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• March 25, 2014 25 Mar'14

  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.

• March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14

  Plantronics pins hopes on next-gen wearable technology to ‘unify UC’

  Imagine using your headset not just for calls, but to adjust the temperature of your conference room or pull up documents you need for your meeting. With the advancement of next-generation wearable technology, those capabilities may not be so far ...

• March 18, 2014 18 Mar'14

  Will the dying desk phone reinvent itself as a ‘multimedia device’?

  ORLANDO – With the use of mobile devices and BYOD growing in the enterprise, will desk phones go the way of the rotary phone, or can they be reinvented for the future?

• March 17, 2014 17 Mar'14

  ShoreTel rounds out cloud offering with new 400 series for ShoreTel Sky

  ORLANDO — ShoreTel announced today at Enterprise Connect 2014 that it is now shipping its 400 series IP phones for ShoreTel Sky, a series of three new deskphone options for cloud customers.

• March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14

  Microsoft moves deeper into cloud with Office Graph, OneDrive updates

  Microsoft looks to the enterprise future with Yammer-inspired Office Graph for collaboration, standalone OneDrive for Business taking on Dropbox, Box.

• January 21, 2014 21 Jan'14

  As ECM systems mature, BPM becomes central to ROI

  ECM systems have matured beyond content repositories to include automated workflow, which can optimize business processes and justify the cost.

• December 20, 2013 20 Dec'13

  Enterprise mobile device wars to heat up in 2014 with Apple, Samsung

  Apple and Samsung will continue their battle for enterprise in 2014. Could Microsoft, or even BlackBerry, seize an opportunity amidst the fight?

• December 18, 2013 18 Dec'13

  Compare Cisco and Lync UC platform features while market is ripe

  Are you deciding between Cisco and Lync UC platforms? This article compares features from each vendor and explains why the competition is so tough.

• December 09, 2013 09 Dec'13

  Cloud storage and file-sharing service features, pricing comparison

  With all the cloud storage and file-sharing platforms available, it can be hard to choose. Use our chart to compare features, pricing and more.

• December 05, 2013 05 Dec'13

  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.

• November 26, 2013 26 Nov'13

  SharePoint 2013 out-of-the-box features

  Let's give thanks for some of SharePoint 2013's out-of-the-box features, some of which have made serious strides since the previous release.

• September 27, 2013 27 Sep'13

  SkyDrive Pro offers another corporate cloud storage service option

  Cloud-based storage is in high demand, but will Windows 8.1 with SkyDrive meet the need for an enterprise-grade service?

• August 19, 2013 19 Aug'13

  "Run as Administrator" Adds to WinDirStat File Visibility

  I've written repeatedly about a great, free SourceForge utility called WinDirStat for this blog over the years. But just this morning, I learned something about the program I didn't know -- namely ...

• August 06, 2013 06 Aug'13

  BMC's Partnerpedia acquisition to yield unified enterprise app store

  BMC, RES Software and other vendors offer enterprise app stores akin to Apple's Mac App Store to deliver apps and services to corporate employees . Here's how.

• July 24, 2013 24 Jul'13

  SAP announces new policy change to ease cloud migration

  SAP announces a policy change to make it easier for companies to move portions of their on-premises environments to SAP cloud applications.

• June 27, 2013 27 Jun'13

  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://...

• June 27, 2013 27 Jun'13

  "News on desktop virtualization" RSS feed is moving!

  As of July 1, the "News 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/...

• May 24, 2013 24 May'13

  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.

• May 20, 2013 20 May'13

  Keep up with SAP Watch

  A SearchSAP.com blog - your source for SAP ERP software trends and insights.

• May 16, 2013 16 May'13

  Could in-memory, biometrics have saved Stringer?

  At Tuesday’s SapphireNow conference, SAP’s big message was about how the confluence of big data, in-memory technology and software is changing the face of sports.

• May 15, 2013 15 May'13

  SAP Sapphire Now 2013: Special conference coverage

  Daily news and analysis from the SAP Sapphire Now Conference, May 13-16 in Orlando.

• May 15, 2013 15 May'13

  Medical device company looks to SAP Afaria

  Hurst, the director of business systems applications for NuVasive, said the company had seen a sharp increase in its roughly 1,500 employees wanting to work on their smartphones.

• March 15, 2013 15 Mar'13

  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.

• January 25, 2013 25 Jan'13

  A guide to SAP, its competition and its ecosystem

  This guide tracks news and developments regarding SAP, the SAP ecosystem, as well as the third-party vendors that SAP competes with, and compiles them here to help companies learn more about their options and get the most out of their IT landscape.

• October 23, 2012 23 Oct'12

  Citrix Synergy Barcelona recap: Combining XenApp and XenDesktop

  At Citrix Synergy Barcelona, the vendor announced phase one of Project Avalon, which will provide unified management for XenApp and XenDesktop.

• September 19, 2012 19 Sep'12

  Cloud file sharing: Secure enough for the CIA, secure enough for you?

  Two U.S. government agencies will adopt cloud file sharing and collaboration services. Security concerns? What security concerns?

• September 07, 2012 07 Sep'12

  Cloud, UC forces network architects to redesign WANs

  Enterprises must consider redesigning their wide area networks (WANs) to support cloud computing and unified communications (UC).

• August 22, 2012 22 Aug'12

  Enterprise social media and collaboration guide

  Check out news, trends, analysis and expert advice on enterprise collaboration strategy, enterprise social media management and the key aspects of implementing collaboration and social technology.

• August 10, 2012 10 Aug'12

  Oracle breaks losing streak with TomorrowNow decision

  Oracle is walking away with a hefty settlement of $306 million in damages in its TomorrowNow lawsuit against SAP. Not quite the amount they really wanted, but certainly a haul.

• May 16, 2012 16 May'12

  Five signs your multiple ERP systems are out of control

  Many manufacturers run multiple ERP systems -- or multiple instances of one system. But there are significant downsides to operating this way.

• April 04, 2012 04 Apr'12

  Microsoft updates roaming profiles for the desktop virtualization age

  Microsoft has finally delivered a new version of its roaming user profiles tool called UE-V, providing profile management for virtual desktops.

• February 15, 2012 15 Feb'12

  Video conferencing essential to disaster recovery communications

  Video conferencing and telepresence have become essential parts of a disaster recovery communications plan for both government agencies and enterprises.

• January 26, 2012 26 Jan'12

  RES HyperDrive: Cloud nine for IT?

  RES Software’s HyperDrive is an in-house file-sharing service that’s similar to Dropbox, but gives IT more control. Plus, it caches data on your iPad so it’s available offline.

• December 16, 2011 16 Dec'11

  VMware adds Kindle Fire to short View client list

  VMware increases its View client support list to gain new VDI customers, particularly those with BYOD policies.

• November 29, 2011 29 Nov'11

  Customer experience analytics: Separating hype from fact

  SearchCRM expert Donna Fluss compares the latest types of customer experience analytics applications.

• July 27, 2011 27 Jul'11

  Auto-Update for KB2310138 Spreads Consternation for MSE Users

  OK, so if you're running Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) installed then you must figure out what to do with an update that Microsoft pushed yesterday in its increasingly typical "2nd Patch ...

• March 22, 2011 22 Mar'11

  PCI DSS offers call center PCI compliance tips

  The payment card industry compliance standards body has released a new document to help contact centers protect sensitive customer data.

• March 03, 2011 03 Mar'11

  Business tablet hype at Enterprise Connect: Mobile UC pros skeptical

  IT pros attending Enterprise Connect this week are enthusiastic about business tablets but not for mobile UC.

• October 25, 2010 25 Oct'10

  Oracle vs. SAP lawsuit: The trial begins

  It’s been more than three years since Oracle filed a lawsuit against SAP alleging intellectual property theft. Read this special report for the history of the Oracle vs. SAP lawsuit.

• May 06, 2010 06 May'10

  Will 4G make mobile video conferencing good enough for enterprises?

  Wireless operators promise higher bandwidth and lower latency with 4G networks, but it remains unclear whether the benefits of mobile video conferencing for enterprises will compensate for its limitations.

• April 26, 2010 26 Apr'10

  Switching your focus from B2B to B2C with social media and CRM

  Getting the word out to your customers isn’t just a matter of buying simple advertising anymore -- it’s about engaging with them socially. Denis Pombriant explains the ideas behind this new trend.

• March 24, 2010 24 Mar'10

  Getting started with SAP data archiving: Answers to FAQs

  Should your organization start thinking about an SAP data archiving project? Get answers to frequently asked questions on the topic from SAP data archiving expert Nick Parkin in this podcast.

• December 03, 2009 03 Dec'09

  Agile global supply chains a key focus for Procter & Gamble, others

  Managing global supply chains is a study in overcoming manufacturing and logistics challenges. Procter & Gamble's strategy was explained at Supply Chain & Logistics North America.

• November 05, 2009 05 Nov'09

  ERP and GIS integration brings spatial dimension to key business apps

  Manufacturers are integrating ERP and geographical information systems (GIS) to view data in a spatial dimension. ERP and GIS integration can map plant locations, analyze the supply chain and track the flow of materials and finished products.

• November 05, 2009 05 Nov'09

  ERP asset management guide

  ERP asset management modules handle tracking functions across production, including maintenance schedules, uptime and downtime, compliance and warranty management. Learn the features of asset management software in the ERP asset management guide.

• October 08, 2009 08 Oct'09

  Best practices for MES software selection and implementation

  Before moving forward with your MES implementation, be sure you've identified your business goals and expectations for your MES software. Check out some best practices for building a business case, selecting software and implementing MES.

• August 05, 2009 05 Aug'09

  Oracle vs. SAP for retail: Who has the edge?

  SAP and Oracle continue to duke it out for the top spot in retail software, but both are fighting off best-of-breed competitors by touting the message that integration is critical.

• June 03, 2009 03 Jun'09

  Parsing virtual apps, streaming and isolation

  Do you know the difference between application virtualization, isolation and streaming? Find out in this week's column from Brian Madden.

• May 14, 2009 14 May'09

  New SAP CRM ordering system helps Coke roll out new dispenser

  A new beverage dispenser designed to revolutionize Coke's distribution system demanded a new way for the soda giant to service customers.

• October 08, 2007 08 Oct'07

  Call center centralization vs. decentralization analytic framework

  Call center centralization can be cost-effective for centers of a certain size. In her latest column, Donna Fluss outlines a framework for call center managers who are considering call center consolidation.