A DBMS or a database management system can be defined as a set of computer programs controlling the database creation of an organization, its maintenance, and its use. With the help of database manager or an administrator, organizations, however big or small, run effectively run a database which is essential and vital for business operations and success. For these organizations, a database is useful for storing and retrieving relevant...more
It is no question that in the current economy many banks have struggled and some have even lost the battle. Mortgage companies as well received a bad wrap for many of their practices of approving anyone for a loan. Well, with the advancing technologies available it is no wonder that banks are turning to companies that can offer them software as a service to help them with their real-time decisioning and automation. This can be useful in small...more
What comes to your mind when you hear the term database? Instantly you relate it to an unending list of names, telephone numbers, addresses etc. But to people in managements, sales, marketing, and customer relationship building, a database is much more than a list of names and addresses. For them, it is a tool to increase sales and profit and also a means to create loyal customers. A customer database as the name suggests is a database especially maintained for customers. It provides many opportunities for business growth and targeted marketing. First of all, such a database helps you in building a good rapport with your customers. By retrieving information such telephone numbers, e-mails, and date of births etc., you can wish your customers on their birthdays or on anniversaries. An unexpected wish goes a long way in building up a relationship. Better still, you can offer special gifts on buying or discounts on products on such occasions. This way you can create customers who are loyal to you while at the same time selling your products. Again you can send promotional sales and offers from time to time to your customers through their e-mails or phone numbers. You can target...more
What is Data: - Data is a collection of more information. Data lost conditions: - Sometimes data can be lost during a power failure, because there is unsaved data in the computer memory which is not yet been saved to the hard drive; and viruses or other malicious software can corrupt your data and is one of the biggest reasons for data...more
OpenOffice, the open source Office suite that competes with Microsoft Office, includes the following three major applications: Writer: A full-featured word processor that also includes an HTML editor for designing Web pages Calc: An extremely capable spreadsheet program that also allows you to link to corporate databases Impress: A...more
Definition of PDF:Portable Document Format is a computer application that stores and disseminates information among the computer users. It exchanges electronic form of documents among the users. It consumes less memory and protects confidential information. Users deploy this format to archive data, create interactive files or exchange huge amount of information. The Post Script is the basis of a PDF file format. Definition of Post Script:Post Script refers to a page description language. This language runs in an interpreter to generate an image. A Post Script refers to a protocol used to communicate between applications like Word document and pdf to word. A user can also deploy the Post Script to facilitate communication between the output devices like image setters or laser printers. Difference between PDF and Post Script:Both the applications are different from each other. Adobe developed these two applications. A PDF is a file format. A Post Script file is a programming language that runs in an interpreter for the creation of an image. A user can create a PDF from a source Post Script file. In other words, PDF is based on Post Script that uses the instruction set of Post Script....more
Chroma Key photography refers to the process of digitally replacing the background image in a photograph with any other selected image. You also call it as Green Screen Photography. Photographers deploy this technique to create a unique and striking...more
A corrupt registry could be responsible for the slow response of your computer, or those annoying freezes and crashes. This is just a possible problem among the various serious threats to your computer. You should understand that these registry...more
In Information age, the exchange of documents and information has become a common phenomenon. The people across the globe prepare and transfer electronic files through Internet. Computer technology has taken progressive steps to connect the world...more
Whenever I discuss OpenOffice with someone, the first question they always ask is "Yes, but can it replace MS Office?", often closely followed by "But if it's so good, why is it free?" So how easy is it to switch from Microsoft Office...more
Outsourcing has become a common practice these days. The practice facilitates transition of quality service from different corners of the world to companies that actually require them. Outsourcing is subcontracting a process, such as manufacturing or...more
The rise of globalization has made the competition among entrepreneurs more intense. The introduction and popularity of Internet has brought the competition at global level. The marketers not only aim at producing goods and services but also devising...more