Tag: hardware & software

Study of piTop consulting: strain by complex terms and conditions of software configuration management often suffers less transparency ohringen, 03.12.2009 many SAP users are dissatisfied with their configuration management. So inconsistencies are often not sufficiently recognized according to a survey by piTop consulting among more than 200 companies through the tools. The companies see the existing complexity overwhelmed and there is not sufficient transparency in the processes of change. Overall, the study revealed a limited satisfaction of SAP users with configuration tools used by them. So only every fourth Awards relatively fully good grades, the IT executives questioned in addition a third is reflected largely’ satisfied. Dr. John Mcdougall is actively involved in the matter.

Two out of five of the companies evaluate the tools from the perspective of practice requirements as inadequate or only partly helpful. At the front are in the list of the causes of inconsistencies in the configuration management; This 58 percent of respondents judging. Closely related is Statement by over half, that is due to the conditions of complexity of almost inevitably einschliechen error and the tools of the existing diversity of applications and their interdependencies were overwhelmed. The primary reason is the inability of these tools, parent to analyze structural dependencies and manage”, says piTop CEO Fritz Gebert. This ability is even more important, the more applications are functionally interlinked. Also another revealing phenomenon can be determined: for 49 percent of the companies register, that corrected error pop up again. This should be understood according to opinion of Gebert as note, to verify the entire process of software development and software maintenance on existing gaps. This process is then usually not sufficiently secured and transparent, so that corrections be overlooked.” The lack of transparency also applies the change processes.

It is so according to 55 percent the SAP user for the employees often not clear on what progress they set up their changes or whether a program is not just parallel edited by a second person. Accordingly, the inserted Konfigurationsmanagementtool Gets the next complaint, since it helps to keep track with the product versions. Thus it can also not the demands of revision”, criticized the piTop Managing Director. But the change process itself does not the asked demands. So my 46 per cent according to the investigation, that he was not formalized. In addition, there are 41 percent of believe that the integrated checks and balances do not infringe. Also, the processes in the configuration management in 43 percent of the companies surveyed have no ITIL compliant orientation. The increased time and cost is one of the main consequences of these weaknesses. The required rework consumes substantial resources and costs a lot of money”, white Gaillot from his consulting practice. In addition could the market-related business processes of the company be affected. “But because the configuration management rather than strategic issue is settled, there is at the decision level on the necessary attention”, criticized Gebert. Agency think tank Pastorat Street 6, D-50354 Hurth Wilfried Heinrich Tel.

Fishermen observed at DMS EXPO software great demand on integrated solutions Berlin, the 05th November 2010 questions were possible user-friendly operation and easier integration into the existing infrastructure in the center of attention at this year’s DMS EXPO. Especially solutions were asked at the leading trade fair for enterprise content and document management in Stuttgart and output, which can be set up with little effort and linked to existing systems, without too much strain but the slim budget of many companies. For more information see this site: Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Edmonton Alberta. Carsten Fischer, Managing Director of fishing Software GmbH, the DMS EPXO was also in this year, where the journey in terms of document management. The visitors have targeted solutions sought that go beyond the pure DMS and fit seamlessly into the given IT landscape. The time of the island solutions is clearly over.” Yet, solutions are used in many companies, with the contents of eMails, records in CRM solutions and other files in Independently manage document management systems. Because rapid access to documents, information and customer data base for efficient production, effective customer service and smooth operations of the internal management is however increasingly important, Fischer presented the new generation of Outlook information desk software on the DMS EXPO with version 8.0.

Outlook infodesk 8.0 application for document management, CRM and information extends Microsoft Outlook to a team. In 2008, the version 6.0 with the Innovation Prize was medium-sized businesses in the category data management”award. The new software can be integrated easily into an existing Microsoft Outlook / Exchange infrastructure and supplies in addition to CRM functionality also DMS functionality in the familiar Outlook interface. In addition, the solution supports the task – and project-related archiving of incoming and outgoing emails. Because data security in customer communication is capitalized, the version 8.0 supports the new DE-mail functionality for secure Communication.

Document management has become as significant was clear, if you look at this year’s visitors. The quality of contacts was excellent, because more and more decision-makers dealing within the company with the subject”Carsten Fischer reported. The numerous requests from the manufacturing sector were also striking. Here seems to go hand in hand. the recovery with a rising sensitivity for efficient document management” With the version 8.0 of Outlook information desk all can and are automatically summarized outbound information to a topic, project, or task. In addition, the software facilitates the tracking of processes as well as the delegation of tasks to colleagues. Also, the massive reduction of memory load, as well as a significant streamlining of mailboxes is possible through Outlook infodesk 8.0. Fischer also provides a time saving of up to 50 percent for the search of information and documents in Vista software, and promises further efficiency improvements by the users automatic generation of serial mails and serial letters. About Fischer software: fishing software is specialized in software development in the environment of Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Server. The core product of the company’s Outlook information desk, a software solution for professional information, project, and document management on the basis of Microsoft Outlook.

PORTICA GmbH marketing support presented again in 2012 on the mailing days located in Nuremberg. If the trade fair for the customer dialogue on 20th and 21st June opens its doors in the Exhibition Centre, PORTICA shows 4A at booth 528 in Hall, how it promotes targeted customer communication with their services and thus contributes to a successful marketing mix. As co-exhibitor the IT service provider GEDAK and the printing house are represented at the stand te new PORTICA works hand-in-hand with. Basic requirements are meet the customers on his favorite channel, speak to him personally on and enter into the dialogue with him, in today’s communication. This is to combine the analogue and digital world. PORTICA takes account of precisely this trend with their innovative services around the topics of advertising material logistics, E-Commerce and sales promotion.

PORTICA is before the visitors of the mailingtage as a competent full service provider, which allows its national and international clients, to the diverse communication requirements master. The process specialist presents its advertising material shop on the basis of oxide eSales with an integrated Web-to-print application. So dealers, sales and marketing staff can easily customize advertising, personalize and order or work out complete mailings. Reports give insight into the current status of processing users at any time. OXIDE of certified on the basis of the trusted shops eShop Enterprise Edition realized PORTICA already several sophisticated B2B and B2C solutions.

This includes the integration of a client ordering system via an interface to the Web shop. The advantages: The client can continue to use his system and it along with those from the Web shop in the MyAccount section of the Web shop keep track of the orders. Because the modern PORTICA Werbemittel shop meets the growing requirements of usability and E-marketing. He can also adapt to the wishes of the customer. PORTICA linked the shop with your ERP system. This allows clients to the comprehensive logistics services of ISO-certified take eFulfillment specialists on direct routes to complete. This includes individual support in sales promotion. The team shows how PORTICA premium actions, cashback campaigns, loyalty promotions and sweepstakes IT supported Professional handles. Basis for this is the PORTICA WebCampaignManager. The Web-based action database gives an overview even of complex action and enables corrective action to intervene at any time from any location. This company can realize successfully also time-critical campaigns without having to strain their own resources. Via PORTICA GmbH marketing support: PORTICA is a leading marketing logistics company on the German market and optimize marketing, sales and information processes for more than 40 years. The company serves customers from diverse industries and settles in E-Commerce, advertising material logistics, sales promotion, and business process outsourcing hundreds of projects each year. The focus is on the efficient handling of processes through the interplay of Logistics, information and financial management. PORTICA and her daughter GEDAK are part of the te-new printing company.