The reason could be in how it's implemented. Adopting the sprint implementation strategy from software developers may be the remedy.
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Since the release of ChatGPT-3 in November 2022, AI has dominated headlines worldwide. In manufacturing, interest in AI isn’t new—it certainly predates ChatGPT—but it has reached something of a fever pitch lately.
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The merits and drawbacks of an "all-at-once" approach vs. "small steps, one plant at a time." Plus: How "sprint implementation" can succeed.
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Jonathan Kaplan, COO of Magic Software in the Americas, explores how agile innovation empowers manufacturers & builds successful digital transformation.
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To stay ahead of adversarial attacks, mid-size manufacturers must lean on the cybersecurity strengths of cloud service providers.
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Mid-size manufacturers must lean on cybersecurity strength of cloud service providers
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Dairy processors hone in on using data and prioritizing modernization.
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Companies that rely on reactive maintenance are waiting for a problem to happen, which can often be costly, leading to missed shipments, scrapped product, cost overruns, overtime and more.
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A well-designed data architecture can help turn data into actionable insights.
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Terri Ghio, President of FactoryEye North America, discusses the ‘Silver Tsunami’, the manufacturing labour shortage & how technology can help.
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Manufacturing is the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks
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Bridging the gap between substance and hype in manufacturing technology
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From rising energy prices to a myriad of incentives and financial benefits, sustainability is good business.
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According to one study, 55% of manufacturers experienced a cyberattack in 2021, and these numbers are on the rise. Midsize manufacturers should be especially vigilant, as they are big enough to be a profitable target but small enough that hackers may find them to be easier targets with fewer security measures in place.
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Technology providers and industry partners and leaders discuss the many faces of sustainability.
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Terri Ghio, the president of solutions provider FactoryEye, recently shared three methods food manufacturers can adopt to draw Gen Z workers to the industry.
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Read more about three ways food manufacturing executives can begin to modernize operations and improve productivity, all while attracting Gen Z.
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Food safety issues can stem from a variety of sources and at any point in the supply chain, whether it be production, handling, harvesting or shipping. The good—and frustrating—news is much of this is preventable.
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Terri Ghio explores the importance of centralised data and interconnectivity, data architecture, and eliminating siloed data
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Using a real-time data solution can help to unlock the value of your data
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Manufacturers must look for innovative ways to attract the current largest generation of workers, millennials.
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Manufacturers facing labor challenges can still attract skilled and enthusiastic packaging personnel by following this three-pronged advice
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FactoryEye’s collaboration with Visual Decisions Inc. delivers insights to mid-sized manufacturers with a combination of Lean Six Sigma and Data Analysis
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As an approved supplier for some of the world's leading fast-food chains, the company has embraced the latest traceability and monitoring tools.
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Having the right tools and templates provide actionable real-time information on process, inventory and suppliers
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FactoryEye and Feyen Zylstra closely align on their passion for innovative solutions and value safety, professionalism, and efficiency to help mid-sized manufacturers.
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FactoryEye’s Industry 4.0 solution has enabled Angel Bakeries’ production to be more efficient and reliable than ever before.
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Powered by a dynamic IIoT platform, FactoryEye collects real-time data from existing machinery and operational systems and transforms it into actionable intelligence for immediate results and continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.
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In the unique post-pandemic manufacturing space, mid-sized manufacturers are looking for ways to improve and update processes without providing undue strain on production or employees.
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In the face of disruption, Industry 4.0 can be used by mid-sized manufacturers to deliver better quality products while increasing production efficiency on the factory floor.
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The Integration Partner Program is designed to enable top tier partners to implement and/or sell FactoryEye's Industry 4.0 solution collaboratively to mid-sized manufacturers throughout North America.
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When using Industry 4.0, a positive return on investment (ROI) should always be front of mind for manufacturers. Three questions for considering potential ROI are highlighted.
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Automotive Industries (AI) asked Terri Ghio, President of FactoryEye North America, what makes the system different from other enterprising software solutions.
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Aplix is using the Industry 4.0 cloud-based software to obtain the real-time data and analysis it needs to improve productivity.
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Aplix is using the Industry 4.0 cloud-based software to obtain the real-time data and analysis it needs to improve productivity.
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FactoryEye, a division of Magic Software, has announced that Aplix, Inc. will implement the FactoryEye Industry 4.0 solution into its two US production facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. offers FactoryEye, powered by a plug-and-play IIoT platform.
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FactoryEye's plug and play IIoT platform enables mid-sized manufacturers to achieve digital transformation with real-time intelligence.
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A community of CIOs discussing the future of business and IT
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Is your organisation prepared to reap the benefits of modern digital manufacturing?
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South African manufacturers leapfrog their global competitors
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How predictive maintenance can result in significant savings for manufacturers.
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There are several ways that AI can optimize each stage of manufacturing from the shop floor to the final product delivery. Here are 5 ways manufacturing functions can raise their level of productivity by using AI.
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Magic Software's new global task force will promote and support the new Web client capabilities to all existing Magic xpa customers while also reaching out to new potential clients by launching global marketing efforts.
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How predictive maintenance will underpin the smart factories of Industry 4.0.
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There are several ways that AI can optimize each stage of manufacturing from the shop floor to the final product delivery. Here are 5 ways manufacturing functions can raise their level of productivity by using AI.
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What happens when CRM and ERP speak to each other
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The KPIs are so superior that, despite the challenges, predictive maintenance will become the heart and brains of every field service organization.
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5 ways that manufacturers can raise their level of productivity by using AI. Thanks to recent strides, the AI market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52% from 2017 to 2025.
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Core systems within the manufacturing cycle need to be connected to optimize productivity and performance levels.
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Since consumers have endless opportunities to shop online, they have the luxury to be extremely demanding. They want to be pampered. If a page takes too long to load, or if they can’t see if their item is available in a local store, they can simply abandon their shopping cart. They expect to have all the data they need at their fingertips so that they have the power to choose. The following tips will help transform your website visitors into loyal customers.
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Predictive maintenance is not new, but today more than ever, with advancements in technology, predictive maintenance can result in significant savings for manufacturers.
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We recently caught up with Global VP of Technology and Innovation Yuval Lavi, who gave us the scoop on Magic’s Integration and App Development Platforms built specifically for the modern enterprise.
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Virtual shopping is becoming the norm. Using our mobile devices to window shop and find the best price, product reviews, and advice through social media has reinvented the shopping experience.
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The US and Europe are competing to be the first to unleash autonomous trucks on the highways.
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ERP + CRM = Superior customer experience: 5 ways how data integration improves customer satisfaction
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How to get the most out of your CRM system – and keep your customers from the brink
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Leveraging data to be Customer-Centric
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Here's how to keep system integration project management on track.
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The complexity of the mining industry presents unique information management challenges. The volatility of prices, environmental concerns and stringent regulatory frameworks make mining processes extremely complex and difficult to manage.
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Personalized digital services depend on data integration Enabling an excellent e-commerce customer experience (CX) is a top priority for many companies. This is especially important as sales are becoming increasingly digital. Online shopping sales hit a record $108.2 billion this holiday season, a 14.7 percent increase from last year, according to Adobe Analytics.
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How well does your business know its customers? The answer may depend on your CRM-ERP integration. Together, these systems track all of the critical touch-points along the customer journey. CRM deals with front-end information, such as recording customer interactions, sales tracking, pipeline management, prospecting, and managing marketing campaigns. ERP software handles critical backend processes, including purchase history, billing and shipping details, accounting information, financial data, and supply chain management details.
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Safety on the highways relies on massive data integration
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When field service processes run smoothly, customers are happy and loyal and profits increase. And when service calls are managed properly, field service is transformed from a cost center to a revenue center. But optimizing field service processes requires well-executed system integration. Automating systems and business processes cuts down on redundant processes and makes field service personnel much more efficient.
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This year has seen an inordinate number of IT meltdowns. Computer glitches have grounded planes, tampered with the stock market, ruined travel plans, and resulted in stolen credit cards. They have also led to life-threatening situations by disrupting healthcare and emergency services. Here’s a recap of 2017’s biggest IT disasters to remind us how much we rely on and are dependent on data systems.
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On 25 May 2018, South African companies with an EU customer base must comply with new rules and legislation concerning the collection, storage, and processing of personal information also known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Investing in extensive planning for building the right IoT infrastructure is well worth the effort.
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The Christmas rush has started. The postal service warned South African residents that if they want their Christmas parcels sent abroad to arrive on time, they must have been sent by October – so they may already be too late. Can purchasing gifts online for local delivery also experience delays? Sadly, yes. Even if gift orders are placed online today, the parcels may still not arrive on time for Christmas.
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New investments in the free flow of data between systems in South Africa will enable manufacturers to achieve new levels of efficiency and gain a competitive advantage. System integration budgets in South Africa are predicted to grow to R10,5-billion in 2021, up from R9,4-billion in 2016.
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By Stephan Romeder, Vice President of Global Business Development , Magic Software No one feels the Christmas rush more than retailers, and this includes sellers online. UK Retailers can expect another bumper year in 2017 with an estimated £79 billion in holiday retail sales, a 4 percent increase from 2016. Not only does the last quarter of the year see increases in the number of orders, but the average order sizes also tend to be much bigger. In fact, some retailers make up to 40% of their yearly revenue in the last quarter alone.
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On 25th May 2018, new rules and legislation concerning the collection, storage and processing of personal information relating to individuals in the European Union (EU), also known as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will come into effect.
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Google has released results of a study that was done to understand the causes of account takeover. The study was done in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley from March 2016 to March 2017. Google used the results of the study to improve its own security practices.
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Magic’s new Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) enables leveraging the cloud for fast code-free integration, expanding the company’s suite of integration platforms
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Make sure all of your systems give the gift of sharing data this year, because no one wants a present delivered in January.
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Data integration for logistics is more than a 'one off' process
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Companies need to ensure a framework is established to monitor, review and asses the data processing procedures with all necessary safeguards.
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New structure and key appointment addresses the growing integration opportunity due to digital transformation, the move to the cloud and the deployment of IoT solutions
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Magic Software Enterprises has launched a new business unit and partner program for managing global integration partners with a focus on rapid growth.
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Magic Software: Magic xpa Application Platform lets you leverage the same business logic to develop once and deploy across platforms.
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Koos Manufacturing that manufactures denim for premium brands like AG Jeans and Big Star, has successfully implemented the Magic xpi Integration Platform. This solution will improve customer service and operational efficiency by automating processes across e-commerce and ERP systems, including Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Onestop.
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Automated business processes across Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Onestop improve customer service and efficiency
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As digital transformation is dawning, with all the new cost efficiencies that it brings, healthcare organizations can’t let siloed systems be the bottleneck for innovation.
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This is the age of hyper-connectivity. With all of our smartphones, laptops, and tablets we are instantly available anytime, anywhere. In 1624 when John Donne wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself”, he had no idea how far technology would take us.
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The IoT wave is introducing new efficiencies with a fast ROI, but there are also considerable risks that need to be considered before making significant investments for the long term.
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Merger and acquisition failures are estimated to be between 70-90 percent, with difficulties integrating data as a major roadblock to achieving improved efficiencies. When managed properly, information technology plays a vital role in creating a smooth transition. But, post-merger integrations can be tricky because of all the complexities trying to pass data seamlessly between the two companies.
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It’s time to put on your wellies. The digital disruption storm is past the horizon and in the business backyard.
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What are the most problematic failures following an M&A - and trying to integrate the technology stacks of two firms? These tips help avoid downtimes and guarantee efficiency
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Enabling excellent e-commerce experiences is a top priority for many companies. This is true now more than ever since B2B e-commerce sales are expected to outgrow their B2C counterparts, reaching 12 trillion USD in sales by 2020.
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Online spend is forecasted to grow to over R53bn by 2018 according to the PayPal and Ipsos third annual cross-border commerce report. Their research states that 58% of adults in South Africa with internet access shopped online over the past 12 months, amounting to an estimated total spend of R37.1bn.
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We are living in a topsy-turvy upside-down world that is suddenly post-modern and something more. Old assumptions of doing business are colliding with new business models and rapidly changing technology paradigms that threaten traditional business thinking with hidden barriers, digital delusions and more.
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In the field service industry, operational efficiency is essential for empowering an organization’s most important attribute – its ability to satisfy its customers. In a Strategies for Growth survey published last year, 64% of UK/Europe respondents stated that developing and improving metrics or KPIs was critical to strive and attain best practice status, up from 52% the previous year.
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Magic xpi 4.6 includes: New Connectors for ServiceMax and OData, Updates to SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Connectors
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Magic’s new dedicated ServiceMax connector enables real-time business process integration between ServiceMax and other enterprise software, such as ERP systems, enabling ServiceMax customers to streamline field service processes, eliminate duplicate data entry, and increase productivity. Click here to read more
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Companies invest in many systems to power the supply chain: warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and a myriad of other solutions. Click here to read more
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Magic announced that Assa Abloy AG, the Swiss global leader in locking systems and security technology, has put the Magic xpi Integration Platform at the heart of the company’s new fully automated manufacturing system for its KESO keys Click here to read more
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The European Cloud ERP market is expected to grow 7.7% each year up to 2022, according to a recent report published by KBV Research Click here to read more
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SugarCRM’s Martin Schneider recently sat down with Brian Pitoniak, Magic’s vice president of sales & operations to discuss how Magic helps companies accelerate integration to better relate to customers and enhance their business. Click here to read more
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South African enterprises are moving to the cloud. According to George Etheredge, ICT research analyst at Frost & Sullivan, the local cloud market is worth $140 million and growing. South Africa is way ahead of other African markets, with the necessary data centre resources and connectivity to have rapid adoption for cloud computing in the corporate sector. Click here to read more
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It seems 2016 may have been the year of the buzzword, but 2017 looks set to be the year where IT is reinvented. Click here to read more
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To keep the supply chain working at top efficiency, companies need not only a flexible and adaptable culture, but also a highly adaptable underlying IT infrastructure. Companies invest a lot of time, effort, and money in developing systems to power the supply chain. The amount of data can be overwhelming. However, by connecting data and using an integration platform to orchestrate business processes between systems, data can be the differentiator that enables your company to disrupt processes to increase efficiencies and provide a superior customer experience.
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In 2017 disruptive technologies that were previously buzz words will become a reality, there will be a rise in cyberattacks, and the new administration, in addition to going digital, will most likely change policies and regulations, requiring modifications to IT systems. With all of these changes, enterprises will continue to look to IT to be an enabler of digital transformation for increased efficiency and competitiveness. Click here to read more
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In the fast-moving digital world, being able to quickly adapt to disruptive business processes and changing business needs is key to success and survival. While organisations might be able to adapt their strategy and culture, they also need their business systems to adapt to these new processes and requirements. The need for flexibility and near real-time response to changing business processes is especially essential for an organisation’s core ERP system.
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In the field service industry, a productive staff, operational efficiency and effective resource management are all essential for empowering an organization’s most important attribute — its ability to satisfy its customers. Benchmarking for operational excellence enables field service organizations to improve customer satisfaction and efficiency by closing the gap between ideal and actual performance measurements through improved work processes and systems automation.
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ERP cloud offerings are growing in demand because they enable companies to reduce upfront development costs, scale systems up and down easily and speed up deployment times. Unlike traditional ERP systems, which are installed on dedicated servers located on a company’s premises, cloud-based ERP systems are installed on third-party servers and software and accessed via the Internet.
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Deciding which enterprise resource planning (ERP) system matches business needs requires much thought. Sometimes this requires changes by South African companies that have to answer to a parent company elsewhere. Click here to read more
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Companies invest a lot of time, effort and money in developing systems to power the supply chain: Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms and a myriad of other solutions. The amount of data can be overwhelming. However, by connecting data and using an integration platform to orchestrate business processes between systems, data can be the differentiator that enables companies to disrupt processes to increase efficiencies and provide a superior customer experience.
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In 2017 new emerging technologies will be implemented raising new opportunities and challenges. IoT, Geo-fencing, AI and the Digital Experience will be at the top of CIO’s agendas, while at the same time there will be a movement back to classic development methodologies, such as Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), to enable extensive integration across systems and consistency across delivery platforms.
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Magic xpi Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
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How can enterprise win support for IoT projects while overturning traditional IT management concepts that aren’t appropriate for IoT project planning?
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Magic's xpi and xpa platforms used to develop and integrate blockchain architectures
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The complexity of data-migration jobs often results in cost overruns and delays. Whether you’re changing ERP, CRM, or other central applications, transferring data between systems is never a simple task.
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Need to interface a mobile app with your IBM i? A number of IBM i integration patterns can be leveraged to keep mobile apps in sync with enterprise systems.
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South African BMW parts supplier relies on Magic Software’s prebuilt connector for quick, reliable SAP ERP integration
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Magic Software Enterprises, a provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, has announced that South Africa-based ZF Lemförder SA, part of the German ZF Group of companies, implemented the Magic xpi Integration Platform to migrate between ERP systems and to automate the exchange of data between its local production control system and its corporate SAP ERP system.
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Magic Software announced that Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (Suntory Group), a supplier of soft-drinks beverages (including Orangina, Schweppes, Champomy, Pulco, Oasis, and more) in Europe and part of the Suntory Group, has deployed Magic xpi as the central enterprise application integration (EAI) solution for its business units in France, Spain, Belgium, Poland and the United Kingdom.
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Magic Platform has deployed Magic xpi as the EAI solution for Suntory's business units in France, Spain, Belgium, Poland and the United Kingdom
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Magic xpi Integration Platform deployed as centralized integration solution for company’s European operations
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Despite the grim economic predictions, South Africa's enterprise software market is growing.
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How do you take a successful approach to systems integration? - By including 4 critical KPIs to the project
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Choosing to replace or modernize ERP, CRM, or other core enterprise applications is a time consuming and costly task. Transferring data between these systems is never simple and can result in cost overruns and delays. Mistakes made during migrations can lead to costly downtime, diminished end-user productivity, and the loss of important data.
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System integration projects provide a big boost to enterprise productivity. Sales, marketing, manufacturing and finance all benefit by improved efficiency when the new system eliminates unnecessary busy work and puts the precise information needed in front of the user.
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Gartner defines postmodern ERP as “a fundamental shift away from a single vendor megasuite toward a more loosely coupled and federated ERP environment.” While huge ERP systems can do virtually anything, many companies find that they are too complex or require too much customisation to meet their specific needs.
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Whether you’re changing ERP, CRM, or other central applications, transferring data between systems is never a simple task. The complexity of data-migration jobs often results in cost overruns and delays. Mistakes made during migrations can lead to costly downtime, diminished end-user productivity, and the loss of important data.
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The aim of the game is to improve competitiveness, productivity and efficiency, says Magic Software SA's regional marketing manager Lindsay Britz. "Mobility enables ERP data to be viewed and updated in real-time. Businesses can create innovative processes that match the need for immediacy of the digital economy with 24/7 up-time and self-service for data entry and reporting," she adds.
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The complexity of data-migration jobs can result in costly downtime and lost data. Here's how to keep those projects on track.
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Recent reports show that mobile penetration keeps growing in South Africa. Today, cell phones are as common in South Africa as they are in the United States and according to the latest Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) report, 53.3% South African households have at least one member with access to the internet either at work, home, place of study or internet cafés.
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Segafredo considered four solution options before selecting Danem and Magic Software's integration platform, Magic xpi.
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System integration and workflow automation can improve a company’s competitiveness and innovation by putting the precise information needed in front of the user.
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System integration projects don't have to be complicated or expensive. The market for system integration is booming. The global system integration market is expected to reach $393.10 billion USD by 2020, according to a recent study by Grand View Research, Inc. Infiniti Research’s Global System Integration Market 2015-2019 report forecasts the global system integration market to grow at a CAGR of 6.29% over the period 2014 – 2019.
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PLM & Compliance software Selerant chooses Magic for its integration offering.
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Magic Software is updating its Magic xpi integration platform to support IoT (Internet of Things) projects.
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The global market for system integration is booming, and South Africa is no exception. The global research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that IT services spending, including system integration, in South Africa is expected to increase 8.8% year on year in 2016 to total $5 billion.
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You can't escape discussions about digital transformation and customer experience these days.
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Merit Service Solutions' unusual business model called for an unusual mobile application. It developed a custom application to manage its snow removal and landscaping contractors.
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here is a good reason for the increase in IT costs. Automation saveslabour, energy and material costs that can help reduce expenses to help keep companies profitable even in a recession. Here are examples of how African businesses are succeeding with digital transformation.
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Whether you’re changing ERP, CRM, or other central applications, transferring data between systems is never a simple task.
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IoT application no longer the domain of larger players. Big players have already made inroads into incorporating IoT data into their information systems. IoT technology has been integrated into Rolls-Royce's service solutions to enhance aircraft efficiency, drive up aircraft availability and lower engine maintenance costs. Coca-Cola uses data from connected vending machines to gain valuable understanding about where and when to advertise.
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Tablet app streamlines processes, enabling the project team to manage, update and communicate with relevant parties in real-time, increasing efficiency by 25%
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Tablet app increases transparency of project timeline and communications with clients, leads to 25% greater efficiency
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AURA's Easycom is also found as an integration component in Magic Software's xpi for IBM i software.
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Building a full picture of the customer journey is extremely challenging. However, the Internet of Things (IoT) can make gathering information about the customer experiences much simpler. By incorporating information from product sensors in their CRM systems, companies can better track the customer journey during all stages of the product life cycle.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, announced that Merit Service Solutions, a national leader in facilities maintenance, has transformed the way it works with local snow removal contractors by deploying a mobile app that leverages digital capabilities to increase operational efficiency, expedite billing and improve customer service. The app is powered by Magic’s Enterprise Mobility Solution.
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Custom mobile work order application integrates with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Google Maps and AccuWeather to improve efficiency and customer service
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Merit Service Solutions has transformed the way it works with its local snow removal contractors by deploying a mobile app that leverages digital capabilities to increase operational efficiency, expedite billing and improve customer service.
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Facilities management app integrates with Oracle’s EnterpriseOne, Google Maps and AccuWeather to improve efficiency and customer service.
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Magic Software Enterprises has unveiled latest version of its rapid app development platform, Magic xpa 3.1, with a number of new features, including end-user customization capabilities, an enhanced user interface, and an Upgrade Manager.
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Magic Software Enterprises today announces the latest version of its rapid multi-channel application development platform, Magic xpa 3.1. Designed to streamline app modernization, accelerate enterprise mobile app development and maximize end user adoption, this latest release includes end user customization capabilities, an enhanced UI, and a new Upgrade Manager.
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Here are six things to keep in mind to make the most of enterprise app development.
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Ease of use and flexibility make Magic’s rapid application development and integration solution ideal for quick deployment of diverse mobile enterprise apps.
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The supply chain can gain the most from IoT technology. Shipments can be traced throughout the delivery process, speeding up implementations. When stock is low, the IoT is proactive and places orders to restock various items automatically. Equipment monitoring can also be used to predict when equipment needs service and maintenance.
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Here are six tips to keeping your enterprise app strategies on track in the digital transformation era.
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Here are six tips to keeping your enterprise app strategies on track in the digital transformation era.
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There is no shortage of business applications, cloud services and social media sites that touch your customers. Automating and connecting customer facing processes across IT systems is the best way to improve and optimize the customer experience.
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Today's real-time business world requires organizations to make smarter decisions faster. The good news: The technology exists to accelerate decision-making. What's holding you back?
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Companies need to rethink their data security strategies carefully before connected trucks become autonomous vehicles and are let loose on the highway.
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By Stephen Romeder, General Manager at Magic Software Europe Europe is well on its way to experiencing the benefits of connected vehicles. Mercedes recently unveiled the F-015 self-driving luxury concept car. Not to be outdone, rival BMW successfully demonstrated an autonomous version of the M6 on a racetrack. Volvo, Audi, Renault, and Volkswagen all have similar prototypes.
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The quick uptake of mobile phones in Africa has given a new lease of life to existing and new enterprises through the emergence of mobile enterprise applications.
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Coffee chain Segafredo Zanetti France is rolling out a new mobile application that allows drivers and sales team members to receive and complete restaurant orders while on-the-go, underscoring the importance of leveraging mobile for the supply side.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. said that Segafredo Zanetti France, a subsidiary of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, has deployed a mobile direct store delivery app powered by Magic´s Enterprise Mobility Solution.
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Many companies have the goal of gaining a 360-degree view of their customer interactions. However, ERP users who have integrated CRM data to see the full picture think they have reached the summit only to discover that there are still further hills to climb.
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Background integration and process orchestration can eliminate busywork and put just the precise information needed in front of the user regardless of which giant enterprise software system it is stored in. By balancing between the overarching purpose and the specific context of the user, enterprise apps are more useful, cohesive and powerful. Here are six things to keep in mind to ensure harmonious mobile apps that stand the test of time.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a key technology that is already being used in Africa to increase efficiency and productivity. SIM cards are connected to POS terminals in isolated areas to allow for the acceptance of credit card payments in Rwanda, and smart meters are being used to measure household utility usage in Johannesburg.
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Africa’s internet penetration currently sits at 30% while the mobile connection is at 900 million subscribers .Africa’s internet penetration currently sits at 30% while the mobile connection is at 900 million subscribers.
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Using Magic’s technology, Christie has fully made their production, lead management and logistics processes more efficient.
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African nations should not be left behind in this revolution. As the mobile revolution took over the old regime of fixed lines, the Internet of Things pushes companies to play in the global space.
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Digital transformation strategies will continue to lead the way for innovative CIOs in 2016. Here are the five major trends we see in 2016:
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The automotive industry is being transformed by the IoT (Internet of Things). Having cars connected to the Internet is changing the way people drive, order, and service their cars and how passengers enjoy the ride.
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Here are the top five trends that should be prioritised by CIOs in 2016.
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Fukushima Bank has deployed an iPad sales force automation (SFA) solution powered by the Magic xpa Application Platform.
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Fukushima Bank has deployed an iPad sales force automation (SFA) solution powered by the Magic xpa Application Platform.
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The internet of things (IoT) is a key technology for business. With the number of devices connecting to the internet growing from a few thousand in the 1980s to an expected 25 billion by 2020, organisations need to prepare for the inevitable, and the supply chain is no exception.
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he Internet of Things ultimately depends on efficient, secure and scalable sharing of data – lots and lots of it.
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Here are 10 of the most common methods for keeping your enterprise mobile apps secure:
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Costs are a major consideration, but from better engaging with your customers to improving regulatory compliance, IoT technologies offer a wide range of business benefits.
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A digital transformation is underway which is significantly disrupting traditional industrial markets and companies.
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Here are eight tips to keep your enterprise mobile apps secure:
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Here are eight methods to keep your enterprise mobile data secure.
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Winners demonstrate exceptional use of Magic's application and integration platforms to improve business process.
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AA Shipping LTD and its Royal Cargo tax division deployed the customized ERP system based on the Magic xpa Application Platform from Magic Software Enterprises.
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Apps were developed using Magic’s xpa Application Platform for cross-platform development, enabling the university’s students to gain access to their personal data, tuition payments, grades and schedules through a secure connection to its CRM system and databases.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, today announced that The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) used Magic’s Application Development Platform to create smart phone apps to provide its approximately 24,000 students with mobile access to their personal academic and administrative information.
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How integrating data to optimise the cross-channel customer journey – tying in CRM, ERP, customer support, logistics and social media – can provide a 360-degree customer view.
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AA Shipping LTD and its Royal Cargo tax division deployed a customized ERP system based on the Magic xpa Application Platform.
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AA Shipping implements Customized ERP System based on the Magic xpa Application Platform.
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Hot on the heels of its announcement of enhancements to an in-memory data grid for its Magic xpa application development environment that will eventually support the IBM i platform, Magic Software turned in pretty good numbers in its most recent quarter despite the compressing effects of current fluctuations that are affecting all global IT suppliers.
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Here are six key requirements for a future-proof integration platform that can help meet the demands of life science organizations.
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Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid and make sure that your CRM integration project is successful.
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Here are 5 tips to help ensure that your CDI project will be a success.
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Wall Street analysts polled by Zacks Research have given Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ:MGIC) a rating of 2 on a consensus basis. Using a simplified scale where 1 is a Strong Buy and 5 a Strong Sell, this is the average number of the 2 brokerages surveyed. The stock had a rating of 2 when analyst ratings were averaged three months ago.
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Here are five key requirements for a future-proof integration platform that can help meet the demands of life science organizations.
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Magic Software proudly announced that it has won the 2015 Salesforce Ecosystem Champion of the Year Award for France.
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According to Lindsay Britz, regional marketing manager, Magic Software South Africa, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, more sales people are using gadgets such as iPads to conduct business in the field.
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Magic Software recently launched a new release of its application development and runtime framework that features in-memory data grid (IMDG) technology. The IMDG--which will eventually support IBM i--will bolster the scalability, stability, and elasticity of applications developed with xpa Application Platform 3.0.
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Here are 10 examples of how SMEs can utilise IoT to keep and maintain a competitive advantage.
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International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced the latest installment of its East Africa CIO Summit, confirming that the event will take place on June 18 at the Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel in Nairobi.
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The consumerization of end-user devices in business is a trend that will be staying put, resulting in staff having the freedom to choose and use any device, while simultaneously causing sleepless nights and security concerns for CIOs.
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Magic Software has announced the release of Magic xpa Application Platform 3.0, offering mobile development capabilities and In-Memory Data Grid technology for the creation of mobile and cross-platform business applications.
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Magic xpa Application Platform enables rapid creation of mobile and cross-platform business apps. Addition of In-Memory Data Grid technology provides superior performance, supporting big data and fast data.
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Magic Software Enterprises has unveiled the Magic xpa Application Platform 3.0, which features new mobile development capabilities and In-Memory Data Grid technology, enabling the rapid creation of mobile and cross-platform business apps.
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Magic xpa is part of Magic’s End-to-End Enterprise Mobility Solution that also includes Magic’s Integration Platform, Mobile Device Management and Mobile Professional Services.
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Here are two examples of Salesforce automation applications that significantly increased sales efficiency.
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Analyzing and streamlining the supply chain is one way to help companies respond more quickly to market changes while boosting operational efficiency. Here are five simple steps that can result in more efficient, profitable and flexible operations.
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Here are five simple steps that can result in more efficient, profitable and flexible operations.
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Here are some best practices that can help ensure that your CRM integration project is a success.
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Magic Software is looking to help its JD Edwards customers use its data and integration toolsets to build next-gen IoT systems.
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Here are some best practices that can help ensure that your CRM integration project is a success.
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Enterprise mobility is a top priority for CIOs who want to maintain a technological and competitive edge. Mobile apps are changing how employees, partners and customers communicate, share content and collaborate. Here are six trends that are influencing how mobile apps will be developed and used in the future.
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Magic Software held a roundtable with mobility experts from around the world to discover the characteristics of a good user experience for mobile enterprise apps.
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In order to support a mobile workforce, IT needs to make real-time information, including product, financial, and customer data, available in new single-purpose business apps. Here are three ways that mobile application development platforms can help enterprises meet these challenges better than manually programming in non-platform environments.
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World leader in innovative material solutions minimizes risk and expenses while migrating nine sites across five countries
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CRM systems integration projects can be very risky. There are at least a dozen oft-quoted industry analyst reports that estimate that the failure rate of CRM projects is between 18 and 69 percent. Projects can go over time and budget when risk factors are not identified up front and necessary adjustments aren’t made. Here are some best practices that can help ensure that your CRM systems integration project is a success.
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The South African market is complex and fast-changing. An ethnically diverse population, economic growth, more disposable income in new hands, and changing preferences all contribute to market volatility. Analyzing and streamlining the supply chain is one way that companies can respond more quickly to market changes while boosting operational efficiency. Here are five simple steps that can result in more efficient, profitable and flexible operations.
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Mobile enterprise app development is both an opportunity and a challenge for IT departments.
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The internet of things – are all the great things we read about real or hype? Can this be compared to when cloud appeared on the scene, and everything changed to xxx in the cloud? We invited some industry experts to discuss a number of questions that are commonly asked. Here are their opinions.
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Westmor optimized service delivery, improved profitability and boosted customer satisfaction by mobilizing and automating processes and reducing redundancies.
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Here are some good suggestions for creating enterprise mobile apps that I came across in a TechRadar article written by Stephan Romeder, general manager of Magic Software Europe, a provider of app platforms for enterprises.
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Magic Software held a roundtable recently with a variety of mobility experts from around the world to discover the characteristics of a good user experience for mobile enterprise apps.
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Enterprise mobility in 2015 is already starting to look different that it did in the past. Here are five trends that are influencing how mobile apps are developed and used in the enterprise in 2015.
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Greater trust in ecommerce in Africa will see the sector grow in leaps and bounds during the course of this year.
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Magic Software tops 4Q earnings expectations, misses revenue forecasts
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Magic Software held a roundtable with mobility experts from around the world to discuss common characteristics of successful mobile apps. Participants included a senior analyst and mobile blogger, a CEO of an award-winning design agency, a leading usability and user experience consultant along with the senior vice president of Magic’s Americas branch.
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Here are some recommendations that can help you leverage the power of social media to build strong customer relationships.
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In 2015, mobile tech innovation will continue to shape the enterprise in a big way.
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Here are some recommendations that can help you leverage the power of social media to build customer strong relationships.
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Late last week, analyst house Gartner published numbers on the state of global tablet computer sales – and it didn’t make for pretty reading.
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What does the future hold for BI, CRM, ERP and enterprise software in 2015? IT experts - including Magic Software's Glenn Johnson - discuss which enterprise software trends will have the greatest impact on IT organizations in the coming year.
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Despite the rapid growth in the use of E-commerce by both consumers and businesses, not all e-commerce developments are a success. The reasons for this vary and are often dependent upon a particular set of circumstances or issues. We invited a number of industry experts to share their views with us around issues that surround E-commerce, in a virtual panel discussion.
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With smartphone use in Africa skyrocketing, companies on the continent are taking heed and employing mobile enterprise applications to streamline business processes and mobilize their workforces.
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In recent months there has been an ongoing debate over which is more important in mobile apps: user interface (UI) or user experience (UX). Mobile apps have been influenced by gaming, which has placed a premium on graphical quality, yet the overall experience including back-end performance and connectivity is important too. With the emerging market of wearable devices, which are powered by services, is UI still a viable way forward?
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With smartphone use in Africa skyrocketing, companies on the continent are taking heed and employing mobile enterprise applications to streamline business processes and mobilize their workforces.
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Over the past year, a lot of gain has been made in the African tech space. Many analysts have predicted great internet growth over the next two or three years, but it will happen faster than we thought. With Facebook becoming aggressive in offering the internet to the unreached through Internet.org in Africa, more people than ever will move online. Here are predictions for what 2015 holds in the digital sphere in Africa.
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Big data presents the challenge of managing massive amounts of information. However, the increase in data is only half the story. Metadata, which in the past was limited to names and labels, today encompasses information about the relationships between data, reports, and processes and due to its growing volume requires its own strategy for efficient management.
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As the number of connected devices in the home, work and public environment grows, there are more Internet of Things (IoT) applications being deployed. Small package delivery companies can leverage the IoT to deliver shipments by Internet-connected drones; that is they could until the FAA issued a temporary ban. But regulators won’t be able to ground the Internet of Things. There are simply too many innovations emerging to commercial success.
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New building systems automation and data can drive more efficient health care facility management.
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With heavy spikes in data traffic in-store, companies must make sure their complete online commerce operations are up for the task.
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Mobile is the future, and employees are eager to get on board.
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Mobile will account for a significant portion of this growth as emarketer predicts that 19% of U.S. retailecommerce sales will come from purchases made on mobile devices. With heavy spikes in data traffic in-store, companies must make sure their complete online commerce operations are up for the task.
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French Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Syslife has chosen the Magic Enterprise Mobility Solution to develop a tablet version of its flagship Adexio supply chain management software specifically targeted to the retail industry.
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Online transactions make up less than 1% of the overall retail market in South Africa according to Enst & Young. Although this is extremely low when compared with the UK where online shopping constitutes 14% of retail sector purchases, this number is escalating at an impressive year-on-year rate according to latest MasterCard Worldwide Online Shopping Survey.
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The African region is witnessing one of the strongest increases in mobile data usage in the world, predicted to double between 2014 and 2015, and with a 20-fold increase by the end of the decade.
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Magic Software announced that the Petzl Group, specialized in producing equipment for climbing, mountaineering, caving and work at height, has selected the Magic xpi Integration Platform for business process automation for its international operations.
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Enterprises are gearing up for online sales during the 2014 Holiday season. According to an article in the Daily Mail, 82% of British internet users regularly shop online, the highest rate among the 28 EU member states. In 2013, one in three online sales in the UK took place via mobile devices. And with an estimated 70% of UK consumers now owning smartphones, m-commerce is also on the rise.
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Businesses employ CRM applications to improve efficiency between departments, leverage cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and increase customer satisfaction by providing convenient access to relevant customer data throughout customer-related processes. However, making CRM data and processes available throughout the enterprise is not easy. Here are five reasons why CRM projects flop.
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Big Data is one of the most widely-hyped buzzwords of the tech industry, and that means there is a lot of hype and misunderstanding. Worse, concepts like “data science” are constantly thrown around, making this emergent technology appear like black magic to the business leaders who could benefit from it. This article aims to cut through the hype to help you understand what Big Data is and its relevance to your business.
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I believe there is a very interesting intersection between how we will use mobile apps and how we will develop them in the future: apps will become more about actionable notifications than destinations; and we will develop them using pre-written components as much as possible rather than custom coding.
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UI is on the way out, and in the future mobile apps will not be about touch input and visual output; rather they will be voice, sensor and context input with a mix of visual, audio and haptic (sensory) output.
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Systems integration projects that are abandoned, incomplete or don’t meet performance requirements can be disastrous for a business. Out-of-date product availability information can result in delivery delays, ordering of discontinued items, customer frustration and lost business. Here are six ways that system integration platforms can fall short.
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In the near future, companies both great and small will not be able to hide from smartphone technology. Some business processes will be handled through various mobile devices heralding the age of mobile enterprise apps. Magic suggests six ways in which companies can implement mobile enterprise solutions.
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By now we've all seen the iPhone 6 release, and while there have been a few surprises (alleged bending and software issues), I believe there is still an untold story here, and it's not about the hardware or iOS 8, but about Apple Pay.
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It makes sense to combine integration and business intelligence tools, indeed they already are combined in order to extract information from the multiple data sources that need to be analysed. Today’s business intelligence tools are quite capable of collecting and even cleansing data in order to provide the user with high quality data to analyse. However, the true value of business intelligence is not in data collection but actionability: today business intelligence means dashboards where users can slice and dice information, but what can they do with it once they have made a decision?
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Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ: MGIC), empowers organizations increase efficiences and create new value from their existing IT systems. The Magic xpi Integration Platform lets organizations create new workflows, automatic business processes and synchronize data across systems. Magic xpi makes it much easier to connect and modify business processes when compared to traditional point-to-point coding. The multi-channel Magic xpa Application Platform enables enterprises to leverage a single development effort to create applications for different operating systems and devices (desktops, tablets, smart phones), quickly and cost-effectively.
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It’s clear that using a CRM system “out of the box” is unlikely to be entirely successful, and depending on your organisation’s size and requirements a CRM that needs to be customised or one that is configured via modules may be more effective. However, in the current round of CRM wars the key is to avoid getting locked into any vendor’s ecosystem so that you can take advantage of emerging technologies and even special offers. Is configuration just another way of locking you in?
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a USD $16.5 billion multinational group, has implemented Magic xpi Integration Platform to integrate its SAP R/3 system with OTM, a cloud-based business intelligence system, its Automotive Dealer Management System and other enterprise applications.
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Magic Software Enterprises announced that Junk Mail, through the Sugar CRM reseller, Strategic Dimensions, chose Magic's End-to-End Enterprise Mobility solution as a strategic solution to provide fully integrated multi-channel mobile apps for its existing Sugar CRM application.
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Rather than the traditional feature-based approach to choosing a CRM vendor, you might have better results by choosing a CRM based on its ability to integrate with your business processes.
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My household recently bought a Google Glass device when it launched in the UK, and while its current state is still very much a prototype concept, if widely adopted, such devices have the potential to transform the ways many jobs are carried out. While many of the examples I offer below could be used with any smartphone, the hands-free nature of Google Glass allows them to become more immersive.
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Most pioneers in the field of B2E mobile apps for the enterprise have the wounds to prove it. Early adopters who worked almost entirely in native development environments have horror stories to tell. Early war stories told by these innovators include year-long rewrites from iOS to Android, the inability to reproduce device-specific functionality and inconsistent or illogical business processes across apps. Despite testimonials from leading companies that say that its field service mobile app is a game changer for improving customer service as well as productivity, many mobile projects don’t meet their true potential.
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When Salesforce first announced their Chatter enterprise social media tool, I was skeptical that it would really bring any real benefit to the enterprise. In my experience, and that of many of my clients, enterprise social tools tend to be Facebook clones that don’t get a lot of use. It’s fair to say that I wasn’t overly excited, but in fact I have seen Chatter answer my concerns; even its initial skeptics like it. The company I work for has adopted Chatter internally as part of our Salesforce strategy, as have many of my customers and I want to share my opinions on how it’s really starting to change the business world.
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Going mobile with your data? Don’t think you can forget data quality. In fact, data quality takes on a new importance when you’re dealing with enterprise mobility, warns David Akka, head of Magic Software’s UK branch.
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I just returned from a meeting with one of my clients, a major player in the automotive industry, who have an integration between SAP R/3 and Salesforce. Every day they send flat file extracts from both systems to an external agency to perform data matching. This got me thinking, why not add a small data quality, or customer data management, component into your integration workflow, to do this automatically rather than going to an external agency?
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The manufacturing IT staff of food-safety test-system manufacturer Roka Bioscience increased efficiencies and compliance by choosing a metadata-based integration platform to pull together Oracle ERP, PLM and third-party systems data.
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As mobile apps move from the edge to become a core part of the enterprise, CIOs and IT Managers need to move from a patched, ad-hoc development approach - that might have been good enough when creating a few simple apps - to a holistic, strategic approach, required when producing multiple, more complex apps.
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Smaller smart technology implementations have better success.
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Magic Software announced the next version of its multi-channel application development platform, Magic xpa 2.5, along with a new Mobile Accelerator Framework, both designed to improve the user and developer experience for mobile business apps based on Magic technology.
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Magic Software has launched the newest version of its multi-channel application development platform, Magic xpa 2.5, along with a new Mobile Accelerator Framework, both designed to improve the user and developer experience for mobile business apps based on Magic technology.
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Magic xpa Application Platform 2.5 features improved user experience functionalities. Magic Mobile Accelerator Framework provides reusable components for fast time-to-market of enterprise-grade mobile apps.
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. announced today the next version of its multi-channel application development platform, Magic xpa 2.5, along with a new Mobile Accelerator Framework, both designed to improve the user and developer experience for mobile business apps based on Magic technology.
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I recently attended the Computing Enterprise Mobility Summit in London and among several interesting speakers was Intel’s thought leader Jim Henrys. Jim spoke on workplace transformation and providing a workplace that would attract Generation Y recruits. While much of Jim’s presentation was interesting, insightful and spot on, his observations on Generation Y didn’t match the real-world experiences I’ve had of this dynamic and above all, varied group.
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By providing a uniform approach to developing, deploying and managing applications, mobile application platforms help enterprises meet challenges. Without one, CIOs are inviting schedule misses, cost overruns and expensive maintenance scenarios.
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Some have pronounced Lotus Notes/Domino dead, due to perceptions that it is difficult to use and outdated. However, CIOs should be wary of getting rid of it.
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7 tips to help application managers and business analysts redesign business processes based on mobile, social and cloud computing.
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Following the recent Apple WWDC and Google I/O developer conferences, it’s worth looking at a very different battle: what are the mobile ecosystems doing to make their products more attractive to the enterprise? Let’s take a look at today’s major players, iOS, Android and Windows, and how their latest developments will affect enterprise mobility.
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BYOD and security issues are often used in the same breath. But what about the other concerns?
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Firms and individuals recognized for their creation of innovative mobility solutions based on Magic Software's application and integration platforms.
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In users’ minds, IT no longer needs to look complicated and if it does than you’re doing it wrong. But users have no real understanding of network security, data protection laws or the current threat environment. It’s better to guide and support your users while giving them the tools they want.
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Most organisations implement a CRM system because management is trying to address a pain such as a need to know more about the forecast or funnel, or to achieve a 360 degree view of their customers.
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Today I want to talk about how smart mobile platforms, underpinned with In-Memory Data Grids, can be used to optimise your enterprise applications’ data needs, and provide some pointers for what to look for in your enterprise mobility solution.
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A US hospital has implemented new mobile facility and work order management apps for iOS and Android that increase the efficiency of hospital technicians.The new work order management apps were enabled with the help of Magic Software, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications and business integration.
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Audio company Sennheiser Electronic implemented Magic xpi enterprise integration platform to tune up its performance and transform the way it manages transactions.
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Building mobile-device version of server apps isn't so much about what High-Level Language is best to do the job. It's more about what an enterprise's entire strategy for mobile apps is.
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David Akka, managing director of Magic Software Enterprises UK, shares his tips on leveraging the growing opportunities of Business to Employee mobile apps.
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Although it might appear to be an emerging technology because of all the recent hype about big data, in-memory computing has already been in use by large organizations for several years.
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Marketing used to be seen as simply handing out flyers and organising golf days, but it has evolved. How do you ensure you’re using it effectively to generate sales?
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Customer data is a powerful resource that can be shared across corporate departments to improve operational efficiency and sales effectiveness. With convenient access to actionable data, salespeople can build strong relationships with customers by leveraging the latest information from ERP and support systems, customer satisfaction surveys, product shipments, and payment histories. These following five strategies can help enhance your users’ CRM portal experience and avoid pitfalls with your implementation.
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Two articles in South Africa's TechSmart Business magazine featuring Magic South Africa's Daniel Hall.
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Following the recent SugarCon event where the company I work for exhibited and showed its integration and enterprise mobile application tools for SugarCRM and many other systems, I wanted to address one of the key questions we were frequently asked at the event, “how can I make my SugarCRM more than a customer database?”
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They are no longer just technology trends but social ones, in order to succeed in the new upcoming economy, businesses would need to change their culture as well.
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Data leading to customer insight is vital in today's competitive environment. This data is a powerful resource that should and must be shared across corporate departments to improve sales effectiveness and operational efficiency.
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Magic Software Enterprises, a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, business integration and cloud applications, announced that it has appointed Satson Global Network as national distributor for all Magic products, including Magic xpaApplication Platform and Magic xpi Integration Platform, in the Nigerian market.
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Magic Software Enterprises announced that it has appointed Satson Global Network as national distributor for all Magic products, including Magic xpa Application Platform and Magic xpi Integration Platform, in the Nigerian market.
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Trading at just $8.39 a share, this tech stock is a bargain. Based on the positive news that we have been hearing about this company, expect this stock to outperform in the short to medium-term.
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Google’s modular smartphone, Project Ara, looks to be a reality and may be on sale early next year.
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Food Safety Test Manufacturer Increases Efficiencies and Compliance by Integrating Oracle ERP, PLM and Third-Party Systems
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Software development tool maker Magic Software Enterprises is riding up the wave of mobile and cloud software development and tools to integrate legacy systems into these new-fangled apps and devices.
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Smart devices, faster and more affordable mobile broadband, and the proliferation of apps have upended the business world over the past five years. Devices and applications used for personal and professional productivity are starting to bleed together as a result of the consumerisation of IT.
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Mobility is one the IDC’s so-called 3rd Platform technologies, but how is SA handling it?
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Magic Software has been able to automate businesses in Africa including, BKB Grain Company where they enabled management, producers and customers to remotely track stock movements, contracts, and financial information using mobile applications.
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The success of implementing mobility does not depend on technology. That is a great misconception and miscalculation.
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It’s well known that most users do not have the fondest regards for Lotus Notes due to its unfriendly and unintuitive interface.
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Ask an IT person what’s hot in IT and they will answer: Big Data, Integration and Mobile – in random order. These big trends are also well-documented in IT market research.
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The gloves are off as some of IT’s bigger players fight to convert companies to in-memory computing. Information Age enters the ring to weigh up the competition.
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Over the last six months I met with a wide range of customers and prospects in order to understand how they understand enterprise mobility, and especially to see whether they see it as a business opportunity or just another piece of technology. It’s no secret that the past few years have seen a debate between two paradigms: whether to write specific code for different devices, or to take a wider approach.
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In no other industry is this more pressing than in banking where financial institutions are increasingly using mobile apps to set themselves apart from their rivals by improving quality of service.
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Now that enterprise mobility is becoming a reality, online collaboration is on the rise, and new cloud services are coming on board, enterprises find themselves with an increasing need for systems integration projects. However, systems integration projects that leverage new social, mobile and cloud capabilities risk becoming overly complex, lengthy and expensive. Here are six strategies for ensuring that your systems integration projects get off to a good start and stay on track.
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Follow these five tips to enhance your users' CRM portal experience and avoid unmet expectations in your CRM implementation
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Magic Software Earns, Independent Research Firm, Frost & Sullivan’s 2014 Product Innovation Leadership Award
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Here are 6 tips to overcoming the most common obstacles to redesigning for mobile computing
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Mobility has risen to such a level of importance that many believe it deserves its own dedicated C-level position to advance and align mobility strategy throughout the enterprise. As an increasing number of mobile apps get rolled out across the business by different departments, a Chief Mobility Officer (CMOO) could provide a central function that directs and implements enterprise mobility strategy.
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Mobility has risen to such a level of importance that many people believe it deserves its own C-level position to advance and align mobility strategy throughout the enterprise
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Most African businesses are losing out on opportunities by not considering mobile as a platform to market their business
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The increasing ease of switching between CRM systems at the end of your subscription encourages customers to continually switch in order to get the best new features. However with the true value of CRM increasingly being the custom developments done to the system and its integration with other enterprise systems, is there a way to reconcile these conflicting realities?
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Magic Software wants to expand its partner channel and is therefore looking for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for the Magic xpi Integration Platform.
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Salesforce1 is the new platform with a big ambition: to connect business applications and users, creating an integrated mobile Salesforce experience with APIs and mobile support. It represents a more API-focused view of Salesforce and, being built on the Chatter social platform, takes the view that our work lives are increasingly defined by connections.
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TheStreet Ratings team rates MAGIC SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES as a "buy" with a ratings score of B. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
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Here are seven tips for successful governance of a systems integration project
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Since business intelligence (BI) systems evolved as data warehouses, businesses have been able to analyse and act upon increasing amounts of information that they hold in their databases. However today’s trends towards Big Data and real-time analytics are making BI systems look like dinosaurs: yesterday’s data is too old to be relevant, causing businesses to miss out on opportunities when faced with increasingly agile competitors.
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Big Data and the emerging Internet of Things are changing how we work, and today I’d like to discuss three specific challenges faced by the warehousing and self-storage industry.
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Mobile app developers in East Africa should create more solutions suited for basic and feature phones since the masses are yet to own the high end smartphones.
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The company reported record sales and strong performance across all of its products and professional services in all regions on its financial results for 2013.
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The mobile world is continuing to change at a rapid pace, so here are my top picks for what’s important in where we are today.
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Mobility has risen to such a level of importance that many people believe it deserves its own C-level position to advance mobility strategy throughout the enterprise.
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Here are six tips to having a successful systems integration
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Want to create an app that's a hash of custom transactions for your enterprise? Or an elegant amuse-bouche of a tailored customer-lookup app? You'll find more than "just desserts" in today's app tools market.
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By combining its cloud-based solution and the vast possibilities brought by enhancing its clients’ experiences with enterprise mobility, NAMTEK continues to guide its clients toward ongoing improvement of their business operations.
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Whether undertaken centrally or by individual business units, integration projects are transforming from “nice to have” to “must-have” - demanding immediate attention and budget.
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John Verwaaijen, Country Manager at Magic Benelux provides 5 tips for managing successful IT projects.
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Three common consumerization challenges faced by IT some enabling solutions.
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With strategies figured out for BYOD, businesses will start focusing on BYOA - application. BYOA means that employees are bringing their own applications to work more efficiently and be more productive
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10 tips to ensure a business transformation from a standard no-policy approach to a fully integrated mobile enterprise.
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Mobility is designed to make work efficient and effective. But what if there is no WiFi or internet connectivity available? Many companies ask this question to their supplier, who undoubtedly will have a solution. But that is just when the challenges begin...
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The enterprise mobility space has developed its own vocabulary. This tends to lead to a lot of acronym speak which can be quite confusing.
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Under its comprehensive Customer Experience Transformation strategy, Godrej installed self-service kiosks integrated with CRM at various sales offices; rolled out of content rich mobile apps for sales teams and built a customer portal and a customized app with an objective to deliver zero defect product to customers.
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The revenue trajectory for IBM i development tool maker Magic Software Enterprises continues to soar posting a third quarter revenue gain of 9 percent.
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The simultaneously rise of mobile computing and Big Data are changing both the amount of latency that can be tolerated when accessing remote data along with the amount of data that needs to accessed at any given time.
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Magic Software has added an in-memory data grid element to xpi, its application integration platform.
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Ultra-mobile devices in the 7- to 12-inch range are becoming very popular among an increasingly mobile and BYOD-enabled workforce.
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Here we examine the common pitfalls and how effective management can help engender 'buy in' to any changes, and pave the way to more successful projects.
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It isn’t just mobile devices that need managing; it’s also the apps that run on those devices...
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Magic bolstered its mobile story with new mobile device management (MDM) and offline mode capabilities.
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There are a number of fundamental lessons which we can learn from the opportunities which BlackBerry failed to capitalise on.
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You have mobilized your employees to increase productivity, to do their jobs better and more effectively. Make sure they can do it any place at any time, online or off.
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Magic Software puts choice into the Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP) arena by including native, hybrid, and HTML5 mobile development options.
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Give developers a technical reason to commit to a platform as well as a business reason
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Industry watchers like to point to declining PC sales volumes and the ballooning popularity of smartphones and tablets to say that the PC is dead. But is this really true? Could it be that PCs have simply adopted a new form factor, and that the real computing revolution is still approaching? | By David Akka, Managing Director at Magic Software Enterprises UK.
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supply chain efficiency has become a competitive necessity, especially when it comes to integrating technology and processes at all levels of the supply chain, including raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distribution and the end-customer.
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Magic impressive sales and EPS growth has been fueled by the strong mobile and cloud services trend as well as an equally massive market trend towards social media and big data.
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What was meant to last about 45 minutes took well over an hour, but the roundtable delivered interesting closing comments. | By Brian Bakker, journalist.
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Regev Yativ, Magic Software Enterprises USA CEO, on how mobility is hotting up, the three big reasons companies aren’t mobilising, and Magic’s new game-changing solution
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As organizations ramp up their mobile development programs, they're faced with decisions. Should they choose Apple or Android? Native, hybrid, or browser-based? Tablet or smartphone? Once an organization chooses a direction, it risks potentially locking themselves into that approach.
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With numerous integration projects on the horizon, businesses need to look at integration from a strategic perspective, not simply how they are going to connect A to B to C.
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Magic Software South Africa will drive the growth of Magic products into Africa starting with Nigeria and moving on to other English-speaking countries.
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Magic Software Enterprises turned in its best year ever in 2012, and the momentum is continuing in the first quarter of this year.
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MOBILE technology is playing an increasingly important role in SA’s supply chains as they seek to improve performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
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The ‘bring your own device’ culture is making big waves in the local workplace A recent BYOD report from Gartner predicts that by 2017, half of employers will require employees to supply their own device for work purposes. Analyst David Willis explains how a BYOD programme that subsidises the use of a personal device is critical, “and can dramatically change the economics”.
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The E2 Conference in Boston was different. It was a quality event with a quality venue, quality people, quality conversations and some interesting insights. It makes me want to share my take on what is really going on with mobility.
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"The Application Programming Interfaces (API) of SugarCRM and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne are based on very different technologies. While JD Edwards..."
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There aren't enough Windows 8 applications available today, but app tool developers are working to fill the void and meet a rising enterprise demand.
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Panelists at the E2 Conference 2013 discussed the challenges of developing mobile apps and shared these four pieces of advice
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Mobile apps either serve the business or it's a redundant toy |Regev Yativ, CEO, Magic Software Enterprises Americas
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One of the significant differences between business apps and consumer apps is that business apps need to be integrated into daily business practices, while consumer apps tend to be standalone....
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SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ:MGIC) on December 4th, 2012 at $4.61.
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Innovi Mobile’s Dan DiMassa sat down virtually with CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas (NASDAQ:MGIC) for his thoughts on the MEAP market, and to see what their product did differently.
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Enterprise social media is currently one of the most hyped technologies in business, which has led to a wide range of companies and organisations jumping on the bandwagon but also to a lot of denial of the disruption it brings to the enterprise.
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Knowledge Center contributor Regev Yativ explains what enterprises should consider when weighing their mobile business application development options.
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Following the recent tragedy in Boston, the response widely came to be seen as a test of new technologies and ways of working in action, in particular with Reddit’s attempt to use crowdsourcing to find the perpetrators.
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Despite Yahoo's recent work-from-home policy abolition controversy, the local outlook for enterpries mobility uptake is a healthy one.
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"There are six key strategies that will make or break enterprise mobility plans" | By Daniel Hall, VP of sales and marketing at Magic Software SA.
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“There must be an app for that” is a phrase often used in jest when confronted by a hurdle
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Now the dust is settling from Yahoo’s recent purchase of the news aggregator app Summly, the real picture is becoming clear | by David Akka, Managing Director at Magic Software Enterprises UK.
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The release of the latest quarter’s mobile OS market share numbers got me wondering about where the mobile industry is right now and what we can expect. Are we seeing one platform becoming dominant or is the future fragmented? | by David Akka, Managing Director at Magic Software Enterprises UK.
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The business opportunities for mobile apps lie in a cross platform approach, says Magic Software MD, David Akka
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For business applications to really succeed, organisations need to follow this lead with user-friendly applications which can deliver real business benefits such as reduced training costs and improved productivity. By David Akka, Managing Director of Magic Software Enterprises (UK) Ltd.
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Creating the "New Age Enterprise" requires IT to take the lead. Here's how: | by Regev Yativ, CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas
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When formulating your mobile and MDM strategy taking the following steps can help you level the playing field and choose the solution that best fits your requirements.
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2013 MEAP Platform Comparison
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Faced with difficulties integrating disparate software, companies end up bypassing security protocols and with data residing across various systems and locations.
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RIM changes name to BlackBerry as BB10 unveiled worldwide - By James Bourne | Developer Tech
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by David Akka, md for UK, Eire & Nordics with Magic Software UK
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Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking skydive from 24 miles above the planet in 2012 got more attention, but Magic Software Enterprises broke records, too, admittedly with less fanfare...by Dan Burger | IT Jungle
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A mixture of hope and expectation reigned as Thorsten Heins unveiled the new OS on January 30, but the overriding sentiment was clear: this product needs to be successful. By James Bourne | Enterprise Apps Tech
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Speed has always been an essential element of Magic Software's development tools... - by Alex Woodie | IT Jungle
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With right sourcing, you get the right blend of strategic consulting and project implementation, project management and staffing, customization and off-the-shelf, onsite/offsite, and offshoring/near shoring... By Regev Yativ, President and CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas.
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With 2013 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
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Here is what my crystal ball says about integration in 2013... by Regev Yativ | President and CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas
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Rebranding the corporate look, logo and messaging can help meet the challenges of a changing marketplace. Read on to learn how a well-established technology company, Israel-based Magic Software, spent a year and half working with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to execute a dramatic rebranding that resulted in 20% more website visits, a 1,000% lift in Facebook fans, and a 70% lift in YouTube subscribers. by David Kirkpatrick, Senior Reporter
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After Facebook’s botched IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerburg said the company’s “biggest mistake” was “betting too much on HTML5 as opposed to native because it just wasn’t there,” before declaring that a native iOS app had already doubled Facebook’s user base. These words chimed with a growing disregard in the industry for the fifth iteration of Tim Berners-Lee’s internet lingo. Zuckerburg was right to a point; going native can work wonders for an app such as Facebook’s that has separate, platform-specific user bases.
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The cultural and technological shifts that we are seeing within the workplace have pushed enterprise mobility to the top of many corporate agendas... By David Akka
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The partnership with Samsung will give Magic a boost in targeting the Galaxy phones, which own a 32 percent of the smartphone market by some accounts.
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Google has announced it is extending its Google Play store to help Google Apps customers distribute internal apps to employees through the Google Play Private Channel.
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The topic of mobility and mobile is everywhere these days, not just in our homes but in our offices and boardrooms too... by David Akka
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The debate around the merits of HTML5 continues as Brightcove's CEO Jeremy Allaire says Mark Zuckerberg was "dead wrong" about HTML5.
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Reports abound that Facebook is urging its employees to dump their iPhones and replace them with Android devices in order to get problems with Facebook’s Droid app sorted quickly...
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There has been continued discussion around the relative merits and drawbacks of HTML5 in recent months with public comments from industry figures on their development strategies... by David Akka
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Five Top Tips to help build a strong framework for mobility and ensure that it has a positive impact within your organisation. by David Akka
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Channel players question whether Microsoft has overlooked the business market in its quest to reconnect with consumers
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The ERP landscape as we know it is going through a pivotal stage in its evolution. by David Akka
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“The stakes are high for Microsoft as it launches the Windows 8 – a huge departure from previous OS .” - by David Akka
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CBR rounds up what experts have to say about Windows 8.
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As the war between Apple and Microsoft intensifies, the rise of Android within the smartphone market seems to be an unstoppable force. by David Akka
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Magic Software is helping mobilize apps for the field sales team at WellMark, a provider of oil and gas equipment.
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" The age of mobility is driving the rise of smaller, more ‘component- based ‘ solutions " By David Akka
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Every day we speak to people, from CIOs to CTOs and CMOs, who are just starting out on the route to enterprise mobility many come to us, whether we are at a road show or they are a partner or customer, as they just don’t know where to begin. by David Akka
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Kevin Benedict, Mobile Industry Analyst and Mobile Strategy Consultant
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A few years ago, one of our JD Edwards customers asked us to integrate to JD Edwards XE. By Glenn Johnson
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"Every day I speak to people, from CIOs to CTOs and CMOs, who are just starting out on the route to enterprise mobility many come to me, whether I am at a road show or they are a partner or customer, as they just don’t know where to begin." by David Akka
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In this article, we’ll examine the built-in capabilities of Magic xpi for XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations).
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Magic Software's UK Managing Director, David Akka, believes that HTML5's praise as the 'catch all' solution to a fragmented mobile device market is premature, and companies need to think twice before investing heavily in mobile app development.
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While XML’s ubiquity makes it a preferred language, it is not without overhead. XML data typically includes both the raw data and metadata, which describes the data.
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While you're thinking about implementing a BYOD policy, here are a few questions to ask yourself
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Modest growth in revenues for the Office suite of products is the only good news that Steve Ballmer has had lately. So the million dollar question is: will Windows 8 save the day?
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We’ve all heard the hype, tablets are all the rage and are going to make PCs redundant. Certainly they seem far more prevalent – just take a look at any airport departure lounge. So just what are they being used for? Are tablets displacing PCs?
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Chances are, most employees working for you today have a smartphone or tablet in their briefcase when they come to work.
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The security of the applications we use on our mobile devices is a subject of increasing concern.
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Magic Software Enterprises turned in its best year ever in 2011, and the momentum is continuing in the first quarter of this year.
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Magic's enterprise application development platform is now available for Android - and iOS
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"Magic's mobile solution gives us the versatility we need for fast and easy development and multi-platform deployment, said Jean-Luc Freymond, CEO of SAGE."
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"Many enterprises and ISVs around the world are using Magic's new mobile offering in a number of pre-launch projects, developing applications that will run natively on Android and iOS devices."
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To successfully meet customers’ demands for enterprise mobile apps, a good MEAP vendor will help you follow these simple do’s and don’ts
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"More and more companies are establishing bring-your-own-device policies. Once they get past the initial security concerns, most company leaders are finding little downside to allowing employees to use their own smartphones and tablets for work".
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"Let’s face it if we look back over the past decades this is now the third time we are going through this security debate with HTML, and our past experience should play a role here." By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Generation Y brings new expectations; they have honed their skills on fast-moving games and through multi-channel media consumption." By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Those who choose to design one app and stretch it to every size, be it tablet or phone, will see their app initially slow to be adopted and ultimately fail." By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Magic Software's David Akka explains why the tablet revolution still poses a series of questions for the enterprise." Guest post By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"From the outset I want to stress that I, like so very many of my contemporaries, am convinced that HTML5 will be the right way to go in the future but in this article I wanted to stress that practically speaking, right now there are just too many issues to make it the perfect solution for enterprise mobility...." By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"The proliferation of mobile devices and the applications they have spawned present enterprise IT with enormous opportunities – and a difficult challenge. Business users have embraced smartphone and tablet use, which represents potentially significant productivity gains for their employers. Yet, companies are..." by Regev Yativ, president and CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas
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"HTML5 is being hailed as the programming language that will not only enable developers to achieve multi-purpose web application development, but ultimately solve many issues facing mobile development..." By David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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For our first four points I will reference Magic Software. The company has recently developed a mobile solution for industrial services company Cape plc.
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"PC sales in the consumer market are gradually slumping, whilst the uptake of both smartphones and tablets is rocketing. We now exist in an era where even getting a laptop out, and firing it up for information is seen as too much effort. Users instead prefer to reach for their mobile or swipe their iPad screens." A guest column from David Akka, UK MD Magic Software
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"Just as in the 80’s, when Apple captured market share through this innovation over the more established players in the PC market, now too, we see a smartphone market where the other mobile giants are playing catch up with the functionality it offers." David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Many business leaders and their employees want to use smartphones to access key information from multiple systems and interact with that information from any device, in any location and at any time. To accomplish this, a mobile enterprise application platform with strong integration capabilities will be required to support the different mobile platforms." by Regev Yativ, president and CEO of Magic Software Enterprises Americas
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We are entering a new era of mobility where users need fast access to information anywhere, at any time. Mobile technology is transforming to give users access to ‘bite size’ pieces of data, wherever they are and at the touch of a button. David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Text messaging is, it would seem to me, being replaced by social networking and instant messaging." David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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My name is David and I am a Smartphone addict, there I said it. I am one of the growing number of people who simply can’t conceive of a day without my Smartphone, who goes into a blind panic when I see the battery dip below one quarter full. David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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Transportation management software is designed to create efficiency in the movement of goods. But it is still subject to the old adage, “garbage in, garbage out.” If you don’t have the right information, you are in a world of hurt or worse, you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong stuff. By Glenn Johnson
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The abundance of smartphones on the market, and our need for greater convenience and flexibility at work means that, for many organisations, enabling enterprise mobility is now firmly at the top of their agenda. - Mobilising Desktop Applications David Akka, UK MD at Magic Software
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"Consumerisation – It’s one of those trending words which seems to be everywhere right now and has been the topic of many a managerial conversation, but what is Consumerisation and how can we in IT adopt a strategy which ensures we are prepared and prosper from this trend?" By David Akka, UK MD at Magic
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Adobe has said that it still backs Flex, but with the caveat that the technology's future roadmap will be determined a governing board once it's been established. By Adrian Bridgwater
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The age of enterprise mobility is here, and millions of companies around the world are making the transition to mobile platforms. By Glenn Johnson
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David Akka, UK MD, Magic Software comments on what BlackBerry's new operating system BBX will mean for the mobile industry.
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While one camp says that patents protect innovation, as they should do; others argue that in some areas they may stifle creativity. By Adrian Bridgwater
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Magic Software shelled out $17 million to acquire the AppBuilder product line and customer base from BluePhoenix Solutions. by Timothy Prickett Morgan
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