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Midrange Computing Trends in Small Organizations 2000 to 2004
Since 2000, the number of small organizations utilizing midrange computing environments has experienced a slight downward trend. However, that trend is accelerating according to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study. The annual study, which has been published since 1989, defines small organizations as having revenues of under $250 million.
August, 2003
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New Milestone in Adoption of E-Procurement
Since 2000, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), in conjunction with Forrester Research, has been conducting a quarterly survey on the adoption rate of various e-procurement practices, and the most recent report shows a new milestone has been reached.
August, 2003
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Acucorp – COBOL Migration Case Study
Like many companies, Kelley-Clarke Seafood of San Diego, CA was struggling with an aging infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of lines of COBOL that represented their entire application portfolio. Facing a major migration, Kelley-Clarke evaluated their options and chose a path that would minimize costs and disruption but still allow them to migrate to a 21 century infrastructure.
July, 2003
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IS Staffing Outlook More Positive in 2004 for Large Organizations
Over the past two years many large organizations have experienced significant IS staffing cuts, according to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study. In the annual study, which has been published since 1989, large organizations are defined as having revenues of over $750 million.
July, 2003
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Key Concerns of CFOs Regarding Information Systems
On July 11, we delivered a presentation at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Conference in Las Vegas. The main topic of the discussion was ERP and process improvement. We began the presentation by asking the audience, comprised mainly of CFOs and Controllers, about their major concerns, issues, or interests when they think about information systems in their companies.
July, 2003
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Use of IT Contractors/Temporary Help Continues to Drop in Midsize Companies
According to research conducted by Computer Economics, the use of contractors and/or temporary IT help has experienced a steady decline since 2000 in organizations of all sizes. However, this trend is most noticeable in midsize organizations (those organizations having revenues ranging from $250M to $750M).
July, 2003
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Current PMO Implementation Trends
According to research conducted by Computer Economics, the use of contractors and/or temporary IT help has experienced a steady decline since 2000 in organizations of all sizes. However, this trend is most noticeable in midsize organizations (those organizations having revenues ranging from $250M to $750M).
July, 2003
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Many Companies Are Executing a Server Consolidation Strategy
According to Computer Economics' 2003 Information Systems Spending study, nearly half of all organizations have embraced a server consolidation strategy. Thirtyone percent of IS departments are currently implementing a server consolidation initiative, while another 18% have recently completed a consolidation effort.
June, 2003
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IT Asset Management Capabilities Can Vary Significantly
According to the latest study conducted by Computer Economics, mainframe acquisitions are on the decline in every industry sector. Our 2003 Information System Spending study, which benchmarks numerous IT spending and budget trends across every major industry sector, revealed that this trend will continue for the next several years.
June, 2003
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New Study Shows Mainframe Acquisitions Steadily Declining
According to the latest study conducted by Computer Economics, mainframe acquisitions are on the decline in every industry sector. Our 2003 Information System Spending study, which benchmarks numerous IT spending and budget trends across every major industry sector, revealed that this trend will continue for the next several years.
June, 2003
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Update: Oracle Trying to Spoil the Peoplesoft/JDE Deal
Just four days after PeopleSoft offered to buy J.D. Edwards, Oracle announces that it is offering to buy PeopleSoft for $5.1 billion. Although by every sign, the PeopleSoft/JDE deal is friendly - the two CEO's claim to have been talking about this for months - the Oracle bid for PeopleSoft is hostile. Furthermore, unlike PeopleSoft and JDE, whose products and markets can be viewed as complementary, Oracle and PeopleSoft are fierce competitors.
June, 2003
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Outsourcing Desktop Management Services Is a Popular Strategy
Outsourcing desktop management is now a multi-billion dollar global industry. There is a long and growing list of major vendors providing a variety of services in this area, as well as many smaller players that offer more specialized, targeted desktop services.
June, 2003
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Is Sarbanes-Oxley the New Y2K?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed by Congress in 2002 in response to a number of high profile financial scandals, such as those at Enron and WorldCom. Its goal is intended to make corporate accounting procedures more transparent to investors and regulators. Although the law includes a number of new mandates, there are two sections that have clear implications for corporate information systems.
May, 2003
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The Latest Word-on-the-Street Concerning MAPICS
Reliable sources indicate that there are some interesting developments concerning MAPICS, following its acquisition of competitor Frontstep last year.
May, 2003
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RIAA Crackdown on Piracy Continues
In March, Reuters reported that the RIAA, an industry association of the major record labels, has sent letters to 300 U.S. companies complaining about alleged acts of piracy and copyright infringement in their corporate computer networks and warning of possible fines.
May, 2003
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