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• 20 common problems with inventory management

  Some problems with inventory management that companies frequently face include ordering errors and lack of warehouse space. Learn how to prevent these issues. Continue Reading

• How to overcome the top 6 marketing automation challenges

  Marketing automation tools can improve employee productivity if organizations avoid common pitfalls, such as poor planning and a lack personalized messaging. Continue Reading

• How to create accessible PDF documents

  If businesses create accessible PDF documents, they can reach more customers and expand their business opportunities. Learn how to create and ensure all documents are accessible. Continue Reading

• 7 Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation issues

  Microsoft Dynamics 365 presents unique implementation challenges for organizations, like data migration and customizations. Explore these challenges and strategies to solve them. Continue Reading

• 7 tips for implementing a transportation management system

  Implementing a transportation management system can be a challenging process, so supply chain leaders should follow some best practices to ensure success. Learn more. Continue Reading

• Harnessing UC tools to address proximity bias in the workplace

  Hybrid work offers employees flexibility, but they run the risk of losing out to those who are in the office full time. Unified communications tools can help close the gap.Continue Reading

• How to build an effective upskilling program for employees

  Learn how upskilling can benefit an organization by helping to fill open positions and the steps needed to create a program that involves management and employee feedback.Continue Reading

• 5 email marketing challenges and their solutions

  Most organizations primarily use email to connect with customers. Yet, marketers often struggle with engagement due to spam filters and crowded inboxes.Continue Reading

• 4 ways that I use generative AI as an analyst

  Many use cases for generative AI involve projecting to the future and aren't currently easy to use. However, these four use cases are available currently with generative AI.Continue Reading

• Banks aim to improve customer experience for users online

  Tactics to increase digital interactions include improving contact center tools, prioritizing UX design and merging digital capabilities with real-time human service.Continue Reading

• 7 ABM challenges and how to solve them

  Navigating through account-based marketing program headwinds in team collaboration, budgeting, resource allocation, scalability, and tool selection requires a unique approach.Continue Reading

• 7 account-based marketing tactics for your business

  You can grow business revenue through an effective ABM strategy the complements lead-generation efforts. Here are 7 tactics to make your ABM program effective.Continue Reading

• 3 video conferencing best practices to improve meetings

  Hybrid work means that video meetings are here to stay. Organizations need to plan to ensure their video conferences are as effective as possible.Continue Reading

• What is the role of a customer relationship manager?

  The customer relationship manager -- a role that differs from a CRM manager -- has a challenging and ever-evolving role to play when it comes to optimizing the customer experience.Continue Reading

• Collaboration tool sprawl challenges and how to address them

  Using multiple communication and collaboration tools can cause productivity headaches. There are steps IT can take to avoid these issues and manage collaboration tool sprawl.Continue Reading

• 8 CX challenges facing organizations and how to address them

  There are many barriers to effective CX initiatives, but most revolve around communication at the consumer and enterprise level.Continue Reading

• CXM vs. CRM: Which platform is best for your business?

  CXM and CRM systems help organizations boost customer satisfaction, but CXM focuses on how customers perceive a brand, while CRM helps employees understand their customers.Continue Reading

• Mitigate VDI performance issues with resource management

  To improve user experience, IT can take advantage of virtual desktop configurations that limit resource usage. This frees up resources for all desktops to perform basic functions.Continue Reading

• 4 key unified communications security threats to watch for

  Keeping your unified communications system safe requires tools that are specifically geared to voice and video apps. Learn how to take a multilayered approach to UC security.Continue Reading

• How recruiters can reject candidates respectfully

  How recruiters reject job candidates can make a huge difference in a candidate's feelings towards a company. Learn some ways that recruiters can improve the rejection process.Continue Reading

• 4 steps to troubleshoot Windows 11 network issues

  When IT administrators encounter problems with a Windows 11 network connection, they have plenty of options to fix the issue. Learn the steps to troubleshoot these issues.Continue Reading

• Centralized services as a hedge against shadow IT's escalation

  Proliferation of cloud, AI and integration tools has increased the deployment security risks of shadow IT and the need to centralize business functions and share support services.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to identify and fix Windows 11 performance issues

  Windows 11 administrators may encounter numerous desktops with varying performance issues. Follow these steps to identify the root cause of the performance issues and fix them.Continue Reading

• How to combat voice security issues in collaboration platforms

  Enterprise collaboration is an integral part of doing business. But companies must learn to guard against voice security issues that could compromise their networks.Continue Reading

• 5 steps to manage desktop phone systems for hybrid work

  Even as hybrid work gains traction and video communications grows, some employees still prefer using desktop phones. Supporting these devices means making sure they're up to date.Continue Reading

• 9 disadvantages of self-service options

  Customer self-service platforms free up live agents for more complicated issues, but if organizations don't keep this software up to date, its disadvantages can frustrate users.Continue Reading

• How to make a successful e-commerce website

  E-commerce sites can offer a high ROI because they require less investment than physical stores. However, they may fail to generate revenue without proper design and marketing.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to use social media in supply chain management

  Amid a supply chain crisis, customers often turn to social media to voice frustration. Organizations need honesty, empathy and informative content to help disgruntled customers.Continue Reading

• How do you know when you've outgrown your e-commerce platform?

  When an e-commerce system's native content management capabilities no longer meet business needs, companies should consider integrating it with a content management system.Continue Reading

• Solving GAAP vs. IFRS, other accounting challenges with SAP

  SAP ERP products can help users with international accounting challenges like GAAP vs. IFRS. Learn how the software can potentially make the process easier.Continue Reading

• Top 5 challenges in field service management

  Many organizations overlook field service management in their customer service strategies, yet this area -- and its challenges -- are critical to CX success.Continue Reading

• 8 customer service challenges and how to resolve them

  The most important skill for a customer service agent to learn is empathy. That, plus a well-crafted customer service plan, can solve nearly any problem that arises.Continue Reading

• How UC flexibility can overcome hybrid workplace challenges

  Hybrid workplaces present unique challenges for every organization. But adapting UC technology and company culture can help organizations address certain obstacles.Continue Reading

• How content services can speed up cloud content migration

  During a continuous, or hot, migration, a content services platform can move content from a legacy repository to a new one -- a crucial IT tool for hybrid cloud on-premises shops.Continue Reading

• When the HCM sponsor exits mid-project

  If the HR software project champion leaves the organization or, for some other reason, leaves the project, the team must act quickly. Learn what steps the team should take.Continue Reading

• What is the difference between audio and video conferencing?

  Audio and video conferencing each have benefits and drawbacks. Learn the difference between audio and video conferencing to decide which best suits your meeting needs.Continue Reading

• 6 steps to troubleshoot remote printing via VPN

  While each organization's printing infrastructure is different, IT administrators should follow these six general steps to determine the cause of remote printing issues over a VPN.Continue Reading

• A data-driven approach to DEI supports real diversity

  Improve diversity and inclusion with an in-depth approach to making people of color, women and other marginalized groups feel good about where they work. Learn how data can help.Continue Reading

• How companies can lessen employees' virtual meeting fatigue

  As employees face uninterrupted screen and video meeting time, their risk of ill health and burnout increases. Here's a look at how employers can help.Continue Reading

• 4 Microsoft Teams security issues and how to prevent them

  As collaboration platforms become essential to everyday operations, understanding Microsoft Teams security issues is more important than ever.Continue Reading

• Collaboration tool security: How to avoid common risks

  As the use of collaborations tools and platforms surges, new research from Metrigy emphasizes organizations need to focus on collaboration tool security to reduce risk.Continue Reading

• Addressing remote video conferencing security issues

  Many organizations have implemented video conferencing security policies that mandate passwords and waiting rooms. But keeping meetings secure focuses on more than just access.Continue Reading

• How HR can best use Qualtrics in the employee lifecycle

  To improve the employee experience, the problems must first be understood. Here's a look at how HR can delve into sentiment and the best moments to do so.Continue Reading

• 11 tips to improve Windows 10 performance

  With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance.Continue Reading

• 5 reasons printer redirection causes Windows printing problems in RDS

  Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more.Continue Reading

• Windows 10 updates to avoid and how to address them

  While Windows administrators can never ignore Microsoft's updates, it may make sense to delay or even avoid Windows updates until they are stable for enterprise users.Continue Reading

• How can customers stay on SAP ECC and continue to innovate?

  Many SAP customers are reluctant to move to S/4HANA just yet -- or maybe ever. Here are some ways companies can optimize the SAP ERP Central Component and find ways to innovate.Continue Reading

• How to troubleshoot common VDI issues

  VDI administrators must be adept at troubleshooting various VDI issues. Sufficient planning can prevent some, but IT should be prepared to deal with a few common issues.Continue Reading

• Reimagining the future of conference rooms, post-COVID-19

  Before employees are comfortable going back into conference rooms, companies will need technology to help them rethink the future of conference room design.Continue Reading

• Diversity in customer experience hinges on root-cause analysis

  Sandra Mathis and Stephanie C. Harris discuss diversity and inclusion, and the necessity of addressing them at an internal level before customers see change.Continue Reading

• How should companies manage huddle room size amid COVID?

  Companies are being forced to rethink huddle room size guidelines as they begin to plan how employees will be able to work together. Find out how technology can help.Continue Reading

• Learn the Windows Virtual Desktop setup process

  Organizations looking to set up Windows Virtual Desktop machines can do so with Azure Resource Manager, but admins must ensure their environment has the necessary prerequisites.Continue Reading

• 3 VDI challenges that can derail any project

  IT shops need to look out for complexity, cost and performance problems when they put a VDI implementation plan in place.Continue Reading

• Exploring COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions

  The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important.Continue Reading

• Learn native Windows 10 virtual memory management methods

  With the variety of local techniques for managing Windows 10 virtual memory, desktop administrators can address numerous performance issues on end-user machines.Continue Reading

• Health and wellness business reviews use of Salesforce CMS

  Zenovate pivoted from offering in-person massages to prerecorded yoga videos while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage. Learn how the company used Salesforce's CMS to do so.Continue Reading

• 18 HR cost reduction ideas for the 2020 COVID-19 recession

  The COVID-19 recession demands creativity to stay competitive. Here's a look at 18 HR cost reduction ideas -- including freezing HR tech projects -- that have the potential to help.Continue Reading

• 7 SAP S/4HANA implementation issues to address

  A move to S/4HANA is critical for SAP users, but getting it right is difficult. Here's a look at seven issues to address.Continue Reading

• 5 post-pandemic workplace changes due to safety concerns

  The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a profound effect on workplaces. Here are five of those changes and what they mean for HR teams.Continue Reading

• Should COVID-19 halt your ERP implementation? 12 questions

  The COVID-19 pandemic is casting doubt on whether ERP and enterprise business applications projects should move forward. Here's help on deciding.Continue Reading

• Video conferencing security and why it's so hard to attain

  As the number of remote workers soars, video conferencing security has become a critical issue. What do you need to know about securing your conferencing platform?Continue Reading

• 5 tips to foster remote employee engagement

  COVID-19 has left many businesses no choice but to send their employees home to work. Here are some things that HR can do to keep remote employees engaged and productive.Continue Reading

• Why isn't Adobe Reader working on Windows 10?

  When Adobe Reader isn't working with Windows 10, admins can take a few troubleshooting steps to rectify the issue. Begin with Adobe's AcroMonitor tool.Continue Reading

• Legacy UC infrastructure issues hamstring remote work demand

  Hybrid cloud UC could be the answer to UC infrastructure problems that are making it difficult for remote workers to connect to their corporate networks.Continue Reading

• 6 tips for handling emergency calls in contact centers

  Many contact centers do not have a procedure for handling emergency calls, but they should. It is important for agents to know how to react to emergency situations.Continue Reading

• ERP security issues with working remotely during COVID-19 outbreak

  Keeping the organization's enterprise systems safe is everyone's job -- from top leadership on down. Now that the coronavirus has millions homebound, that's never been more important.Continue Reading

• How companies can use tech to ramp up remote work productivity

  With the sudden spike of employees working from home, companies need to get creative in how they keep employees connected and productive. Here's advice on how to do just that.Continue Reading

• 3 ways CRM improves customer experience

  To be efficient, businesses need their information in one place. Using a CRM system, companies can improve CX by keeping track of their customers and automating business processes.Continue Reading

• How can a long-tail keyword strategy improve marketing efforts?

  Businesses looking to improve their digital marketing efforts might consider a long-tail keyword designed to home in on specific products and services.Continue Reading

• What role do legacy UC devices play in a cloud migration?

  Migrating to UCaaS doesn't mean organizations need to leave legacy hardware behind. But organizations must ensure UC devices are compatible with cloud provider platforms.Continue Reading

• Josh Bersin on employee experience, fighting HR tech overload

  The fever pitch surrounding employee experience -- combined with the glut of tech promising to deliver it -- has left HR overwhelmed. Here's advice to help simplify matters.Continue Reading

• Mystery shopping software key to customer experience management

  Businesses use mystery shopping platforms, comment cards, brand reputation management and more to identify customer pain points and improve customer experience.Continue Reading

• 3 case studies on reducing supply chain complexity

  Understanding which technologies can best simplify supply chain management is key to success in today's economy. Here's how three companies have tackled this issue.Continue Reading

• How to attract top talent in a competitive hiring market

  Finding the best candidates can seem impossible in today's competitive hiring landscape. Use these methods to help you attract even the choosiest candidates.Continue Reading

• MS Assistant Addresses Office Issues

  A downloadable MS Assistant Addresses Office Issues of all kinds, including my weird Internet Calendar Subscriptions issue. Worth downloading for admins and power users tasked with Office upkeep.Continue Reading

• 6 supply chain management tips

  A poorly maintained supply chain can spell disaster for your business. Here are six supply chain management tips to ensure success and mitigate risk.Continue Reading

• Windows 10 Blank Search Bites Production PC

  When Windows 10 blank search bites production PC, I recognize this as a widely-reported and common issue. Fortunately, it's also quite easy to fix. Here's how...Continue Reading

• Win10 Outlook 365 Pro Crashes Prompt Timely Update

  When my rock-solid production PC Reliability Index drops dramatically, discovering a Win10 Outlook 365 Pro crashes prompt timely update. Hope it's fixed!Continue Reading

• Cloud Download Reset Reappears in Build 19555.1001

  When I check, I learn that Cloud Download Reset reappears in Build 19555.1001. This lets users reset Win10 PCs using direct download from MS servers. Good stuff!Continue Reading

• Firefox Tightens Web Security Clamps

  When my usual browser refuses to take me to a couple of sites I visit daily, I realize that Firefox tightens web security clamps by insisting on a valid certificate before it will connect. Interesting!Continue Reading

• Reboot Clears Defender Error 0x80070643

  I learn that a reboot clears Defender error 0x80070643 when an antimalware engine update fails to install. I also learn about the great new Microsoft Error Lookup Tool. Good stuff!Continue Reading

• Last-mile delivery challenges in the age of omnichannel

  The last-mile delivery problem is getting more difficult as customers demand lightning-speed product fulfillment. Here's hope.Continue Reading

• Odd KB4528760 Error 0X80073712 Gets Easy Fix

  On Patch Tuesday, 5 of 6 machines get through without issue. On machine 6, it turns out happily that KB4528760 error 0X80073712 gets easy fix.Continue Reading

• NirSoft ShellExView Pinpoints Explorer Context Menu Problems

  After 8 days away, I find my production PC beset with 17 BEX64 faulting application events. I recall that NirSoft ShellExView pinpoints Explorer Context Menu problems. A quick fix ensues.Continue Reading

• E1 and T1 vs. ISDN: What are the differences?

  T1, E1 and ISDN network technology have been used to transmit voice data for years. Compare the similarities and differences between E1 and T1 vs. ISDN links.Continue Reading

• Nirsoft USBLogView Monitors USB Events

  In trying to track down a mysterious USB plug/unplug problem, I learn that Nirsoft USBLogView Monitors USB Events. Good stuff!Continue Reading

• How food traceability software boosts supply chain visibility

  Food recalls have increased and more consumers want to know the supply chain journey of their food. Here's a look at how technology can help.Continue Reading

• How to connect VMware Workstation virtual machines to the Internet

  Learn how to configure VMware Workstation virtual networks, including connecting guest virtual machines to the Internet, use the Virtual Network Editor and more.Continue Reading

• Top 3 ways talent pros can adapt to changing recruitment trends

  Emerging technology in recruiting -- such as recruiting AI and chatbots -- is gradually becoming the norm. Here are some skills that recruiters can develop to stay competitive.Continue Reading

• Windows Graphics Card Reset Key Sequence

  If all you see on your Windows PC is a black screen, possibly with a white cursor, it's always a good idea to try the Windows graphics card reset key sequence Ctrl+Shift+Win+B.Continue Reading

• How to fix printer problems after a Windows 10 update

  Windows 10 updates, especially an update to Windows 10 version 1809, can sometimes cause printer issues. You can fix these problems with these tips.Continue Reading

• Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud

  As the VDI market shifts to cloud-based VDI and DaaS, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Understand the benefits and complexities of the changing market.Continue Reading

• 4 ways to fix Windows 10 boot problems

  If users are experiencing Windows 10 boot problems, IT can turn to the Master Boot Record or Startup Repair to diagnose and resolve the issues.Continue Reading

• 6 employee activism lessons HR needs today

  Employee activism spiked last year, and experts say that as the 'age of purpose' gathers force, more workers will follow suit. Here are a few of the lessons HR should learn now.Continue Reading

• USB iPhone Link-Up Causes BSOD

  On a desktop running 18363.476, a USB iPhone link-up causes BSOD each time I try to plug it in. Basic diagnosis indicates a driver problem of some kind, so I switch to another PC for the time being.Continue Reading

• How IT can help prevent UC tool communication overload

  The use of too many communication tools can create communication overload for employees. To help, IT may be able to take preventative measures.Continue Reading

• More Odd USB-C Symptoms

  More odd USB-C symptoms manifest for a hinky device on a test PC: dwm.exe (Windows Desktop Windows Manager) crashes 9 times for each incident.Continue Reading

• 5 tips to avoid content sprawl when using Microsoft Teams

  Businesses should heed this advice when rolling out Microsoft Teams to avoid content sprawl and ensure users can easily find the content they seek.Continue Reading

• Multiple ISO Mount Strategies Prove Helpful

  When an ISO on my brand-new, high-speed USB-C NVMe SSD-based external drive refuses to mount, I understand that multiple ISO mount strategies prove helpful -- downright essential, in fact.Continue Reading

• Insider Preview 19002 Poses Peculiar Problems

  The latest Insider Preview 19002 poses peculiar problems when it causes both of my test machines to hang at the first reboot. Removing the SDXC card fixes the newer PC, but I have to resort to ...Continue Reading