Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (IT system) is generally an information system, a communications system, or, more specifically speaking, a computer system — including all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment — operated by a limited group of IT users.
ByEd Giles
Have you noticed the plethora of web apps lately? Whether you need something for your desktop or your mobile device, it seems that no matter what the situation, a web app can be procured to handle it. Lately, the mobile market has been the target of most of the web apps that we are becoming familiar…
ByEd Giles
Whenever I think of the multitude of phone companies today, I remember that once upon a time, there was ONE phone company. Yes, one – “Ma Bell”. On the AT&T website, they proudly post this fact: “For much of its history, AT&T and its Bell System functioned as a legally sanctioned, regulated monopoly.” While on paper this makes a degree…
Much has been written on the mechanics of using social networking and collaborative community environments to develop a pipeline of contacts for business development activities. Rather than deliver more “best practices” on this topic, we decided it would be more useful to discuss a few personal experiences thus demonstrating the practical results of effectively applying technology….
ByEd Giles
In the October 2007 installment of “Synchronization”, I wrote an article which gave an overview of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and the benefits of using the technology. Savings in time and paperwork along with the ability to quickly send and receive information are some of the best reasons to embark on an EDI solution. However, the one thing that needs…
ByEd Giles
There are diversions to help us get through our day and work more productively, and there are distractions that keep us from doing our work altogether. They range from never-ending stories from two colleagues standing at your desk talking to each other (and not you), a barrage of emails, the dog wanting to go out or,…
XONITEK’s legacy with Exact Software (and Macola Software before that) is long and deep. Since 1988, XONITEK has been a promoter, implementer, and supporter of the solutions of Exact Software and we will continue to embrace the software solutions of Exact Software into the future. As such, we will continue to invest in our relationship…
