A Boyle Software team is currently creating a centralized product database and a browser-based entry tool to input all products. Eventually all product-related systems such as the web, Columbia House's inventory, the warehouse and all reporting and ordering tools will use this database. We are also providing feeds to existing applications to ensure that downstream systems continue to work as we phase out legacy systems.
We are using weblogic application server, DB2 database and Java J2EE architecture with the following open source components ('spring' framework, 'hibernate' for persistence layer, 'maven' for project build/management, 'JUnit' for unit testing, 'TWiki' for project collaboration, 'Eclipse' IDE, 'Squirrel' database tool, 'CVS' version control, to name a few).
The Columbia House Music Club was first launched in 1955. Over the past 50 years, Columbia House has grown to become the world's largest direct marketer of not only music, but DVDs and videos.
Throughout the company's rich history, an enthusiastic embrace of emerging technology has become an enduring corporate trademark. From cassettes and CDs to videos and DVDs, Columbia House has created a club that has consistently met the public's demand for the latest advancement in entertainment products.
On June 21, 2002, Blackstone Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Columbia House. The original partners, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music continue to own minority interests in the company. http://www.columbiahouse.com/
Boyle Software is a privately-held, custom programming and database development company, specializing in harnessing the power of high-end, heavy-transaction SQL database engines. Established in 1988, Boyle Software works for small, as well as large Fortune 500, companies to help them control, manage, understand and leverage their data.