It's hard to take a one-size-fits-all approach to analytics software. The ways in which analytics tools can be uses are about as varied as the companies using them. Today's software packages are often much more focused on the actual application of analytical approaches to specific types of decision problems and specific types of industries and niches. 3 Jun 2008
Over time, all lists are subject to disarray - even yours! 2 Jun 2008
Rising uptake of hosted IT solutions provides significant cost savings to Colleges and Universities. 2 Jun 2008
A US writer gives some insights into the Japanese model and where the US, and perhaps SA itself, could enhance the state of their mobile media. 30 May 2008
The South African Bureau of Standards is leading an international appeal against the ratification of Microsoft Office Open XML as an ISO standard. 29 May 2008
Mr Price has implemented TransUnion's Intelligent Marketing Process (IMP) with the objective of ensuring the quality of respondents to the retailer's marketing campaigns. The solution is designed to enable companies to target the market more effectively. 29 May 2008
Samsung unveiled a new, high-capacity solid state drive (SSD) at the fifth annual Samsung Mobile Solution Forum in Taipei, on Monday 26 May 2008. 28 May 2008
SMC Networks, a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has released details of its Green IT strategy, which is aimed at reducing energy consumption throughout the life of the product - from design and manufacturing to use and eventual recycling. 28 May 2008
Firms constantly chasing after more and more sophisticated business intelligence often turn to new analytics technology for the answers. What were once difficult and complex tools for analyzing market activity are becoming more accessible and affordable to a larger audience. 28 May 2008
Companies looking to suppress negative comments about their products or services could turn to search engine optimization techniques for help. One company, Defend My Name, uses SEO techniques to help position links to positive content on the first page of ratings results. 26 May 2008
Seeking to capitalise on the rapidly growing interest in sustainability and green business practices, IBM has launched a software tool that will help companies analyse the impact of their supply chains on the environment. 26 May 2008
Self-service can drive down operational costs for utilities, while boosting customer satisfaction. 26 May 2008
Apple's iPhone has reignited the debate over ‘consumerisation' - when new technologies are introduced into the consumer market and then brought into the enterprise market - with employees determined to integrate their personal devices with their enterprise applications. 22 May 2008
Users can expect a great deal of activity and change within the mobile and wireless/ digital lifestyle space in 2008. 22 May 2008
Logitech has launched its Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system which aims to transform low-fidelity mobile-phone audio into high-fidelity, stereophonic sound - wirelessly. 22 May 2008
When an e-commerce startup talks about upending the business model on which Amazon and eBay and other e-tail giants have built billion-dollar businesses, it's clear it doesn't lack ambition. 21 May 2008
Video game consoles are simple: You buy a machine, look for games made for that machine, and play them. PC gaming is a different story; it's often hard to tell if the game you want to buy will work on your computer. Advanced Micro Devices's (AMD) new Game initiative is aimed at simplifying the process by telling a PC buyer whether or not the machine has what it takes to play a typical computer game. 20 May 2008
Organizations should provide higher assurance for identities through strong user authentication, say Aberdeen Group's Derek E. Brink and Tom Karol. In doing so, these companies will notice reduced human error and a lower total cost of management. 16 May 2008
Increased volatility in commodities markets globally will drive spend in risk management IT. This is according to a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor. 15 May 2008
IT departments will be differentiated by their approach to how they respond to business demand. 15 May 2008
