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DEFINITION: Software is a general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and related devices. (The term hardware describes the physical aspects of computers and related devices.)Software can be thought of as the variable part of a computer and hardware the invariable part. Software is often divided into application software (programs that do work users are directly interested in) and  … 
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Five Easy Ways to Better Returns from Your Software Development Investments
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: Discover how investing in software development brings back returns with reduced cost and risk, improved time-to-market, and enhanced productivity by following the simple best practices discussed in this webcast.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 04 Nov 2009


Smarter Products for a Smarter Planet
sponsored by IBM
PODCAST: Join us to learn how to leverage IBM’s software, hardware and services to achieve competitive advantage.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 06 Oct 2009


Real Innovation with Real Budgets
sponsored by IBM
VIDEO: Tight economic times can squeeze businesses hard. Yet to succeed, you must innovate to differentiate yourself from your competition. How can you cut costs without stifling innovation or undermining your investments? Watch this quick video to explore how you can achieve your business objectives within your limited budgets reality.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 01 Oct 2009


5 Reasons Investing in Requirements Should Be Your Top Priority
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, we’ll talk about some famous and not so famous disasters and why investing in requirements should be a top priority to avoid similar occurrences in your own organization.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 01 Oct 2009


5 Mandates of Software Development Teams
sponsored by Black Diamond Software
WEBCAST: In order to drive software success it is essential to follow 5 non-negotiable mandates. Watch this Webcast to learn more.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 21 Sep 2009


Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Office and SharePoint Server
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST: Join us for this webcast to learn key strategies for reducing the cost of data management and collaboration projects by deploying software that you already own. Also find out about secrets for saving time while empowering your information workers.
Posted: 15 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 15 Sep 2009


Oracle AppCast: How to Get the Most Out of Your Oracle Applications - Challenges of the Platform
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
PODCAST: Regulatory requirements can be challenging and expensive to manage for any organization. This podcast will address some of the most common challenges and how software and applications can ease this process.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 14 Sep 2009


Intel Open Source Innovation Video by Doug Fisher
sponsored by Intel Corporation
VIDEO: Intel Software and Services Group VP, Doug Fisher discusses Intel’s innovation in the Open Source community helping companies power their operating environments by optimizing for Intel® Xeon® platforms.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009


Power, Performance and Open Source (Video)
sponsored by Intel Corporation
VIDEO: Watch this video and learn about Intel’s longstanding contribution to the Open Source community in all areas of the stack to take best advantage of the power, performance, and virtualization enhancements built into Intel® platforms.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009

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SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): …  system software (which includes operating systems and any program that supports application software). The term middleware is sometimes used to describe programming that mediates between application and system software or between two different kinds of application software (for example, sending a remote work request from an application in a computer that has one kind of operating system to an application in a computer with a different operating system).An additional and difficult-to-classify category of software is the utility, which is a small useful program with limited capability. Some utilities … 
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