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Company News From The HotWax Blog

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

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

“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

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

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

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

HotWax Media is Attending the 2013 Gartner Symposium

Company News, ITxpo, Gartner Symposium

HotWax Media is pleased to be a part of the Gartner 2013 Symposium / ITxpo. Taking place this 6 – 10 October at the Walt Disney World facilities in Orlando, Florida, the symposium features keynote.. READ MORE


DATE: Oct 07, 2013
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Ready for winter? Suit up with Black Diamond this year!

Company News, HotWax Projects, Black Diamond, microsite, Apparel, Catalog

Are you ready for winter yet? If you’re ready for the snow as much as we are, get ready to “click here.” Hang on though — we want to tell you a little bit more about the project first. Black Diamond.. READ MORE


DATE: Sep 26, 2013
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax Media, Inc. HQ Relocation

Company News

HotWax Media, Inc. has relocated its headquarters to the Newhouse Building, a gem in the heart of Salt Lake City’s downtown financial / commercial district. Sitting on Main Street at 10 Exchange.. READ MORE


DATE: Jun 14, 2013
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

A Recap of the 2013 Ouray Ice Festival

Company News

I’m back in the office after a busy 3 days at the Ouray Ice Festival in Colorado. Whew, I’m a bit knackered! You know I must be hurting because I’ve abandoned my beloved stand up desk for an adjacent.. READ MORE


DATE: Jan 14, 2013
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

Leveraging Strategic Partnerships: CustomWare

Company News, hotwax media, OFBiz Service Provider, Partnerships, Tim Ruppert, Atlassian, Contegix

Since I got rambling on Atlassian tools in my last post and decided not to include Customware, we’re going to focus this post on how Contegix put us in touch with another organization that continues.. READ MORE


DATE: Jun 08, 2010
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

Active Form Design Flash microsite

Company News

Talk about timing. HotWax Systems was putting the finishing touches on Black Diamond’s Active Form Design Flash microsite right in time to be unveiled at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Convention in.. READ MORE


DATE: Jun 01, 2010
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

HotWax Media, Gold Sponsor, ApacheCon US 2009

Company News, hotwax media, apache con 2009, Mike Bates, apache con, OFBiz, apache, Apache OFBiz Blog

We are psyched to kick off our company blog with a post about ApacheCon US 2009, running 2 – 6 November, 2009 in lovely Oakland, CA! The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) will be celebrating its 10th.. READ MORE


DATE: Nov 02, 2009
AUTHOR: Mike Bates

Moxii.com – Interior design for students

Company News

Moxii.com released their new-and-improved HotWax Media e-commerce site. Offering interior design focusing on student interiors, Moxii.com gives customers everything they need to create the perfect.. READ MORE


DATE: Aug 14, 2009
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

The Apache Software Foundation Opens Registration for ApacheCon US 2009

Company News

Largest Gathering of the Apache Community Anticipated at Official Conference, Training, and Expo, with the Most Comprehensive Program To Date, Special Industry Events, and 10th Anniversary.. READ MORE


DATE: Jul 01, 2009
AUTHOR: HotWax Systems

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