| Emptoris releases latest version of software suite
Sourcing software provider Emptoris announced a new release of its supply and contract management software, called Emptoris 7, which includes modules to handle contract management, spend analysis, sourcing and compliance. Emptoris 7 has been formatted to fit several sized business models—basic, professional and enterprise—with the basic model aimed at fast deployment and quick ROI for companies new to automation, whereas the professional and enterprise versions focus on more long-term value for software veterans. All three versions are available on-demand, while the enterprise edition can also be deployed behind the firewall, and users can pick and choose which applications of the suite can be on-demand and or on-premise. By offering this variety of deployment sizes and modes, Emptoris hopes to capture more interest in a wider range of business sizes.
Emptoris builds momentum; announces an acquisition and new service ...
Building on the momentum gained from its merger with diCarta earlier this year, Emptoris today announces its acquisition of Mindflow Technologies as well as new service offerings. Revenue from sales of the company's supply and contract management software increased by 68% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, says Ammiel Kamon, senior vice president of marketing and product management. "We're excited by the growth. We have positive momentum from the business fueling our ability to do more." Emptoris also has recently doubled its sales force. The company now employs 380 people all told. Kamon sees the acquisition as having benefits for both Emptoris and Mindflow customers. Mindflow gives Emptoris a foothold in the food and beverage and retail industries as well as expertise in product management and development.
Collexis Announces New GM for Government Business Sector
COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collexis (OTCBulletinBoard: CLXS) , a leading developer of knowledge management (KM) and discovery software, recently announced that Jon Lieberman has assumed the position of General Manager for Government and Strategic Accounts for the Americas. "Jon brings us 20 plus years of experience leading services, systems and software teams with federal government contract work," said Collexis CEO Bill Kirkland. "After beginning his career in the U.S. Department of Labor public information office, Jon built two successful media and technology services companies for government contracting. In the last ten years, he had represented a series of vanguard software technologies including Convera, Siderean, and Vivisimo to federal and civilian clients, as well as arranged key technology and integration partner business relationships." Lieberman was Convera's most successful manager of DOD and defense intelligence business over its more than 20-year history.
Tyler to upgrade tax collection for Tennessee
Tyler Technologies Inc. will provide Tennessee with a new property tax management system that will enable the state and its counties to access the database and software from one location. The contract is worth about $15.1 million and is the largest single software deal in the Dallas business history, the company said. Eighty-eight of Tennessees 95 counties use various systems for their property assessments, appraisals and taxation. New statute requirements and higher levels of services provided by the state have made those systems outmoded. Tyler Technologies iasWorld property tax software and integrated, Web-based solutions will provide the state and its counties with centralized technology, a single point of contact for support issues and the ability to upgrade the software through continued enhancements, said Andrew Teed, president of Tylers appraisal and tax solutions unit.
Tata Consultancy Services Wins End-to-End Outsourcing Deal in Mexico ...
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: TCS.BO) , a leading IT services, business solutions and outsourcing firm, announced that it had won a four year contract valued at over US$200 million with the Social Security Institute of Mexico (IMSS). With over 370,000 employees and providing coverage to over 50 million Mexican citizens, IMSS is the largest organization of its kind in Latin America. TCS won this engagement following a public bid process and a rigorous assessment based on technology and financial parameters over three other leading global and local technology companies. In its role as the strategic IT services partner for IMSS, TCS will provide end to end IT services including application maintenance and support, custom software development, business analysis services, management of strategic IT programs and value added initiatives for the organization's affiliates.
BT pumps millions into customer service system
BT is to roll out an upgraded system for its online customer service after signing a multimillion dollar contract with CRM software company, RightNow. The five year deal will see RightNow provide BT with a knowledge management system for 10,000 contact centre staff, to use when dealing with customer queries. It will also include a system to respond to email queries more quickly and a live IM-style service for customers to have queries answered by support staff. Information on the database can be updated in response to the kinds of questions being submitted and the answers that are given. David Thomson, senior business director at BT Retail, said the technology means the company can offer a "superb customer experience" and keeps it ahead of the competition.
LM wins Portugal P-3C avionics contract
Lockheed Martin has won a contract to upgrade the avionics on five Portuguese air force P-3C aircraft.
"The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a direct commercial sale contract valued at $141 million to upgrade the mission system avionics on five P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft," the company said in a statement.
"Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will provide a full mission system upgrade for the Portuguese Air Force aircraft. Upgrades include electronic support measures, acoustics, communications, electro-optic and infrared systems, as well as new data management software and hardware, including controls, displays and mission computers. Systems design, development and integration work will be completed at Lockheed Martin's Eagan-based Tactical Systems line of business.
Business: Putting down roots in Far East
A SOFTWARE firm has branched out to the Far East after installing one of its packages at a university in Hong Kong. Arbortrack Systems, based in Kenilworth, offers bespoke computer software which enables local authorities and companies to keep track of trees in their care, assess risks and draw up maintenance plans. Consultant arboriculturalist Quentin Nicholls, who runs the firm, has just returned from the Chinese University of Hong Kong where he installed the tree and vegetation management package. The software will help the estates management office to manage its trees within the university, which is a centre of excellence for tree management and has a collection of shrubs, plants, herbs and trees including many rare specimens. The contract is the result of several visits to the region with support from international trade advisers at the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, UK Trade and Investment, and the commercial arm of the British Consulate in Hong Kong.
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