by Guest Blogger 8/27/2010 |
In an ideal world, the ERP software selection process would be straightforward; a company would only have to consider one ERP solution and that solution would satisfy all of its needs. However, this isn’t an ideal world. For many companies, a high-level review of ERP software might yield 10 to 20 potentially suitable alternatives. Few of those alternatives, however, would likely prove to be a good fit. More …
by Houston Neal 8/25/2010 |
From time to time we like to write about the “lighter side” of construction technology. This time, it’s apps. Specifically, construction apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. We decided to build a list of the best construction apps for contractors, project managers and architects. Our methodology was simple: filter out the irrelevant apps (e.g. “iShovel” and “Men at Work – Ultimate Sound Box”), sort by trade and functionality, then prioritize by rating and popularity. More …
by Lauren Carlson 8/20/2010 |
When most industry observers hear customer relationship management (CRM), they think of applications for sales, service and marketing. However, actual CRM software users think of the much more specific functionality required to do business in their industry. More …
by Chris Thorman 8/12/2010 |
One of the major goals of the federal government’s push for nationwide electronic medical record (EMR) adoption is to create an information network where “health data can flow freely, privately, and securely to the places where they are needed.” More …
by Stephen Jannise 8/3/2010 |
Beginning in 2004 with its acquisition of PeopleSoft, Oracle initiated an acquisition campaign that has brought over forty companies into the Oracle fold. During that time, Oracle has made five multi-billion dollar acquisitions, all of which made for big news in the ERP software market. More …
by Stephen Jannise 7/16/2010 |
Methods of manufacturing – and the manufacturing software that enable them – have changed a great deal since the Ford assembly line, shifting from the rigid, push-oriented production principles of the early 20th century to more flexible, pull principles. If you find yourself wondering what a pull principle is, you’ve come to the right place. More …
by Chris Thorman 7/12/2010 |
We recently came across a list of the top ten cities ranking places where renting a home or apartment was better than purchasing one. The criteria for the list was rather simple – the cities that had the lowest ratio of average rental price to average home purchase price won a spot on the list. This got us thinking. What are the most “tenant friendly” cities in the United States? More …
by Chris Thorman 6/28/2010 |
When we published our list of the best medical iPhone apps for doctors and students, we had so many requests for a follow up post highlighting medical apps for the Android operating system that we had to do it. We’ve reduced the over 1,200 “Health” apps in the Android Marketplace to 18 categories and 60 apps designed for doctors, nurses and students. We’ve specifically geared the chosen apps towards those professions and away from consumers. More …
by Austin Merritt 6/23/2010 |
Is “horizontal” accounting software dead? Well, maybe not dead, but these days most organizations are looking for vertical solutions – software designed for their industry. While every company needs accounting software, a surprisingly small number of firms are implementing horizontal (i.e. generic, cross-industry) accounting systems these days. More …
by Austin Merritt 6/15/2010 |
Selecting electronic medical records software is notoriously difficult. The EMR market is flooded with several hundred vendors that cover the full spectrum of pricing and functionality, and clinics often have trouble cutting through the marketing noise. All healthcare providers are in a precarious situation, EMR systems are very expensive and can be tough to implement. More …
by Chris Thorman 6/14/2010 |
For nearly four years, the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) has been the lone entity recognized by the federal government to certify electronic health record systems. Since being named a recognized certifying body by Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2006, CCHIT has awarded certifications to nearly 200 EHR software products. More …
by Houston Neal 6/11/2010 |
“Cash for Caulkers” is nearly here. Last month the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5019 – also known as the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 or “Cash for Caulkers” – to kick-start construction, create jobs and cut back carbon emissions. While the bill still needs to clear the Senate, supporters predict it will pass this summer. This is great news for homeowners and contractors alike. The bill provisions $6 billion for energy-efficient or “green” retrofits. More …
by Chris Thorman 6/3/2010 |
The National Multi Housing Council recently reported that the U.S. apartment market was “tighter” than it had been at any point in the last four years. A “tight” market is defined as one with low vacancies and high rent increases. The tighter the market is, the harder it is for renters to get good deals. More …
by Austin Merritt 5/24/2010 |
Offshoring has certainly been a significant trend during the last two decades. As large manufacturers have responded to globalization and rising costs in the U.S., more and more firms have moved operations overseas. Globalization pundits tout this trend as the decline of United States manufacturing and the rise of manufacturing in emerging countries such as China, India, and Brazil. More …
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