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Learn From What Works in Paper-Based Systems

I had an opportunity last week to observe a transition, still in progress, from paper-based record keeping to an online operation. The new system...

Siebel Gets SuSE Support

Siebel Systems users will soon be able to deploy their applications on an open-source platform—a move that brings more credibility to the open-source movement...

Rent-a-Center CIO Opts for All-Wireless Store Systems

With almost 3,000 stores in all 50 states, the Rent-A-Center retail chain needs to be able to expand quickly and easily. But its business model...

Restaurant CIO: Would You Like Wi-Fi with That?

A major regional fast-food chain—with 433 restaurants in the Southeastern United States—is going to offer free wireless connections to anyone who wants to surf...

Stock Exchange CIO: Real-Time Means Real-Time

At a time when IT executives are finding users less and less tolerant of network delays, CIO William Morgan has perhaps the least tolerant...

Canadian Tire CIO Spends $40 Million for POS Sweep

Typically, a CIO arguing for a $30 to $40 million IT investment for new payment systems has to answer a lot of questions from...

Friendster Is Reportedly Working on Relationship with Enterprises

Personal-relationship facilitator Friendster is reportedly preparing to get chummy with the business crowd by rolling out an enterprise version of its social media network. Dave...

NuView Aims to Help Companies Improve Information Security

To help companies better control information security and access within the four walls of an organization, NuView has introduced MyView, a software-based solution that...

Manhattan Associates to Acquire Evant

Supply chain execution software developer Manhattan Associates announced Thursday its intent to acquire Evant for about $50 million in cash.Evant Inc., based in San...

MSN Makes More Blogging, Aggregator Tweaks

MSN is fleshing out its Weblogging and aggregator products by adding new features on a regular basis. MSN released its third refresh of the Start.com...