Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Could Flaws in IoT Lead to Fatalities?

October 8, 2015

You're probably getting desensitized by now to the ever-lengthening list of data breach headlines which have saturated the news for the past couple of years. Targeted attacks, persistent threats and the like usually end up with the hackers capturing sensitive IP, customer information or trade secrets. The result? Economic damage, board level sackings and a heap of bad publicity for the breached organization. But that's usually where it ends.

HighJump Offers EDI for Microsoft Dynamics GP; Launches Brewers' Edge

October 2, 2015

HighJump

The TrueCommerce EDI (electronic data interchange) Solutions group of HighJump is now providing "enterprise-scale" EDI requirements for users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Big Data Analytics Helps Healthcare Product Supplier Keep Tabs on Inventory

October 2, 2015

IT World

H.D. Smith is using cloud analytics software to get a better handle on its supply chain, allowing it to slice and dice inventory by profit margin and customer as well as track the shipping route of prescriptions and health and other wellness products.

Field Managers Predict Budgets to Increase for Needed Mobile Solutions, Study Says

October 2, 2015

Zebra Technologies

Seventy percent of field and fleet management personnel expect budget increases for mobility over the next five years as they focus on the strategic priorities of revenue generation, operational efficiency and reducing operating costs, according to Zebra Technologies' 2015 Field Operations Vision Study.

IOT Has Huge Implications for Distribution Operations

September 28, 2015

MBT

Industry research firm Gartner recently reported that the Internet of Things is going to impact businesses with its exponential adoption rate reaching 26 billion devices by 2020.

Cloud Comes to Aid of Manufacturers Faced with Increased Orders

September 25, 2015

Manufacturers Monthly (Australia)

Cloud computing can assist manufacturers to effectively respond to increased order volumes and complexity.

HighJump Acquires U.K.-Based Wesupply

September 24, 2015

HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump Software Inc. has acquired Wesupply, a U.K.-based provider of supplier-enablement and business-to-business integration tools for multiple industries, including retail, building, consumer packaged goods, energy and manufacturing.

Get Your Head Out of the Clouds: Debunking Cloud Computing Myths

September 22, 2015

Keith Peterson, President & CEO, Halo BI

A thing of mystery to some and a place of utmost security to others, cloud computing and "the cloud" have entered our lexicon as something to be either feared or revered.

3D Printing goes Mainstream as Staples Debuts Online Printing Platform

September 21, 2015

FierceRetailIT

In a sign that 3D printing is entering the mainstream, Staples will go live with an online 3D printing platform, allowing consumers and small businesses to upload 3D designs or choose from preselected models.

Landesk Acquires Data Aggregator Xtraction Solutions

September 16, 2015

LANDesk Software

Landesk Software, a provider of applications for information-technology systems management, has acquired Xtraction Solutions, a vendor of business-intelligence tools.

Cloud & On-Demand Systems

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for cloud, software as a service (SaaS) and on-demand systems and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in cloud computing are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of cloud computing and on-demand systems for supply chain management.