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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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The State of the i
sponsored by Connectria Hosting
WEBCAST: Access this webcast to learn about the past, present and future of IBM i. Discover, through the use of real-life examples, how organizations have benefited from this system.
Posted: 22 May 2012 | Premiered: 22 May 2012

Connectria Hosting

Computer Weekly - 22 May 2012: Why Tesco is spending £150m online
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
EZINE: This week’s Computer Weekly, we talk exclusively to Tesco CIO Mike McNamara about why the UK's biggest retailer is spending £150m on its online business. And, with the London 2012 Olympics only weeks away; we look at how IT testing is progressing.
Posted: 21 May 2012 | Published: 21 May 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

The State of the i
sponsored by Connectria Hosting
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about the developments of IBM i on Power Systems. Discover how to achieve valuable benefits like reliability, simplified installation and administration, continuing hardware innovations and much more.
Posted: 18 May 2012 | Published: 18 May 2012

Connectria Hosting

Quest Foglight_Hit the Easy Button for No-Fuss Application Performance Monitoring
sponsored by Quest Software
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: About 50% of companies have an application performance monitoring (APM) system in place, and those that don't are likely losing customers and revenue. Quest Software has made vast improvements to its Foglight APM line, including supreme simplicity and virtualization capabilities. Read this and learn about the research behind these advancements.
Posted: 18 May 2012 | Published: 18 May 2012

Quest Software

Can the Modern Enterprise be More Agile? From Agile Development to Business Agility
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WEBCAST: Distributed teams, policy requirements and brittle legacy processes all threaten to make Agile a “name-only” initiative in big enterprises. Join this Web Event to understand how HP has helped customers identify and breakdown these challenges, showing that size and speed can coexist.
Posted: 17 May 2012 | Premiered: 17 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

New HP Support Center: Experts & Answers Tailored to You
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Gain access to HP’s support center website for helpful resources like software updates, diagnostic support tools and more.
Posted: 16 May 2012 | Published: 16 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

Uplift Quality with Requirements Driven Testing
sponsored by Micro Focus
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper learn why requirements driven testing (RDT) is so important, what potential areas of the software development life cycle are addressed by RDT, the benefits, and the implementation strategy that may be adopted to introduce RDT within the organization.
Posted: 16 May 2012 | Published: 16 May 2012

Micro Focus

Successful Projects Start with High Quality Requirements
sponsored by Micro Focus
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to create an accurate requirements definition for ongoing management that will save you time and money in the design phase, during development, and throughout the testing and quality assurance processes.
Posted: 16 May 2012 | Published: 16 May 2012

Micro Focus

Microscope – May 2012: A themed issue looking at Business Intelligence tools and services
sponsored by MicroScope
EZINE: A themed issue of the ezine looking at the opportunities for the channel in the business intelligence market
Posted: 16 May 2012 | Published: 16 May 2012

MicroScope

Software Testing Best Practices
sponsored by Micro Focus
EGUIDE: Read this expert guide to learn four best practices to increase your software testing quality and accuracy while decreasing your overall costs. Also, use this as a guide to inform your managers about how to best manage software testing processes.
Posted: 15 May 2012 | Published: 15 May 2012

Micro Focus

Prevent Downtime with Proactive Support Services
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the best ways to monitor your IT systems and prevent problems, like downtime, before they occur. Learn about support services that provide proactive care that allows you to resolve hardware and software issues more effectively.
Posted: 09 May 2012 | Published: 09 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

Mainframe Software Rationalization: The Answer to your Data Center Integration Challenges
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WEBCAST: When mainframes are not properly integrated with the rest of your data center infrastructure, the costs and complexity of managing them increases substantially. This webcast outlines the key phases of a mainframe rationalization approach and provides detailed guidance to help you effectively leverage it.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | Premiered: 04 May 2012

CA Technologies.

The benefits and drawbacks on test automation
sponsored by Micro Focus
EGUIDE: Automating software testing may seem ideal but like everything there are benefits and drawbacks. This expert resource features advice from software expert Peter Walen on the pros and cons of automation.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

Micro Focus

Collaboration in Agile development: Requirements analysis is a team effort
sponsored by Micro Focus
EGUIDE: Agile development roles are no longer set in stone. The most successful and efficient teams work together, each adding their own perspective. This featured article uncovers why testers should participate in requirement analysis and how organizations are getting their whole team more involved in Agile projects.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

Micro Focus

Succeeding in test automation: Collaboration between Agile testers and programmers
sponsored by Micro Focus
EGUIDE: This essential resource details why communication and collaboration are such important tester skills. Read on to get expert advice from Quality Assurance writer, Lisa Crispin, on training a tester for collaborative teamwork.
Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

Micro Focus

The Many Faces of Software Testing
sponsored by McCabe Software, Inc.
EGUIDE: Read this expertly compiled e-guide to learn how your security testing mangers can educate about, plan for, and validate the communication that is required across the enterprise to make sure that your software is secure and protected.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

McCabe Software, Inc.

Avocent Universal Management Gateway - Delivering Confidence through Connection
sponsored by Avocent
WHITE PAPER: You need to maintain control over your data center as it expands, regardless of where it is physically located. This white paper describes a management tool that can assist you in this process by gathering real-time data, enhancing infrastructure efficiency, and more.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

Avocent

What to Look for in a Recruiting Solution
sponsored by SuccessFactors
WHITE PAPER: With so many options in the recruiting and applicant tracking software landscape, how do you select the one that's best for you? This paper can help, offering insight into the five most value-driven features cited in a comparison of leading products. Learn why job posting and workflow automation are considered crucial when investing in software.
Posted: 26 Apr 2012 | Published: 26 Apr 2012

SuccessFactors

Leveraging Transactional Email for Success
sponsored by SendGrid
WHITE PAPER: Discover proven tips for successfully leveraging transactional emails to increase customer engagement and market your applications in this essential resource. Find out how you can leverage a cloud-based email platform to ensure reliable delivery and gain real-time analytics.
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012

SendGrid

More Complex = Less Secure: Miss a Test Path and You Could Get Hacked
sponsored by McCabe Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The same improvements that increase software performance create new security risks that IT pros must contend with. This white paper takes a closer look at the nature of software complexity and describes tactics you can implement to minimize it.
Posted: 19 Apr 2012 | Published: 19 Apr 2012

McCabe Software, Inc.

Improving Software Security by Identifying and Securing Path Linking Attack Surfaces to Attack Targets
sponsored by McCabe Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Most companies do not have time to thoroughly investigate all of the potential attack targets inside an application. This white paper explains how the use of software security analysis (SSA) and path methodologies can help you identify vulnerable code and improve application security.
Posted: 19 Apr 2012 | Published: 19 Apr 2012

McCabe Software, Inc.

Tip Guide: Agile Problem Areas that Pain Developers and Testers
sponsored by CollabNet
EGUIDE: Read this expert article to learn about common challenges that developers and testers face when it comes to Agile methodology. Compare your Agile pain points to those of other development teams and discover the best way to overcome them.
Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 17 Apr 2012

CollabNet

Software Security Analysis: Control Flow Security Analysis with McCabe IQ
sponsored by McCabe Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how comprehensive security analysis equips you with the proper insight into the structure of your software code to identify and resolve possible security holes
Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 17 Apr 2012

McCabe Software, Inc.

The Proven Business Value of EMC Backup and Recovery
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper is your key to improving backup and recovery operations today. Read on to learn how.
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012

EMC Corporation

Cloud Computing and SaaS: A Practical Guide for Financial Professionals
sponsored by Host Analytics, Inc
WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at cloud-computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies and what you need to know about these emerging trends.
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

Host Analytics, Inc
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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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