Tag: software

  • Software to the Rescue

    Software to the Rescue

    Small shop depends on software to compete, be accurate and stay on track. Can software save a shop? Walt Moore says that’s what happened in his shop. This is not the story of some computer geek turned woodworker or, for that matter, a woodworker turned computer geek. Moore is a third-generation woodworker who prides himself […]

  • Software Round-up

    Software Round-up

    Data, order entry, speed, charting, analysis – these are some of the main features you look for in trading software – not to mention education and cost. Finding the one that suits you best can seem overwhelming, but not if you focus on the main points. Here is the first of a multi-part series on […]

  • Aptera Software

    Aptera Software

    If someone took a poll of the nation’s computer industry employees, northeast Indiana probably would not top the list as a magnet for software developers and computer programmers. However, there is at least one local firm that is successfully promoting the area’s image by building a diverse list of clients, computer consulting services, and innovative […]

  • Can Six Sigma Be Used in Software Development?

    Can Six Sigma Be Used in Software Development?

    It would be difficult to practice Six Sigma without software-and yet Six Sigma for software development has historically been difficult to practice. Six Sigma was designed for manufacturing, but it needs to be adapted so it can be applied to software development. In manufacturing, the first item produced can be considered a prototype. After that, […]

  • HVACR Software for Under $100: Wireless and GPS Technology for Managing Mobile Workers

    HVACR Software for Under $100: Wireless and GPS Technology for Managing Mobile Workers

    For many small- and medium-sized HVACR wholesalers, investing in technology means signing up for Internet access. Most of the time, these companies simply cannot afford the cost of more advanced systems, nor do they have the in-house expertise to deploy and manage them. Fortunately, a new breed of technology solutions is emerging that allows smaller […]