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What is the HotWax Accelerator?

Company News, Apache OFBiz, Apache Community, OFBiz, Open Source ERP

What is the HotWax Accelerator? Like a house that lasts for centuries, you want to build on a reliable and stable foundation. Which is why, when we created the HotWax Accelerator, we built it on top.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 28, 2020
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HOTWAX SYSTEMS – BUSINESS AS USUAL

Company News

HOTWAX SYSTEMS is OPEN FOR BUSINESS These are, to say the very least, difficult times. What was normal is no longer and, who knows, it may never be so again. But, as humans, we are adaptable, smart.. READ MORE


DATE: Jun 18, 2020
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax Systems to Host the 2018 Moqui Ecosystem Open Source Conference

Company News, Open Source Software, Events, Education

Furthering our commitment to the advancement of open source technologies, HotWax Systems is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2018 Moqui Ecosystem open source conference this Fall at.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 06, 2018
AUTHOR: Ben Johnson

The HotWax History: 1997-2017

Company News

Global leader in Apache OFBiz® and Moqui open-source technology, HotWax Systems, celebrates 20th anniversary milestone HotWax Systems, the open-source commerce software vendor that set out to fix.. READ MORE


DATE: Nov 14, 2017
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

Global Leader in Apache OFBiz Adds Utah-Inspired Moqui Ecosystem to Open-Source Portfolio

Company News

Moqui is the latest open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) ecosystem gaining traction in the field, and the second such framework in HotWax Systems’ portfolio, after Apache OFBiz®. READ MORE


DATE: Aug 28, 2017
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax’s Legacy of Apache Software Foundation Support Expands With New Memberships

Company News, Awards and Recognition, Apache Community

Three more key executives at HotWax Systems invited to join the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) as Members HotWax Systems, the leading global service provider for Apache OFBiz® application.. READ MORE


DATE: May 08, 2017
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax now carries “The Ultimate Carry-All”: Welcome ZÜCA

Company News

We’re proud to announce the addition of ZÜCA, the creators of “The Ultimate Carry-All”, to the list of companies that have entrusted us with their digital commerce and enterprise resource planning.. READ MORE


DATE: Mar 09, 2017
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

“Perfetto”: 9 years with Jacopo Cappellato, CTO

Company News, Jacopo Cappellato

HotWax Systems takes great pride in attracting and retaining some of the most talented professionals around the globe – and Jacopo Cappellato is most certainly one of them. As we’re preparing to.. READ MORE


DATE: Mar 01, 2017
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax Systems Participates in Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce Vetting Process

Enterprise eCommerce, Company News

According to Gartner, Inc. “Digital commerce has become a major part of the customer experience, one that involves a growing ecosystem of technologies, vendors and services.” READ MORE


DATE: Mar 18, 2016
AUTHOR: Patrick Gibbons

Apache Branding Project a Collaborative and Enriching Experience.

Company News, HotWax Projects, Apache Community, Partnerships

Now that the new Apache Software Foundation logo has been released and shared widely, I want to take a moment to reflect on the project and share a few observations. (You can see the current ASF.. READ MORE


DATE: Mar 14, 2016
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Simplify ERP Implementation: Focus on What Makes an Enterprise Exceptional

Company News, Enterprise ERP, OFBiz

“Average” in ERP doesn’t exist, says Gartner, Inc. Enterprises should disregard “averages” when selecting an ERP system, leverage ERP implementation planning process as an opportunity to honor what.. READ MORE


DATE: Feb 17, 2016
AUTHOR: Teresa Zundel

Open-Source Digital Commerce Guide Released Today

Company News, Open Source Software, OFBiz

“A Decision Maker’s Guide to Open-Source Digital Commerce” featuring compelling research from Gartner, Inc., and insightful articles from HotWax Systems open-source experts, was released globally.. READ MORE


DATE: Jul 09, 2015
AUTHOR: Teresa Zundel

OFBiz Bug Crush Efforts Further the Open Source Cause

Company News, Open Source Software, Apache Community, OFBiz

The February 2015 OFBiz Bug Crush Results Are In! READ MORE


DATE: Feb 23, 2015
AUTHOR: Teresa Zundel

With Free Software You Have Freedom: Why Open Source Matters

Thought Leadership, Company News, Open Source Software, OFBiz

Richard M. Stallman from the documentary film “Revolution OS” READ MORE


DATE: Feb 10, 2015
AUTHOR: Pranay Pandey

HotWax Media Is Now HotWax Systems

Enterprise eCommerce, Company News, hotwax media, OFBiz Development, Apache OFBiz, HotWax Systmes, Enterprise ERP, OFBiz

With 2015 off to a great start, we are excited to make two major announcements. 1. HotWax Systems: new name reflects focus, direction of company HotWax Media is now HotWax Systems. This change.. READ MORE


DATE: Jan 20, 2015
AUTHOR: Patrick Gibbons

Happy 2015 From HotWax Systems

Company News

Check Out Our CEO’s Retrospective Perspective! Team HotWax is feeling thankful for a productive 2014. It was a great year for us, primarily because we focused on two areas: 1. we took good care of.. READ MORE


DATE: Jan 11, 2015
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Teresa in Techno-land: the New Girl Wonders What to Wear to a Bug Crush Event

Company News, Apache Community, OFBiz

Just two weeks into my new gig at HotWax Media I received an invitation to an Apache OFBiz Bug Crush Event. More than two dozen of the world’s top Apache OFBiz programmers and developers would.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 17, 2014
AUTHOR: Teresa Zundel

Apache OFBiz – Rapid Application Development

Company News, hotwax media, OFBiz Development, Apache OFBiz, OFBiz, ofbiz customization, rapid application development, quick ofbiz customization, ofbiz survey model, fast erp development, erp development, survey data model, ofbiz survey, ofbiz survey data model, rapid development

During our last round of recruitment, we searched numerous local engineering colleges and IT finishing schools. As it was our first time recruiting in this manner, it was very hands on. The first and.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 06, 2014
AUTHOR: Pranay Pandey

HotWax U: OFBiz Best Practices

performance optimization, Company News, hotwax media, payment gateways, Apache OFBiz, work ethics, OFBiz, HotWax U, best practices, HotWax University

HotWax University: OFBiz Best Practices internal developer training READ MORE


DATE: Sep 06, 2014
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Scarpa Refreshes Mobile Commerce

Enterprise eCommerce, Company News, OFBiz Ecommerce, eCommerce, Apache OFBiz, Mike Bates, OFBiz, Enterprise eCommerce Platform, Enterprise e-commerce solutions

Mobile commerce is critical in direct-to-consumer online sales. Founded in 1938, Scarpa has been manufacturing and distributing some of the world’s most well-known and well-respected outdoor retail.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 04, 2014
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Onsite With Skootz.com

Company News, OFBiz Ecommerce, hotwax media, Apache OFBiz, OFBiz, Skootz.com, Magento Alternative

I had the opportunity to visit Skootz.com, one of our newest clients last week and see how their warehouse operates. The purpose was two fold. First, to see exactly how they handle order fulfillment.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 03, 2014
AUTHOR: Patrick Gibbons

OFBiz Community – Bug Crush Event Highlights

Company News

HotWax Media hosted a special team building event this weekend in support of the broader OFBiz community. On Saturday, August 16, we conducted a 16-hours bug crushing marathon in our Indore office... READ MORE


DATE: Aug 16, 2014
AUTHOR: Mridul Pathak

OFBiz Community – The Big Bad Bug Crush HotWax Media Weekend Event

Enterprise eCommerce, Company News, OFBiz Development, Apache OFBiz, Enterprise ERP, Mike Bates, OFBiz, Apache OFBiz Blog, Apache Open for Business, Apache OFBiz Community

HotWax Media will be hosting a special team building event this weekend in support of the broader OFBiz community. On Saturday, August 16, we are conducting a 16-hour bug crushing marathon in our.. READ MORE


DATE: Aug 15, 2014
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Apache OFBiz: An Open Source ERP Alternative to SAP

Enterprise eCommerce, Company News, Apache OFBiz, OFBiz, Open Source ERP

At HotWax Systems, our core business is providing open source ERP services powered by Apache OFBiz™. So, we were pleased to see an article recommending Apache OFBiz as an open source ERP software.. READ MORE


DATE: Nov 19, 2013
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

OFBiz – Lucene Integration

Company News, hotwax media, OFBiz, apache, Lucene

Apache OFBiz is an ambitious open source ERP project at the Apache Software Foundation. Essentially a broadly-scoped ERP application development framework with a long list of functionality available.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 29, 2013
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Gartner Factoids

Company News

The Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2013 in Orlando earlier this month was a great opportunity to network with other IT professionals while learning about Gartner research. I came away with some great.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 24, 2013
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

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