IBM: ISVs from emerging markets play bigger role

The number of software developers in emerging markets, including China, India, Russia and Brazil, is rising faster than ever, and companies in these countries will play a more important role in the global software industry. "The number of software developers and engineers in emerging markets is now starting to exceed the number in the US and Western Europe," says Buell Duncan, IBM's general manager of ISV (independent software vendor) and developer relations. He estimates that there are a total of 15 million software developers worldwide. "The number of software developers is very indicative and shows the importance and influence these emerging markets have on a global basis," Duncan says. As a result, the IBM team that works with developers is putting a "disproportionate amount of focus on emerging markets," he says.

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LXE to Demonstrate Adaptive Recognition & Information Assurance ...

LXE Inc., a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computing solutions that improve the performance of supply-chain execution applications, announced today a demonstration of the next evolution in technology for logistics and supply chain execution – ARIA – at Promat 2007, to be held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago. ARIA represents a suite of mobile computing technologies designed to work in harmony, almost transparently, with warehouse operators in the execution of warehouse transactions. ARIA is designed to provide a technological platform for companies to develop new, more efficient processes that result in truly sustainable productivity gains. “Traditional auto-ID (AIDC) technologies and the supply chain execution systems they support are proven productivity boosters, but the relationship between the operator, the warehouse management system and the AIDC technology can be too structured at times," said Peter Fausel, LXE's senior VP of sales and marketing.

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Forensic liquids firm confirms electronic conviction

Leading forensic security company SmartWater Technology, based in Telford, says it expects watertight electronic audit trails from its Syspro ERP system being implemented by McGuffie Brunton. SmartWater's manufacturers forensic products used to permanently mark items of value with a DNA-style liquid registered to the owner – spraying intruders as they enter homes or businesses. It's one of the most powerful criminal deterrents available, and is used by police forces and local authorities across the UK. With huge growth in adoption, the company needed new IT and went for McGuffie not least for its ability to provide a complete chain of electronic evidence to help convict burglars. That will be provided by Syspro's Lot Traceability module, which traces items, maintaining quality assurance and tracking expiry dates.

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