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Product Development Best Practices

Companies place high emphasis on development of products which are not only faster and superior, but also more affordable as well. A number of fresh business strategies and organizational approaches are being used by numerous companies so that they can continue to enhance their methods for product development. Efficient Product Development If a company wants to succeed in the competitive market, they must be capable of keeping up with optimal methods. Management must be able to figure out how their company stacks up with the other firms in the industry. The first step in being able to develop best practices…
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Importance of Quality Data Management

While data is important, this is only true if that data is high in quality. Decisions made on the basis of data, if wrong, can have detrimental consequences for the organization. Your data must always remain clean, but the big problem that organizations face is that they may not have the tools to ensure clean data. It is imperative to balance data quality, time and budget which compete against each other, while ensuring the quality of the data within a time span which is limited, and on a reasonable budget. A number of methods have been developed for this purpose,…
May 28, 2017 - - Comments:

Utilizing Effective Quality Assurance Strategies

Quality Assurance Should Never be Taken for Granted To enhance quality assurance for your project, there are a number of strategies that you can use. First off, every department must take the time to orient itself in a manner which allows for self study, and one which showcases a culture which is quality oriented. The organization must be capable of creating a variety of different mechanisms, and this includes both those which are internal and external. This must be done for improving quality, and some of the things that organizations will want to pay attention to include external peer reviews,…
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Difference Between Quality Control and Quality Assurance

While both quality control and quality assurance are extremely important, they differ vastly from one another and often many are not familiar with the difference between Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Quality control involves activities which are related to quality, and which are connected to the creation of deliverables. Quality control is used when a verification needs to be made that the deliverables are of a very high quality, and that they are totally complete. Some examples of quality control include things like peer reviews which are deliverable, as well as the testing process. Quality Assurance involves the process which…
September 9, 2016 - - Comments:

Seminar Closing Notes

At the onset of the seminar, you had aimed to provide the audience with valuable learning and information, you have presented the topics and facilitated fun and learning activities for the participants; but the challenge now is to be able to inculcate all these to everyone who attended the seminar. Such events should not be merely about presenting your topics to the audience and ensuring they understood; but it should also be geared towards motivating them to apply what they have learned during the seminar. After all the preparation and the efforts you had put in, your seminar is coming…
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Seminar Coaching and Feedback

Coaching has a crucial role in bringing out the best in your audience, which is why as much as possible, it should be included in the seminar agenda. In small seminars, facilitators can allot time for coaching. Seminar Coaching is the process of helping the audience develop the capacity to ponder on seminar keynotes, guide them in making realizations, and motivate them to accomplish what they want or need to accomplish. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and the size of the audience, not every event provides coaching and the giving of feedback to the participants. It can be difficult to…
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Seminar Presentation Skills

A large part of your success as a seminar facilitator lies in your presentation skills. Because presentation is crucial in every seminar, you should therefore endeavor to learn these skills and never step up that podium without even bothering to understand the things you need to do in order to become an effective facilitator. Seminar Presentation requires proper planning and extensive preparation. How well are you able to communicate with the audience? Are you able to effectively deliver your thoughts and ideas towards them? Are you able to keep them interested that they do not even want to move or…
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Seminar Checklist

Planning a seminar is similar to organizing a company event—you need to do it way ahead of time and make good use of organizational skills so that the event will be a success. Usually, a team or a committee is in charge of organizing a seminar; however, if you happen to take the role of the speaker as well as the organizer, then you need to know certain techniques that will eliminate problems and prevent things from going wrong during the scheduled event. One way to ensure that everything will be in order and go according to plan is to…
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Seminar Outline

Preparation is key to a successful seminar. Even a seasoned seminar speaker would still take the time to sit down and plan things out before the event. As someone who will conduct a seminar in front of 10, 100, or even more participants, you cannot afford to be in front of the audience unprepared. If this is the first seminar you will handle, then it is all the more necessary to plan weeks and even months before the big day. A large chunk of the preparation phase is making the outline. This will serve as your guide in knowing what…
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How to Sell Yourself?

When conducting a seminar, one of the first things that your participants will ask is: “Why should I listen to you?” Whether you are going to hold a one-hour seminar or a 3-day seminar, it is necessary that you are able to convince the participants to sit down, listen, try to understand what you will share with them, and keep an open mind. If you cannot do that, then every attempt you make to impart knowledge and insights to them would fail. This section focuses on the most basic and essential requirement that every seminar presenter must acknowledge and use:…
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Organizational Change Management

The concept of organizational change management applies to organization changes such as mission change, restructuring operations, application of new technologies, major collaborations, and mergers. This kind of change in the organization requires a fundamental and radical reorientation of how the organization functions and operates. This happens when there is a provocation of external driving force such as economic crisis, fund cuts, new markets, and major increase in demand. The occurrence of organizational change has not slowed down over the last decade and will continue to increase as more and more innovations in technology have been used to drive change within…
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Organization Redesign

It is common for organizations to realize later on that the design they have created does not seem to provide a positive impact to their purpose, or is not able to keep up with the changes. Either way, they need to make certain adjustments in their current design framework in order to thrive. This process is known as organization redesign. Importance of Organization Redesign The restructuring of an organization has become a necessity and at the same time, a powerful business strategy. It is critical to the success of a business because of how dynamic the environment is. With so…
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Staff Organization

Organizing Staff is an organization is a more complex type of administrative organization that puts the power of command to the line executives (or line managers) however it does have its share of benefits that will help any organization to fully utilize their people’s potentials. To organize staff, appointing supervisors and specialists attached to the line authority is required. Features of Staff Organization There are two types of staff: staff assistants and staff supervisors. Staff assistants include personal assistants and secretaries, while staff supervisors include quality controllers and operation control managers, among others. When organizing staff, there needs to be…
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Organizational Design Guidelines

Every organization exists for a purpose, and while it is the top managers who will decide how the organization can achieve its mission and vision, the operative goals are the key to its success. Therefore, there should be strategies that focus on giving employees a sense of direction and motivation, and there should be standards of performance. Strategies include a number of techniques and the organization design should specifically suit the organization’s competitive approach in order for it to contribute significantly to effectiveness. Hierarchical Systems Majority of today’s organizations are designed bureaucratically, which means that there is hierarchy between authority…
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Organization Design Models

The basic systems model used in organizations is one that takes input, creates a transformation through a series of internal processes, and produces an output. However, whilst the different models being used today are still built around this fundamental concept, there have already been variations made to meet the needs of the organizations in the 21st century. This article discusses the four most commonly used models in organizations. Galbraith’s Star Model of Organizational Design The Star Model serves as the basis from which an organization creates design choices. It has five categories of design policies that can be controlled by…
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What is Organization Design?

Organization design is the process of constructing and arranging an organization’s structure, processes, systems, practices, and rewards programs as a means to achieve its purpose and goals. To design an organization requires wide knowledge on a diverse range of concepts, research, and approaches on economics, information technology, logistics, management, and psychology. It also involves analysis of available designs and frameworks derived from existing organizations, and redesigning these to effectually meet the prerequisites of the organization. An organization design is created on the belief that employees have the genuine desire to contribute to the overall objectives of the organization that they…
January 29, 2016 - - Comments:

Using Competencies in Project Management

Project management has been defined as the process involved to successfully attain the goals and objectives of a given project. There are several types of project managers such as construction project manager, software project manager, architectural project manager and research project manager. Every project management endeavor has a manager. The project manager has a long list of roles that needs to be filled so that the project can be completed in the best means possible. These roles are categorized into: planning, organizing, managing, executing and closing. Roles of a Project Manager A project manager has the following responsibilities: Develops the…
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Using Competency Frameworks to Improve Performance

The design and development of a competency framework is the initial step to improving the level of performance of employees in a company. The next steps are implementation and execution. Gaining a good understanding of the “why,” the “what” and the “how” signals the need to proceed with the use of these frameworks as guidelines in achieving optimum performance at work. The Why, the What, and the How To gain acceptance and trust from employees, it is necessary to uncover the answers to the “why,” “what,” and “how” first. Why, as in “Why do we need to do this?” This…
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Using Competencies in Selecting Your People

During hiring process, companies focus on an individual’s competencies, and this is more evident today than ever. Their understanding of the value of people to help them communicate their core competencies to their market and the rest of the world has paved the way for the integration of competency-based hiring practices. The kind of people hired by any company will impact the business, and such impact can go either way – good or bad. The employees are the heart of the company; if they are highly competent individuals then they will contribute greatly to the company’s success. Conversely, if ineffectual…
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Competency Assessment

For an individual to know his strengths and weaknesses, it is imperative to conduct a self-assessment. The process involves answering a set of questions specifically designed to help individuals discover what characteristics and abilities they possess that can help them succeed in their endeavors. On the other hand, managers should assess their employees’ level of competency in order to appraise their performance as well as to help them develop and excel in their career. More often than not, competency assessments are done only to check whether a particular individual has met certain standards but fail to develop ways on how…
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Competency Framework

A competency framework is a method by which an organization can accurately assess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) of their employees. In addition, it also helps maintain and keep track of these competencies; a tool to measure competency levels to ensure that everyone makes significant contributions to the organization by performing in a superior manner. With a competency framework, recruitment officers will be able to effectively hire the ideal candidate they need for their company; managers will be able to make sound decisions in managing their employees; and employees will be able to develop their skill sets because they…
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Competency and Competence

Competency and competence have often been used interchangeably. Moreover, people often think that competency and competence are one and the same however this is a misconception. What a lot of people fail to realize is that these are two different concepts and cannot be used to take the other’s place. To understand this better, definitions of each are given below. Competency (pl. competencies) refers to the characteristics of a person; these may be observable or non-observable. Such characteristics are behavior-based, and are instrumental to helping a person perform his tasks at a higher level. On the other hand, competence (pl….
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Corporate Social Responsibility Career Opportunities

Corporate social responsibility, otherwise known as CSR, is no longer just a popular concept and business practice in the business world but has also developed in the aspect of career opportunities. CSR defines the way companies behave and operate in social, environmental, and ethical frameworks. The development of substantial career opportunities for value-based professionals reflects the diversity of the field of CSR existing in both private and public sectors. However, unlike any typical job, CSR roles may not have specific designations or titles but the job description reflects CSR programs and activities. Landing a CSR job depends on which area…
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Corporate Social Responsibility towards Suppliers and Creditors

When companies uphold corporate social responsibility (CSR), they are accountable to various internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders may include the shareholders, employees, and management while external stakeholders are the consumers or the buying public, suppliers, creditors, competitors, and the local community or the society at large. Let us focus on how companies practice social responsibility towards its supplier and creditors since these players in the business aspect project important roles to the businesses. Who are the Suppliers and Creditors? It is uncommon to consider suppliers and creditors to be part of the company’s stakeholders. But then again, they play…
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Corporate Social Responsibility towards Stake Holders

We often hear the old belief that when it comes to dealing with business, we must be strictly business-like and no other things should get in the way. This means that profitability is the governing language in business. Although true, this perspective is no longer entirely applicable to all businesses because corporations have come to embrace the very essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Companies have learned to perform business in the interests of the larger community and in an ethical manner. Furthermore, observing corporate social responsibility also means being able to balance the interests of the shareholders and investors…
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Corporate Social Responsibility towards Society

Through business activities, companies interact with the society and create an impact on the said society where business is conducted. A company starts out employing people, or manpower, and begins the production of goods and services. The latter involves transaction with the local suppliers as well as the customers. Basically, this is the nature of interaction between businesses and the buying public. However, apart from this basic perspective, there are other various ways in which a company interacts with the society that may not directly relate to the mere buy and sell aspect. Understanding the Perspectives of a Local Community…
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Corporate Social Responsibility towards Customers

The concept of corporate social responsibility or CSR is based on three dimensions which serve as its three pillars. These are the economic, social, and environmental responsibility. For a company to successfully practice CSR, all the three pillars have to be balanced and should be based on obligation and accountability. Social responsibility is the most current dimension of CSR in which corporations take active participation in social issues and community affairs. The target of responsibility is the stakeholders which includes the customers or the buying public. The perception of offering respect and satisfaction to customers is nothing new to businesses…
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Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies

The general claim about corporate social responsibility mainly revolves around the accountability of giving back the investment returns of the shareholders, being socially responsible towards the environment, and being responsible to the other groups that may be within or outside the corporation. This assertion often arouses debates among business people since the scope of the said “responsibilities” and “returns” and how they will be obtained are not clearly defined. The degree of responsibility towards the shareholders and the stakeholders is also a crucial issue in CSR arguments. As a general characteristic, responsible business always starts out by complying with the…
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Corporate Social Responsiveness

In Wood’s model of corporate social performance, the second phase in the representation is corporate social responsiveness which is explained as the ability of an organization to respond to social pressures. It is also the means through which the identified principles of corporate social responsibility are implemented. It is the action performed to the principled approach of corporate social responsibility. This concept demonstrates three major processes or mechanisms: environmental assessment, stakeholder management, and issues management. Processes of Social Responsiveness Environmental assessment is the process that allows the organization to observe and scrutinize its environment in order to aptly respond or…
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Corporate Social Performance

The concept of corporate social performance has been around for several decades now, but the idea is still closely misinterpreted for corporate social responsibility, corporate social responsiveness, or any other approach relating to business and society. Although these concepts are closely related to each other, they each have unique connotations. These approaches also represent the various phases in our understanding of the relationship between a firm, or organization, and the environment, or the society, where the firm functions. Corporate Social Performance Defined As mentioned in the earlier paragraph, corporate social performance is confusingly equated with concepts connoting to business and…
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Corporate Ethics and Ethical Issues

Before we begin to understand what corporate or business ethics is, let us refresh our memory with the concept of ethics. By this we mean the proper way of performing any act or deed. It includes knowing what is right and wrong, and then doing what is acceptable according to standards and social norms. Ethics is associated with proper code of conduct, proper decorum, or the rules that govern our lives. We also refer to it as values and moral principles. Every organization must be guided by a set of ground rules that would serve as the basis of harmony…
November 14, 2015 - - Comments:

Positive Transformation of Negative Thoughts

A train of negative thoughts may lead the person to view the world in a different way, one that lacks acknowledgement of the good things that are happening to the community and to the world. This is referred to as pessimism, wherein your mind is clouded with so much negativity that for every situation and circumstance, your only prediction is the worst-case scenarios. Pessimists are characterized by a lack of appreciation to the good outcomes of a situation, having the attitude of a quitter to posed challenges, not seeing the efforts of other people, and a constant feeling of dissatisfaction…
November 5, 2015 - - Comments:

Online CRM Tools

These days, business organizations utilize modern and sophisticated means of building and managing long-term customer relationships in a structured approach. One of these methods is the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools. CRM consists of a wide range of integrated information technology and customer-based software and solutions that support and help manage sales and marketing, customer service, and many other aspects of the business. Businesses of various sizes and levels, as well as types or nature, may take advantage of CRM tools and software. This article will talk about the various CRM applications, the core-customer related business activities that…
October 8, 2015 - - Comments:

Customer Interaction Centric Careers

Finding a career associated with customer service and customer interaction is hardly difficult, what with the hundreds and thousands of available jobs from many customer-service based organizations and companies that jobseekers can apply for. Although all companies incorporate customer interactions in their transactions with the customers, there are certain companies that mainly utilize the competence of its employees in terms customer service skills, since the nature of the business is predominantly associated with customer interaction. What are the available careers in the field of customer interaction? What do companies look for and require from potential applicants for positions in that…
September 30, 2015 - - Comments:

Customer Communication and Interaction Etiquettes

Etiquettes form the foundation of a harmonious communication and interaction among individuals in just about any aspect of life. Etiquettes are cardinal rules and policies that establish an observable level of respect and courtesy from one individual to another. In many organizations and situations, etiquettes may be universal or general, rules that are set by social norms and expected to be demonstrated by everyone in any dealing. In certain instances, some rules of etiquette are customized to suit the nature of the situation. Although etiquettes have to be implemented for a smooth interaction, a well-mannered individual molded with the right…
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Pre-Sale Customer Interaction Techniques

Businesses go through stages in a customer experience or interaction. These stages are broken down into three major phases starting from the pre-sales encounter, then the point of purchase, and the after-sales or post-sales interaction. If a business places a high value on quality customer service, it religiously follows these stages of encounter with customers. On the other hand, if a business is focused only on generating profits and increasing revenue, the interaction only ends when the transaction is made or when the purchase is done. To some companies, this may be a practical option, but it does not guarantee…
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Competency Based Performance Management

An organization follows certain process that aims to consistently meet the goals effectively through constant monitoring of employees’ performance and making sure that everyone performs in an outstanding manner. This is called performance management. It is an organizational work system that starts when an employee’s job title is defined along with its competencies and ends when an employee resigns from the company. It is a process of building a work environment wherein working individuals perform their best to contribute to the success of company goals. The term is sometimes associated with performance appraisal in some organizations. The following are the…
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Continuing Competency with Training and Education

We all have individual set of competencies that can take us notches up the ladder of success.  You were able to grab your ideal job because your core competencies were just what the employer was looking for in a suitable candidate. However, after getting the job, did you ensure consistency in your set of knowledge, skills, and attitude? Or better yet, did you make an effort to strengthen your competencies even more and work on those that need improvement? In your workplace where you demonstrate most of your effective work competencies to contribute to the success of company goals, your…
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Competency Interview Techniques

Competency-based interviewing is an elaborate process for both interviewers and the interviewees. The process is meticulous and tedious for the interviewers because they need to understand the demands of the position, which would include finding out the competencies needed for that position. For interviewees, they may not be able to identify that it is a competency interview they are in. Also, there may be other key competencies that the company is looking for that are not announced in the job advertisement but will be measured by the interviewer during the interview. To become a potential candidate for the job, an…
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Impress the Employer with Your Competencies

Candidates seeking a good paying job in reputable companies must be prepared enough to land that job. Since there is a huge pool of job applicants who have similar goal as you do, you must aim to stand out from the rest and be the first to be noticed by the employer. Good candidates are those who project confidence in the way they answer the questions. Companies seek for potential candidates who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude needed for the position. They want competent workforce and you have show them that you are competent enough to get selected. The…
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Competency-Based Interview Preparation Tips

How to Impressing the Interviewer? Individuals seeking for a good paying job in reputable companies must be prepared enough to land that job. Since there is a huge pool of job applicants who have a similar goal as you do, you must aim to stand out from the rest and be the first to be noticed by the employer. Good candidates are those who project confidence in the way they answer the questions. Companies seek for potential candidates who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude needed for the position. They want competent workforce so that is what you must show…
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Competency Indicators

How Companies Gauge Competencies Using Competency Indicators In an organizational system and process, competencies are one of the important and critical factors in the workforce scheme and success of the company. They identify the capabilities, attributes, and attitudes of the individuals in order to meet staffing needs. These are defining characteristics of the employees contributing to their improved job performances as well as successful organizational results. Competencies would include the applicable knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) of the working individuals. It is important for an organization or a company to employ individuals who already possess the needed skills for the…
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Creating a Competency Based Resume

An important tool in the job application process is the resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It is an applicant’s personal identification where all pertinent information is reflected. Resumes are necessary documents that the recruiting team of a company will need from anyone who is applying for a job. Whether making an online or hard copy of a resume, an effective type of resume to be followed is the competency-based resume. Sometimes called functional resume, it highlights the core skills and qualifications of the individual as opposed to chronological and traditional resumes. Since an applicant is selling personal experience through acquired…
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Competency Library – List of Core Competencies

The screening and recruitment of potential employees, which constitute the hiring process in every company is a necessary aspect of the organizational system because this is the initial stage of employment and this is the part where strong candidates for the job are identified. It is a crucial stage since part of the company’s success relies greatly on the kind of people it employs. Every company seeks for a set of key competencies or essential skills from its candidates during the screening process. In the interview alone, the job candidate will already go through a competency interview. The employer will…
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Custom Solutions

Oftentimes, businesses face myriad challenges in the course of meeting the continually evolving technology requirements. Many firms are still facing difficulties during process management and integration of enterprise resource technology. Due to improper database management, business establishments are not able to collect and analyze data when it is needed the most. Thus, companies are in need of custom solutions that will allow them to access information from various verticals of the business in the simplest and quickest manner possible. Through custom solutions developed by Exforsys, you can make sure that your company has an efficient platform for quick and proper…
January 26, 2014 - - Comments:

Support and Maintenance Solutions

Maintenance and support are the key factors for the smooth functioning of ERP solutions. ERP maintenance and support solutions provided by Exforsys are not only efficient but also affordable. Our company’s ERP consultants provide you the best solutions for applications that need maintenance and support to generate efficient results. Exforsys provides excellent support and maintenance service and offers various modules and functionalities to enable the application to run efficiently. It is very much essential to upgrade the application with the proper technical enhancement work, which our ERP experts carry out with great efficiency. Support and Maintenance Portfolio: Exforsys provides support…
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Upgrade Solutions

In today’s competitive world, every company aims for rapid growth and has the objective to expand their product and service offerings. It is important for every business organization to upgrade their systems in a timely manner according to the ongoing developments. This is vital to remain competitive and maintain efficiency. Exforsys offers an array of ERP upgrade solutions that can support your business-critical systems. Our upgrade solutions range from defining the strategy to implementation and we can serve as your trusted ERP upgrade partner. We work closely with our clients to assess their precise upgrade requirements. We then analyze the…
January 26, 2014 - - Comments:

Oracle Real Application Clusters Support

Exforsys offers expert level support services for Remote Oracle RAC Clusters, enabling clients to take advantages of Oracle “High Availability” (HA) concept while maintaining transparent failover features
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Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) Consulting Support

At Exforsys, our Oracle RAC application consulting and support services provide you excellent solutions for Oracle Database. Exforsys solution features high scalability and flexibility with minimal complexities.
October 14, 2013 - - Comments:

Mobile Web Apps Development

Mobile web apps are often considered as a valuable substitute for native apps that are not able to run on mobile devices. Smartphones such as Android-based devices, Windows Mobile Devices and iOS devices come  with mobile browsers that allow users to access a whole range of apps on the internet. Most users, who are more accustomed to desktop usage, want to enjoy the same level of convenience, navigation features and flexibility while using web apps on their devices. Mobile browsers such as Mobile Chrome, Mobile Safari, and Opera etc. make internet browsing a pleasurable experience on the mobile devices. At…
October 14, 2013 - - Comments:

Blackberry Apps Development

Blackberry is one of the pioneers of smartphone industry. Blackberry is popular in the market because of its flexibility in facilitating customized application development according to industry requirements, and  business needs.In many organizations, blackberry applications are used to access personal information and emails. Java Micro Edition and MDS are the two main software platforms used as Blackberry applications development solution. Wireless e-mail, SMS messaging, Client–side logic, organizer, internet and intranet-based applications, built-in GPS, browsers, easy to customize user interfaces are some of the charming features of blackberry mobile phone.Exforsys specializes in innovative mobile application development for Blackberry. Exforsys developers provide…
October 14, 2013 - - Comments:

Microsoft Access Development Services

Exforsys specializes in Microsoft Access Development Services that  include consulting, custom solutions development and system migration to MS Access.  Our team of expert MS Access developers have years of experience in designing and developing customized database solutions. Exforsys are adept in building solutions that are feature-rich with clean and clutter-free user interfaces. Our solutions are engineered to offer an  optimized level of functionality, reliability, performance with a superior level of data integrity and long-lasting functionality with scalable features for  operational efficiency. Upgrade & Migration Services Exforsys also undertake MS Access database upgradation of older versions. Our expert developers are proficient…
October 14, 2013 - - Comments:

MS ASP.NET, MVC & .NET Web Application Development

ASP.Net is a feature-rich framework from Microsoft which is largely used for versatile web application developments. At Exforsys, we have a team of dedicated .Net Developers who are experts in ASP.NET platform and  can develop excellent websites and web portals. .Net developers at Exforsys have years of experience and have also worked on ASP platform. By combining the technological competence of ASP and .NET, Exforsys team carries out large scale web application  developments to meet varied business goals of its clients. .Net development services provided by Exforsys include websites, software applications, ecommerce solutions and other tools and products. Using .NET…
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MS WinForms Development Services

MS WinForms is an ideal way to create desktop based applications that run on MS Windows platform. Microsoft Windows forms make use of native interface elements via Microsoft Windows platform. Windows forms are technically enhanced application programming interface (API) for GUI application development that gives users a simple and pleasurable application usage experience. WinForms is recommended for all MS Windows based developments. At Exforsys, we execute immaculate GUI and rapid application development by combining the solid foundation of MS .NET platform with Microsoft Winforms, our Winforms developments are native to the Windows platform and are ideal for enterprise-level application that…
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MS SQL Server QA/Testing

A database server generally serves as a storehouse to store valuable and sensitive `data of an organization. These could be customer details, company’s financial information etc., and their safety and integrity is an issue of utmost importance for any organization. It is recommended that you store your data in a tested SQL server that can ensure you the complete data protection. Exforsys database professionals, who are well versed in SQL server testing, strive to ensure database integrity and maximum possible uptime. They are efficient in database programming and defining nested queries to help evaluate the efficiency of database systems of…
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Oracle Business Intelligence Solutions

Business process automation brings in several benefits to the organization both in terms of efficiency as well as profit. Business applications serve as a catalyst for mission-critical internal business processes. Proper implementation of business applications will enhance the productivity of a company to a great extent. However, these applications generate a tremendous amount of data. Application data forms an important component for the success of the enterprise. Business organizations harness vast amount of data that can help them optimize their business performance. Data when used intelligently will help a business to transform its processes and become a leader in the global economy. Oracle Business Intelligence Solutions provided…
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SQL Server Database Support and Maintenance

Exforsys provides best-in-class SQL Server database support and maintenance services enabling our customers to benefit from the rich capabilities that SQL Server can bring forth with respect to building and maintenance of an efficient web-based application. Our SQL Server database support and maintenance services focus on improving the performance of online applications, ensuring an enhanced level of operational efficiencies. Exforsys provides efficient service and strive at saving both time and money. Our Database Support Specialists take care of Microsoft SQL Servers and offer extensive database support services on demand. With years of practical experience and deep expertise in SQL database…
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SQL Server Administration

Database is the core layer of information management sphere and much effort is involved in making a website or an online application which stores information in a database. If this database goes down then online application will not operate properly. Thus, business organizations try to minimize the chances of database collapsing or malfunctioning. Exforsys specialized team comprise certified and trained database professional with technical knowledge of database management and SQL server administration. Our team members configure SQL Server and ensure the database uptime to the maximum extent possible. Moreover, the team will tweak the database settings so that it will…
October 5, 2013 - - Comments:

Custom Solutions

Oftentimes, businesses face myriad challenges in the course of meeting the continually evolving technology requirements. Many firms are still facing difficulties during process management and integration of enterprise resource technology. Due to  improper database management, business establishments are not able to collect and analyze data when it is needed the most. Companies are in need of custom solutions that will allow them to access information from various verticals of the  business in the simplest and quickest manner possible. Through custom solutions developed by Exforsys, you can make sure  that your company has an efficient platform for quick and proper sharing…
August 17, 2013 - - Comments:

Support and Maintenance Solutions

Maintenance and support are the key factors for the smooth functioning of ERP solutions. ERP maintenance and support solutions provided by Exforsys are not only efficient but also affordable.
August 17, 2013 - - Comments:

Upgrade Solutions

In today’s competitive world, every company aims for rapid growth and has the objective to expand their product and service offerings. It is important for every business organization to upgrade their systems in a timely manner according to the ongoing developments. This is vital to remain competitive and maintain efficiency. Exforsys offers an array of ERP upgrade solutions that can support your business-critical systems. Our upgrade solutions range from defining the strategy to implementation and we can serve as your trusted ERP upgrade partner. We work closely with our clients to assess their precise upgrade requirements. We then analyze the…
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Why Business Intelligence Projects Fail ?

Business intelligence projects are designed to allow organizations to make better long term strategic decisions.
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Design to Schedule Model

Design to Schedule Model is said to be the most efficient model in terms of timing and scheduling. It is believed that this model utilizes the same process as that of the Staged Delivery model in a sense that there is a “deliverable” at every stage; however, it does not hold the same predictability as the former and at times, a product’s full potential may not be developed. All the same, the Design to Schedule model can ensure that the product is going to be ready at any time necessary. Design to Schedule Phases As mentioned earlier, the Design to…
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Evolutionary Delivery Model

For projects that require visible progress, the Evolutionary Delivery Model is a good choice. It is similar to Evolutionary Prototyping and in some ways have the same concepts used in Staged Delivery. In a way, the Evolutionary Delivery Model incorporates the strong points of each model: progressive development derived from the former, and flexibility modeled from the latter. Phases of Evolutionary Delivery Model Evolutionary Delivery Model comprises 5 phases otherwise referred to as the Evolutionary Delivery Cycle. Gathering of Requirements Gathering of requirements is the first phase and would include the creation of a concept in which everything else in…
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The Evolutionary Prototyping Model

It is a company’s goal to stay ahead of its competitors. As such, there has to be some processes that will provide customized service to customers in which flexibility and reliability are given focus. In this regard, the experimental concept of the Evolutionary Prototyping Model has become indispensable. With this model, processes are made, and throughout the entire course of the project, customers are constantly asked to give feedback for each created prototypes. This is to ensure functionality based on the requirements that customers are looking for in a product or service. As soon as the project is nearing completion,…
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The Spiral Model

In project management, there has to be a system that should be modeled on to prevent loss of control and directive for a particular project. Without such, there is the possibility that a project will not turn out as well as planned. The Spiral Model, which is targeted towards big projects, functions by micro-management. It divides these projects into smaller clusters thus making it easier for the team to reduce risks and problems that may occur. The Spiral Model evolves like a spiral; it begins at the core of the project and traverses towards each phase, rapidly evolving and creating…
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The Waterfall Model

The Waterfall Model was first introduced as a Life Cycle model for projects in industries such as construction and manufacturing. Its basic concept revolves around the steady and sequential downward flow of each cycle phase, as depicted by Winston Royce, almost 4 decades ago. This model is referred to as the Pure Waterfall Model, and today there is a new version which is known as the Modified Waterfall Model. The Pure Waterfall Model This is the old and more commonly used model. It was what Royce introduced in the 1970s. The classic Waterfall Model was shown to have created plenty…
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Project Management Life Cycle Models

The Project Management Life Cycle is comprised of 13 models which include: Waterfall Model, Spiral Model, Evolutionary Prototyping Model, Evolutionary Delivery Model, Throwaway Prototyping Model, Staged Delivery Model, Design to Tools Model, Design to Schedule Model, Code and Fix Model, Incremental/Iterative Development, Reusable Software Model, Automated Software Synthesis and Off-the-Shelf Model. All of these models are fundamental to the success of every project. In the last 30 years, the life cycle has evolved from simple basic models to more complex and detailed models that have been designed to cater to specific needs of projects. Importance of the Project Management Life…
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Entrepreneurship Decision Making Process

Decision making is all about employing one’s mental processes to come up with a final choice after careful consideration of several options or alternatives. The outcome of your decision could significantly affect your work, your business, and even your life. This is why in entrepreneurship, making intelligent decisions is regarded as very important because it could mean the difference between success and failure of your endeavor. Components of Decision-Making In order to make intelligent decisions, you need to identify the four components that are instrumental to making the right choices. 1. Context. This involves the environment where the decision should…
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Entrepreneurship Innovation

Any invention or creation that is rendered useful to the society is considered as an innovation. Innovations can be simple invention or complex creations. It can be something that people had never heard of, or it could also be a revision or an improved version of an already existing product. Every business requires innovation in order to keep up with the fierce competition. To meet and exceed the expectations of the customers, a business has to continuously strive for excellence and this includes coming up with innovations that are rendered advantageous to the end users. Theories of Innovation There are…
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Entrepreneurs Internship Program

What you learn in the classroom will remain theories unless you apply them in actuality. Thus, the need for firsthand experience is necessary. Internship facilitates the “student” to spend a specified number of hours working for an assigned employer or the host. An established entrepreneur that allows the student to gain work experience in either for-profit or not-for-profit ventures. Colleges, business schools, and other academic institutions offer these programs in order to make sure that students aspiring to become entrepreneurs are given proper support and training. The duration of the program varies; some can be as short as two weeks…
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Entrepreneurship Phases

There are several aspects of entrepreneurship such as legal aspects, developmental aspects and global aspects. In addition to these aspects there are six phases of entrepreneurship which every entrepreneur must go through in order to become successful. Let us now review these most basic and essential entrepreneurship aspects and phases. Legal Aspects Intellectual properties must be secured and protected, find out what these are and have them patented and copyrighted as soon as possible.  Legal aspect includes copyright protection for your assets by registering them with the copyright office. Have everyone in your team sign non-disclosure agreements to protect trade…
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Cross-Culture Misconceptions

Have you ever experienced interacting with a person coming from another country? Or being in a team of different races and nationalities? What did you think and feel during such interaction? Were there any feelings of apprehension and uncertainty dealing with foreign people? Did you find it easy mingling with them or was it hard for you to relate to them? All these questions and many more will cloud your mind especially if it is your first interaction with individuals of foreign race or nationality. Experts have coined a shared set of values, behaviors, beliefs, and perceptions as ‘culture’ and…
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Cross-cultural Competence in International Business

The advent of globalization in international businesses has prompted business establishments to expand its network across cultures in order to keep up being culturally aware and more importantly, for businesses to increase cross-cultural competence. The value of cross-cultural competence skill is becoming increasingly important for many international companies. Often, Business establishments take on a perspective that cross-cultural competence is the silver lining between surviving and perishing in the modern global economy. Companies grow their business outside the country of origin when the business is expanding and is ready to take on a larger scope. In the field of international business,…
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Oracle Analytic Enhancements

Since the release of Oracle 8.1.6, analytic functions have emerged as a major extended strength of SQL language. Analytic functions address the problems like moving averages, cumulative sums, ranking, percentile and many other problems which are crucial for OLAP applications.
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Business Goal Setting

Behind all successful businesses are its goals. Just as every individual sets personal goals, a business must also base its operations on its goals. Setting proper goals for your business is like piloting a plane heading toward a defined area for landing. You must have a reason for putting up a business. Well, earning profit is a given but identifying other important aims and objectives for the business is also crucial. Otherwise, you are putting money and resources at stake for defining no purpose at all for engaging into an entrepreneurial activity. Goals are simply objectives that need to be…
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Introduction to Personal Goal Setting

No one can stop you or anyone from making dreams and ambitions for yourself. You can dream big, but there is no need to set your dreams too high when you know that you can be happy with what you can achieve. You can establish goals for yourself without having to be someone you are not. Each and every one is capable of personal goal setting to reach success in the different aspects of their life – career, family and relationships, personal finances, and other areas for success. Personal goal setting is a process of organized individual planning of one’s…
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Quantitative versus Qualitative Goals

Have you ever experienced waking up one day not knowing what to do? Did you ever feel like you just do not know what to do or where to go? Was there a point in your life when you felt like you had no purpose here on earth? Try doing a personal evaluation of your wants and needs. Think about how far you have reached your ambitions and dreams. You may need to clearly establish goals in life to give you a sense of direction and purpose. Everyone has goals. Some of us probably want to run a personal business,…
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Types of Goals

We all have individual goals that serve as motivation to succeed and accomplish things in our life. We can have as many goals as we want and they vary on which aspect of our life we wish to provide satisfaction. The Value of Goal Setting Having a clear set of goals allows us to focus on a single path to achieving our aims at the end of the road. They give us a sense of direction in life. Some people live their lives astray as they don’t have clear-cut goals that they wish to attain. What they do instead is…
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What is White Box Testing

White box testing is a significant security testing method that testers use to ascertain whether the codes follow the intended or planned design. This test also validates implemented security functionalities and discovers existing vulnerabilities in the system. Topics White Box Testing Advantages Unlocking White Box Testing Secrets White Box Testing Steps White Box Testing Coverage This article will help you know what exactly white box testing is and how testers can perform this test by using tools and techniques designed for the test. This test combines principles from two different areas of testing: traditional white box testing techniques and security…
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What is Usability Testing

As the name, it suggests, the term usability means in what manner an application can be used for the purpose it was created. In other words, can we create something that looks and feels better for general usage? Topics Need of Usability Testing Usability Testing Procedure Usability Testing Advantages Usability Testing Techniques Usability Testing Methods Conclusion Usability testing in its broad meaning refers to a way to quantify or measure how users find it to interact with a given set of applications and how they can the system by keeping the overall purpose for which the product was created. Finding…
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What is Stress Testing

Stress testing is a complex test in which testing is conducted under reduced machine and system resources conditions. The resources that undergo stressing may include internal memory, CPU availability, disk space, and network bandwidth. Stressor utility is generally used to reduce internal resources. Topics Is Stress Testing Practical? Benefits of Stress Testing Stress Test Result Data Conclusion In principle, stress testing tries to break the software by either overwhelming the software with too many tasks. The concept behind stress testing is to let the system fail intentionally to see how it will recover over time. This test will let the…
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What is Static Testing

A simple static test is necessary to detect possible defects and errors during the design phase of a software application and to verify in a precise manner, the various tasks for synthesis of program modules and test plans. Topics Static Testing Vs. Dynamic Testing Static Testing Methods and Techniques Goals of Static Testing Conclusion A software tester conducts static test with a minimal package that is just sufficient. Testers will get a comprehensive test plan that allows them to ascertain the operation of the product as per the criterion of how the product works and not how it was supposed…
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What is Security Testing

The basic principle of security testing is to ensure that the software is safe and secure. Security testing makes sure that the software is not easily hacked by malicious codes. Security testing helps software developers identify and remove loopholes in the software to ensure that the system will not be attacked by hackers and other third party intruders. Security testing for software has recently migrated beyond the domain of network port scanning to include checking the software’s intrinsic behavior.  This test goes far deeper than a simple black box test that probes on the presentation layer and it goes even…
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What is Sanity Testing

Sanity testing is a cursory test to confirm if a particular software produces the desired results or not. This implies that the software has already passed other kinds of testing before they can undergo sanity testing.  It is important to note that sanity test is not as in-depth as other kinds of testing.  Topics Why Sanity Testing is Important? Disadvantages of Sanity Testing Sanity Testing vs. Smoke Testing Sanity Tests Process Conclusion Sanity testing can be categorized under regression testing because the procedures for both these tests are basically the same.  Before we go any deeper into sanity testing, let us…
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What is Data Recovery Testing

Recovery testing an intricate system test that compels the software to come down in a number of ways, later ascertains, and verifies that recovery is performed as soon as possible. An automated recovery will ensure re-initialization mechanisms, data recovery, and restart, which are evaluated for correctness. However, if the recovery needs active human intervention, the average time to repair should be well within the acceptable limits. Topics Basic Principles Why is Recovery Testing important? Tips and Suggestions for Effective Recovery Testing Recovery Testing Issues Conclusion Basic Principles Computer systems should recover from unforeseen faults and later resume their functions within the…
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What is Performance Testing

Performance testing is a kind of testing that determines the speed and effectiveness of a software application or suite. This process will involve many quantitative tests carried out in a laboratory like the measurement of the response period or the number of millions of instructions per second (MIPS) at which the system will function and perform. Software testers also evaluate and inspect many qualitative parameters like reliability, fidelity, trustworthiness, scalability and inter-operatability. Topics Performance Testing Considerations Performance Testing Vs Stress Testing Performance Testing Guidelines Conclusion Performance testing has the ability to verify that a particular system meets all specifications as…
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What is Mutation Testing

As the demand for software grows, so is the complexity of the design. The more complex a software is, the higher will be the testing needs, quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Although testing is, an integral part of the software development process the issue is still on what is sufficient or adequate testing still open. Topics What is Mutation Testing? Mutation Testing Procedure Mutation Score Analysis Mutation Testing Advantages Mutation Testing Disadvantages Automation of Mutation Testing Conclusion If your tests cannot find a bug, can you believe that there are no bugs? Is it possible to trust your unit tests? Can…
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What is Load Testing

Before understanding the complexity that is involved in testing the software using load testing methods, it is important to know that load testing is part of performance testing first. It is also crucial for you to understand that unlike other kinds of testing, the main purpose of performance testing is not to find bugs and errors in this system. Rather, the concept revolves around eliminating the different bottlenecks that are involved in a system process. Topics Examples of Load Testing Advantages of Load Testing Conclusion Having a streamlined set of system will enable it to make a baseline where for…
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What is Install and Uninstall Testing

Installation and Uninstall testing is generally accomplished by a software test engineer with the concurrence of a configuration manager (CM). It is also known as Implementation testing and is typically characterized by a testing which comes about while utilizing compile version of codes inside the testing or pre-production environment.  This procedure normally takes place beyond the development environment so as to restrict code corruption from future delivery. Topics Performance of Implementation Performance Essentials Implementation Parameters Test Implementation Gadgets Installation testing will check and inspect whether the installed feature are working in a proper manner – including icons, buttons, support documentation,…
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What is Incremental Integration Testing

Incremental integration testing encompass the basic concepts of integration testing.  It is continuous or repetitive testing of a software application as new and fresh functionality is advised. You may need different aspects of software application’s functionality that are independent to work separately before you complete all parts of program. Programmers, software engineers, or test engineers may carry out this type of testing. Topics Integration Strategies Incremental Integration Testing Principles Conclusion Under usual circumstances, the incremental integration testing is done whenever the software needs to have its various aspects of functionality work independently of each other. The whole functionality of the application will…
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What is Functional Testing

Functional testing is an efficient method of testing an application to validate its stability. It is almost similar to black box testing. Functional testing is a common method that almost all software testers use to validate a given set of software applications. This is a popular testing method just like white and black box testing. Topics Importance of Functional Testing Problems with Functional Testing Effective Functional Testing Practices Functional Testing Guidelines Functional Testing Tools Conclusion Functional testing is even more popular than other kinds of testing techniques, because this is one of the first tests conducted during the software development phase….
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How to use Hashes to Ensure Integrity

Introduction Hashes are excellent within the field of cryptography. The hashes can be thought of as a type of transformation which captures input, and sends back a string which is fixed in size. This string is referred to as being the hash value. Topics Introduction Hash Basics Potential Applications for Hash Functions Methods for Hardening Your Operating System Role of Hashes in OS Hardening What Comprises a Good Password? Hash functions are directly connected to this property, and they will be used for a number of computational reasons, most notably cryptography. This hash value can be thought of as the…
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Data Protection Protocols

Data protection is an integral part of any network system. Care should be taken to ensure that system data remains protected during all the times under all the circumstances.  In this article you will learn about data protection in two scenarios. The first one is protecting your data on internet using Internet Security Protocol such as IPsec. Secondly, you will learn how to protect your data during transit.  Topics Using IPsec to Protect Your Data IPsec Network Layer Security IP Transaction Header Extensions Modes How to Protect Data When Its in Transit Storing Personal Data on Portable Devices Installing Anti…
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How to Effectively Protect Your System

In order to effectively protect your system you need to take pro-active guard as well as take preventive measures. In this article, you will learn about methods of data encryption to protect existing data from unauthorised users and you will also learn about taking care of your data against virus attacks. Symmetric Encryption Symmetric encryption, also known as secret key encryption, is a type of encryption which focuses on the data encryption standard (DES) process. Algorithms that are used with the latest encryption methods, like Rijndael for example, are different from DES method. At the same time, there are a number of…
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Preventing Network Intrusion

It is often said that Prevention is better than cure. This adage is definitely true in network security. Network attacks are better off prevented than cured. Network administrators have to do the necessary tasks to prevent network intrusion as much as possible and ensure that no damage has been done to the network at any point of time. Topics Virus Checking Denial of Service Attack Reducing Denial of Service Attacks How DOS Attacks Work Protect Yourself from DOS Attacks Network intrusion and damage threat is always present and network administrators have to be constantly on alert. Various practices have been…
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Creating and Developing Security Policies

Introduction With the right amount of encrypted data, as well as time and processing power, it is possible for attackers to compromise virtually any system. It is possible to stop these attacks from being successful by making it difficult to crack the password. Topics Introduction Working with Older Operating Systems Setting the Password Age Policy Developing a Security Policy Protocol Against Attacks There are two important strategies that can be used to achieve this, and one is to make sure users use passwords which are complex, and to require the users to change their password every so often. This can…
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Disaster Recovery Restoration Tips

Planning disaster recovery ensures that network developers will have an action plan when disaster strikes. Even with a simple action plan, network developers will know where to start and build up the execution. Topics Actual Disaster Recovery I. Problem Detection Stage II. Execution Phase III. Reconstruction Phase Restoring Communication after Disaster Restoration Procedure Communication Recovery Practice With a simple plan that only revolves around a concept, the network managers and the whole IT department will have the ability to adjust but it is going to be a lot of work to recover from disaster. On the other hand detailed planning…
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Producing Disaster Recovery Site

Topics Producing Disaster Recovery Site Disaster Recovery Site Essentials Disaster Recovery Site Control Center One of the most important aspect of disaster recovery is the production of a disaster recovery site, which is a remote location where duplicates of your data can be stored in the event of a disaster or emergency. These days, such sites have become more important than ever before. With the advent of terrible natural disasters, along with devastating acts, it has become far too risky for enterprises to store all their data on site. While even basic disaster recovery requires you to make backups of…
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