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real-time application (RTA)
A real-time application is an application program that functions within a time frame that the user senses as immediate or current.
By Ben Lutkevich • May 9, 2022 -
Visier’s collaboration analytics buy is about team dynamics
Collaboration analytics is designed to understand how people and teams work together, a capability Visier is gaining with its recent acquisition of Yva.ai.
By Patrick Thibodeau • May 6, 2022 -
Business conditions upend digital supply chain investments
A new PwC survey of supply chain leaders indicates that most companies are not yet seeing results from investments in advanced supply chain technologies.
By Jim O'Donnell • May 6, 2022 -
Square exec discusses metaverse, electronic payment trends
Millions of physical and online merchants use Square's payment processing services. We discuss retail tech trends with Roshan Jhunja, Square head of retail.
By Don Fluckinger • May 6, 2022 -
Expert Advice // Managing Windows and Mac devices within the same organization
How to enroll and manage Mac devices with Intune MDM
Organizations may turn to basic MDM platforms to help manage Mac devices in a Windows-focused environment. Often, these platforms provide just enough management.
By Peter van der Woude • May 6, 2022 -
PwC upgrades employee benefits with two week-long shutdowns
Professional services firm PwC is improving its employee benefits and learning and career development programs. It wants employees to have more control over their careers.
By Patrick Thibodeau • May 6, 2022 -
Expert Advice
5 macOS management software options for the enterprise
While Windows desktops are still the leading OS in the enterprise, organizations have adopted macOS desktops, and each OS requires a different management approach.
By Robert Sheldon • May 5, 2022 -
clickstream data (clickstream analytics)
Clickstream data and clickstream analytics are the processes involved in collecting, analyzing and reporting aggregate data about which pages a website visitor visits -- and in what order.
By Alexander Gillis • May 5, 2022 -
Video conferencing found to harm worker creativity
Research shows video conferencing curbs the creation of new ideas, so managers should also schedule in-person brainstorming sessions.
By Mike Gleason • May 5, 2022 -
Worldwide remote jobs market may globalize hiring
The outlook for worldwide remote job opportunities is creating an opportunity for startup Oyster, which enables overseas hiring. It reached $1 billion valuation in two years.
By Patrick Thibodeau • May 5, 2022 -
SAP Sapphire returns as a scaled-down live event
SAP Sapphire 2022 is back with an in-person and virtual program. Rise with SAP will be a hot topic, but SAP also needs to focus on SAP Business Network and Business Technology Platform.
By Jim O'Donnell • May 4, 2022 -
Expert Advice
How will VR collaboration transform meetings?
It may be too soon for virtual reality to play a role in how companies conduct business meetings, but it's not too early to understand its benefits.
By David Maldow • May 4, 2022 -
The essential guide to ERP software demos
7 items to include on an ERP vendor demo checklist
Creating an ERP vendor demo checklist before the presentation can prove beneficial for both the implementation team and the vendor. Learn several items to include on the checklist.
By Eric St-Jean • May 3, 2022 -
Expert Advice // A guide to best practices for chatbots
Best practices for initiating chatbot-to-human handoff
Contact centers perform a balancing act between AI and human agents. Support teams must train bots on chatbot-to-human handoffs and design AI aware of customer frustration.
By Jonathan Bordoli, Fancy Mills • May 3, 2022 -
HR's guide to better recruiting during the Great Resignation
4 best practices for creating an internal talent marketplace
Internal mobility is one potential solution to companies' current recruiting problems. Learn about internal talent marketplaces and best practices for creating one.
By Carolyn Heinze • May 3, 2022 -
Guide to virtual reality in HR
Top 5 uses for VR in learning and development
Learning and development programs can potentially benefit from the addition of virtual reality, though drawbacks do exist. Learn about VR's potential use cases and its risks.
By Mary K. Pratt • May 3, 2022 -
Metaverse shopping 101, from Forever 21’s Roblox store creator
The founder of the agency behind Forever 21's Shop City explains what it is -- and what it isn't -- and what retailing in the metaverse will eventually look like.
By Don Fluckinger • May 2, 2022 -
Starlink coverage can make remote work very remote
The internet coverage from Starlink satellites can enable remote work just about anywhere, but user experience is not perfect and some cite dropouts during video calls.
By Patrick Thibodeau • May 2, 2022 -
internal marketing
Internal marketing is the promotion of a company's objectives, products and services to employees within the organization.
By Katie Terrell Hanna • May 2, 2022 -
Contact centers struggle to improve employee experience
AI, better workforce management tools and conversation intelligence are key technologies to help customer service teams get through the current rough patch.
By Don Fluckinger • April 29, 2022 -
Kinaxis, TraceLink partner on supply chain planning
Supply chain planning and collaboration come together in a new integration of Kinaxis RapidResponse and TraceLink's healthcare and pharmaceutical industry supply chain network.
By Jim O'Donnell • April 29, 2022 -
Why digital accessibility is important for remote work
With the continuing remote work trend, companies need to ensure digital accessibility for all employees, including those with disabilities.
By Amanda Hetler • April 29, 2022 -
Choosing the right accounting software: SMB to enterprise
To find the best enterprise accounting software, businesses must outline specific criteria and compare those criteria against accounting software features and benefits.
By Bob Violino • April 29, 2022 -
Agility and risk in the supply chain
5 best practices for creating a data-driven supply chain
Turning to data and analytics to manage supply chain disruption only helps if leaders use good practices for extracting insights. Here are five that can help.
By George Lawton • April 28, 2022 -
Meta pumps the brakes on metaverse, long-term spending
Meta's slow earnings growth means less money to spend on its long-term metaverse project. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is laying the groundwork for 2030.
By Mike Gleason • April 28, 2022