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What you need to know about users and suppliers of manufacturing IT, engineering IT, ERP/MRP systems, supply chain systems, production systems, MES, CRM, CAD/CAM/CAE systems, PDM/PLM systems, plant and factory systems, systems for lean and agile manufacturing, and IT and network infrastructure. The 25 most recent items are displayed below. Archived news stories can be found via the news library or the search facility. You can also subscribe to the Manufacturing Computer Solutions RSS News Feed.     Gartner highlights four myths surrounding IT self-service 30/08/2010 As much as 40% of service desk calls could be saved through IT self-service: that's the theory, but the reality is that only 5% of issues are actually are solved by IT self-service. UK’s most powerful supercomputer starts work at AWE 27/08/2010 The UK Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has completed acceptance testing of its third bullx supercomputer system – the most powerful machine used by AWE. Lanner’s Witness simulation software gets new licence manager 26/08/2010 Simulation specialist Lanner Group is now including Reprise Licensing Manager as standard for all users in its latest release of the Witness Power with Ease 2.01 software. Designers turn to Autodesk Showcase for real picture 25/08/2010 3D design engineering software specialist Autodesk is reporting that its Showcase solution is gathering momentum across Europe, with a rapidly growing number of designers, engineers, marketing and sales professionals using the software. Metrics makeover challenge launched by MESA International 25/08/2010 MESA International (now known as the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) has kicked off a contest to find two manufacturing companies worth of its 'metrics makeover'. Quality control on fire, with Eurobond production system 24/08/2010 Fireproof building panels manufacturer Eurobond reports that its new production reporting tool has ticked all the boxes for quality control. Slow computers holding back manufacturing firms 24/08/2010 So-called slow computers account for a staggering 40% of employee complaints to IT helpdesks in manufacturing businesses. Autodesk Clean Tech programme gaining momentum in Europe 23/08/2010 Growing numbers of clean energy technology companies are joining the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program, following the launch of the scheme in Europe earlier this year. SAP and Sybase combine forces to unwire companies 20/08/2010 SAP and Sybase came together for the first time, yesterday, to share the strategy and joint product direction for their newly combined companies. QuickStart 2 speeds rapid deployment for open source ERP 20/08/2010 Web-based open source ERP firm Openbravo has unveioled a solution to address the needs of manufacturing SMEs, with a new version of its rapid implementation ERP solution, Openbravo QuickStart. Vestey Foods select Microsoft Dynamics with Columbus IT 19/08/2010 Vestey Foods says it has selected Microsoft Dynamics as their new ERP solution, with Microsoft partner Columbus IT, to spearhead its growth plans. Enterprise manufacturing solutions from QiSOFT gets SAP certification 18/08/2010 SAP certification has been granted to Leyland based QiSOFT for the browser-based version of its enterprise manufacturing intelligence software, QIS – ERP1.0. Cambashi to sponsor ISA automation summit 17/08/2010 Engineering and manufacturing IT analyst and training organisation Cambashi is to be a gold sponsor at the 2010 International Society of Automation (ISA) marketing and sales summit in Atlanta, Georgia from 1—3 September. Blum reports success of warehouse management solution 16/08/2010 Furniture fittings manufacturer Blum is reporting success of a significant warehouse automation project at its in Hoxton Park facility in Sydney. ArcelorMittal selects Wipro for messaging systems consolidation 13/08/2010 Global steel giant ArcelorMittal is to consolidate and migrate its messaging systems to the Microsoft Exchange 2010 messaging platform using Wipro services. Sealey Power Products successful on Solarsoft Web Sales 13/08/2010 Automotive tools manufacturer Sealey Power Products reports success with Solarsoft's Web Sales software in driving business growth and improving customer service. Guide to web-based outsourcing puts new focus on security 12/08/2010 Manufacturers concerned about the increasing requirement to demonstrate IT security will be pleased to hear that BSI has published a new book on the subject. Aero Engineering congress to host award-winning ERP demo 12/08/2010 Delegates at Aero Engineering 2010 – the aerospace congress at the NEC, Birmingham from 29 to 30 September– will learn how ERP software can improve quality management and cut waste. 50 days left to register for CRC, warns Environment Agency 11/08/2010 Figures published today by the Environment Agency show that less than one third of relevant organisations have registered for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme – despite the 30 September deadline. Jellycat implements SAP to ramp up customer service 11/08/2010 Soft toys manufacturer Jellycat reports success since going live with SAP Business One earlier this year, to integrate the business, automate processes and improve reporting. Recruitment freeze as only three per cent reinstate IT casualties 11/08/2010 Just 3% of UK firms plan to replace IT staff and fill the skills gaps left by recession, according to a survey of UK IT managers commissioned by Esteem Systems. European defence firm buys $5 million of IFS Applications 10/08/2010 An unnamed "European defence organisation" has signed a contract with IFS for more than $5 million worth of IFS Applications licenses, according to IFS, as well as three years maintenance and support. IT professionals using email to hide file transfer activity 10/08/2010 Data breach risks are on the rise for manufacturing companies that don't improve their IT visibility, management and controls, according to a new study. SAP’s in-memory computing to change face of real time business intelligence 09/08/2010 Large scale relational database storage and batch-based business data searches and reports look set to be consigned to history, with SAP's in-memory computing increasingly being deployed. Packaging industry needs to implement PLM software now 09/08/2010 The packaging industry is behind the times and needs to modernise with systems to improve quality and cut costs and lead times, if it is to survive.	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