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) Intuit Microsoft War: Microsoft Loses Again
Microsoft created it several years after buying heavyweight accounting software producers Great Plains and Solomon. Counting eary losses on these products, this new Intuit Microsoft War investment was about $2 billion. Microsoft originally referred to Microsoft Office Accounting as a Microsoft Intuit War "QuickBooks killer." However, sales were so bad that the $150 price soon went from $150 to $50 and then became a free download, so Microsoft Loses Again. They actually never even made it past number two Peachtree. Many thought the product manager would be the next Microsoft CEO, but he left soon after the new Microsoft Intuit War disaster became an apparent and Microsoft loses again.
Microsoft still sells a $200 version called Microsoft Office Accounting Professional. More>> - (
) Hands-on training breaks IT work experience barrier
As well as programming skills, the training course also includes business essentials like time management, basic accounting, quality, completing projects to set deadlines, teamwork, consistency, dealing with constructive feedback, sometimes dealing with failure, and making changes to meet client or management expectations. Upgrade Yourself is currently accepting applications for its 2009 courses, due to start in January and July. No previous programming experience is necessary, but applicants must complete a free aptitude test. "The test covers logic and creativity," says lecturer Alain King. "It's a good way for us to check that software development is really the right career for each applicant, and also helps us to create a great learning environment." KRS is offering a free PC to one lucky applicant who passes the aptitude test. More>> - (
) Print Management Software from Canon
This solution's features include secure printing, remote tracking capabilities, desktop accounting and automatic job routing features.
Added security and confidentiality
For businesses that require added security and confidentiality, the Canon MFD equipped with uniFLOW addresses information security issues by providing users with effective security mechanisms to manage the output of sensitive information. Print jobs are held at the server and only authorised personnel can print and retrieve their printouts. The My Print Anywhere feature enables users collect their printouts at the Canon MFD of their choice for greater convenience. With Canon MFD enabled with uniFLOW, no confidential documents can get lost at public printers.
Businesses that deal in highly confidential information such as financial and legal firms have the flexibility of using various types of identification systems. More>> - (
) Managed Support Services – Turnaround Complete
But a lack of accounting controls resulted in heavy losses, the departure of several directors and an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.A year ago a new management team was installed, led by Simon Beart, and the name of the company was subsequently changed to Managed Support Services. An impressive turnaround has taken place over the last twelve months. The business is now profitable, generating cash and looking to expand.
Managed Support Services has four business units supplying, installing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning and catering equipment. It also offers interiors and shop fitting services. It’s all unglamorous stuff, but then that’s often no bad thing when it comes to investing.
Beart’s track record highlights his skills as a turnaround specialist. More>>