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Searching For Open Source Business Intelligence Software

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:27:51 +0000

Our company has been in need of robust open source business intelligence software that can fulfill our needs such as collaborating in real time on a variety of information via data visualization. We also are looking for an open source that has a easy to us reason we are choosing open source instead of traditional business intelligence is due to the fact that it can be highly customized and further plug-ins can be added that are cost effective. During our search process we came across three companies in particular that carry a nice product line of open source business intelligence products, these companies are Actuate, Jaspersoft and Pentaho. Out the three companies, Actuate was the only that stood out in terms of having an avid community of developers that help keep their open source software top of the line. Given this fact, we decided to try out Actuate BIRT and downloaded the trial version of their software. We are still in the evaluation phase of the software but find it very easy to use and straight forward. We have had no trouble generating reports and creating valuable data visualizations that we can use to collaborate and use for quick decision making. Overall, we are quite impressed but still need to try out the other two open source vendors in the market place before making a final decision.

Order management system

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:41:03 +0000

The business moves fast and you need to develop it. Nowadays, mobility and business go hand in hand. For quick access to your business at any time, certainly need to use order management system, which is a web based application that will allow you to access your documents from any web browser. Through this system, you can manage your business while on the trip or while traveling. The limitation of the desktop computer loses even with your mobile phone you can access the important documents with a single election. Together with this system, you will accelerate your business management will reduce costs and will definitely forget about the problems with backing up the databases. The system allows recovery of information every day if you make any mistake, and easy removal of the Reports in the form and format convenient for you. Through the order management system, you can track online phone, and mail orders and make payments. Besides, you can organize your community affiliates to run marketing strategy, and to serve their customers problems.
All this can be done from anywhere in the world, like you’re in your own office.

HP with new accessible netbook for students

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:33:04 +0000

HP demonstrated a tiny netbook – HP Mini 100e, designed to increase access to schools reliable but affordable computer technology. Model HP Mini 100e Education Edition combines modern design with innovative functionality and reliability that are vital to the classroom. Through its hardware and software features netbook is designed to help overcome the “digital divide” in developing countries by offering students and teachers the opportunity for interactive learning at an affordable price. HP Mini 100e comes with software necessary to perform all tasks and school security by Microsoft. Are part of Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Math and Microsoft Security Essentials.V addition HP Mini 100e keyboard is resistant to spill, which protects the device in the classroom. In addition netbook has a special LED light that indicates when the computer is connected to the network and thus offers better control by the teachers. HP Mini 100e offers Wi-Fi interface and an integrated modem, which covers standard V.92. This allows dial-up Internet connection for remote areas. So students can easily connect to the network from anywhere where there is Internet access through telephone line.
HP Mini to the classroom. To be entered in the school environment, HP Mini 100e is curved design and practical weight of 1.45 kg. His 25.65 cm (10.1 “) WSVGA display with LED backlight (LED-backlit), keyboard corresponding to 92% of traditional size and built-in carrying handle provide maximum comfort and effectiveness in the classroom and on the move. He has individual ports for headphones and microphone to easily connect to other devices, and a VGA webcam. These features enhance the sound quality and reduce the echo when conducting virtual classes, language courses and interactive multimedia lessons. To make the model solutions are used for additional durability . Mini 100e is stable hinges made of metal alloy and steel axes. and lower rear panel and the keyboard platform allows customization. They are available exclusively for HP Mini Series and allow placement of the school logo, slogan or picture on more secure and customizable. HP Mini 100e combines a wide range of technologies in a small package, based on Intel Atom N455 processor and chipset Intel NM10 Express. They allow the device to work with less electricity and no heat and extend battery life Compared with its predecessor. It is 1 GB DDR3 memory for faster data transfer and optional HP offers a choice of batteries with different capacities, including 3 and 6-cell battery HP.

Equipment for various school environments, HP Mini 100e can work with one operating system Windows XP Home, Windows 7 Starter or SuSE Linux (SLED 11). HP Mini 100e is available for a suggested price of the base model 549 VAT inclusive.

ASUS introduce the technology Dual Intelligent Processors

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:21:20 +0000

The new solution enables company to increase the productivity of PC systems by about 37%, while increasing energy efficiency by 80%. From ASUS announced the introduction of new technology in the company’s motherboards. According to official information, the decision called Dual Intelligent Processors, increases the productivity of computer systems by about 37%, while allowing them to save up to 80% of the energy normally used. Into the process of innovation was engaged software programming firm, which should increase the speed of usage of Dual Intelligent Processors. The corporate technology Dual Intelligent Processors (DIP) is a realization by embedding two chips on the motherboard – CPU TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), designed for overclocking and processor energy management EPU (Energy Processing Unit), working in tandem the achievement of that performance optimization in multi-core modern CPU chips and their energy effectiveness. As mentioned, the main task of TPU chip to optimize performance without compromising system stability, and with his help consumers do not have to do manual overclocking. Where does it work with applications that do not require quite so high performance, enter into the second chip EPU, which monitor and control energy consumption of the system to achieve maximum efficiency in use of power.
EPU reduces energy consumption in times of low load on the computer, and when you need more power automatically brought back into his usual mode of supply.

Netbook Toshiba based on Intel Atom N455

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:58:32 +0000

The network appears information about preparing the company’s Toshiba Corporation to launch a new laptop, which will be known as index NB305-10F. The netbook is quality and very proper for software performance testing and games testing. The device is based on new Intel Atom N455 processor with 1.66 GHz clock speed and has one gigabyte of RAM at a frequency of DDR3 1066 MHz. As the information given netbook is equipped with a 10.1-inch LCD (1024 x 600 pixels) and a white LED backlit screen. The portable computer comes preloaded with Windows 7 operating system Starter. The computer is very quality and very good for business, traveling and even playing games. This is why we recommended it for software testing, games, movies and whatever you can imagine. Other characteristics of the Toshiba NB305-10F:
Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics;
Hard disk capacity of 250 GB;
Network Card Ethernet LAN;
Adapter for wireless networks Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n;
Bluetooth module;
Built-in 0.3 megapixel web camera;
Touch control panel technology supports Multi-Touch;
Lithium-ion battery that guarantees up to 11 hours continuous operation.
Expected, the above product is sold for a price of 350 euros. This price is very low in comparison with similar products of Intel, IBM, Sony and many more. We really liked this laptop and really think that Toshiba are giving great offer with this netbook.

NCR RealPOS 30

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:58:36 +0000

NCR RealPOS 30 is small, compact and practical POS solution that combines security and reliability of reinforced especially for retail POS terminal with the functionality and flexibility of standard PC technology. practical and versatile NCR RealPOS 30 can be configured to work without a hard drive or as a complete POS system with hard drive. the device will perform secure work of your merchant account with the clients ones. The device is equipped with RS-232 and USB interfaces and thus provides you with investment security by allowing a choice between a rich series of additional peripherals. the terminal is very secure and will give full safety of the personal data of the clients with using crypted data from new generation and providing secure transfers.
Unlike the standard PC, which are for common use and is constantly changing and evolving, NCR RealPOS 30 offers a stable, managed platform for unlimited POS applications, the bottom includes built Intel-based POS components to ensure that long life cycle, which expect.

Transparent Laptop from Samsung

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:48:58 +0000

On exhibition for Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES, Consumer Electronics Show) “Samsung showed a new” concept “laptop whose screen is translucent. The machine has a 14-inch OLED display, in which it can be seen even when the computer is turned on. The innovation seems cosmic and industry representatives believe that the technology opens the door to a new era. However, no shortage of doubts about the merits of the new product, such as what will actually usefulness of this screen and if he can work with it in bright sun. One of the main highlights of the exhibition in Las Vegas this year has made serious 3D Television – develop screens and disks with 3D movies and 3D cable channels. Most large companies have started producing televisions to submit 3D models even before the official opening of the fair. Nearly 10 to 14% of the total 35 million TV sets that Samsung plans to sell in the U.S. in 2010 will have a 3D option, said company president Tim Baxter. “Panasonic will present its version in the spring,” Sonny “- in the summer,” LG Electronics “- in May. “Toshiba uses CES, to announce a flat screen television, able to convert any digital video into the 3D experience.
Cell TV model relies on a microprocessor, which is usually used in high-class computers, and game consoles.

HP Probook 4510

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:57:16 +0000

The laptops gradually cease to be a luxury product, unattainable for most households. This contributes to better market segmentation, and inexpensive mass production of Chinese factories, switching to more economical processes. Certainly decreased significantly and the quality of the hull, keyboard, cooling system, etc. Ever had a laptop mainly for corporate clients and series Thinkpad, Latitude, Tecra, LifeBook were uncompromising quality. This article will not discuss in detail the low grade laptops, and problems associated with their operation. There is enough material on the Internet forums about the problems of low-cost Satellite, Inspiron, Pavilion (AMD-series), Amilo and others. authorizing a series of major manufacturers. HP is among the largest and most reputable manufacturers of laptops – Laptops series of the American company can claim to best in class. For example HP Compaq series for the corporate market there is competition from last successful IBM Thinkpad T60 and less adequate for Lenovo Thinkpad T61, since 2006 no real konkuerntsiya the corporate market. HP Compaq Mobile Workstation no competition among graphic laptops, with the exception of certain models of DELL and Lenovo. HP’s achievements in the class of gamers laptops are definitely proven after the emergence of 20-inch HDX9000-series (Dragon). HP’s obviously lacking a clear-cut middle-class consumer laptops, which is similar to a successful series of Vostro DELL. Need for the emergence of new series of laptops from HP was imposed after compromising consumer Pavilion series of mass defective chip-sets AMD-modifications, and the marriage of video nuclei of NVidia (mainly 8th-Series). Disputed Pavilion series, however survived, except for much criticism for some of the products have an inheritance and very positive feedback. Change the look of HP’s consumer class began with the emergence of a new elite class HP Elitebook – really great laptops, combines the best of HP Compaq and HP Pavilion.
When the gradual fading of the negative reviews for HP Pavilion, it was logical to appear and to lower middle class who can not bear the heavy burden of thousands of negative feedback.
This test will look at two laptop HP’s new budget consumer range Probook, 4510s and 4510 models. Probook until 4510 could be attributable to the lower class, because Core Duo processor and integrated graphics card on Intel (4500M), it has Probook 4510s with Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a new graphics card from ATI (HD4330). Company to test the new representatives of the middle class will make older, but considerably more expensive business series – IBM Thinkpad T60 and DELL Latitude D620. I would like to compare the new consumer notebook and laptop second hand from an earlier generation that equates current market value. Is the T60 and D620 are from a previous generation is debatable assertion, given the lack of significant changes in technology. Previous generation laptops are rather Pentium M-based machines.

IBM Thinkpad R50

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:50:44 +0000

The laptops with S-IPS matrix are extremely rare and deserve detailed review. The review of IBM Thinkpad R50 will consist of two parts (two separate articles). In this first part will mainly explore the theme of the display of the IBM Thinkpad R50, compared with a standard TN + Film displays and TN LCD screens of modern high-end laptops, including wide, opaque, and modern “glossy panel. Mediocrity has captured the world markets for consumer laptops, and similar trends are observed even in the corporate markets. Hardware parameters such as processor and graphics card, of course, each year becoming better, although the Conroe architecture is based on over 80% of the Pentium III technology adopted by Tualatin and much less costly to manufacture as compared to expensive NetBurst. TN + Film matrix LCD displays is the subject of much misinformation about marketing techniques, and thus mislead the consumer. This cheap and terrible features real matrices 2-3 years ago were used almost 99% of laptops, but these days in 100% of mobile computing, while remaining true colors, correct color reproduction, good viewing angles only for the desktop S -IPS and * VA monitors. Exceptions are only some of the HP Compaq tablet PCs with AFFS display. While there was a production unit of IBM laptops, the American giant boldly introducing laptops in their matrices, other than standard. IBM laptop usually means that have S-IPS matrix with “p” after the number of the standard model, for example Thinkpad T40p, T41p, T42p, T43p, R50p. Like most “p”-th in the electronic equipment and that means Professional, and unlike other companies, making it a pseudo-professional performances, IBM has made professional machine with resolution 1600 * 1200, professional S-IPS matrix video card for 3D and CAD (ATI FireGL). IBM produces and workstations with 1400 x 1050 S-IPS matrix, and good video card ATI Radeon no great claims for 3D design, which is also the protagonist in this review. Actually there is much information on the Internet for modification of the drivers of the mobile in a mobile Radeon FireGL.
Today’s laptop has just been tested by real time IBM and is equipped with the best quality of LCD technology – S-IPS. Let us recall that our site has an overview of IBM Thinkpad R50p, which has the same body, and the only awards of R50 described in this article are better video card (FireGL T2), and higher resolution S-IPS display (1600 x 1200). Let us recall that IBM Thinkpad R50 is a cheap and modification of TN + Film matrix, resolution 1027 x 768 only and video with pathetic parameters – integrated Intel 855G. Today’s laptop has just been tested by real time IBM and is equipped with the best quality of LCD technology – S-IPS.

IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad T60

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:47:41 +0000

After the failure of some modifications of the Thinkpad T43 and not very strong impression on Thinkpad Z60t, we were almost sure that the last real quality and maximum balanced model is Thinkpad T42. This impression is further reinforced by the weak receiver models of IBM, the Chinese company Lenovo. There are many consumers who know that the Lenovo factory actually produced the best models of IBM (Thinkpad T40/40p, T41/41p, T42/42p, X31/32/40). Accumulation of the image maker of the best mobile computing, IBM was a monopolist in corporate markets and is becoming a dream acquisition, for each customer. Everything in the series Thinkpad is Refined to perfection – tough, expensive materials – copper, titanium, composites, perfect keyboard, joystick and touch-pod. IBM is a generator of new technologies in notebook PCs by selling its innovative solutions Toshiba, DELL, HP and others. No coincidence of all NASA space missions are equipped with technology from IBM (Thinkpad-series). INTEL and Microsoft also trust corporation as a Thinkpad laptop, and with them, and many IT-companies, banks, universities, public administrations and others. Surprisingly, users (corporate and end) in 2005 IBM sold its production facilities to the Chinese Lenovo. Is sold and the legendary brand – THINKPAD. Economic and financial experts of IBM apparently felt that the hardware is not as profitable as the sale of technology, innovation, software solutions. Selling trade name “Thinkpad”, IBM commitment for 5 years to maintain a technology (design, monitoring, maintenance, marketing) its probably the most famous brand “Thinkpad”.
First Lenovo Thinkpad, still carry the spirit of IBM – quality materials and innovation without precedent competitors. IBM’s corporate customers may have reservations about the Lenovo, but the quality of the “new” Thinkpad are still above those offered by corporate series of HP, DELL, Toshiba. Now we are in 2009, the last year in the life of the legendary Thinkpad series. This is the year of senseless exploitation of a unique trade name. Lenovo last offer models bearing the logo “Thinkpad”. Inertia consumers buy incredibly low prices on equipment, which has nothing to do with the qualities of a true IBM Thinkpad. Sleek and cheap materials, low chassis, mediocre hardware and medium-sized opportunities – this is a feature of recent Thinkpad. An example of this pseudo-”Thinkpad” is the cheapest new model Thinkpad SL500, which has no trace of expensive materials, solid chassis and most powerful to date of exit hardware and new technologies. Sorry end to a great series …
But let’s get back in the early years of Lenovo Thinkpad, when ambitious Chinese company has been firmly decided to show the world that truly Thinkpad can be done entirely by Chinese companies, albeit with the aid of power engineering giant IBM. We have available Thinkpad T60, which still remains the name “IBM – Registered Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, Used Under Licence”. In the interest of truth we must mention that we had available and Thinkpad T60 with the logo of Lenovo and no mention of IBM.
At first glance Thinkpad T60 has the same proportions and weight as Thinkpad T42. Perceptions of housing, keyboard, screen is very similar to IBM Thinkpad. But let’s systematize descriptions of various elements of the Thinkpad T60. And to be more interesting description, will allow to compare T60 with perhaps the strongest opponent – a business model DELL Latitude D620. Short can describe Latitude D620 as the most successful model of DELL – beautiful and stylish design, extremely tough casing and magnesium frame, quiet and stable operation, bright widescreen display. D620 is a real phenomenon for its time, surprisingly strong producer of model less expensive laptops. The design of the D620 goes back to the 12-inch D410 and successfully used today by corporate laptops and expensive graphics stations DELL. Latitude D620 has numerous modifications, including military laptops with reinforced shock-and water-resistant housing. There is no strong competitor for the T60 from D620, a review today can be described as “space” Thinkpad against the “military” Latitude.