IBM

The financial markets can be a volatile place, swinging with the ups and downs of daily commerce. At Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Risk Analysts examine the impact of markets on the economy daily, sifting through an immense amount of data to formulate conclusions and make recommendations based on their research. As the market has […]

In 2006, IBM introduced a new license metrics called Processor Value Unit (PVU). PVU is a unit of measure which streamlines IBM licensing policies and contracts. I’ve found that these changes in IBM licensing jargon and calculations can be very confusing to IBM customers, IBM business partners, and IBM software sellers. Before we deep dive into […]

IBM has brought several product innovation and advancement with advent of WebSphere Portal in web-based projects. In particular, IBM has launched a JavaScript based portlet referred as IBM Script Portlet which would facilitate easy portlet development in WebSphere Portal server. Any novice web developer with minimal web development skills like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS can […]

Though it’s still the height of summer and many are still on vacation, Fall is just on the horizon. With students returning to school with more technologies on hand to complement their education and a robust economy signaling higher spending for the holiday season, organizations need to be ready for an increase in traffic and […]

On July 20, we organized a webinar around preparing for the future of cloud. Well attended by CIOs, IT Managers, and Executives alike, we shared the principles and trends driving cloud adoption. In the course of our webinars, we also ask questions in between transition slides of our attendees to get a gauge on where […]

Beyond reaching customers and driving bottom-line revenue, much of the battle for staying competitive today is adjusting to the changing winds of technology. For us at Perficient, it’s all about ensuring our customers understand the benefits and forces driving digital transformation, including that of cloud computing technologies. Whether an organization is choosing to enter the […]

Every four years, the world comes together for the Olympics. This global event is an athletic spectacle bringing together humanity for a few weeks to celebrate humanity’s athletic achievements. For me, the Olympics are exciting because I get to watch sports normally not shown on TV and immerse myself in the emotion and pageantry of each […]

As look at the state of hybrid cloud technology and retail experiences, I reflect on how my buying habits have changed throughout the years. In the past, I would go into a store with the intention of gaining information from a salesperson and make my decision from there. These days, I tend to enter the store […]

Shopping – you might be online on your computer, mobile, ipad or talking to a sales associate to find that perfect skirt, dress, or pair of shoes. The price is even perfect but you don’t place the order. Why? Because of concerns around cost of shipping, lack of information about when the item will be […]

Successful order management projects are unique in their ability to create brand loyalty by demonstrating a unified commerce approach, spanning pre- and post-sales. Intelligent fulfillment is also essential to organizations selling complex configurable offerings, due to assembly and fulfillment workflows that may span multiple facilities and planning systems. Order management systems (OMS) have been around […]

Several weeks ago, Perficient and IBM got together in Pittsburgh for the Hybrid Cloud Innovation Forum. Featuring our own Joel Thimsen, attendees experienced a lively discussion around the benefits of hybrid cloud for innovative organizations. Many attendees also learned about IBM Bluemix and it’s open source capabilities for enabling organizational innovation. Here are our top […]

As you review your technology capabilities this summer and consider the hybrid cloud, you’ll no doubt be reviewing a suite of solutions. With so many technologies on the market, IT leaders like yourself can be overwhelmed by the choices laid out before them. Not only do you want a platform that serves your employees, but you […]