Financial
News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion and how-to about IT financial issues.
IT's New Assignment is to Generate Revenue
Squeezing Savings From the Cloud
Mon, April 22, 2013 - Calculating the real ROI of cloud apps requires the analysis of a lot of factors, and cutting corners on that process means you might not save money.
5 Tips for Running a Successful Crowdsourcing Campaign
Tue, April 09, 2013 - More entrepreneurs are raising money via crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter, but it doesn't mean you're guaranteed a home run.
Audit: Tech Overhaul for Police, Fire Three Years Behind Schedule
Thu, April 04, 2013 - Portland, Oregon, officials didn't learn lessons from the city's troubled SAP implementation, according to the report
The Best PC-based Solutions for Filing Your Tax Returns
Tue, April 02, 2013 - Web-based filing may tempt you, but more complex financial situations require full-fledged software.
Retailer Hauls Visa to Court Over $13.3M Fine for Payment Card Data Breach
Wed, March 13, 2013 - Genesco, a specialty retailer of footwear, sports apparel and related accessories has sued Visa USA for $13.3 million in fines that were assessed against the company after a credit card data breach in 2010.
Intuit Fixes Turbotax Software After 'unacceptable' Glitches Affect 10,000 Customers
Tue, March 12, 2013 - The problems were confined to returns filed in the state of Minnesota, according to a spokeswoman
For Credit Card Handlers, Cloud Computing Guidelines Just Got Clearer
Thu, March 07, 2013 - The fact that regulations evolve at a much slower pace than cloud computing technologies can lead to confusion regarding how to meet regulatory requirements in the cloud. If a client moves a regulated function to the cloud and later falls out of compliance due to a shortcoming on the cloud vendor's part, the client remains accountable. So it's essential to have as much clarity on these issues as possible.
5 Top Picks for Small Business Cloud-Based Accounting
Wed, February 27, 2013 - A small business doesn't need expensive software to manage a general ledger and basic business accounting tasks. Here's a look at five reasonably priced cloud services.
California Terminates Contract with SAP Over Massive, Troubled IT Project
Fri, February 08, 2013 - SAP is 'extremely disappointed' with the state controller's decision, according to a spokesman
SAP Payroll Software Woes Plague Electric Utility for Months
Tue, February 05, 2013 - Confusion generated by Hurricane Sandy led to data-entry problems and incorrect pay for many National Grid workers
School District Weighs Options for Struggling ERP Software Project
Thu, January 17, 2013 - Study: Tucson school employees need to break bad working habits before project can continue
School District Weighs Options for Struggling ERP Software Project
Thu, January 17, 2013 - Study: Tucson school employees need to break bad working habits before project can continue
Dell Buyout Would Free Execs From Shareholder Pressure, Distraction
Tue, January 15, 2013 - With buyout talks gaining steam, analysts say Dell Inc. could be looking to free itself from quarterly distractions and shareholder pressures.
Twitter Valued at $11 Billion Based on 2014 IPO
Sat, January 05, 2013 - Popular micro-blogging website Twitter could be valued at $11 billion if it goes public in 2014, according to a report by specialist financial researchers Greencrest Capital.



