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Computers » Software | By Art Gib @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:31 PM

The term \"software,\" is applied generally to refer to computer games, programs, functions, and so on that are differentiated from hardware in that they are not a physical component of the computer like a monitor, keyboard, and hard drive all are. The most commonly recognized and widely used software for the average individual is called application software; this covers programs such as word processors and other office-related functions. But in order for this to operate, the com... more...

Computers » Software | By Matthew Stanton @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:59 AM

Planning is an integral part of our lives, may it be for our business or for everyday activities. Planning makes things a lot easier to handle and more organized to sift through. With the way current technology is growing in leaps and bound nowadays, it is not a surprise anymore that technology allotted something for planning and effective management. We would particularly explore one aspect of business and activity where effective planning is crucial, the construction aspect. Constructi... more...

Computers » Software | By Art Gib @ Sunday, 30th November 2008 @ 6:12 PM

Point of sale equipment and its accompanying software systems have revolutionized the way retailers do business.\"Point of sale\" can refer to where a transaction occurs, a checkout counter, or even a retail store itself. Computerized point of sale systems are commonly used in just about any kind of retail establishment including supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, etc. They are also used for electronic commerce and payment systems. These systems help keep track of inventory, cons... more...

Computers » Software | By Rich Talbot @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 12:02 PM

Microsoft Project\'s purpose and functionality is best described by the definition of a project: A project is a unique undertaking that has a clearly defined start and finish, and requires the management of time, resources, cost and quality. Project management is defined as a broad set of skills to properly initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project. The primary skills are scoping (i.e., describing and agreeing on project objectives and requirements), scheduling, and estima... more...

Computers » Software | By Rich Talbot @ Friday, 28th November 2008 @ 11:41 AM

One of the many features of Advanced Excel is the PivotTable. A PivotTable is an interactive table that automatically extracts, organises, and summarises your data in report form, with the assistance of a Wizard. Pivot tables allow you to quickly summarise and analyse large amounts of data in lists and tables - independent of the original data layout in your spreadsheet - by dragging and dropping columns to different rows, columns, or summary positions. You can use PivotTables an... more...

Computers » Software | By Michael Kelly @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 10:29 PM

As your business grows, the increasing number of employees, clients, products,services, and functions increases the complexity of organizing the data associated with each of these entities. One way to streamline system processes and data control is with the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning software. ERP solutions are designed to integrate all of the data and processes within your company into a single system. A single system allows for data from one process to be use... more...

Computers » Software | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 8:49 PM

A vast majority of careers are variations of the basic ones that have been carried down through families over the years - most apart from those that involve internet and computer technology. This is pretty much a genre that has begun in the Forties and gradually gained momentum until the Nineties when it really took off. Software engineering is just one aspect of this, from games software to business accounting software, there is an application to suit all businesses. Some of them will be... more...

Computers » Software | By Christine Harrell @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 3:34 PM

Project training covers the mechanics of how to use the software for project management but often doesn\'t deal with the details of how to apply these techniques to the real world. Setting up a proper work schedule is one of the core concepts to proper project management. An unrealistic schedule dooms the project from the beginning. Workers Should Make the Estimates Many employers make the mistake of sending only project managers to Project training. In fact, all of your staff can... more...

Computers » Software | By Christine Harrell @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 3:32 PM

Scope creep. It is the bane of every project manager, and yet it is inevitable. Unless you have planned for it, your schedule will be in a shambles, your project late, and your clients unhappy. What is Scope Creep? After a plan has been created in Microsoft Project it is inevitable that changes will be made. As the project proceeds, tasks will need to be added. For example when developing a new product, people might think of features which will supposedly make the product better. more...

Computers » Software | By Christine Harrell @ Wednesday, 26th November 2008 @ 3:30 PM

Fresh from a Microsoft Project course, a manager sits down to develop a project plan. However without proper project management principles, the plan will just be pretty charts and graphs that have no bearing on reality. Fast, Good, Cheap - Pick Two Some Project courses discuss the project triangle because it is such as central concept to project management theory. Any project is constrained by three things: time, scope, and cost. A manager can influence one or even two of these but onl... more...