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• A 360-degree view of customers requires better data analytics

  Companies want to use better data analytics to get a more comprehensive understanding of their customers. But today's reality suggests that is in the distant future.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of using secure containers for mobile device security

  With BYOD on the rise, IT needs to keep sensitive corporate information safe. Secure containers are one way to do that, but when’s best to use them?  Continue Reading

• Five critical factors to integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP HCM

  There are five critical aspects to integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP HCM software or other technologies, writes HCM expert Luke Marson.  Continue Reading

• Use Excel's IF statement to track, save on IT support contract costs

  Warranty tracking for enterprise software can be an odious task, but if you know how to use the IF statement in Microsoft Excel, you could save money.  Continue Reading

• Track software licenses and IT support with Excel date functions

  As part of our series on Excel for IT admins, we look at how Excel date functions can help with calculating software licenses and support dates.  Continue Reading

• What virtualized GPU technology is doing for VDI

  Virtualized GPU technology brings VDI to more users than ever before, which could spur desktop virtualization adoption.  Continue Reading

• If you're not using Windows Sysinternals tools, you should be

  Windows Sysinternals tools can make work a lot easier for IT administrators, but many people don't even know the suite exists. Get with the program!  Continue Reading

• SAP NLS app, new HANA updates changing the data management equation

  Developments including an SAP Near Line Storage application and new SAP HANA features are helping solve big data bottlenecks, writes Ethan Jewett.  Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of two-tier ERP

  The right two-tier ERP approach can deliver some of the benefits of standardization without too much cost or complexity.  Continue Reading

• Where wearable devices could fit in the business world

  Whether wearable devices will have a place in the enterprise remains to be seen, but the devices do have some interesting use cases for businesses.  Continue Reading

• Everything you need to know about developing mobile apps

  Developing mobile apps for your users can help them be more productive, but before you start building apps, learn about the different kinds.  Continue Reading

• ECM project ushers in BPM at Rehmann Financial

  An enterprise content management project to eliminate paper and shore up compliance morphed into a business process management initiative.  Continue Reading

• Batch scheduling and demand-driven manufacturing can coexist, experts say

  By understanding the benefits -- and limitations -- of demand-driven manufacturing and batch scheduling, manufacturers can optimize both.  Continue Reading

• Companies respond to customer needs with demand-driven manufacturing

  Demand-driven manufacturing can help companies react to rapid market changes -- and save money in the process.  Continue Reading

• Google Hangouts vs. Skype: A comparative look

  Google's challenging Microsoft in the video conferencing market. This chart offers a feature-by-feature comparative look at Google Hangouts vs. Skype.  Continue Reading

• Using the cloud for rapid deployment of FP&A technology

  Steve Player explains five key advantages to using cloud applications in financial planning and analysis and dispels two common objections.  Continue Reading

• Apple iOS devices and VDI: Connecting the cult and the corporation

  If your organization wants to access virtual desktops from Apple iOS devices, keep these tips in mind to make the transition smooth.  Continue Reading

• Weighing connected vs. disconnected VDI

  Offline VDI lets users work from anywhere -- even without an Internet connection -- but that brings up a few challenges regarding user experience.  Continue Reading

• Windows tools and terminology for desktop admins

  There are a number of Windows tools that desktop admins can use, but before you can use them you have to know what the terms actually mean.  Continue Reading

• Tips for VDI user profile management

  Unique user profiles are key to a successful VDI environment, so you need user profile management techniques to create, store and secure profiles.  Continue Reading

• Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment

  In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint.  Continue Reading

• Machine-to-machine technology automates the warehouse

  Machine-to-machine technology is a handy tool for automating warehouse operations.  Continue Reading

• Decoding active and passive RFID tags

  Active and passive RFID differs greatly in terms of functionality and cost. Here's what you need to know about the flavors of RFID.  Continue Reading

• Mobile application delivery: How to do it and what to beware of

  Mobile application delivery is a tough nut to crack. Every delivery option has drawbacks, such as cost, connectivity and user experience.  Continue Reading

• Ten ways to make your VDI deployment fail

  When it comes to VDI, there's a lot of room for error. Check out the ten most common reasons a VDI deployment fails.  Continue Reading

• Comparing remote display protocols: RemoteFX vs. HDX vs. PCoIP

  Are you puzzled by protocols? This comparison reviews top remote display protocols from major vendors so you'll know what each has to offer.  Continue Reading

• User environment virtualization leaves roaming profiles in the dust

  As users connect to more devices than ever, user environment virtualization is a blossoming trend in the desktop virtualization market.  Continue Reading

• Oracle Siebel vs. Salesforce faceoff: Siebel is more versatile

  In this Oracle Siebel vs. Salesforce faceoff, one consultant says Siebel users have more options without paying much more than Salesforce customers.  Continue Reading

• Knowledge management strategy helps gas company retain worker know-how

  Pacific Gas and Electric shares advice on how to hold on to institutional knowledge when highly experienced workers hit retirement age.  Continue Reading

• Application virtualization comparison: XenApp vs. ThinApp vs. App-V

  App streaming and virtualization tools differ when it comes to portability, offline capabilities and more. Get to know application presentation tools from Citrix, VMware and Microsoft.  Continue Reading

• How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters

  The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series.  Continue Reading

• GPS technology steers towards the manufacturing supply chain

  Rather than replacing other AIDC technologies, GPS complements bar code and RFID technology and is typically deployed for logistics tracking.  Continue Reading

• HANA or Business Warehouse? Choice depends on SAP data management needs

  Do companies need SAP Business Warehouse or HANA? It depends on SAP data management needs, says expert Ethan Jewett in this first of a two-part series.  Continue Reading

• Know the SCOR model to build strong supply chain metrics

  By following the SCOR model, manufacturers can put supply chain metrics in place to ensure enterprise-wide success.  Continue Reading

• Budgeting and forecasting software rescues firm from 'spreadsheet hell'

  Adaptive Planning's SaaS budgeting, planning and forecasting tools cater to NPD Group's global needs in a way that Excel couldn't.  Continue Reading

• Demystifying Microsoft virtual desktop licensing: SA vs. VDA vs. CDL

  Virtual desktops are so dynamic that licensing them isn't easy. Microsoft's complex VDI licensing rules certainly don't help.  Continue Reading

• Proper ERP testing essential for successful implementation

  In this book chapter excerpt, learn how to ensure successful system implementations through ERP testing best practices.  Continue Reading

• Best practices to estimate accurate ERP schedules, budgets in an ERP project

  In this book chapter excerpt, find out how to estimate ERP project schedules and budgets and avoid common pitfalls.  Continue Reading

• Six data privacy questions to ask SaaS financial software vendors

  The answers to these questions can help CFOs shake data privacy fears and feel more confident about moving financials to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Desktop analytics: A game changer for contact centers, back offices

  Expert Donna Fluss says companies should consider a new type of analytics -- desktop analytics -- to accurately provide feedback on the contact center and the back office.  Continue Reading

• Asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials

  In this SAP Press book chapter, learn the basics of asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials, including implementation, integration, and configuration.  Continue Reading

• Manufacturing requirements planning: The four critical questions answered

  Read a key chapter in the recently revised and updated "Orlicky's Material Requirements Planning," considered by some to be a landmark book by one of the pioneers of MRP.  Continue Reading

• Understanding master data types in SAP materials management

  In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find introductions to material master data and vendor master data types used in SAP materials management.  Continue Reading

• The Layer 4 protocols behind PCoIP and HDX: Which is better for VDI?

  VMware uses UDP for its remote desktop protocol, PC-over-IP, and Citrix uses TCP for HDX. Consider the pros and cons of these technologies for your VDI environment.  Continue Reading

• Remote desktop access vs. mobile access: What's the difference?

  While remote access is always remote, it's not always mobile. There's a difference between the two, each with its own use case.  Continue Reading

• Advanced ABAP operations with elementary data types

  In this book chapter excerpt, discover some ABAP advanced operations that can be performed using elementary data. You'll also learn how to use these features in your ABAP programs.  Continue Reading

• Performing RFC connection checks in NetWeaver BW with SAP TREX

  SAP administrators can use SAP TREX to diagnose and repair broken RFC connections between SAP NetWeaver BW and the blades of the BW Accelerator.  Continue Reading

• What USMT will and won't do

  Microsoft's User State Migration Tool does have limitations. See what it can and can't do.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain management (SCM) and business intelligence (BI): Questions about integration

  Integrating SCM and BI can boost the effectiveness supply chain analytics. SCM BI integration can be tricky, so before you get started, find answers to some common SCM and BI questions.  Continue Reading

• SCM and PLM: Questions about integration

  Integrating your supply chain management (SCM) software with your product lifecycle management (PLM) software optimizes the capabilities of both systems. Before getting started, read answers to some SCM PLM integration questions.  Continue Reading

• Inventory management software frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  Inventory management software goes beyond simple record-keeping to provide the information and analysis you need to make better decisions. Here are some frequently asked questions.  Continue Reading

• Building a business case for lean implementation

  Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business. Identifying your goals, explaining the concepts of kaizen and kanban and setting up lean training programs are all parts of building a ...  Continue Reading

• Five best SharePoint troubleshooting tips

  Got some gripes with SharePoint? Learn what some of the biggest issues are and how to fix them  Continue Reading

• Tips for manufacturing production planning and scheduling with MES

  MES software can aid in production planning by calculating automated sequences. It can also help on the work scheduling end through order processing.  Continue Reading

• Top free SharePoint utilities and tools for enterprises

  Are you on a tight budget? Download these handy tools and utilities for free to fill in SharePoint functionality gaps.  Continue Reading

• Rapid Implementation Roadmap: What is the Implementation Process?

  Understanding what needs to occur during a software implementation project can help speed up the process. Find out what to expect at each stage of the implementation process and how to manage a rapid implementation.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 news and features

  Learn about Windows 7 features now so your organization will be prepared when it drops.  Continue Reading

• Understanding customer commitment

  Research shows that there are three forms of customer commitment: relational commitment, instrumental commitment and value-based commitment. In this chapter, learn about all three types of customer commitments and get key performance indicators (...  Continue Reading

• Creating positive customer retention strategies

  Is your organization deploying positive customer retention strategies or negative ones? In this chapter excerpt, learn about a number of positive customer retention strategies, including how to add customer-perceived value, create social and ...  Continue Reading

• SIP in the call center: Top 10 buzzwords

  In many of today's call centers, session initiation protocol (SIP) allows customers and call center agents to connect through various forms of multimedia communications. We've gathered these terms and definitions to help you better understand SIP ...  Continue Reading

• Identifying issues in a multi-site Cisco UC deployment

  Deploying Cisco Unified Communications Manager between multiple sites requires an appropriate dial plan, appropriate bandwidth, a quality of service (QoS) implementation and a design that can survive IP WAN failures. This chapter will explain the ...  Continue Reading

• Process Integration Architecture

  Discover how Process Integration Architecture helps manage end-to-end business processes. Learn how Process Integration Architecture can reduce cost, increase competetive advantage and optimize business processes.  Continue Reading

• Salesforce.com for dummies: Creating daily reports

  Use this step-by-step guide to create daily reports from scratch in Salesforce.com.  Continue Reading

• 32-bit Remote Desktop Connection Client - Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003

  Since most users who access Terminal Server environments do so from 32-bit Windows client devices, this is the client platform that Microsoft has spent the most effort on.  Continue Reading

• SAP ABAP for beginners

  With the new build of the SAP NetWeaver 2004s ABAP trial version (SP11), we bring you a series of tips that will update your ABAP developer skills (beginners and experienced) to this new version. By the end of this series, you will have a good ...  Continue Reading

• Installing device drivers in Windows Vista

  Learn how to install pre-existing and new device drivers in Windows Vista, in this excerpt from William R. Stanek's Windows Vista Administrator's Pocket Consultant.  Continue Reading

• BOOT.INI is gone, BCD is here

  There's a little surprise waiting for you in Windows Vista: The boot options are different from those in previous versions of Windows. Learn more about the new boot tool called BCD.  Continue Reading

• The top five sources of increased customer power

  Learn how to advocate for customers and earn their trust in this chapter download. MIT professor Glen Urban will show you why you should do this, how you can do this, and what other leading edge companies are doing in this arena.  Continue Reading