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• Enhancing customer engagement strategy through a mobile experience

  Consumers use mobile devices constantly. Marketers can capitalize on this by developing a rich, engaging mobile experience to drive sales. Continue Reading

• Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients

  First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need. Continue Reading

• Why you need mobile infrastructure

  IT shops need to invest in modern mobile infrastructure to meet the growing demands of mobility in the enterprise. Continue Reading

• Android device management: Everything you need to know in one guide

  The Google Android mobile operating system runs on a wide variety of devices. Learn how IT can manage and secure such a diverse OS in the enterprise. Continue Reading

• Five tips for managing guest wireless network access

  With the proliferation of mobile devices, guest access to enterprise networks is more common. IT can maintain security with tools such as identity management and per-session security keys. Continue Reading

• Desktop management tools and best practices

  Desktop management tools are the key to making sure things in your fleet are running smoothly. Systems such as Desktop Central and Client Management Suite cover the big five of desktop management.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Convergence focuses on analytics, cloud

  Microsoft Convergence attendees explored the new cloud-based Power BI analytics tool at the conference.Continue Reading

• The move to SaaS-based applications remains a gradual process

  More organizations are moving business applications off-premises, relying on technology once thought of as cutting-edge, like software as a service—but full steam ahead it’s not.Continue Reading

• Design redundancy into VoIP communication systems

  Implementing redundancy at the VoIP and network infrastructure levels is an integral part of VoIP communication, ensuring call and business continuity.Continue Reading

• CRM platforms alone won't give total customer picture

  Some CRM vendors have started to demonstrate the power of unified CRM platforms, enabling companies to manage customer data, analytics, financials and more from a single application and get a unified view. But many companies still struggle with ...Continue Reading

• Five techniques for getting a robust VoIP infrastructure

  A VoIP expert stresses the importance of a separate voice VLAN setup, quality-of-service enablement and edge routers for a robust VoIP infrastructure.Continue Reading

• CRM leadership: Buying, managing and running a system

  Implementing a CRM system is more than just buying software. Executives need to tap into their leadership skills to select the right CRM system and ensure that it brings the desired benefits to the organization.Continue Reading

• MDM, MIM and MAM products help in securing data

  Mobile device management, mobile application management and mobile information management form a security trio that protect data in the age of BYOD.Continue Reading

• Procurement and finance: Be partners, not enemies

  Finance and procurement must be partners, working together to contribute to a company's goals, including operational and financial performance objectivesContinue Reading

• What are the benefits of using Release Strategy in SAP MM?

  Making SAP MM's Release Strategy feature part of procurement processes can provide better business controls and reduce typical procurement headaches.Continue Reading

• VDI hardware evaluation checklist

  Picking the right hardware for your VDI deployment is critical, but it doesn't have to be difficult. To start, check to see if your VDI software vendor has a list of compatible components.Continue Reading

• Improving data quality with better CRM system design

  If your CRM system isn't designed for ease of data entry, it can undermine data analysis and decision making. Here's how to promote cleaner data.Continue Reading

• How does SAP ERP forecasting help predict material consumption?

  To help you prepare realistic sales, production and procurement plans, try leveraging SAP ERP forecasting to calculate your materials needs.Continue Reading

• Tablets and smartphones can be thin clients, too

  The experience of using a mobile device as a thin client has improved and it's no longer out of the question, but some pain points remain, such as connectivity and text entry.Continue Reading

• Why mobile user authentication is more important than ever

  Encrypting data is a good first step, but if you don't properly authenticate users, sensitive information can still fall into the wrong hands.Continue Reading

• Calculating VoIP bandwidth needs for SIP trunk services

  Part three of our series, SIP Trunking Explained, looks at the amount of VoIP bandwidth you'll need to avoid latency for SIP trunk services via a dedicated line or an Internet connection.Continue Reading

• Tracking too many KPIs is counterproductive

  Don't overdo KPIs -- a handful should be enough to capture the essence. Any more than that dilutes the user's attention, drawing focus away from key measurements.Continue Reading

• What causes SharePoint 2013 performance issues?

  SharePoint 2013 performance is a major concern, especially when it comes to SharePoint in the cloud. What steps can companies take to prevent a SharePoint slowdown?Continue Reading

• Windows kiosk mode locks down PCs, but note workarounds

  Switching from the Windows Explorer shell to a particular app can be useful for single-purpose devices, but users can still foil Windows kiosk mode.Continue Reading

• Create SuccessFactors Metadata Framework objects, rules with ease

  Looking at extending SuccessFactors software? Consultant Luke Marson lays out best practices for using the SuccessFactors Metadata Framework to make it happen.Continue Reading

• Top treasury management software features for buyers

  Hyoun Park lists critical features finance managers should look for when evaluating treasury management software.Continue Reading

• How Box integration works with other enterprise apps

  To get the most out of Box, use its APIs to integrate your enterprise applications with its cloud storage platform.Continue Reading

• How to build visual workflows in SharePoint

  Editing workflows in SharePoint has become more intuitive, with Visio integration that makes it easier to alter the structure of business processes.Continue Reading

• How much do you know about SharePoint and BPM?

  SharePoint may not be the first BPM tool that comes to mind, but it has its benefits for streamlining and adding value to processes. Do you know what they are? Take our quiz to find out.Continue Reading

• New technologies take on records management challenges

  An explosion of information is forcing organizations to recycle their folders and go digital. But change won't come easy.Continue Reading

• The business case for integrating Hadoop with SAP HANA

  Adobe tracks everything its users do and dumps the data into Hadoop. How did the company make the business case for integration with SAP HANA?Continue Reading

• How log monitoring tools prepare VDI environments for audits

  Log monitoring tools allow you to troubleshoot VDI problems, but they also make sure that you're ready for an audit whenever one may crop up.Continue Reading

• A SharePoint upgrade can educate users about information governance

  Upgrading or migrating to a new version of SharePoint gives companies a chance to clean up their content and revive information governance training.Continue Reading

• A guide to SharePoint migration

  SharePoint migration is no easy task. Prepare for a successful upgrade with this guide, which also includes SPTechCon 2014 coverage.Continue Reading

• The right way to do old-PC-to-thin-client conversions

  Turning old PCs to thin clients can help keep the Capex associated with VDI down, but a bad conversion can spell support troubles for IT.Continue Reading

• Breaking down VMware GPU virtualization options: Soft 3D, vSGA and vDGA

  VMware GPU virtualization options Soft 3D, vSGA and vDGA have different uses and benefits, but they all help companies reap performance rewards.Continue Reading

• 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

• Five Windows Sysinternals utilities can aid in desktop troubleshooting

  There are many free tools in the Windows Sysinternals suite, but some might help admins more than others for viewing data and managing desktops.Continue Reading

• BPM projects must come from top down, says Oracle Collaborate speaker

  While trends such as mobility have changed BPM from the bottom up, BPM projects should come from the top down, said an Oracle Collaborate speaker.Continue Reading

• For technology change management, engage employees early and often

  A communication consultant shares proven tips for ensuring ERP project success.Continue Reading

• Successful ECM strategy needs to mirror how users work

  User adoption has long been a sticking point for enterprise content management systems, but mirroring users' processes can be the key to success.Continue Reading

• Why remote connectivity problems happen and how to fix them

  Remote connectivity problems such as latency and bouncing have easy fixes that just take careful planning when you're setting up your VDI deployment.Continue Reading

• Ten hidden Windows command prompt tricks

  Every desktop admin should have these command prompt tricks up their sleeves to save time and make Windows management easier.Continue Reading

• How mobile antivirus software works and how to know if you need it

  Whether you require users to have mobile antivirus software on their devices depends on how much control you have and which devices workers use.Continue Reading

• App delivery techniques: Virtualization and Web-based apps

  Web-based apps and mobile desktop virtualization are gaining traction as valid mobile app delivery techniques, but each option has specific use cases.Continue Reading

• Attach documents to an SAP object without having to use SAP DMS

  With SAP Services for Object, users can attach information to an SAP object without using the SAP Document Management System, writes Jawad Akhtar.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

• How to manage and modify SE Android

  SE Android protects against malware, but it can also block regular functions. You can modify SE Android settings to re-enable those apps and features.Continue Reading

• Preparing for an IT audit in your VDI environment

  When preparing for an audit in your VDI environment, the best defense is a strong offense. Find out what you need to archive and who's auditing.Continue Reading

• More remote Group Policy Object settings and checking refresh status

  Admins can refresh Group Policy Object settings across multiple computers, but they must verify that Group Policy settings have successfully changed.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

• Making thin client performance priority No. 1

  Thin client performance is the key to a successful endpoint because it's the issue that most affects your end users.Continue Reading

• Before you clone HDD to SSD, know the benefits and danger to data

  Which type of drive is better: hard disk drive or solid-state drive? HDD to SSD cloning can ease data access, but SSDs aren't without risks to data.Continue Reading

• Updates of cloud-based applications not as automatic as they may seem

  According to experts, some of the onus still falls on users to update cloud-based applications, despite vendor promises of automatic upgrades.Continue Reading

• Three important VDI application deployment considerations

  Consider app compatibility and the frequency of updates when you choose VDI application deployment methods. Oh, and don't forget cost.Continue Reading

• Locking down Internet Explorer settings with Group Policy in IE 11

  New Internet Explorer settings can tighten enterprise security, but only if Group Policy is properly enabled in IE 11 and you have Windows 8.Continue Reading

• Budgeting process case studies demonstrate how to keep it simple

  Barry Wilderman analyzes two budgeting case studies and breaks down their differences and similarities.Continue Reading

• BlackBerry enterprise management in focus with CEO letter, BES 10.2

  On the heels of an impassioned letter from its new CEO, BlackBerry tells everyone who'll listen that it's still the go-to for EMM with a BES 10 update.Continue Reading

• Budgeting software vs. Excel: Which one meets your organization's needs?

  To make your decision easier, read expert Barry Wilderman's explanation of the pros and cons of each, plus cloud considerations.Continue Reading

• How to handle peripherals support on virtual desktops

  Peripherals support can be especially tricky on virtual desktops because you often need redirection technology to make the devices work.Continue Reading

• A sampler of VDI-friendly Windows PowerShell scripts

  You can automate desktop provisioning, monitoring and more in a VDI environment, so check out these handy Windows PowerShell scripts for VDI admins.Continue Reading

• How to configure SharePoint for mobile devices

  As more organizations support bring-your-own-device initiatives, end users increasingly expect access to SharePoint resources from mobile devices.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

• Where virtual desktops need certificate management

  Virtual desktops don't always trust certain security certificates, especially when applications are accessed through the Web.Continue Reading

• Learn how to install Office 2013 with Group Policies or SCCM

  To successfully deploy Office 2013 across a network, you'll need Group Policies or tools such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.Continue Reading

• Which budget technique is right for your organization?

  Budgeting is not one size fits all. The size of your organization may determine which technique fit bests. Try these techniques on for size.Continue Reading

• How business process redesign is affecting ERP

  In this expert tip, learn how business process redesign fits into the ERP implementation process and the role that business process management plays.Continue Reading

• Best practices for ERP and WMS integration

  In this expert tip, learn how to successfully integrate a warehouse management system with an ERP system.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of using VDI for BYOD management

  Virtual desktop infrastructure eases the stress of managing employee-owned devices in the enterprise, but beware connectivity and compatibility snags.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

• 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

• 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

• "Tips on desktop virtualization" RSS feed is moving!

  As of July 1, the "Tips on desktop virtualization" RSS feed will be moving off of the Pheedo platform. Instead, please bookmark the following URL to make sure you continue to receive our content: http://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/rss/...Continue Reading

• Tips on desktop management virtualization and security RSS feed is moving!

  As of July 1, the Tips on desktop management virtualization and security RSS feed will be moving off of the Pheedo platform. Instead, please bookmark the following URL to make sure you continue to receive our content: http://...Continue Reading

• Taking advantage of VM snapshots in a virtual desktop environment

  With VM snapshots, you can make one desktop VM into many. Just watch out for performance when snapshotting in a virtual desktop environment.Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of mobile device management software

  There are some security gaps that MDM can't fill, but mobile device management software is still a must for many companies.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

• Citrix XenMobile combines MDM, MAM, file-sharing for mobile management

  Citrix users say the company's unified enterprise mobility management product, XenMobile, may make it easier to deliver business applications to on-the-go users.Continue Reading

• Citrix kills its Application Streaming feature, directs users to App-V

  Citrix has officially ceased development and support for its Application Streaming feature, and has directed IT pros to use Microsoft App-V instead.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

• Best practices for allocating resources to virtual desktops

  It's important to do a good job allocating resources to virtual desktops. Make sure you understand your VM system and allocate based on your users.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

• Q&A: Citrix discusses enterprise mobility management challenges, goals

  Citrix discusses the company's mobile enablement strategy and how anyone with an app and Amazon Web Services can disrupt legacy technology vendors.Continue Reading

• Four virtual disk formats every VDI admin needs to know

  VDI admins need to understand the underlying disk image files that store data in their environments. Learn about the four most common formats.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

• Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security

  Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company.Continue Reading

• User profile management tools: 16 options to consider

  There are tons of user profile management tools out there. Check out these options to learn what they offer -- and which ones are free.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

• 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

• Why integrated business planning is relevant -- and how to automate it

  ERP systems and CPM software already provide some of the best tools for automating IBP.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

• Windows 8 migration survey

  IT shops are in the midst of evaluating Microsoft Windows 8. Let us know where you are in the migration process and qualify for a Starbucks gift card!Continue Reading

• SharePoint content management and collaboration guide

  Expert advice and tips about SharePoint content management and collaboration, and key aspects of SharePoint administration, strategy and management.Continue Reading

• Best practices for developing mobile cloud apps revealed

  Expert Bill Claybrook explains the right way to go about creating mobile cloud applications.Continue Reading