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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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Is Parallel Programming Hard?
sponsored by Intel
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This article aims at answering the question, "Is parallel programming hard?" You'll take a look at the distinctions between parallel and sequential programming as well as the three main problems programmers face when it comes to parallel programming.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


Rational Software Analyzer
sponsored by IBM
ASSESSMENT TOOL: Download IBM Rational Software Analyzer Enterprise Edition V7.1, software that incorporates code quality analysis into existing software build processes to automate and centralize code scans reducing the number of software defects which lowers development and maintenance costs.
Posted: 05 Nov 2009 | Published: 05 Nov 2009


Rational Quality Manager
sponsored by IBM
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Download your free trial of IBM Rational Quality Manager V2, a collaborative, Web-based, quality management solution that offers comprehensive test planning and test asset management from requirements to defects.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


Rational Build Forge Demo Series
sponsored by IBM
SOFTWARE DEMO: Access IBM Rational Build Forge demos to see how it can be used to create a software assembly line to automate and accelerate software delivery. Learn how Rational Build Forge can help development teams automate repetitive tasks, uncover development bottlenecks, determine trends for specific projects and manage compliance mandates.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


IBM Software Delivery Best Practices eKit : Do More with Less
sponsored by IBM
RESOURCE CENTER: This e-Kit is for anyone who wants to deliver effective software, while reducing costs and risks in this challenging economic environment. Our white papers, videos, webcasts, and customer success stories provide guidance and best practices while showing you how Rational solutions help you gain both short- and long-term value.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


ROI Calculators: Requirements-Driven Quality
sponsored by IBM
ASSESSMENT TOOL: Check out these three ROI calculators for estimates on your return on investment using one or more IBM solutions.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009


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


eGuide: Key Trends and Strategies for Decreasing Data Integration Costs in a Down Economy
sponsored by Syncsort
EGUIDE: Read this E-Guide and explore how careful negotiation of data integration licenses can help your company save $100,000 or more on data integration costs. Learn about vital data integration trends and business drivers as well as how you can ensure a successful business intelligence (BI) initiative with key data integration considerations.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009


How Technology Can Help You Expand Your Business
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Your company's growing fast. Your days are consumed with the flurry of activities it takes to manage that expansion. With the right business management software, you can integrate your business, improve customer service, make more informed business decisions, and move into online sales.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009


Tapping into the Universal Video API: Hardware Acceleration through the Intel® Media SDK
sponsored by Intel
JOURNAL ARTICLE: This article offers an in-depth overview of the just-released Intel Media SDK, an API that offers a single-source approach for targeting a broad range of Intel architectures.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009


Research Report on Virtualization and Cloud Computing in Test/Dev Environments
sponsored by Platform Computing Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this report to learn the research findings of this study, which examined the challenges of managing Test/Dev environments and the opportunity for server virtualization and cloud computing to address them. This paper includes several graphs and an in-depth discussion of the advantages of private cloud computing.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


Plan Now for Licensing Windows 7
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Forrester Research paper will show you how analyzing your options for upgrading to Windows 7 can save you down the road. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009


Demo: Service lifecycle management in action
sponsored by IBM
PRODUCT DEMO: Organizations moving towards Service-Oriented Architecture must manage their services from development to deployment. This demo shows how Rational Team Concert, Rational Asset Manager, and WebSphere Service Registry and Repository provide a comprehensive, integrated solution for organizations looking to realize SOA.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009


Smarter Products - The Building Blocks for a Smarter Planet
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: IBM offers the first integrated software platform dedicated to the delivery of smarter products, with our portfolio of software, hardware and services, IBM can help companies create and manage smarter products for a smarter planet. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 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


Environmentally Aware Software for smarter products
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Simple changes in software investments and practices can have the dual effect of reduced energy consumption and improved team productivity. IBM Rational Software provides an opportunity to make day-by-day shifts toward this goal.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Bloor white paper: The Importance of an Information Strategy
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this paper we will discuss what an Information Strategy is, why it is important, and what it takes to build one. We will also consider IBM's Information Agenda, that company's approach to assisting in the development of an Information Strategy.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 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


Optimizing Agile for Your Organization
sponsored by Construx Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will outline the major organizational, cultural, and project considerations that are critical to a successful Agile adoption.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 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


VI Service Desk Version 4.0.1 - Free 30 Day Trial!
sponsored by Velocity Integrations Software, Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE: VI Service Desk fulfills the need to provide consistent, centralized service and support. Tickets are prioritized, assigned to the proper resources and escalated to the next support tier when necessary. Robust Ad-hoc reporting helps IT track trends and justify change.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009


Managing the Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper identifies the many challenges companies face when implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in corporate reporting and explores tightly integrated solutions that together centrally manage data and metadata on a unified platform--the first step in implementing a complete performance management solution.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 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

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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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