http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/ en-gb Copyright 2009 Framework Media Ltd Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:25:00 UTC 60 Export orders continue to improve, but total demand remains weak Growth in UK manufacturing production is expected to pick up slightly over the next three months with firms the most positive about output for almost two years, according to the CBI. But the business group warned that prospects for the… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-26/UK-Manufacturing-production-expected-to-edge-higher/ 2010-02-26 15:25:00 GT Metal Products, based in Alberta, Canada, provides custom fabrication services using two Mazak STX510 MkII 2.5kW lasers. They had previously been running two CAM systems to drive the lasers, but experienced problems that made them consider alternative solutions. Said Dustin Sim, Production Manager: “Previously we could only specify one… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-26/GT-Metal-recoups-CADCAM-spend-in-just-two-months/ 2010-02-26 15:21:00 A study by www.offerssupermarket.co.uk, a newly launched shopping website, which offers all customers a top 10 best deals, has revealed the top ten best inventions of the past decade. They asked 1,135 people across the UK to name their best invention of the noughties, below are the results: 1. Facebook… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-26/Brits-vote-Facebook-the-best-invention-of-the-Noughties/ 2010-02-26 14:21:00 Following a new agreement with Microsoft Corporation, IFS introduces IFS Virtual Map, a new planning solution for service management businesses. Integrated with Microsoft Bing Maps for Enterprise, IFS’ new tool will overlay information about ongoing and planned jobs with road and satellite maps. It will enable service companies to optimize… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-23/IFS-integrates-Microsofts-Bing-Maps/ 2010-02-23 16:09:00 The Co-operative pharmacy is the UK’s number 1 ethical pharmacy, delivering over 60 million prescriptions a year and helping to keep the British nation healthy. The Co-operative group is no stranger to innovation and has pioneered ethical trade, as well as the introduction of such innovations as printed braile on… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Coop-pharmacy-rolls-out-the-Datalogic-Memor/ 2010-02-19 15:56:00 Martin Bailey is the author of several marketing and IT sector books, and is the Marketing Manager for JETCAM International s.a.r.l. (www.jetcam.com – CAM, nesting and material management software) and 123 Insight Ltd (www.123insight.com – MRP, ERP, CRM and Accounts software) On Wednesday 27^th January 2010 Steve Jobs, CEO of… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/The-Apple-iPad-in-manufacturing/ 2010-02-19 14:04:00 A raft of economic figures are expected to shed more light on the state of the British economy such as the UK trade figures and the Bank of England’s inflation report, after figures from the Insolvency Service report showed a rise in personal insolvencies where the number of company liquidations… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Could-the-cloud-help-Britain-out-of-recession/ 2010-02-19 12:22:00 Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection, specialising in making mobile workers more productive. Psion Teklogix has provided mobile software solutions to an impressive array of SAP customers. However, Psion Teklogix has recently changed its strategy, focusing on rugged data capture products… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Psion-Teklogix-select-CSI-as-their-SAP-partner/ 2010-02-19 12:06:00 New product suite allows users to cost-effectively make first steps to 3D while retaining existing 2D functionality Autodesk has announced the availability of the AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite in the UK. AutoCAD Inventor LT Suite helps manufacturers compete more effectively by adding the benefits of 3D design to their development… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Autodesk-announces-UK-launch-of-new-Inventor-LT-Suite/ 2010-02-19 12:04:00 IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced that the U.S. Army has selected IFS Applications as the manufacturing and maintenance software for use in its Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) at all of the Army’s arsenals, depots, and ammunition plants. The basic purchasing agreement (BPA) between Army Materiel Command (AMC) and… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/US-Army-selects-IFS-manufacturingmaintenance-applications/ 2010-02-19 12:03:00 ... Oh, and it saves you time! Here, Phil Callaghan – managing director of Batley based Caltech, one of the UK’s leading providers of CRM, outlines his top tips of how xRM can ensure that your manufacturing or service organisation is striving beyond the recession in better shape than ever http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Manage-lean-processes-with-outstanding-customer-service/ 2010-02-19 11:52:00 Providing visibility across their supply chain and cutting costs along the way CSI have won a major new contract to supply Renold Plc with SAP Business-All-in-One, using the SAP Manufacturing Best Practice Solution, running on an IBM System. Mike Bartkiw, Group IT Manager of Renold plc said: “We were faced… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-19/Renold-plc-selects-SAP-Business-AllinOne/ 2010-02-19 11:16:00 The specialist ERP solutions provider, In2grate Business Solutions, is delighted to be providing an Enterprise Resource Management solution for Docobo Ltd. Docobo Ltd is a UK healthcare solutions provider, involved in the management and prevention of Long Term Conditions (LTC). Docobo has been using a mix of home grown and… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-10/Leading-Healthcare-solutions-provider-chooses-Microsoft-Dynamics-NAV-from-In2grate/ 2010-02-10 14:49:00 Research has found that just 19% of people are still excited by the iPad following its unveiling on Wednesday, with two thirds admitting that they were ‘unimpressed’ The iPad, launched by Apple chief Steve Jobs on Wednesday has received a lukewarm reception from members of the public according to a… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/Two-thirds-unimpressed-with-the-iPad/ 2010-02-01 15:36:00 The team at VoucherCodes.co.uk have conducted a survey of 3,000 people to find out what UK consumers are really expecting from Apple's new iPad. Although the device is creating quite a stir, the survey suggests Apple may have their pricepoint wrong. The results provide some very interesting last minute insights… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/Survey-indicates-expectations-of-Apples-iPad/ 2010-02-01 11:55:00 X2 Computing, one of the UK’s fastest growing providers of mobile computing solutions, has announced the immediate availability of the X2390, a new widescreen tablet PC that integrates a high visibility touch display and high performance processing power. It will enhance productivity in a wide range of point of sale… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/X2-Computing-launches-new-widescreen-tablet-PC/ 2010-02-01 11:52:00 London-based IT charity Computer Aid International has launched its 2010 Corporate Partnership Programme and is appealing to IT departments to sign up and make Computer Aid their "charity of choice" this year. By donating unwanted PCs, laptops and monitors to the charity or joining fundraising initiatives, IT professionals can help… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/Computer-Aid-International-appeals-to-IT-departments/ 2010-02-01 11:50:00 Epicor has announced the release of Epicor XL Connect, the company’s latest business reporting and analytics solution that provides real-time, secured access to essential business data from Microsoft Office Excel. Epicor XL Connect is a simple yet powerful tool that makes it easy for end-users to create and refresh business… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/Epicor-announces-Epicor-XL-Connect/ 2010-02-01 11:38:00 The challenge INEOS Newton Aycliffe had been undertaking a manual process for delivering all of its transactional documents such as Purchase Orders, Invoices, Statements, etc. Each document was being delivered manually by print and fax. The only electronic faxing currently used was becoming obsolete and was very unreliable requiring constant… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/Chemicals-company-selects-Esker-for-document-challenge-/ 2010-02-01 11:35:00 The web based routing and scheduling solution from DPS International, LogiXcentral, saw dramatic growth in 2009. This confirms that the belief in Cloud Computing for the supply chain shown by DPS CEO Paul Palmer is fully vindicated. The Software as a Service solution was launched in 2006 but took off… http://www.itshowcase.co.uk/News/2010-02-01/JD-Sports-signs-up-for-web-based-routingscheduling/ 2010-02-01 11:32:00