Kathleen Lau

While companies across the board need to pay more attention to the business value of IT, such a focus is especially crucial for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), says a Canadian analyst. For instance, Edmonton-based Intuit Canada Inc. says its latest lineup of accounting software provides an antidote to the resource challenges SMBs frequently face.

Scheduling medical practitioners' work shifts at multiple clinics can often be an administrative headache

A facility designed to help students and entrepreneurs transform "innovative" ideas into successful businesses was launched in Waterloo, Ont. last week.

Companies across the board are realizing the critical importance of e-mail governance.

Microsoft Canada Co. unveiled the consumer versions of Windows Vista and Office 2007 with much fanfare yesterday focusing on the products' new user-interface, enhanced search capabilities, and improved security.

The midmarket may very well be the last remaining battleground for large enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors, analysts say. However, success in this space will depend largely on how effectively ERP companies are able to forge and take advantage of new channel partnerships.

The 2007 edition of Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions says influence will shift from manufacturers and content providers to consumers.

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