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Computer software (or simply software) is the programs and procedures that enable a computer to perform a specific task, as opposed to the physical components of the system (hardware). This includes application software such as a word processor, which enables a user to perform a task, and system software such as an operating system, which enables other software to run properly, by interfacing with hardware and with other software.
The term "software" was first used in this sense by John W. Tukey in 1957. In computer science and software engineering, computer software is all information processed by computer systems, programs and data. The concept of reading different sequences of instructions into the memory of a device to control computations was invented by Charles Babbage as part of his difference engine. The theory that is the basis for most modern software was first proposed by Alan Turing in his 1935 essay Computable numbers with an application to the Entscheidungsproblem. Hally, Mike (2005:79). Electronic brains/Stories from the dawn of the computer age. British Broadcasting Corporation and Granta Books, London. ISBN 1-86-207663-4.
Relationship to hardware
Computer software is so called in contrast to computer hardware, which encompasses the physical interconnections and devices required to store and execute (or run) the software. In computers, software is loaded into RAM and executed in the central processing unit. At the lowest level, software consists of a machine language specific to an individual processor. A machine language consists of groups of binary values signifying processor instructions (object code), which change the state of the computer from its preceding state. Software is an ordered sequence of instructions for changing the state of the computer hardware in a particular sequence. It is generally written in high-level programming languages that are easier and more efficient for humans to use (closer to natural language) than machine language. High-level languages are compiled or interpreted into machine language object code. Software may also be written in an assembly language, essentially, a mnemonic representation of a machine language using a natural language alphabet. Assembly language must be assembled into object code via an assembler. More on [ Computer software ]
MDLR Airlines buys Park Plaza Gurgaon - Economic Times
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:50:11 -0000
MDLR Airlines buys Park Plaza GurgaonEconomic Times, India - 8 hours agoThis is the first property of Bestech India as the group diversified into the hospitality business in 2002 from its core business of construction and real ...
Hospitality industry voices economic concerns - BigHospitality.co.uk
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:28:58 -0000
Hospitality industry voices economic concernsBigHospitality.co.uk, UK - Jul 15, 2008... so it comes as no surprise that Britain’s hospitality industry feels more circumspect about business prospects than it did last year,” said Kathryn ...Majority of pubs fear the worst for next year Morning Advertiserall 3 news articles
Galway Races jockeying for business - Sunday Business Post
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:07:24 -0000
Galway Races jockeying for businessSunday Business Post, Ireland - 5 hours agoThousands more were wined and dined, with corporate hospitality packages ranging from €250 to €500. The festival’s resilience will be tested this year by ...
Lodging figure honored for hospitality - Park Record
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:54:55 -0000
Lodging figure honored for hospitalityPark Record, UT - 13 hours agoMcClelland says there is lots of cooperation in Park City's business community. David Rider/Park Record It was 1978, and Kim McClelland and his future wife, ...
Serious partners wanted - Times Online
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:06:56 -0000
Serious partners wantedTimes Online, UK - 5 hours agoArab hospitality means that even many younger people are reluctant to say no, so if they are not interested in your proposition, they may simply not contact ...
Mr. Mohamed Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer, Sovereign Hospitality ... - India Infoline.com
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:42:06 -0000
India Infoline.comMr. Mohamed Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer, Sovereign Hospitality ...India Infoline.com, India - 16 hours agoKeeping in mind the current challenging economic environment globally, what is your outlook for the various business segments? ...
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AgentMask - Allows to dynamically create a travel agency-customised, user-friendly web site using a database of referring travel agents.
Meta Description: [ Dynamically alter the contact details on your web site to create a travel agent friendly web site using a database of referring travel agents ]
Air Travel Toolkit - Informational software for travellers. Includes airline ticket tutorial, airport codes, state maps, airport finder and air mileage calculator. Free evaluation version available.
Meta Description: [ Quality software at reasonable prices. Currency conversion, hieroglyphs, font tools, air travel software. Order securely online and download instantly, or order on cd-rom, check or credit cards ]
Amdex Systems - Developers of a reservation system designed for a wide range of travel-related businesses.
eBooksys - Web based booking system for holiday cottage letting agencies. Full agency functionality and on-line customer booking.
Meta Description: [ eBooksys - the web based on line booking system ]
GuestQuest Software - Convention and visitors bureau software that tracks inquiry information, advertising return-on-investment and mailings through regular mail or email.
Meta Description: [ GuestQuest is the practical and easy to use software solution designed for Convention and Visitor Bureaus or Welcome Centers. Its inquiry tracking capabilities will allow you to identify attractions within your city or town that generate tourism interest. ]
Info-Hotels - Hotel photo database for travel agents.
Meta Description: [ Infotours is a software that contains 19,000 photographs of 900 hotels located in 50 sun destinations. Infotours est un logiciel contenant 7 000 photographies de 300 htels situs dans 39 destinations + 1 400 pages d'informations sur 134 destinations ]
Infocentre - Destination marketing system designed for destination management organisations, tourist boards, tour operators and other leisure specialists. Also offers consultancy services.
Meta Description: [ Infocentre an international supplier of travel and web-centric software and hardware e-commerce solutions ]
Lanyon - Provider of multi channel marketing distribution and content management technology to the travel industry.
Meta Description: [ Serving over 30,000 hotels & 120 hotel chains and reservation providers Lanyon provides hospitality management software. GDS channel & represenation management, distribution services, RFP software, GDS content & rate publishing, internet distribtuion to CRS's, 3rd party reservation providers & mo... ]
MassVirtual - Web design, virtual tour development, interactive content services for the real estate, golf courses, travel and tourism, apartment rentals, home builders and developers industries.
Meta Description: [ Virtual tour development and web design services for real estate, rentals, travel and tourism, home builders, and many other markets. ]
Net Trans - Outsourced receivables management service for travel agents and tour operators. Commission reconciliation and payment service, including consolidated online management reports.
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Pharos Datacom - Providing live reservations and connectivity applications which serve as enhancements to existing travel technology systems.
Meta Description: [ Pharos Datacom provides travel connectivity solutions using XML and EDI protocols ]
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Rapid Travel Solutions - Developers of a suite of applications designed for travel industry products including package holidays, airfares and accommodation. Includes customer management, booking engine, product management and product distribution modules.
RateTiger - A web tool allowing hotels to access and compare their competitive set's future and historical rate information through different sources including CRS, GDS and special lowest available web rates.
Meta Description: [ RateTiger ia a real time hotel rate shopping tool which helps revenue management, channel management and distribution management on single interface. Fast and easy. ]
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Siebel Systems - Provides an integrated customer loyalty life cycle (frequent flyer/traveler) and relationship management system.
Meta Description: [ With the acquisition of Siebel's leading CRM solutions, Oracle now offers a complete, complementary, world-class set of customer relationship management applications and offers the most comprehensive business analytics solutions available today. This merger also means the most comprehensive offer... ]
SimpleCells, Inc. - Creates charter yacht reservation systems for use by charter companies, travel companies and skippers.
Meta Description: [ SimpleCells, Inc. is the creator of Vodai charter yacht reservation system. ]
Siriusware - Provider of integrated ticketing, point-of-sale and guest management software to ski resorts and amusement parks. Features product information, history, staff, and news.
TAGtronics Ltd. - Provides travel booking systems, homecare and cleaning care management applications.
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Tech Innovations, LLC - Provides a suite of software products and support services for the airline and tour industires. Developer of BookIT tour and Bookit Air.
Meta Description: [ BookIT Product Line - Provides custom web-based software development and hosting services for the Airline and Tour Industries ]
TOR Ticketing Systems Ltd - Provider of computerised ticketing, booking, access control, internet ticketing, membership and season ticket systems for the leisure and attractions industry.
Meta Description: [ TOR Systems home page ]
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