q4 Outlook In Line Oct 24, 2008
The company could be an acquisition target for large business software makers such as Oracle, () SAP () or Microsoft. But Cowan says his company isn't seeking a suitor. (Investors Business Daily)
Small Business Tips for a Challenging Economy Oct 23, 2008
More companies are releasing business software that runs on the Mac and you can also use a program such as Parallels to run any needed Windows-only software on the Mac. Investing in technology will allow you to implement other cost-saving processes and programs. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Dennis Keeling launches software comparison website Oct 23, 2008
Business software analyst Dennis Keeling is back in business as the publisher of a website to help prospective users identify the right systems for their needs. John Stokdyk reports. (Accounting Web, UK)
Oracle Joins Microsoft and HP; Boosts Stock Buyback Oct 21, 2008
Oracle said on Monday that its board of directors had authorized the repurchase of another $8 billion worth of the business software maker's shares on top of an existing plan to buy back $9. 3 billion in shares. (ABC News -- Wire)
We'll never stop pirates: Microsoft Oct 21, 2008
The Business Software Alliance, which represents software makers around the world, said a recent global piracy study by analyst firm IDC found 28 per cent of software in use in Australia was pirated. Microsoft has traditionally targeted bricks-and-mortar sellers of pirated software but it is now turning its focus to the internet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Professional Sales 2008 Style Oct 18, 2008
Personal and business software and computer sales was in large part responsible for bringing about solution selling instead of product selling. Computer sales teams would determine exact needs of customers looking for computer systems and then sell the systems (including the software) that would meet the needs. (Suite101.com)
Money-Saving Office Tech Oct 18, 2008
And, of course, if you choose not to pay for such software and pirate it instead, outfits like the Microsoft-backed Business Software Alliance will turn your former employees into tipsters, audit your software use and sue you. Fun. (Forbes -- Technology)
Radiant Systems, Inc., Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call Oct 18, 2008
Business Software ces Headlines. More Finance RSS Feeds. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Krypton Factor returns - brought to you by Sage Oct 17, 2008
Dust off your track suits, and dig out those old Rubik cubes - the brain- and brawn-testing quiz show The Krypton Factor is coming back to our TV screens thanks to a big sponsorship deal with business software house Sage. For younger readers - and those whose memories are not quite up to scratch - The Krypton Factor was a gruelling TV series that subjected groups of contestants to mental and physical challenges, with winners going forward to a final round to confirm the ultimate winner as... (Accounting Web, UK)
Softworld wrestles with the R-word Oct 16, 2008
No one could deny that the shadow of recession hung over the Softworld business software event in London this week, but industry figures remained defiant in the face of adversity ... Yet all of those who commented on the downturn also mentioned a counter-cyclical side effect that helps business software suppliers during economic hard times. (Accounting Web, UK)
Your Turn: An Oct 15, 2008
Looking at the figures supplied by the Business Software Association (numbers which have been proven repeatedly to be grossly inflated) estimated piracy figures for the UK in 2003 were approximately US$1500 million (www. aic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
BASDA Green Charter takes on global warming Oct 15, 2008
The UK business software industry has staked out a pioneering position on global warming with a Green IT Charter ... BASDA Green CharterSignatories will:- take pro-active steps to increase their own carbon efficiency- enhance their software solutions to help customers become part of a carbon efficient economy- engage in the debate around green technology, including measurement, reporting, data requirements and standards- work as an industry through BASDA to educate and increase awareness of... (Accounting Web, UK)
Companies Cut Investment In Tough Times Oct 15, 2008
On the flip side, business software giant SAP () last week warned of an "extraordinary" sales slowdown as firms slashed IT investments. "It's a confidence issue at the end of the day," said Donald Rissmiller, chief economist at Strategas Research Partners. (Investors Business Daily)
Axon deal more strategic now: HCL Oct 13, 2008
Recently, SAP, the worlds largest business software firm, announced an abrupt decline in sales during the last two weeks of September as customers cut back spending. Sales of the bellwether firm are a good indicator of IT spending. (India Times)
IBM profit news can't buoy tech sector Oct 11, 2008
This week, for example, business software maker SAP AG said its sales plunged at the end of September as global financial turmoil escalated. Dell Inc., the world's second-biggest PC-maker, also warned last month that softening demand is hurting its business more than expected. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Axon falls into the hands of HCL as Infosys pulls out Oct 11, 2008
Infosys had agreed a 600p a share bid with Axon, a specialist in providing consulting services based on business software created by Germany's SAP, in late August. However, it was trumped by a 650p a share offer from smaller rival HCL last month. (Financial Times)
* NYSE: US tech stocks not immune to market crunch Oct 11, 2008
19, while business software maker Oracle finished at US$16. 68, a loss of 14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Google Rewires Washington in Challenge to Microsoft's Top Office Software Oct 11, 2008
Updated: New York, Oct 11 03:49 London, Oct 11 08:49 Tokyo, Oct 11 16:49. Google Rewires Washington in Challenge to Microsoft (Update2). (Bloomberg)
IBM shares jump on profit Oct 10, 2008
Earlier in the week, business software maker SAP AG said its sales plunged at the end of September as global financial turmoil escalated. Peter Misek, an analyst with Canaccord Adams, said the IBM results offered relief. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Accounting software moves onto iPhones and BlackBerrys Oct 10, 2008
This autumn, one of the business software industry's biggest pipe dreams has started to come true - accounting on the go using mobile phones. John Stokdyk reports. (Accounting Web, UK)
Slowly, Super Micro Gaining Stature In Server Market Oct 10, 2008
Analyst Kurtz says he believes Google () and business software provider Citrix Systems () are among Super Micro's customers. Super Micro has been beefing up its product lines to expand its market reach. (Investors Business Daily)
IRIS bolsters charity portfolio with Donor Strategy acquisition Oct 8, 2008
Fast-growing business software group IRIS this week added to its not for profit division with the purchase of Charity Software, which trades under the name Donor Strategy. John Stokdyk reports. (Accounting Web, UK)
UPDATE 4-SAP saw sudden drop-off in software sales Oct 7, 2008
FRANKFURT/BOSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - German software maker SAP AG (SAPG.DE: , , , ) warned that its sales had abruptly dropped off in the last two weeks of September as companies curtailed business software spending amid a widening financial crisis. The announcement on Monday drove SAP shares down 16. (Reuters)
IBM Goes All Out For ILOG Oct 7, 2008
LONDON - International Business Machines is desperate to snap up French business software company ILOG, announcing plans to pay a hefty premium for the struggling firm as it eyes a bigger share of a market worth billions. Although ILOG (nasdaq: - - ) reported a fourth-quarter loss in euro terms on Monday, its position as one of the few remaining independent providers in its segment leaves IBM (nyse: - - ) with little choice but to cough up a good price. (Forbes -- Technology)
X-Media Sells DTI Circ Systems in France, Italy Oct 7, 2008
"With the addition of the powerful DTI Circulation business software, which will seamlessly integrate with our own advertising software, we'll be able to provide our customers with a more complete solution," X-Media Director General Jean-Michel Rosaz said in a statement. "The agreement gives us, as well as our customers, a strong competitive advantage, especially with the largest newspaper groups in France.". (MediaWeek.com)
SAP Says Business Turmoil Hitting Its Bottom Line Oct 7, 2008
FRANKFURT, Germany Business software company SAP AG said Monday that it saw a sudden drop in business at the end of September as global market turmoil escalated. Its shares plunged. (Newsmax)
Sony Expands E-book Reader Range Oct 6, 2008
And that's the very point of customer-relationship management software, which is sophisticated business software commonly known as CRM. For those unfamiliar. In recent years many organizations have found their sales processes have become more challenging while the performance of their former star sales professionals has deteriorated. (PC World)
Alen Corp. Debuts Paralda - an Air Purifier that Uses Less Energy than a Light Bulb Oct 6, 2008
" Paralda is available for purchase nationwide starting this month online from Alen Corporation, Target, and Linens 'n Things, Inc. The retail price is $499.00 U.S. Visit to purchase a new Paralda or obtain more information. About Alen Corporation Privately held, Texas-based Alen Corporation () is a leading manufacturer of innovative indoor air quality products including HEPA air purifiers, portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and odor sprays. Media Contact: Ria Romano, Partner RPR Public... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
