The latest version Alere, a manufacturing package is being tooled to support multi-purpose applications. The company said development work for v11 was being completed over the holidays to provide a direct connection to such apps which means new products can be easily and quickly created to run on mobile devices.

Zap Business Intelligence, based in Tampa, Fla., wants to hire a senior channel manager. The person hired will acquire and develop Business Partners and ISVs in the United States and Canada, according to a recent LinkedIn posting. Targets include large Strategic Partners.

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