Benefits of using Java Development for Embedded Computing

This is the first in a two-part series on the benefits of using the Java development and runtime environment for embedded computing. Java, with its "write once, run anywhere" paradigm, is ideal for embedded computing because of its portability, reliability, security, and Internet capabilities. However, Java can present some challenges for embedded-systems developers.

16 Reasons Why The Next Site I Visit Could Be Yours

You spend so much time promoting YOUR site, but why, exactly, do YOU VISIT someone else's? The other day, I re-visited all of the sites I had been to that week (using Internet Explorer's History option). I asked myself the simple question: "Why did I visit that site?" I came up with 21, yes 21!, reasons why I visited a particular web site. Now if…

Controlling your CRM

When looking to integrate CRM into your infrastructure, the first thing most do is run to vendors to see whose solution best fits your needs. However, this is the worst possible way to began the program. If you allow vendors to establish your needs, then your results will be dependent on their software and their ability to read your company. Your company, however, is much…

Controlling Costs Key to Running a Business

With more and more small businesses and dot.coms going bankrupt these days, businesses are developing new strategies to stay in the game and obtain a profit at the same time. More than ever, not enough emphasis is being placed on controlling costs.