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Casino Hits Database Jackpot With SQL Server
When building an IT environment for a large casino and hotel that weaves together traditional mainframe applications with forward-looking Web-based software, rolling the dice on critical database decisions isn’t a wise gamble. Despite the dependence of many casino-oriented applications on IBM infrastructure and “green screen” technology, casinos such as the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa…
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Emptoris Unifies Procurement Suite
Emptoris Inc. has upgraded its namesake supply management procurement software with a sourcing platform that unifies the company’s products. Emptoris Version 5, which the Burlington, Mass., company rolled out last week, promises to integrate the components of Emptoris’ online procurement system—spend analysis, negotiation, supplier performance management, contract management, decision support and compliance tracking. With the…
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HP Claims to Be First OEM with MySQL, JBoss Stack
Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to announce on Tuesday that it will certify, support and jointly sell MySQL AB’s open-source database and JBoss’ applications server on its server hardware. This is the latest in a string of open-source “firsts” HP is claiming. For example, it follows the recent announcement of the company’s Linux Reference Architectures, which HP…
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IBM, Symbol Deal Targets Wireless Roaming
NEW YORK—Several top wireless technology developers are teaming up to offer services and products that support a host of advanced applications such as Wi-Fi-to-cellular roaming. Moves under way by such companies as Symbol Technologies Inc., IBM, Avaya Inc. and Proxim Corp. could give enterprises and mobile users alike greater network flexibility and, ultimately, extended range.…
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What Sun Really Wants to Sell in the x86 Market
I have a love-hate relationship with Sun Microsystems. I love many of its products and technologies; I hate the way it presents and packages them. I feel like it can hardly manage one step forward without taking a step back. Take, for example, the confusion about the company’s operating systems for the x86 market. On…
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Using Lead Programs to Exceed Quota
“Leads.” The word often stirs up heated debate. Go to any online business forum, and it is a perennial favorite. “Are leads good?” “Can you rely on vendors to deliver solid leads?” “Where can one find the best leads?” None really gets to the core issue, though: how to make channel leads more efficient. On…
