IBM embarks on a company-wide initiative that combines its software and industry consulting expertise to help clients better compete in the global economy through uninhibited access to accurate business information.
The world's largest companies can save up to $53 billion in information technology (IT) spending over the next five years by implementing service-oriented architectures (SOA).
While Oracle's pursuit of Siebel Systems took center stage in 2005, analysts expect to see increased use of partner networks and third-party maintenance providers heading into 2006.
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