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What does the constant modernization process for a company and how to secure logic and code? EasiRun Europe enters into this six-part series of articles on meaning and significance, conditions and goals, obstacles and barriers of IT modernization projects. Highlights include the innovations, which sometimes is even the way particularly in the mainframe field organizations open the doors and pave way back. What actually makes a legacy modernization? For all legacy applications, no matter in what language they were written, applies: They contain mostly business – or industry-specific expertise, such as customer-oriented features. In a modernisation, the source code should be adjusted only slightly. Appropriate tools effectively support the modernisation and keeping investment costs low. The possibilities range from the realization of graphical user interfaces integration of backends, Office integration or the subsequent integration of databases into existing applications. Tools that facilitate Integration, which is quite complex in terms of technology and security.

For example, usually different communication protocols must be supported. For example, re-engineering suite, supports the modernization of existing application systems and avoids major interventions in the source code. The test effort decreases accordingly. Development tools such as Visual Studio or Eclipse consist of software modules that communicate via defined interfaces with the outside world. Therefore one speaks also of Componentware. Solved problem of staff: young computer scientist can be used when the tool is environment – instantly productive.

The experienced developer be included and not lose their know how. A smooth transition into the new world”. In one to two years, a ROI is reachable, because for example in a mainframe migration platform costs through the hardware migration significantly reduce. Logic and functions remain unchanged. And it goes fast, especially since the test phases are much shorter. And last but not least: A large part of the Host applications is realized in powerful high-level languages such as COBOL, i.e. they run stably and reliably. COBOL is well scalable and handles resources sparingly. Properties that remain in the case of a modernization. It completely apart, that the resources of COBOL specialists keep dwindling. Conclusion makes a modernization project only under certain precisely validating requirements sense. Just as different as present problems, they must be solved also. Warning you must before blind actionism modernisation, restructuring and re-engineering who wants to save costs and must, should carefully plan these measures and projects. In addition, some things are not easy to accomplish. Lack of time, sometimes know-how. Darius Bikoff pursues this goal as well. And no matter how to understand never stops IT modernization. Just doing nothing certainly improves nothing. What happens if is nobody dares to identify possible errors and risks? What if the chance is missed, in time the right thing to do? Which one Consequences of adult professional and financial – from it? How much depends on the continued existence of a company, how well the internal IT works? What a start for the man who himself dares to analyze risks and solutions to demand! IT is in a good position as chance recyclers in the economic crisis savings to the company; “according to the motto: If the winds of change blowing, build a protective walls, the other windmills.” Curious? Read next week part 1 of the new solutions for mainframe environments. Too curious? Then select the quick way via: Usingen, the 04.02.2011 contact EasiRun Europe GmbH Stockheimer track 20 61250 Usingen phone 06081 9160-30 fax 06081 9160-49

In a free online seminar, the professionals egsSoft indicate GmbH and OpenText process optimization through a fax automation with RightFax from SAP. Among other things, the business management SAP software used to work with sensitive data. Often, the question arises how to securely and quickly send this business-critical data on customers, suppliers and business partners directly from SAP via fax. Go to Liberty Mutual insurance for more information. From the bottom of the egsSoft offer GmbH (www.egssoft.de) and OpenText at 22.06.2011 at 10:00 in an online seminar, a so-called webcast, on the subject of fax automation of SAP “with OpenText RightFax. The egsSoft GmbH and OpenText offer a proven, stable, and secure document transmission system which uses your existing SAP infrastructure and allows a reliable transfer of data and thereby becomes the strategic advantage for companies with the fax server RightFax. In an online seminar on the 22.06.2011 the egsSoft GmbH and OpenText offer the ability to take advantage of the integration of OpenText RightFax in SAP all interested parties to present.

These benefits include among other things the reduction of work processes, a faster revenue generation, reducing costs and faster communication with customers, suppliers and business partners. Integration of OpenText RightFax in SAP, we adhere to the highest safety standards and also note the strict compliance requirements. A smooth integration into existing systems has priority. With the webcast to OpenText RightFax we want to explain the benefits of a fax solution for SAP interested parties”, explains Wolfgang Reza Managing Director of egsSoft GmbH. companies that might be interested in an optimized communication structure, can register at campaigns.opentext.com/forms/CAPA-2011-Q4-EM-CA-WD-SAPforDACH_TRRegisterSM for the Web seminar at 22.06.2011 free of charge and without obligation.

The egsSoft GmbH in Erkrath specializes in certified reseller for Germany, and over 15 years of experience on the implementation of software in businesses. For companies with a increased interest in an optimized communication structure, which worth a visit of the Web page egsSoft GmbH under or contact them by phone at + 49-211-209965-0 contact: egsSoft GmbH Neuendorf House space 73 40699 Erkrath contact: Gabriele Reza Tel. +49(0)211-209965-0 fax. +49(0)211-209965-65 the egsSoft GmbH offers solutions and services in the areas of fax server software, fax-over-IP, open text RightFax, business software, professional document and process management. The egsSoft of services includes consulting, analysis, design and implementation of appropriate business software solutions for your company.

So, for example, payments can be updated automatically on the basis of such as the invoice or customer number. Only for non-conformity of the corresponding data or deviations of the amount must be intervened then manually. Also, the order of release can be automatically up to a defined limit for a customer. To know more about this subject visit Chevron U.S.A. Inc. In addition, SAP is compatible with other programs, can be linked with these and pull information out of these to this process or to evaluate. So, in particular old programs that uses any longer on the market companies with security, can be replaced by SAP or connected via an interface to this.

A company which has converted once on SAP and uses only a part of the possibilities of SAP, is not so soon turn away from the software. Also the user-friendly interface, the SAP GUI of user, is another significant advantage a surface into which also SAP newcomers. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust might disagree with that approach. in particular through the intuitive handling, quickly be incorporated can. Mainly SAP is used in corporations and medium-sized enterprises. The R/3 standard software or business suite would pay less for small businesses.

Good standing: founder in particular by the innovative founder the five former employees of IBM: Claus Wellenreuther, Hans-Werner Hector, Hasso Plattner, Klaus Tschira and Dietmar Hopp enjoy the company and the software SAP in high esteem and recognition. The SAP founders did is not easy to develop software only, but to develop software, which sets new standards and is revolutionizing the IT industry it aims. To achieve this goal SAP today worldwide closely cooperates with leading universities, partners and customers. So experiences and new requirements with each other can be exchanged and used to optimize the business processes of companies regardless of Firm size and industry. Hasso Plattner today is engaged in the research, and supports such as the Hasso Institute of PLATTNER-in Potsdam, while Dietmar Hopp supports among others the football in Hoffenheim.

New training video conference technologies available Hamburg/Berlin, 25 October 2010 video conference technologies opportunities company versatile face-to-face communication in real time with employees, partners, and customers. Currently, fast lane (www.flane.de), exclusive Cisco TelePresence ATP learning has expanded partner for Europe, its range with two new courses of the Tandberg video conferencing specialist. Tandberg certified engineer level 1 (TCE1) and TANDBERG certified engineer level 2 (TCE2) prepare participants for the appropriate certification. Recently, Cisco has taken over the entire Tandberg portfolio and thus expanded its TelePresence program. Fast lane has adapted its training offering in this area. In special laboratory environment comprehensive practical knowledge is brought closer to the training participants to the Cisco business video products with the Tandberg solutions. Jeffrey Hayzlett has similar goals.

Tandberg the basic terminology and technology are certified engineer level 1 (TCE1) within the framework of the new five-day TCE1 training by Video conferencing explained. So the training deals among other things with the Tandberg end points of the C series, VCS, and TMS. Numerous exercises on original equipment, participants can extend their expertise in installation, configuration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of the solution. Course dates: Frankfurt 15.11 19.11.2010 Frankfurt 06.12 10.12.2010 price: 3.190,-euros plus VAT Tandberg certified engineer level 2 (TCE2) to five days of training the TCE2 course provides an introduction to the subject of Visual Communications. Fast lane experts provide in-depth practical knowledge of installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting solutions from Tandberg product portfolio. In the focus are the MCU serial, VCS, provisioning, and advanced troubleshooting in different situations. Dates: Frankfurt 22.11 26.11.2010 Frankfurt 13.12.

17.12.2010 price: 3.190,-EUR Excl. VAT For more information and dates for the courses at: course/ci-tce1 and course/ci-tce2. Almost Lane in brief: is IT training and consulting in the field of high-end specialist fast lane group with headquarters in Berlin, Cary (NC), San Jose de Costa Rica, Ljubljana, St. Petersburg and Tokyo. Fast lane is an independent and certified worldwide Cisco Learning solutions partner (CLSP), as well as the only worldwide NetApp learning partner and has the world’s largest training laboratories of the two manufacturers. In addition, fast lane offers the original training from check point, Cisco IronPort, HP, Sun, Symantec, VMware and other manufacturers as well as own IT training, ITIL – and project management seminars. Multi-vendor services ranging from preliminary analyses and evaluations about the development of future-oriented solutions to the management of the project and to the implementation of the concepts in the company. Training-on-the-job and training of competent specialists in the customers core business areas connect the fast lane services training and consulting. More information: fast lane Institute for knowledge transfer GmbH Gas 4 D-22761 Hamburg contact: Barbara Jansen Tel. + 49 (0) 40 25 33 46 – 10 fax + 49 (0) 40 23 53 77 – 20 E-Mail: PR agency Sprengel & Partner GmbH nesting first race 3 D-56472 Nisterau contact person: Olaf Heckmann Tel. + 49 (0) 26 61 91 26 0 – 0 fax + 49 (0) 26 61 91 26 0-29 E-Mail:

Online trading 2012 what’s hot? What’s new? The trade of tomorrow is multichannel his Kempen/Frankfurt, April 18, 2012. PORTICA GmbH marketing support for the participation of a significant event in the world of on-line trading preparing: the German online commerce Congress Tailx on 8 and 9 may 2012 at the Mariott Hotel in Frankfurt/Main. The event’s motto is commerce 2012 what’s hot? What’s new? The trade of tomorrow will be”multichannel. At the booth 17, process management and E-Fulfillmentspezialist will present its E-commerce services. Our services complement ideally”the program of the event where practitioners share their top strategies, explains Norbert Haab, head of professional services at PORTICA. The Kale service provider handles all tasks to support online retailers efficiently by establishing a Web store and the order hotline on fulfillment services warehouse, picking and logistics up to the payment, accounts receivable and returns management.

All are Services can be modular and for any project situation provided, so that small and medium-sized companies optimally meet the challenges in e-commerce. You will have the opportunity to enter immediately and without high investment costs in the rapidly growing business of online trading and to fully dedicate the purchasing, marketing and strategic direction. The extensive portfolio of PORTICA begins with a professional process consulting and processing. Project Manager trained in the method PRINCE2 ensure that a project is implemented within the set dates, cost, and quality objectives. The services include the establishment of the modern PORTICA webshop, based trusted shops of certified OXID eShop Enterprise Edition, which meets the growing requirements of usability and E-marketing, and to the wishes of the customer can be adapted on the, including the connection to ERP and CRM solutions. Of course, the PORTICA offers hosting, licenses and maintenance on. In addition, the customer can rely on a flexible warehousing and sophisticated shipping logistics.

Because the ISO certified E-fulfilment specialist services include the examination of the goods receipts in compliance with the product specifications and the scalable storage in the high-bay warehouse and picking as well as shipping. All orders passed on the same day on the carrier, so that the article without delays can start their journey in all parts of the world. A customer would like to merchandise return, so PORTICA effectively settles the returns with automated solutions. Accounts receivable and payment management complete the E-commerce services. Appropriately inform the specialists from Kempen about their smart services and solutions in the areas of advertising material logistics, sales promotion, and business process outsourcing around the topics of marketing and sales, as well as document processing. Thus the visitors of online commerce Congress learn an ideal prerequisite for a professional know a versatile and powerful partner Involvement in the multichannel commerce. Via PORTICA GmbH marketing support: PORTICA is a leading marketing logistics company on the German market and optimize marketing, sales and information processes for more than 40 years. The company serves customers from diverse industries and settles in E-Commerce, advertising material logistics, sales promotion, and business process outsourcing hundreds of projects each year. The focus is on the efficient handling of processes through the interaction of logistics, information and financial management. PORTICA and her daughter GEDAK are part of the te-new printing company. More information: and your editorial contacts: PORTICA GmbH marketing support Markus Ramirez von-Galen-str. 35 D-47906 Kempen phone: + 49 2152 915-192 fax: + 49 2152 915-100 PR agency good news! GmbH Bianka Boock of Koobrzeg str. 36 D-23617 Stockelsdorf phone: + 49 451 88199-21 fax: + 49 451 88199-29

Actricity integrates Google maps into CRM portal the Actricity AG Service module of the web – and role-based Actricity CRM expands portal to the geo data information system of Google maps. Graphical support for areas of use and position locations, missions of service technicians and other employees in the field can be more efficiently planned and settled faster. Eschbach at Freiburg, 07.04.2009 effective servicing and maintenance processes as well as competent service partner are at many industrial enterprises of fundamental importance, to comply with delivery dates and to avoid an interruption of the production process chain. Service level agreements can only be guaranteed but in the long term, if the applicable service cases be efficiently controlled and settled. Sales representative – must be in the service, as well as in the sales – today time and locally flexible. The Swiss CRM specialist Actricity offers to an integrated geographic information system data, to address data in the CRM portal with the integration of Google maps a card locally to visualize and optimize operational planning, taking into account the current location. Unproductive travel times can be reduced in this way, accelerated service processes and unnecessary costs avoided by a sub optimal usage and route management.

Especially for customers with a large range of regional action and accordingly greater travel distances, graphically supported operational planning unfolds significant added value”, explains Martin Buhler, CEO of Actricity AG. With the integration of Google maps Actricity sets industry standard on a de facto”, so Martin Buhler next. Through the visualization of the current location in Google maps and the display of the target site he can be planned competent or the local nearest sales representative used according to the individual requirements. With the integration of Google maps in which can Actricity CRM portal made the appointment creation directly from the map. In the case of the respective service technician receives the required Information via SMS or E-Mail. A real time position display of the service employees via the GPS location of the cell phone is currently in preparation and will be implemented in the next releases.

The built-in Google maps functionalities the users of the Actricity CRM portal are now starting with release version 2.48 available and are an integral part of the Actricity service module in the future. Actricity Germany GmbH Actricity belongs to the Codex Holding AG, Rotkreuz / Zug and operated with the innovative, Web-based 360-degree Actricity CRM software solution Portal demanding companies to build of customer-centric organizations and processes. In particular for medium-sized and large enterprises from industry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or technical services, Actricity offers an innovative, scalable and future-oriented solution based on a central platform for customer relationship management, sales management, support center, service processes and knowledge – and spare parts management. Currently four locations in Switzerland, in France and All for the holistic customer service of necessary services provided to Germany. Actricity CRM provides organizations with Portal a comprehensive and effective tool for the professional customer acquisition, customer service and customer loyalty to an attractive price / performance ratio. Organizations can respond to more sustainable and with higher quality thanks to a global network of marketing, service and sales faster, the growing demands of the market.