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Computers - the death of the trader

HAL-like computers are making share trading decisions – and a killing in the market. But FDs needn’t be afraid

Decisions - Dawn of the New Data

Today's generation of business intelligence software applications claim to turn data into useful information. But can BI tools really reflect essential work-a-day truths about the organisation, what it has done and where it's heading? Here, five companies explain how their new BI tools have led to better business decisions.

Decisions - When it's time to change.

As companies evolve, they often outgrow their old systems. Entire systems overhauls are often the result of a need for integration, better access to information and greater flexibility. But such undertakings are costly and never taken lightly. Here, five companies explain the reasons for their systems revamp.

Nothing going on but the rent

Companies have been slow to invest heavily in IT because there is no one technology available that is considered the next big thing.

A second chance for CRM

There has been a resurgence in CRM implementation. Its success this time is going to depend on users, not vendors.

Shoot the dog, miss the point

The wrangling of PeopleSoft and Oracle is a distraction from the presence Microsoft is building in the financial software market.

Vendor round-up - A maze & confuse ... who's who in Financial Software

PeopleSoft is buying JD Edwards. Oracle wants to buy PeopleSoft. And Microsoft has already bought Navision and Great Plains for billions of dollars. The landscape of the financial software industry has changed dramatically in the past few months. Here, we look at 10 of the largest software vendors, their products and financial strength to help demystify the market.

Software development - Blue sky thinking.

Today's companies are plagued by cost-savings initiatives, which is why the future of business applications is hard to predict. One thing is certain, though: the use of open applications and systems integration is effective in helping to find those savings.

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