Michael Caton

By adding database server support, Avidian Technologies has made Prophet 2004 Server Edition a more compelling solution for companies that need a simple way to build sales management applications within Microsoft Outlook. Available now and priced at $1495 for a five-user license, Prophet 2004 Server Edition has a much higher price than the $150-per-user Personal […]

Microsoft Corp.s Speech Server 2004 will cause significant changes in the way companies add speech capabilities to enterprise applications. Speech Server 2004s lower software costs and familiar development tools will help transition what has been a black-box approach to speech application development to a more open and extensible method. Click here to read the full […]

Security should always be a top concern when using Web conferencing services or software. Juniper Networks Inc.s NetScreen Secure Meeting is a good choice for companies that want more control than most products provide over security for Web conferencing in an affordable appliance. Security should always be a top concern when using Web conferencing services […]

With a need for greater reliability and accountability in the supply chain, companies in the pharmaceutical industry see RFID as a way to increase the visibility of drugs as they move from manufacturing plants to pharmacy shelves. The pharmaceutical industry, with its considerable regulatory requirements and liability exposure, is an example of where radio-frequency identification […]

ConnecTerra Inc.s RFTagAware 1.0 manages RFID readers to ensure accuracy while providing a framework for passing radio-frequency identification data to applications. ConnecTerra uses per-reader antenna pricing because of the way the application discreetly views each reader antenna. Pricing starts at $30,000 for 100 RFID reader antennas; the price per antenna drops with volume purchases. ConnecTerra […]

RFID will be a major advance in supply chain management, but enterprises will need to do considerable upfront planning and testing to successfully implement and integrate the technology. Although radio-frequency identification technology can be used in a broad range of applications, ITs focus right now should be on the supply chain. RFID will have a […]

Intranets.coms addition of Web and audio conferencing rounds out its namesake collaborative suite at a compelling price and is well worth looking at, even for companies not using Intranets.com. This latest release includes a redesigned group calendar user interface, which simplifies scheduling meetings. The updated suite will be available this month. Pricing for just the […]

WINNER Ultimus Inc.s Ultimus BPM Suite 6.0 Ultimus BPM Suite 6.0s simple workflow creation tools, combined with its robust developer tools, made the product our top choice for the Enterprise Collaboration & Messaging category. This suite will help companies build and deploy business process rules. Ultimus abstracts many business process management components, enabling users to […]

WINNER NetSuite Inc.s NetSuite 9.0 In a crowded field of entrants in the CRM category, NetSuite 9.0 emerged the winner by providing broad value and appeal in a market that is quickly and constantly evolving. NetSuite, a hosted service, combines ERP (enterprise resource planning), e-commerce hosting, customer relationship management and sales force automation in a […]

Macromedia Inc.s Breeze is a flexible, affordable way to create remote presentations and training material. Click here to read the full review of Breeze. 2 Macromedia Inc.s Breeze is a flexible, affordable way to create remote presentations and training material. Released earlier this month, Breeze is priced at $84 per user per month for the […]