Enterprise Applications

Tackling Software Security: An Increasing Threat

Addressing application security solely as an operational issue doesn't work. Attackers are increasingly motivated by financial gain and have been learning how to exploit software for several decades. The same is not true for software engineers,

Microsoft’s Stupid Vista Trick: Windows Mojave

Understanding Zoho, the Quiet Company Taking on Google and Microsoft

Zoho, a software company started in 2005, has built applications that compete with Google and even Microsoft. The vendor believes it can stay in the game by having a quick development cycle that adds new features to their products faster than the big

As SAP Support Costs Spike, Users’ Group Leader Preaches Collaboration — Not Rebellion

In response to SAP's announcement that support fees will rise in 2009, Steve Strout, the CEO of the American SAP Users' Group, advises users to lean on the SAP-ASUG relationship and look at the big picture.

U.K. SAP Users Angry Over SAP Support Price Increases

The chairman of the U.K. & Ireland SAP User Group issued a forceful statement that outlines the onerous cost increases and "mandatory nature of this change" that has riled up the SAP user community there.

Umpire Desktop: MLB Turns to IBM for Web 2.0 Technology

Using IBM's Websphere Portal, MLB umpires can now get information on weather, player statistics and history to help them prepare for games.

Apple’s MobileMe, Designed for Consumers, Could Be Potential Headache for IT Managers

Apple's recent rollout of its integrated Web app and synchronization services, an early effort to join the cloud computing trend, focuses on the consumer too much to be a good business platform. That means MobileMe gives IT managers another appl

SAP: Oracle Software Support from TomorrowNow to End

SAP will close TomorrowNow, its money-losing third-party maintenance provider of Oracle applications that is the subject of a nasty court battle, on Oct. 31, 2008. What are the implications for third-party maintenance?

Cloud Computing: Hype Versus Reality

Five consumer and business trends will accelerate the use of cloud computing, which offers companies a simplified, centralized platform for use when needed, lowering costs and energy use. This guide will dispel the myths and show its real benefits.

iPhone App Store Software for Business: Feast or Famine?

Need software for your corporate iPhone? Apple's App Store will whet your appetite, but ultimately will leave you hungry. We show off several free and commercial applications that might find a home on your trusty new smartphone.