International research firm Gartner predicts that 50% of global software vendors will disappear by the end of 2004 as a result of mergers, acquisitions and business failures.
EDS SA has joined Savant, the information and communications technology and electronic sector branding and marketing campaign, as a founder partner.
The concept of enterprise architecture is firmly ensconced in most Global 2000 IT organisations (ITOs). Seventy percent of ITOs now have some sort of enterprise architecture (EA) program in place.
British American Tobacco SA has implemented the SPI PowerDesk security solution.
CBCA has standardised on the BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform for its application and portal development, says Safika-BEA.
Enterprise architects should start the architectural effort by understanding what is "driving" their organization and its business strategy.
A recent Meta Group survey revealed that streamlining existing processes and using IT portfolio management are key process issues for respondents.
EDS and Tecnomatix Technologies have entered into an alliance to jointly develop and deliver manufacturing process management solutions.
Cisco Systems says Ernst & Young has implemented a converged Internet protocol voice, video and data network based on Cisco architecture at its New York headquarters.
The recent merger between Maseco Systems Integrators and Bytes Technology Networks has been easier to complete than expected, says Nomvula Ndzengu, MD of Maseco Bytes.
Internet Online has been selected to host the Southern African Business Network`s (SABN) online information and membership portal.
BEA, represented locally by Safika-BEA Systems, has announced the WebLogic Workshop tool for developing, deploying, testing and debugging Web applications.
Compaq Computer, in conjunction with Usha Communications, has developed a zero latency enterprise-enabled billing solution for telecommunications operators.