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Should North Americans Send More Software Development Work to China? (0 Pages)
by Yu (Kurt) Chen
Nov 17, 2008 Abstract : This article discusses the risks and opportunities related to outsourcing software development to China. It concludes that China, as an outsourcing destination, has different risk exposures in comparison with India. However, going to China may also bring opportunities considering the pressure of further cost reduction that North Americans are facing and the booming domestic demands of the Chinese market.
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Leveraging Technology to Maintain a Competitive Edge During Tough Economic Times -- A Panel Discussion Analyzed Part Six: Custom Development and Single-Vendor versus Multi-Vendor ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 22, 2004 Abstract : As componentization and Web services mature, packaged software will be less rigid and easier to adjust to unique practices-- thereby gaining some of the benefit of the custom approach. Although an enterprise can generate many benefits from standardization, it may also create other issues that may often result in disruptions.
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Fourth Shift Hopes To Thrive On China’s Greener Pastures ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 6, 2001 Abstract : January has marked increased PR activity at Fourth Shift, with mixed, bittersweet announcements. While 2000 was a disappointing year, mostly owing to the 26.5% license revenue decline compared to a year ago, the latest product release and success in markets outside of the reach of bigger competitors, bodes well for a brighter future.
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The Art Of Distributed Development Of Multi-Lingual Three-Tier Internet Applications ( Pages)
by Dragomir D. Dimitrijevic, Ph.D.
Feb 1, 2003 Abstract : In this article we describe author's experience with the distributed development of multi-lingual three-tier Java/ CORBA/database Internet applications. We believe that the described tips and tricks of trade may be of great use to readers who are involved with Java applications development.
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The Blessing and Curse of Rejuvenating Legacy Systems ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 16, 2005 Abstract : Catering to existing and prospective customers is problematic. Existing customers often value their legacy systems because they are reliable and prospective customers want the latest technologies and rapid deployment. To cope, independent software vendors offer continual enhancements and offer custom extensions.
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Scala Shows Far More Than A Bit Of A Backbone Part 2: Market Impact ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 7, 2002 Abstract : Scala is a serious challenger in the SME market, especially in emerging markets like Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and China (possibly the local market leader therein), given that the company reported growth and stable financial performance in 2001 while many of its peers have seen corresponding decline.
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RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part Two: Challenges and Lessons Learned ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 4, 2004 Abstract : Compliance with the market RFID mandate has unfortunately preceded the achievements of applied physics and computer science. One of the main obstacles is the lack of integration, since there is a dearth of software tools from enterprise application integration vendors to get data from RFID tags and readers into existing business systems, meaning that companies are often forced to do expensive custom integration work.
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Preparing for Product Development in Process Manufacturing ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 29, 2008 Abstract : Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the areas of product development and regulatory compliance.
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Resilient Enterprise Solutions Vendor Displays Sociability and Pragmatic Product Development ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 10, 2006 Abstract : During its stabilization phase IFS product development has brought about pragmatic developments, including its latest release, IFS Applications 7. The vendor has also been surging forward by harnessing new partnerships, including turning high-profile customers into developers and subsequent resellers
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