MCS - News in IT for manufacturing business

See below for latest IT news -- plus, In the last fortnight at Manufacturing Computer Solutions online: APS systems' uptake bucks manufacturing IT trend GXS and Inovis sign definitive agreement to merge B2B businesses IFS IEE is Windows 7 ready to expand uptake Free IT risk assessment software aimed at business improvement Vascular stent manufacturer gains heart with Syspro Ricardo drives for improvement on PTC Windchill PLM Brian Tinham, Editor editor@mcsolutions.co.uk  News   Reference Zone |  Job of the Week |     News         Dedicated Windows 2008 servers standing by for business outsourcing UK manufacturers are being offered the chance to host their business applications or websites on dedicated servers within Outsourcery's secure data centre, without having to buy or install them. Read More   : HP accelerates SAP manufacturing solutions with global network | 15/12/2009 : Autodesk takes leadership role in greenhouse gas reductions | 14/12/2009 : Stand by for growth in business-led IT during 2010, says Gartner | 14/12/2009 : Ovum collaborative intelligence promises new analyst approach | 11/12/2009     Reference Zone         Special Report: Oiling the wheels of industry Justin Cunningham finds out the benefits from moving to 3D design in the oil and gas industry. Read More         Seeing is believing Tom Shelley reports on latest advances in interacting with virtual worlds to design better products. Read More   : Implementing the Machinery Directive | 07/12/2009 : Mechatronics still moving forward | 07/12/2009 : Being able to say 'Yes' | 19/11/2009     Job of the Week         Supply Chain Manager (Purchasing, Procurement) Engineering/Aerospace To enhance the Engineering team by providing technical administration and project engineering services. Location: Eastern | Salary: Salary Circa £60,000 + Benefits Read More   : Digital versions If you no longer wish to receive copies of the Manufacturing Computer Solutions e-zine, please click here to Unsubscribe.