The set of applications typically required by an organization. A typical "enterprise" application stack would include the basic office functions (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.), as well as a Web browser and e-mail and instant messaging programs. "Stack" has become a popular term for suite, set or group of software. See application suite and stack.
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- Microsoft's 'conceptual touch designs'
- I've written from time to time about Apple and their rumoured tablet devices, applications for tablet PC's, multi-touch and Surface, and all those touchy-feely concepts we've been hearing about, but when do we get to actually see them? Microsoft has recently kicked forward their Software+Services, which for...
- Blog posts 2008-10-10
- Open source is about belief in code
- The code will make you free. It's free code. Build something with it. Add to it and (if it's GPL code) bring those enhancements back so can build the stack higher. by Dana Blankenhorn
- Blog posts 2008-10-10
- Forrester: Credit crunch may freeze tech services projects
- Forrester Research in a report is confirming that the credit crunch is beginning to hit technology services firms. The extent of the damage is unclear, but IBM's lower-than-expected third quarter revenue its earnings are stronger than expected may indicate something worse is afoot. Forrester's...
- Blog posts 2008-10-10
- SBSH SafeWallet - PC edition (zip)
- Store all your private and important information in one secure and organized application. SafeWallet is the most secure data storage application. Use SafeWallet to store credit cards information, online passwords, bank account info, and registration codes. This is the PC version of the application, including an application designed for Windows...
- Software downloads 2008-10-10
- Mac OS X Patch Day: 40 security flaws fixed
- Apple has shipped another whopper of a patch to cover a total of 40 documented vulnerabilities affecting the Mac OS X ecosystem. The Security Update 2008-007, available for Tiger and Leopard, covers a range of third-party components and Mac OS X flaws that could users at risk...
- Blog posts 2008-10-09
- The five products Apple must make
- What ought to be Apple's next leap of faith? Here are a few ideas for where Apple should go next. What are your ideas? Apple made its latest big move into new territories last year with the launch of the now ubiquitous iPhone, expanding beyond the desktop and...
- News items 2008-10-09
- Start-up looks to extend battery life
- Intel-backed ZPower's silver-zinc battery is set to make its debut with a large laptop manufacturer next year, promising batteries that are 95 percent recyclable and 40 percent longer life. Intel-backed start-up ZPower may be the first to introduce an alternative to the ubiquitous lithium-ion laptop...
- News items 2008-10-09
- Typing Assistant (Italian) (exe)
- When typing, a smart Typing Assistant suggestion window opens to show you possible words you are typing. Then with one key stroke it automatically completes the word for you. The program automatically learns the words you type, automatically expands user-defined shorthand to full text, automatically accesses clipboard history contents, and...
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- sBOOKs - Robert Louis Stevenson (exe)
- See 15 ebooks from R. L. Stevevson in one easy to use application. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850. He studied at Edinburgh University and also qualified as a lawyer. He travelled extensively in Europe and began his writing career during these years. He...
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- ImagePut (exe)
- ImagePut is an application that makes it easy to share images in all popular formats on free fast hosting, and generates beautiful photo albums. Also you can easy use ImagePut for fast captureand sharing website, chat moment, application with your friends and family. This version is the first release on...
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- BMV Buy to let Property Deal Calculator (zip)
- Calculate you property investment deals to see how much deposit you will need to put it to get the deal to 'stack up'. Also find out if the property will be cash flow positive. Compare up to 3 mortgage products to see which deal will be best for your purchase....
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- CadLib (msi)
- Add CAD capabilities to your .NET application with CadLib 2.0 for .NET. CadLib makes it extremely easy to interface with, draw, and print DWG and DXF files. This is achieved by providing the developer with a highly normalized class model, complete type safety, comprehensive documentation, and sample solutions. The latest...
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- Data Doctor Recovery Digital Camera (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- Auction Decorator - Auction Editor Wizard (exe)
- Create and publish professional looking auction listings for ebay and others without special knowledge or steep learning curve. Auction decorator is a full WYSIWYG application What You See Is What You Get that makes your auction listings look like Web pages. Create and save as many advertisements and presentations as...
- Software downloads 2008-10-09
- Feds try to tackle data sprawl
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- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- Windows Strata = Microsoft's layered cloud OS
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- Discussion threads 2008-10-08
- Symantec buys MessageLabs for $695 million; Bolsters SaaS lineup
- Somebody is finding some values out there in techland. Symantec on Wednesday said it is acquiring MessageLabs for $695 million in cash. MessageLabs, which offers messaging and Web security services, had about $145 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending July 31. Symantec...
- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- C'mon, Vista really isn't that bad
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- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- Cisco SONA
- Cisco caught my attention by asking me if I wanted to see the results of a study indicating how organizations are seeing Web 2.0 and/or Service Oriented Architecture SOA application adoption. Having executed dozens of studies of this nature while I was at IDC, I was interested in the results,...
- Blog posts 2008-10-08
- ITIL - Service Approach for Siemens Enterprise Communications
- The structure of ITIL is evolving from Version 2 to Version 3; understand how the adoption and application of the ITIL framework can add value to your enterprise, and how Siemens is taking the ITIL model and using it to drive portfolio and proposition development, alongside global service delivery capabilities....
- White papers 2008-10-08
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