Archive for January, 2008

Aptera Software

January 21st, 2008 | Category: PC, Software

If someone took a poll of the nation’s computer industry employees, northeast Indiana probably would not top the list as a magnet for software developers and computer programmers. However, there is at least one local firm that is successfully promoting the area’s image by building a diverse list of clients, computer consulting services, and innovative computer programs and, in the process, is attracting and keeping some of its industry’s best and brightest talent. That company is Aptera Software. Read more

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Software round-up

January 17th, 2008 | Category: Software, Technology

Data, order entry, speed, charting, analysis - these are some of the main features you look for in trading software - not to mention education and cost. Finding the one that suits you best can seem overwhelming, but not if you focus on the main points. Here is the first of a milti-part series on trading software.

 

It probably wouldn’t be wise to just pick a trading software or platform out of a hat when you’re starting out. There are too many to choose from, with many differences and similarities and pricing packages. Most offer all the essentials, and many offer advanced features for a cost Read more

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Aptera Software

January 16th, 2008 | Category: Software, Technology

If someone took a poll of the nation’s computer industry employees, northeast Indiana probably would not top the list as a magnet for software developers and computer programmers. However, there is at least one local firm that is successfully promoting the area’s image by building a diverse list of clients, computer consulting services, and innovative computer programs and, in the process, is attracting and keeping some of its industry’s best and brightest talent. That company is Aptera Software.

“We made a conscious decision to grow the technical resources available to businesses in Fort Wayne and its surrounding areas,” says TK Herman, president of Aptera Software. Read more

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Software to the rescue

January 15th, 2008 | Category: PC, Software, Technology

Small shop depends on software to compete, be accurate and stay on track

 

Can software save a shop? Walt Moore says that’s what happened in his shop.

This is not the story of some computer geek turned woodworker or, for that matter, a woodworker turned computer geek. Moore is a third-generation woodworker who prides himself on practical solutions in the shop. He’ll spend 10 minutes proudly showing off a shaper and sander setup that’s he’s developed to make building doors fast and efficient. Read more

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Can Six Sigma Be Used in Software Development?

January 14th, 2008 | Category: PC, Software, Technology

It would be difficult to practice Six Sigma without software-and yet Six Sigma for software development has historically been difficult to practice. Six Sigma was designed for manufacturing, but it needs to be adapted so it can be applied to software development.

In manufacturing, the first item produced can be considered a prototype. After that, all the energy goes into reproducing exact replicas over and over. It can be a constant struggle to keep the manufactured item within specifications. In software, however, all the effort goes into producing the first copy of the product, and it is easy to make the copies. Read more

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HVACR Software for Under $100: Wireless and GPS Technology for Managing Mobile Workers

January 10th, 2008 | Category: PC, Software, Technology

For many small- and medium-sized HVACR wholesalers, investing in technology means signing up for Internet access. Most of the time, these companies simply cannot afford the cost of more advanced systems, nor do they have the in-house expertise to deploy and manage them.

Fortunately, a new breed of technology solutions is emerging that allows smaller companies to gain the same business process advantages as larger ones. Based on a model that enables companies to “rent” technology services rather than purchase expensive hardware and software packages, these next-generation technology solutions are easy to use, affordable, and can be deployed quickly. In most cases, these rented services - otherwise known as “hosted” solutions - can be implemented to serve a handful of users for less than $100 per month, a price that is extremely attractive to the small- and medium-sized business market. Read more

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