| Vista launch highlights changed Microsoft atmosphere since '95 | | Posted Monday, January 29, 2007 3:12:55 PM by Blog57 Team | | Here comes a new Windows operating system from Microsoft Corp. Long delayed, it's the first in several years, so the company plans an enormous marketing campaign to tout the software as a way to get more out of computers.But Microsoft's legion of detractors roll their eyes, calling the new Windows a weak imitator of other operating systems. Meanwhile, technology analysts wonder whether Microsoft's dominance is nearing an end, since programs coming over the Internet are emerging as a more powerful force in computing than software tied to individual desktops.Ah, those were the days. Who can forget the release of Windows 95?That's right: While the description above applies to the new Windows Vista operating system hitting stores Jan. 30, it also was the landscape 11 1/2 years ago, when Microsoft came out with Windows 95 and ended up cementing its position in the PC industry.However, there's one key difference this time: Back in August 1995, people actually lined up outside computer stores to buy the new edition of Windows the moment it went on sale at midnight.Don't expect that to happen for Vista.That doesn't mean Vista will be a dud.... | |
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| | | Accounting software for project businesses | | Posted Wednesday, December 13, 2006 1:23:56 PM by Blog57 Team | | Is your basic accounting software providing the information you need to grow your business?. Do you suspect (but can't prove) that you are losing billable time and expenses or that your project managers struggle to get the information they need in real-time? Do you struggle to get reliable, actionable financial information on which to make sound decisions?. If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to move beyond your basic accounting package to Deltek Vision Small Business. Deltek Vision Small Business is an accounting system with big company power, but specifically built for smaller firms. Deltek Vision Small Business is world-class project accounting software that is easy to deploy, easy to use, and affordable. Join Deltek for a free 1-hour webcast to learn how your small business can use Deltek Vision Small Business to put you back in control of your business and success-enable your managers!.... | |
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| | | Microsoft, Airtel forge deal to offer services, software | | Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 3:44:18 AM by Blog57 Team | | Global IT major Microsoft and Bharti Airtel on Sunday announced a strategic partnership that will offer a range of software and services for small and medium businesses (SMB) in the country. The partnership would offer Microsoft solutions for hosted messaging and collaboration besides other applications like CRM, accounting, ERP, unified communications and select Microsoft ISV applications, a Bharti Airtel release said. It would provide enterprise-class software bundled with connectivity solutions to small businesses that do not have dedicated IT resources. The service is aimed at companies with minimum five or more employees and they would be able to enjoy experience without initial investments using a pay-as-you-go model. The new professional messaging system will give small businesses the ability to access secure enterprise grade e-mail, instant messaging and instant portals with rich collaboration capabilities, it said.... | |
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| | | Global Star Software Announces Deal or No Deal for PC Now Available at Retailers in North America | | Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 11:24:04 AM by Blog57 Team | | NEW YORK, BUSINESS WIRE -- Global Star Software, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Endemol USA announced today that the Deal or No Deal PC video game, based on the hit TV show, is now available at retailers throughout North America. Deal or No Deal for PC is hosted by Howie Mandel and has a suggested retail price of $19.99. "Fans of the show are going to be fans of the game," said Howie Mandel, who provided the voice over in the game. "The studio is an exciting place to be and this game expertly recreates the energy, the environment and the emotion of the whole Deal or No Deal experience." In addition to replicating the TV show, Deal or No Deal for PC contains a customization mode that allows users to create their own family-friendly prizes in the briefcases instead of money.... | |
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| | | Agile Software Finds Stock Option Errors | | Posted Monday, October 30, 2006 11:40:27 AM by Blog57 Team | | Agile Software Corp., which makes product life cycle management software, on Thursday said it needs to restate financial reports dating back to 2000 after an internal investigation uncovered inaccurate accounting for stock options. The company said it has not determined the financial impact of the restatements, but said it could impact income in the periods under review. Agile Software also said Nasdaq will continue to list the company's shares as long it provides an update on the status of its regulatory filings by Jan. 8. At least 94 companies are under scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Commission or Department of Justice for possible backdating of stock-option grants. At least another 56 companies are conducting or have completed internal stock-option probes. At least 41 senior executives or directors, including 11 CEOs, 9 finance chiefs and 8 general counsels have left at 20 companies due to options accounting irregularities.... | |
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| | | Access Accounting prepares for Reverse Charge | | Posted Friday, October 27, 2006 1:22:53 PM by Blog57 Team | | Access Accounting has become one of the first software vendors to embrace tax collection changes in the UK and said it will be releasing a Reverse Charge software application within weeks. The vendor claimed the software will be available in time for the Reverse Charge implementation deadline on 1 December, set by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in its fight against VAT fraud. Kevin Misselbrook, customer services director at Access Accounting, told CRN that it has a duty to help end-users comply with the growing burden of regulatory compliance. "VARs will be able to service end-user needs in a responsive fashion and show them that they can also service their needs for Reverse Charge," he said. "This marks a significant opportunity for our channel partners to address the Reverse Charge issue in the market." HMRC originally hoped to implement the Reverse Charge by October.... | |
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| | | ILOG Takes Stake in Chinese Software Company | | Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2006 7:18:29 PM by Blog57 Team | | ILOG(R) (Nasdaq: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) and Shanghai Baosight Software Joint Stock Limited Company today announced a strategic business relationship that will enable ILOG to further strengthen its presence in the Chinese market. ILOG will pay CNY 14.4 million ($1.8 million) to acquire 35 percent ownership interest in Shanghai FirstTech Co., Ltd. (FirstTech). Baosight Software will maintain a 41 percent stake in the company, and First Technologies (Cayman), Ltd. Baosight Software's original joint venture partner in FirstTech, will hold 24 percent. Baosight Software is ranked 25th in the China High-Tech 100 listing for 2005, according to China's DigitalTimes magazine. FirstTech Cayman, which specializes in developing and marketing manufacturing and insurance software solutions, has been ILOG's partner for the Chinese market since 2004.... | |
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| | | Sage Software Launches Simply Accounting by Sage 2007 | | Posted Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:08:52 PM by Blog57 Team | | Sage Software today announced the availability of the Simply Accounting by Sage 2007 product line, Canada's number one selling(1) small business accounting software, which includes Simply Accounting Entrepreneur, Simply Accounting Basic, Simply Accounting Pro, Simply Accounting Premium with Support and Payroll Services and Simply Accounting - Accountants' Edition. With over 50 new features and enhancements across the product line, Simply Accounting 2007 provides experienced and new users with easy-to-use tools to manage accounting tasks and conduct business more efficiently. For more than 20 years, Simply Accounting has led the Canadian small business market with easy-to-use comprehensive accounting packages. The new enhancements in Simply Accounting 2007 directly address the real-world needs of small business owners as expressed through focus groups and the feedback of thousands of customers.... | |
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| | | Sage Software Announces Business Partners of the Year | | Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2006 3:14:29 PM by Blog57 Team | | Sage Software announced today the 2006 Business Partner of the Year recipients and million dollar achievers for its channel partner community. Business Partner of the Year honors are given to top ranking business partners for each of Sage Software's mid-market product lines and solutions groups, including Accounting Solutions, Construction and Real Estate, Specialized Business Solutions, Non-Profit Solutions, and Sage CRM Solutions, and for the Small Business Division. Million dollar achievers are business partners who have exceeded one million dollars in business with Sage mid-market products. Sage Software Business Partners of the Year for 2006: Top earning partners who surpassed the one million dollar mark for individual Sage Software mid-market product lines include Accordant Company LLC, Aktion Associates Inc., Alliance Solutions Group, Ascendix Technologies, Inc., Atlantic Software Alliance LLC, Automated Accounting Solutions, Axlin Data Systems Inc., Bangert Computer Systems, Blytheco, CIS Consulting Group, CA-Plus Inc., Clifton Gunderson Solutions LLC, CompuData Inc., Con-Tec, Cornerstone Solutions, CreativeWare/MIS Group, Delphia Consulting LLC, ERG/MIS Group, FCA Technologies, Galaxy Technologies Inc., Hightower Incorporated, Idysys, Infinity Info Systems, Information Technology Group, JMT Consulting Group Inc., Macdonald Consulting Group, MBSG, MicroAccounting Solutions, MIS Group, Net@Work Inc., NFP Consultants Inc., Practical Software Solutions, Prosoft Inc., SGS Technology Group, Skyline Business Systems, Socius, Southeast Computer Solutions, SWK Technologies Inc., Technology Advisors Inc., Techware LLC, Texas State/MIS Group, The Strategies Group, United Solutions.... | |
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| | | MSC.Software Reports Preliminary Revenue Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 | | Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 11:11:19 AM by Blog57 Team | | MSC.Software Corporation , the leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions including simulation software and services, today announced preliminary revenue results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, the Company expects to report revenue in the range of $58 - $60 million compared to revenue of $75.6 million in the third quarter last year, which included $2.6 million of revenue associated with the Company's PLM business which was sold in March 2006 (of the total $2.6 million of PLM revenue, $1.5 million was software revenue and $1.1 million was services), and $7 million in software revenue that resulted from restatement adjustments related to software revenue recognition. The net restatement adjustments arise from software revenue recognized in the third quarter of last year for transactions that occurred prior to January 2005.... | |
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