Microsoft Office 365 is a suite of desktop productivity applications. (*Not all applications are available on all platforms)

• Word (Word processor)
• Excel (Spreadsheets)
• PowerPoint (Presentation)
• Outlook (Email and Calendar)
• OneDrive (Cloud storage)
• Teams (Collaboration)
• OneNote (Note Taking)
• Publisher (Desktop publishing)
• Access (Desktop database)

AcademicEDGAR is a tool that helps users Search for, Extract and Normalize content from SEC EDGAR filings. It has a custom developed search engine with 9 search operators and more than 35 ways to filter documents, and offers extraction tools that help users extract search context and specific tables from those filings.

AcademicEDGAR is hosted in the cloud. To register for an account, go here and use your Auburn e-mail address. After you register, you’ll receive instructions on how to access the data

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Adobe Acrobat DC is a software application developed by Adobe Systems for viewing, creating, editing, and managing Portable Document Format (PDF) files. It provides a range of tools and features for working with PDFs, including the ability to add and edit text, images, and other elements, as well as perform tasks such as creating PDF forms, signing and sending documents electronically, and converting files to and from PDF format.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free, lightweight version of Adobe Acrobat DC, designed for viewing, printing, and annotating PDF documents. It provides basic PDF viewing, commenting, and mark-up capabilities, but does not include the advanced editing and authoring features of the full Adobe Acrobat DC software.

Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of software and services from Adobe Systems, designed for creative professionals and individuals in the fields of graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and other digital media. The Creative Cloud includes access to a range of Adobe's popular creative software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more.

Auburn provides licensing for students (see https://adobe.auburn.edu/sign-up.php for more details.)  Faculty and staff licenses can be purchased.

Alteryx Designer is a data analytics and business intelligence software developed by Alteryx, Inc. It provides a visual, drag-and-drop interface for preparing, blending, and analyzing data from a variety of sources, including spreadsheets, databases, and cloud services. The software is designed to be used by business analysts, data scientists, and other data professionals to streamline their data preparation and analysis workflows.

With Alteryx Designer, users can quickly connect to data sources, clean and manipulate data, blend data from multiple sources, and perform complex analytics using a range of tools and techniques. The software also provides a range of visualization options for exploring and presenting data, including interactive dashboards, charts, and maps.

Alteryx Designer is a popular choice for organizations looking for an end-to-end solution for data analytics, and is used by businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries. It is designed to be easy to use, even for users with limited technical skills, and provides a platform for data analysts to work collaboratively and share insights and findings with their teams.

Anaconda Navigator is a graphical user interface for managing packages and environments for the Anaconda Python distribution. It provides a centralized interface for managing and accessing the various tools, packages, and libraries included in the Anaconda distribution, as well as other packages and libraries that can be installed.

Anaconda Navigator is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, even for users with limited experience in Python or data science. It allows users to easily launch and manage applications such as Jupyter notebooks and spyder, and provides a visual interface for managing packages and environments, including creating, importing, and exporting environments.

Anaconda Navigator is widely used by data scientists, machine learning practitioners, and other technical users who work with Python and data science tools, and is designed to help make their work easier and more efficient.

Argus Enterprise is a commercial real estate software platform for property valuation and analysis. It provides a suite of tools for property appraisal, market analysis, portfolio management, and financial modeling. The software integrates a large database of real estate market information, including property characteristics, sales and lease comparables, market trends, and demographic data.

Argus Enterprise is widely used by commercial real estate professionals, including appraisers, brokers, investors, and lenders, to perform property valuations, market analysis, and portfolio management. It is designed to be flexible and user-friendly, and allows users to create custom reports, presentations, and analyses tailored to their specific needs.

Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is a program provided by Microsoft to eligible educational institutions that enables students and faculty to access a range of Microsoft developer tools and services for educational purposes. The program provides access to a wide range of software, including popular tools such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and Windows 10.

The purpose of Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is to support technical education and help students build the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The program provides access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, allowing students to explore new ideas, experiment with new technologies, and develop the skills they need to succeed in today's fast-paced tech industry.

• Some software from this program may be installed in the computer labs (Microsoft Visio and Project)
• Students currently taking an Information Systems Management (ISMN) or Business Analytics (BUAL) courses may download software from this service for use in their coursework.

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CaseWare IDEA is a data analysis software used by auditors, accountants, and other financial professionals to analyze large volumes of financial and transactional data. The software is designed to automate many of the manual tasks associated with data analysis and to allow users to quickly and easily identify patterns and anomalies in their data.

IDEA has a wide range of capabilities, including data import and export, data transformation and reconciliation, data visualization, and advanced statistical analysis. The software also includes a range of tools for data validation, including data quality checks, missing value analysis, and duplicate value detection.

EndNote is a bibliographic management software used for organizing and formatting bibliographic references and citations for research papers, dissertations, and other written works. It is commonly used in academic and research environments.

EndNote allows users to collect and store references from a wide range of sources, including online databases, library catalogs, and personal collections. The software also includes tools for formatting references and citations in a variety of styles, including MLA, APA, and Chicago, among others.

FactSet provides access to real time financial data and analysis tools. This software is available online for all Harbert College of Business students.

• Access to this software requires prior registration that may take up to 3 days to process. When registering use your Auburn provided GID@auburn.edu for the email address (aliases will not work.) When your account is ready, FactSet will send you an e-mail telling you to set a password. Disregard these instructions; you don’t need to set a password because FactSet will use Auburn’s authentication system to log you in. To login after you receive the e-mail, click either “FactSet Web” or FactSet Launch” below and use your AU username and password.
• FactSet Web allows you to access FactSet directly from a browser. The layout will be different from the FactSet application, but you’ll have all the same features. This is the preferred version to use.
• Factset Launch provides access to download the Factset Workstation software or run the software from a virtual machine. Note that running the software in a virtual machine requires that you first download the Citrix Receiver client, which the Launch page will provide a link for.

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Grammarly is an English language writing-enhancement platform. It offers an AI-powered writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other elements of writing style. Grammarly can be used as a browser extension, a desktop app, or as an add-in for Microsoft Office.

Grammarly provides real-time suggestions as users write, helping them to improve the clarity, tone, and overall quality of their writing. It can also provide explanations for the suggestions it makes, helping users to learn from their mistakes and improve their writing skills.

In addition to checking grammar and spelling, Grammarly also provides suggestions for improving word choice, sentence structure, and tone. It supports a wide range of document types, including emails, reports, research papers, and social media posts, among others.

HP 10bii+ Virtual Calculator is a software version of the popular HP 10bii financial calculator. It provides the same features and functionality as the physical calculator, but is designed to run on Windows.

IBM SPSS is a software suite used for data analysis and statistical modeling. It is designed to help businesses, researchers, and organizations to collect, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data, making it possible to gain insights and make informed decisions.

SPSS provides a range of tools for data preparation, data analysis, data visualization, and predictive modeling, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and decision trees. The software has a graphical user interface that makes it easy to use, even for users with limited statistical knowledge.

IBM AMOS is a software suite used for structural equation modeling (SEM). SEM is a type of statistical analysis that is used to test and build theoretical models based on relationships between variables.

AMOS provides a range of features and tools for creating, testing, and validating SEM models, including a graphical interface for model building, a variety of estimation methods, and a variety of model fit statistics. The software also supports latent variables and allows for the inclusion of complex data structures such as multigroup and longitudinal data.

AMOS is widely used in social sciences, market research, and other fields that require advanced statistical modeling capabilities. The software is designed to be easy to use, even for users with limited statistical knowledge, and provides a comprehensive suite of features and tools for SEM analysis.

JMP Pro is a software platform for data analysis and visualization, developed by SAS. JMP Pro is designed for users who need to analyze and visualize data, explore complex relationships and patterns, and perform predictive modeling and hypothesis testing.

The software provides an interactive interface for exploring and visualizing data, as well as a range of powerful data analysis tools, including regression analysis, time series analysis, and multivariate analysis. JMP Pro also includes a wide range of visualization tools, including interactive graphs, charts, and plots, which can be used to display data in meaningful and intuitive ways.

Jupyter Notebook is an interactive computing platform that allows you to create and share documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text. It provides an interactive environment for data analysis, scientific computing, and machine learning.

MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) is a high-level programming language and numerical computing environment developed by MathWorks. It provides an interactive environment for numerical and symbolic computations, visualization, and modeling.

MATLAB is used in a wide range of applications, including signal and image processing, control systems design, financial modeling, and computational biology. Its extensive libraries and toolboxes provide functions for many common tasks, making it easier to perform complex computations and analysis.

One of the key strengths of MATLAB is its ability to work with matrices and arrays, making it well suited for linear algebra, differential equations, and other mathematical modeling tasks. It also has a rich set of functions for visualizing and plotting data, which makes it easy to understand and interpret results.

MATLAB has a user-friendly interface, allowing you to write and execute code in a single window. It also has a comprehensive development environment, which includes debugging tools, a code editor, and version control.

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McLeod LoadMaster is a transportation management software (TMS) designed for use by transportation companies and logistics providers. It helps users manage their transportation operations, including dispatch, scheduling, load planning, billing, and settlement.

LoadMaster is a comprehensive TMS solution that provides real-time visibility into the entire transportation process, from load planning and dispatch to settlement and billing. It automates many manual tasks and streamlines the transportation process, reducing the need for manual data entry and helping companies achieve greater efficiency and accuracy.

Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence and data visualization tool developed by Microsoft. It allows users to connect to and analyze data from a variety of sources, including Excel spreadsheets, databases, and cloud services.

With Power BI, users can create interactive dashboards and reports that present complex data in an easy-to-understand format. The tool includes a range of visualization options, including charts, graphs, maps, and more, and users can customize their visualizations to meet their specific needs.

Microsoft Project is a project management software developed by Microsoft Corporation. It provides tools for scheduling, resource allocation, project cost management, and project collaboration. It allows users to create a project plan, assign tasks, track progress, and analyze project data in a visual and interactive way. The software is commonly used by project managers, teams, and organizations to manage projects, programs, and portfolios effectively.

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a graphical user interface developed by Microsoft Corporation to manage and administer SQL Server databases. It provides a variety of tools for database administrators and developers to manage, monitor, and develop databases on SQL Server instances. It enables users to create, edit, and execute T-SQL scripts, manage database objects, and perform tasks such as backup and restore, security management, and performance tuning. The software can be used with SQL Server instances installed on-premises or in the cloud.

Microsoft Visio is a diagramming and vector graphics application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is used to create diagrams, flowcharts, org charts, network diagrams, and more. It provides a user-friendly interface and a large library of shapes, symbols, and templates to help users create professional-looking diagrams with ease. Visio can be used to model complex processes, visualize systems and solutions, and communicate information in a clear and meaningful way.

Minitab is a statistical software package that provides data analysis and statistical modeling tools for businesses, academic institutions, and individuals. It is widely used for quality improvement, Six Sigma projects, and other data-driven initiatives. Minitab offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to import and manipulate data, perform statistical analyses, create charts and graphs, and interpret results. Some of its key features include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, design of experiments, and process control. Minitab is widely used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and finance.

Faculty who plan to use Minitab in their classes will need to send ITS a list of students so they can be granted access to the software.

Morningstar Direct is a investment analysis and research platform that provides financial information, data, and tools for asset management, wealth management, and financial planning professionals. It offers extensive research, portfolio management, and reporting capabilities for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. The platform provides access to Morningstar's proprietary research, financial data, and analysis tools to help users make informed investment decisions

Mplus is a statistical software package used for structural equation modeling (SEM), multilevel modeling, latent class analysis, latent growth curve modeling, and a variety of other statistical methods. Mplus allows users to specify a wide range of models and estimate their parameters using maximum likelihood, weighted least squares, and Bayesian estimation techniques.

This software can be accessed from the research virtual lab or purchased for installation on employee computers.

MySQL Workbench is a graphical tool for working with MySQL databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for creating, modifying, and managing databases, as well as for designing and visualizing complex database structures. MySQL Workbench supports various database operations such as creating and executing SQL queries, managing users and privileges, and migrating data from one database to another. 

Palisade Decision Tools is a suite of software applications for risk analysis, decision making, and simulation. The software provides tools for Monte Carlo simulation, decision trees, sensitivity analysis, and optimization. It is used by businesses, organizations, and individuals to make informed decisions by evaluating the potential outcomes of different courses of action and the risks associated with each. The software is particularly useful for financial modeling, project management, and risk management. Palisade Decision Tools is known for its ease of use and intuitive interface, making it accessible to both experts and non-experts.

Panotpo Recorder is a software application for capturing, recording, and producing videos on a computer or laptop. It is a component of the Panopto video platform, designed for creating and delivering multimedia content for education, training, and communication purposes. The recorder enables users to capture multiple audio and video sources, such as a webcam, screen sharing, and presentation slides, and combine them into a single video. It provides features for recording audio and video separately, and allows users to edit and refine their recordings before publishing them to the cloud. Panopto Recorder is designed to be easy to use and accessible to a wide range of users, making it a useful tool for educators, trainers, and business professionals who need to create high-quality video content.

ProSeries is a tax preparation software designed for professional tax preparers and accountants. It provides a comprehensive solution for preparing federal and state tax returns for individuals, small businesses, and corporations. The software is known for its accuracy, efficiency, and user-friendly interface, making it a popular choice among tax professionals. ProSeries includes tools for tax research, tax planning, e-filing, and practice management. It integrates with other accounting and financial management software, making it a versatile and flexible solution for tax preparation and management. ProSeries is updated annually to ensure compliance with changing tax laws and regulations, and provides access to expert support and resources to help users maximize their productivity and efficiency.

Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language. It is widely used for web development, scientific computing, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and many other applications. Python is known for its simple and easy-to-read syntax, making it a great language for beginners. At the same time, it is also a powerful language that can handle complex programming tasks and scale to large projects. Python offers a large standard library that includes modules for various tasks, such as connecting to web servers, reading and writing files, and working with data. The language has a large and active user community, which provides a wealth of resources, including third-party packages and libraries for various applications. Python is a free and open-source language that runs on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

R is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphics. It is widely used by statisticians, data scientists, and researchers for a variety of tasks, including data exploration, modeling, and visualization. R has a large and active user community, which contributes to the development of new packages and libraries for various applications. The language provides a wide range of statistical and graphical methods and is particularly well-suited for complex data analysis and modeling tasks. R is also a free and open-source software, which means that users have access to the source code and can modify it to meet their specific needs. The R environment includes an interactive development environment (IDE), a console for entering commands, and a variety of tools for data analysis and visualization.

RStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for the R programming language. It is a free and open-source software that provides a user-friendly interface for working with R. RStudio is designed to make it easier to write, run, and debug R code, and provides a variety of tools for data analysis and visualization. The software includes a code editor, a console for entering R commands, a workspace for managing objects and data frames, and a set of tools for version control, project management, and collaboration. RStudio is widely used by data scientists, statisticians, and researchers for a variety of tasks, including data exploration, modeling, and visualization. The software is known for its user-friendly interface and its ability to integrate with other tools, such as databases and web applications, making it a comprehensive solution for R programming and data analysis.

SAP Logon is a client application that provides access to SAP systems and services. It is used by log in to the SAP environment, launch SAP transactions and applications, and manage connections to SAP systems. It is widely used by organizations that run SAP software and is a key component of the SAP software environment.

SAP is a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution. It is designed to manage and automate key business processes, including financials, human resources, procurement, and supply chain management. With its robust suite of applications, SAP provides organizations with a comprehensive solution to manage their business operations, streamline workflows, and gain valuable insights into their operations and performance.

SAS is a software suite for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics. It is used by organizations for data analysis, reporting, and decision making. SAS offers a comprehensive set of tools for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization, and provides support for a wide range of statistical and mathematical methods. The software is particularly well-suited for complex data analysis tasks and is widely used in industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail. SAS provides a high-level programming language, SAS language, for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting. The software also includes a graphical user interface (GUI) for accessing SAS tools and functionalities, making it easier for users to access its features without writing code.

SecureCRT is a terminal emulator and secure remote access software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides secure access to remote servers, network devices, and applications using various protocols, including Telnet, SSH, SFTP, and others. SecureCRT supports a wide range of authentication methods, including password, public-key, Kerberos, and smart card, to provide secure and encrypted connections to remote systems. The software is known for its robust and customizable interface, which provides users with a flexible and efficient way to manage multiple remote connections. SecureCRT also supports scripting and automation, enabling users to automate repetitive tasks and increase their productivity. The software is widely used by network administrators, IT professionals, and developers to manage remote systems, perform network configurations, and transfer files securely.

Stata is a software suite for data management and statistical analysis. It is widely used by economists, sociologists, political scientists, biostatisticians, and others for data analysis and hypothesis testing. Stata provides a wide range of statistical and graphical methods, including regression analysis, time-series analysis, and panel data analysis. The software also provides a high-level programming language, Stata language, for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.

A few network licenses are available on a first come basis. Additional, dedicated licenses may be purchased for installation on employee computers.

Tableau Desktop is a data visualization and business intelligence software. It is used by organizations to analyze and visualize data, create reports and dashboards, and share insights with others. Tableau Desktop provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for connecting to a wide range of data sources, including spreadsheets, databases, cloud services, and more. Once the data is connected, Tableau Desktop provides a variety of tools for exploring and visualizing data, including drag-and-drop functionality, a large library of chart types, and advanced analytics features such as predictive modeling and trend analysis.

Thinkcell is a software tool for creating professional-looking presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. It is designed for business users who need to create slides quickly and efficiently, and provides a range of features and templates to help streamline the process. Thinkcell provides a wide range of chart types, including bar charts, line charts, and pie charts, as well as a suite of tools for data analysis and visualization. The software integrates directly with PowerPoint, making it easy to add charts, graphs, and other visualizations to slides. Thinkcell also provides a number of time-saving features, such as automatic data updates, and the ability to reuse charts and graphs across multiple presentations.

Installation:

1. Download the license file from box
2. Download the software from think-cell
3. When prompted for license information, entherthe license key from the license file.
4. Follow on screen instructions to complete the installation.

Visit https://www.think-cell.com/support for tutorials and more information about think-cell

Turnitin Similarity is a plagiarism detection software used by educators and institutions to check students' written work for originality and prevent plagiarism. It compares a student's submitted work against a database of sources, including web pages, books, journals, and student papers, to identify instances of overlapping text. The software then generates a report that highlights areas of the submitted paper that match the sources in the database and provides a similarity score that indicates the percentage of the paper that appears to have been taken from other sources.

Turnitin Similarity is available to Harbert College of Business faculty through Canvas.

Zoom is a remote collaboration platform that enables users to participate in virtual meetings, webinars, video conferences, and other forms of remote communication. It offers a range of features such as screen sharing, recording, real-time chat, and the ability to host virtual events with up to thousands of attendees. Zoom can be used on a variety of devices, including laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets, and is available as both a cloud-based service and as an installed application. Zoom is widely used by businesses, schools, and other organizations for remote work and online collaboration, and has become increasingly popular due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for remote communication.