Despite being one of the revolutionary IT concepts, the general perception about application management services has not been as encouraging as its promise. There is still misunderstanding around what it is and what its true benefits are. By taking a look at the most commons myths that have arisen around this subject, we’ll see how application management can truly bring a favorable change in how we create a more efficient and knowledgeable business environment.

1.       Application management is ONLY about cost saving: The biggest myth about application management is that it is primarily a cost saving practice. Though it is true that cost-savings are a benefit of such services, it is a misconception that companies solely choose application management to find ways to reduce their IT spending. In fact, in addition to the speedy deployment and implementation of your business applications that application management services provide, it allows empowers your business with a vast pool of application experts, resources and tools to leverage the full potential of your applications. Best of all, this “applications A-Team” keeps your critical software systems up to date, high performing, and available. 

2.       Only small or ecommerce businesses need application management: Another myth about application management is that it is a concept for only those companies who have minimal IT infrastructure or ecommerce only needs. The fact is that application management is suitable for enterprises of all sizes and in all industries. Today, most of organizations, irrespective of their size and nature of business, rely on business application systems to manage processes, sustain supply chains, drive operations, and maintain customer relations. And with these applications, including enterprise solutions such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Siebel, more deeply ingrained within enterprises than ever before, it is even more important to ensure you achieve the maximum value from your applications.

3.       Application management is not a good option for a heterogeneous application environment: A common misconception is that application management is not a good choice for a heterogeneous application environment. The reality is application management lets enterprises do more with less within heterogeneous environment. Today’s applications can run over distributed, heterogeneous environments, enabling rapid and fluid application deployment while helping to detect potential problems within a heterogeneous and diverse application environment. 

4.       With application management, applications and data are not secure anymore: A pervasive misconception is that outsourcing your application management needs to a third party leaves your applications & data’s compromised. Quality application management providers not only guarantee full responsibility for its security, but also ensure your application’s performance, scalability, reliability, security, continuity, and compliance. This means, your applications are monitored and managed on the measurably defined Service Levels. In fact, application management services can dramatically improve your organization’s ability to design, develop, test, and maintain the security of applications in all phases of the development lifecycle. In this way, applications can be made more secure at the start of the development process, and data is properly protected.

5.       Application management takes away your control over your applications: The reality is that the application management improves management, control and flexibility with maximum convenience. By using application management services, you can monitor and debug your applications more easily. You also gain deep visibility into applications and its supporting physical and virtual server networks, resulting in greater operational control, better reporting, and a higher rate of on-time, on-budget application delivery. Plus, Service Level Agreements guarantee application control, customization care, and performance to ensure your requirements are consistently being met.

NaviSite has been a leading application management provider, offering a full range of application management services for leading business applications including Oracle e-Business, SAP, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Dynamics.

 

As they said, having a laptop nowadays is very important especially to people who are always on the go. Laptops help people improve their productivity. For those who are planning to buy a new laptop, I have simple tips that would be helpful in your decision-making.

1. Look at the Specs carefully. The specifications of the laptop are very important in choosing the right laptop for you. Examine the speed of CPU, the higher the speed, the better. Check also the size of the Main Memory (RAM) and the size of the hard disk.

2. Storage capacity. Choose the hard disk with high storage capacity. With high capacity hard disk, you can store more data and photos.

3. The speed of the Processor. The processor also known as the Central Processing unit is the brain of the computer. The higher the CPU speed, the better the performance. Select the processor with higher capacity.

4. Battery really matters. Choose a laptop with a lithium -ion battery with high voltage and high in mAh. There are laptop batteries that require you to change frequently and this mean another cost on your part.

5. Check out the Display. An active matrix type especially on LCD monitors is better. The passive matrix display is now slowly getting outdated in the market. Matrix type of monitor offers exciting viewing because of the crisp images and higher screen resolution.

6. The Operating System. Choose an Operating System with up-to-date security features. An Operating System with that provides security features like auto recovery feature and automatic update is ideal since laptop is also use to store important files.

7. Wireless Connectivity Feature. More and more laptops nowadays are packed with wireless capability. To enjoy the most of your laptop, make sure that it supports wireless connectivity like Blue Tooth and Infrared Technology. Wi-Fi-ready laptop enables you to connect on the Internet in any location with Wi-Fi hot spot.

I hope these simple tips would help you in buying your first laptop.

Building Information Modelling

AEC firms around the globe are transitioning from 2D CAD Platforms like ACAD and Micro Station to 3D intelligent modelling in BIM. BIM technology provides a link between, design, construction and management along with improved productivity for easy retrieval of embedded data information. BIM support services provides you with an efficient way to transition from 2D platforms to intelligent modelling in order to reduce project cost, increase profitability and save time.

Following are some of the BIM support services:

• Building Information Model: BIM model for Architecture, Interiors and Engineering Projects. These files could be at any phase of the work such as schematic design, design development, construction documents or as built conditions. The file formats could be in the form of hand sketches, photographs, PDF’s, JPG’s, DWG, DWF’s, etc.

• 3D Visualization: 3d Models for renderings and animations. These models can also be used to study building geometry/massing and construction sequencing.

• Embedding/linking and extracting of various Information

• Conflict Detection: Identify conflicts amongst various design disciplines for delivering fully coordinated BIM model.

• Detail Library: Drafting details in BIM as a part of the project or as a separate library with customized line weights, hatch patterns, etc.

The design support services include schematic design, design development, construction documentation, structure, MEP/Architectural Information Coordination, conflict identification, CAD systems development, code compliance checks, record drawings, s-built drawings, shop drawings, CAD conversion/rasterisation.

The design support services provide the following advantages to the AEC firms worldwide:

• Allows you to focus on core business rather than production

• Reduce project costs and improve project margins by 50-60%

• Time Zone advantage

• Improvement in the delivery schedule by 40-50%

• Enable you to streamline operations during peak & lean periods

• No infrastructure investments

Providing services in CAD documentation, 3d modelling, Building Information Modelling & Engineering to AEC firms worldwide for various industry segments like:

• Commercial

• Residential

• Hospitality

• Retail

• Corporate

• Healthcare

• Institutional

• Recreational