Mar/Apr 2002

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES SWINGING BACK TOWARD THE MAINSTREAM

At the recent Spectrum show, it was evident that the center of gravity in the MultiValue market has shifted yet again-revealing two major trends in MultiValue software development. BY STEVEN BACKMAN

SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: INTERSYSTEMS CORPORATION WANTS TO BE THE FASTEST IN TOWN

With Cache-a post-relational database offering a fusion of objects and SQL data in a multidimensional engine-in its cachet, InterSystems, one of the top 100 software providers in the world, aims to live up to its motto: "Make applications faster."

DIAMOND IN THE (MAIN)STREAM: HOW TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE

In the culmination of his series on data warehousing, the author defines the "Transition Architecture," the first step in any migration, a proving ground for new techniques and technologies and a way to avoid costly failures. BY STEVE VANARSDALE

CREATING EXCEL FILES FROM MULTIVALUE DATA

You likely already know that you can export information from your MultiValue database into Windows files using terminal emulation programs such as ViaDuct and AccuTerm, as well as launch Windows programs from within your MultiValue BASIC programs. Find out how you can use a combination of these abilities to view your data in Excel. BY NATHAN RECTOR

CONSUMER CHRONICLES: VIA USES ITS WEBWIZARDRY TO HELP LEADER IN HIGH QUALITY FABRICS

AND INTERIOR DESIGN WEAVE A SUCCESS STORY

HOW DOCUMENT IMAGING DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY, PART 2

Part 2 continues to explore how document imaging and management technology is helping the transportation and logistics industry to meet increasing customer expectations, enabling critical shipping documents to be viewed over the Web.

21ST INTERNATIONAL SPECTRUM SHOWCASES MULTIVALUE INDUSTRY'S BEST

Exhibitors put on quite a show at the 21st annual Spectrum Show, showcasing products and services covering every aspect of contemporary computing.

HISTORY OF MULTIVALUE, CHAPTER 4: THE MICRODATA `DEALER' NETWORK

Alook back at MultiValue's heritage: How the unique and innovative Microdata Dealer Network-one of the main contributors to the rapid success of the MultiValue database model-came about and the legacy it left on today's MultiValue market.

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES SWINGING BACK TOWARD THE MAINSTREAM

At the recent Spectrum show, it was evident that the center of gravity in the MultiValue market has shifted yet again-revealing two major trends in MultiValue software development. BY STEVEN BACKMAN

SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: INTERSYSTEMS CORPORATION WANTS TO BE THE FASTEST IN TOWN

With Cache-a post-relational database offering a fusion of objects and SQL data in a multidimensional engine-in its cachet, InterSystems, one of the top 100 software providers in the world, aims to live up to its motto: "Make applications faster."

DIAMOND IN THE (MAIN)STREAM: HOW TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE

In the culmination of his series on data warehousing, the author defines the "Transition Architecture," the first step in any migration, a proving ground for new techniques and technologies and a way to avoid costly failures. BY STEVE VANARSDALE

CREATING EXCEL FILES FROM MULTIVALUE DATA

You likely already know that you can export information from your MultiValue database into Windows files using terminal emulation programs such as ViaDuct and AccuTerm, as well as launch Windows programs from within your MultiValue BASIC programs. Find out how you can use a combination of these abilities to view your data in Excel. BY NATHAN RECTOR

CONSUMER CHRONICLES: VIA USES ITS WEBWIZARDRY TO HELP LEADER IN HIGH QUALITY FABRICS

AND INTERIOR DESIGN WEAVE A SUCCESS STORY

HOW DOCUMENT IMAGING DELIVERS THE GOODS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY, PART 2

Part 2 continues to explore how document imaging and management technology is helping the transportation and logistics industry to meet increasing customer expectations, enabling critical shipping documents to be viewed over the Web.

21ST INTERNATIONAL SPECTRUM SHOWCASES MULTIVALUE INDUSTRY'S BEST

Exhibitors put on quite a show at the 21st annual Spectrum Show, showcasing products and services covering every aspect of contemporary computing.

HISTORY OF MULTIVALUE, CHAPTER 4: THE MICRODATA `DEALER' NETWORK

Alook back at MultiValue's heritage: How the unique and innovative Microdata Dealer Network-one of the main contributors to the rapid success of the MultiValue database model-came about and the legacy it left on today's MultiValue market.