Ashley Dotterweich

First-timers and established businesses who want an easy-to-learn system should check out these user friendly accounting systems as alternatives to QuickBooks and other complicated accounting platforms.

Navigating the world of open source software can be a tricky game. It can be enticing to think that you can nab a full-featured software system without spending a dime, but before you download a “free” software system, be sure that you know what to look for when you're doing your software shopping.

A well-implemented event management software system can mean the difference between your event being a hit and being a flop -- so finding one that fits your needs is critical. Here are our picks for the top 3 event management software providers that cover the span of simple ticketing platform to end-to-end project management.

It turns out that the rumors were true -- last week at Dreamforce, Salesforce unveiled its latest product, and it’s an analytics platform. But what makes Salesforce's Wave Analytics Cloud noteworthy goes beyond the application itself. By digging a little deeper, Wave can give us a glimpse into the future of enterprise tech.

To mark the start of Salesforce's annual conference, we set about uncovering exactly how the lineup of Dreamforce '14 software vendors would look and what segments of software we'd see represented. Now we're relaying that information to you, our readers, as a fun infographic!

Without skimping on functionality, we found a combination of both free and affordable software solutions to build a complete SMB software experience. View our infographic made exclusively for #SMBweek, then check out our other premium content designed specifically for small businesses.

Business-Software.com sat down with Arena Solutions for an in-depth look at their latest offering, Arena Exchange. Read on to get a feel for this innovative collaboration platform. To learn more about Arena and their other offerings, please visit the Arena Solutions' product profiles.

As mobile devices become a more integral part of the workplace, organizations must find new ways to provide reliable, secure Wi-Fi connections. Aerohive is shaking up traditional Enterprise Wi-Fi systems by providing smarter, simpler Wi-Fi networking solutions. We talked Matt Gast, Director of Advanced Technology, for a look at what's coming next for Aerohive.

Overcoming the long-entrenched system of tracking medical records on paper can be a monumental task for practice managers. A huge factor in successful software adoption is picking the right solution from the start, so keep these key tips in mind when you start your search for an EHR software system.

Welcome to Business-Software.com’s Nonprofit Software week! We’re dedicating a whole week to exploring the software that helps keep nonprofits large and small running strong. Nonprofit organizations often face a unique set of problems when it comes to maintaining a healthy business. Nonprofit accounting solutions place an emphasis on financial transparency, allowing users to more easily track donations and file taxes.

With an eye on addressing the changing face of customer service needs, Deskero has taken the basic functionality of help desk software and made it smarter. From streamlining ticketing processes to building a better knowledge base management system, Deskero provides your company with an all-in-one point of contact for valuable customers.

Integrated systems are powerful, useful tools, but if you’re not ready to spring for a comprehensive ERP solution, standalone inventory systems can provide invaluable benefits like inventory optimization, better supply chain visibility and up-to-the-minute financial reports and analyses. Here are 4 free inventory management software options for your small business inventory control needs.

Selecting an ERP can be one of the most significant (and expensive) software purchases that you’ll make for your company, so it pays to get it right the first time. There’s no one-size-fits-all ERP solution, so finding the one that works best for you requires understanding not only the many different ERP vendors on the market today, but also the multitude of products available. Here's our breakdown of how to navigate the maze of ERP solutions available and make an informed choice before you buy.

Accounting software is an essential business tool, but it doesn’t have to be a burden for small businesses operating on tighter budgets. Check out our suggestions of top accounting solutions that will cost your small business absolutely nothing to use.

Welcome to The No-Cost Office, a Business-Software.com exclusive series on how to build your business’ software suite for free. Every week we’ll tackle a new software segment and compare the best available free software solutions to help you build up your arsenal of business tools without breaking the bank.

For manufacturers, product lifecycle management software solutions can be the difference between having a stellar launch and an uninspired flop. As the first cloud-only PLM software vendor, Arena Solutions has made a faster PLM software solution that’s both affordable and easy to access. We spoke with CEO Craig Livingston about what places Arena plm software at the cutting edge of the cloud revolution.

Business-Software.com spoke with Kaseya CMO Bob Davis about the challenges of IT in the world where technology isn't confined to a single office building, and how Kaseya's revolutionary approach is working to make IT management less of a headache for everyone.