Integration
Linking together systems and investigating open
source software can bring significant cost savings, while electronic
outsourcing and web services can deliver greater efficiency. Find out
how integration could help you get even more out of your technology.
Guides - display list
Case studies - display list
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Guides:
Open Source Software
This factsheet explains the benefits of open source
software (publicly available software), where you could use it in your
business and how other businesses are already benefiting. URN: 04/1737
Web services
Find out how web services can help different computer
systems running different software applications communicate with each
other, improving the flow of information inside and between organisations.
Electronic outsourcing
This factsheet looks at the business processes where
electronic outsourcing is commonly applied and shows how businesses
are benefiting from it. URN: 04/1725
Networking
This factsheet looks at the different networking options
available; how other businesses have approached this issue; and how
you can upgrade your existing system. URN: 04/1727
Integrating back office systems
Linking your back office and online systems together
can make your business more efficient. A factsheet on what the benefits
are and how to go about it.
Technology, customers and suppliers
This brochure covers business processes from development
to final delivery and advises on how to improve each process by closer
collaboration with supply chain partners. URN: 04/816
Case studies:
A V Dawson
A V Dawson, a cargo handling firm, uses a Virtual Private
Network as the foundation of a fully integrated company network.
Irishwear
An uninterrupted, fast connection enables online retailer
Irishwear.net to improve customer service and gain major internal operating
efficiencies.
Leisure Estates
Embracing e-business has allowed Leisure Estates International
(LEI) to expand its offer and develop an unbranded affiliate package
in parallel with its sophisticated consumer-facing brand strategy.
North Link Ferries
The company's ferries use mobile and wireless technology
to transmit business critical information.
Rigibore
Rigibore's culture of innovation and its strategic approach
to e-business gave it the confidence to replace industry standard technology
and create its own integrated system to increase efficiency and improve
information sharing.
Useful links:
Global Watch Online
Learning about global advances.
Lear Corporation
Car seat manufacturer Lear Corporation made efficiency
gains without major costs, through a low-cost e-scheduling solution.
Capitalising on convergence
The Capitalising on convergence workbook is a practical
guide on using digital media to focus on your customers. It includes
28 in-depth case studies.
Video diaries
Find out how two businesses are integrating their computer
systems, what's going well and what's not, by accessing our video diaries.
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