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    Can a hotspot work without cellular service?

    Hotspots rely on cellular service for internet access. Learn why a hotspot won't work without service and how IT admins can troubleshoot connection issues.

    Michael Goad, Katie Fenton • March 6, 2026
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    What to do when a Windows 11 Remote Desktop keeps freezing

    Windows 11 Remote Desktop sessions can freeze due to updates, configuration issues or network problems. Learn how IT admins can troubleshoot and prevent RDP freezes.

    Chris Twiest • March 6, 2026
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    How to build a recruitment strategy: 10 key steps

    A strong recruitment strategy helps organizations attract the right candidates. Learn 10 steps to evaluate policies, use recruiting technology and strengthen employer branding.

    Eric St-Jean • March 5, 2026
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    How to create an enterprise mobile device management policy

    An MDM policy helps organizations secure corporate, BYOD and hybrid workforce devices by defining acceptable use, data protection, privacy and enforcement standards.

    Michael Goad • March 4, 2026
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    Omnichannel orchestration engages customers, drives revenue

    Omnichannel orchestration enables businesses to personalize customer interactions, reduce friction and coordinate teams for lasting business outcomes and customer loyalty.

    Griffin LaFleur • March 4, 2026
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    How to remove digital signatures from a PDF

    Digital signatures verify document integrity and execute agreements. Learn how to remove digital signatures from a PDF for revisions or redaction.

    Jordan Jones • March 4, 2026
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    Identity-first CX blends customer convenience and security

    Identity-first customer experience is an interesting and ambitious concept that melds customer ease of use and security controls. Sounds great, but can it be done?

    Jon Arnold • March 3, 2026
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    Adoption training key to UC deployment success

    Deployed properly, unified communications can reshape how an organization conducts business. But success won't happen unless users understand and buy into the platform's benefits.

    Damon Garn • Feb. 27, 2026
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    12 top business process management tools for 2026

    BPM platforms are becoming a business transformation engine as vendors infuse their tools with powerful AI and automation capabilities. Read our review of top BPM products.

    Andy Patrizio, Dan Morris • Feb. 27, 2026
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    How to improve the contact center experience for customers

    Customers expect contact center interactions to be fast, seamless and personal, but improving the experience requires balancing automation, self-service and human support.

    Kathleen Richards • Feb. 27, 2026
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    10 strategies to improve contact center agent performance

    Contact center agent performance improves when organizations combine training, feedback, routing and self-service with the right data, tools and support.

    Sarah Amsler • Feb. 27, 2026
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    How Windows 11 Safe Mode works and when to use it

    Windows 11 Safe Mode gives IT leaders a reliable way to diagnose failures, restore access to broken systems and strengthen enterprise resilience against disruptions.

    Robert Sheldon and Brien Posey • Feb. 25, 2026
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    What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?

    HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects.

    George Lawton and Eric St-Jean • Feb. 25, 2026
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    How Windows 11 Print Management can fix printer issues

    IT admins can use Print Management in Windows 11 to manage all printers connected to a device, troubleshoot problems and restart devices and servers.

    Robert Sheldon and Brien Posey • Feb. 24, 2026
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    How to migrate applications to Windows 11

    As Windows 10 support ends, organizations must plan Windows 11 migrations carefully. Assess apps, data and device configurations to avoid disruptions during the upgrade.

    Brien Posey • Feb. 24, 2026
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    How to evaluate top UCaaS providers and vendors of 2026

    Organizations have many considerations to make when adopting UCaaS. Learn how to evaluate key capabilities from UCaaS providers, including AI, mobility, security and integrations.

    Irwin Lazar • Feb. 24, 2026
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    How to use Intune app protection without MDM enrollment

    Intune mobile application management without enrollment lets IT protect corporate data on BYOD devices using app protection and Conditional Access policies.

    Peter van der Woude, Peter Daalmans • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Top accounting software options for CFOs: An up-to-the-minute decision guide

    Accounting software can help companies shorten their closings, increase accuracy and efficiency, and increase agility. Learn some of the top options.

    James Kofalt • Feb. 24, 2026
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    How to plan a Windows 11 upgrade project

    Planning a Windows 11 upgrade requires hardware assessment, compatibility testing, phased rollout and change management to reduce disruption and compliance risk.

    Ed Tittel • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Sustainability in UC: A call to action for IT leaders

    Unified communications yields some intriguing advantages for IT leaders developing strategies to reduce their organization's environmental impact.

    Venus Kohli • Feb. 24, 2026
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    6 ways customer experience can increase sales

    A strong customer experience strategy increases retention, drives repeat revenue and creates competitive advantage. Explore six ways CX directly influences sales growth.

    Andrew Froehlich • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Can Microsoft Teams chat be monitored?

    IT administrators can monitor Microsoft Teams chats, but effective oversight requires the right Microsoft 365 licensing, compliance policies and governance controls.

    Andrew Froehlich, Reda Chouffani • Feb. 21, 2026
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    Top 8 KPIs for 3PL organizations

    Supply chain leaders can use 3PL KPIs to evaluate vendor performance, manage costs and ensure logistics partners meet service-level and customer experience expectations.

    Paul Maplesden • Feb. 21, 2026
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    How to build a plan for PC and desktop lifecycle management

    Organizations can choose in-house, device-as-a-service or hybrid models for desktop lifecycle management, balancing cost, security, Windows 11 readiness and sustainability goals.

    Ed Tittel and Gary Olsen • Feb. 21, 2026
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    How to configure the Remote Desktop Users group in Windows

    Managing the Remote Desktop Users group is essential for secure Windows access. IT teams should know how to configure it properly across local, Intune and Azure environments.

    Marius Sandbu • Feb. 20, 2026