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Microsoft Loop adds project management to 365

Loop lets teams track project status while editing documents in a single app. The Microsoft 365 software works with Word, PowerPoint and Excel document snippets.

By Maxim Tamarov • Nov. 19, 2021

Microsoft could make Edge default browser for opening links

People might no longer be able to use workarounds like EdgeDeflector to set another browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, as their default for opening links.

By Maxim Tamarov • Nov. 18, 2021

Apple launches SMB device management

Designed for companies of up to 500 employees, Business Essentials offers tools to download apps and push updates to iPhones, iPads and Macs. It provides up to 2 TB iCloud storage.

By Maxim Tamarov • Nov. 18, 2021

Samsung brings Android 12 privacy to Galaxy S21 series

One UI 4 notifies smartphone users when apps access their camera, location or microphone. The software also lists the apps accessing people's data and keeps track of permissions.

By Maxim Tamarov • Nov. 18, 2021

How do you set up Zoom breakout rooms?

Breakout rooms might seem difficult to configure, but it's not so challenging once you have the right options enabled. Our expert outlines how to set up Zoom breakout rooms.

By David Maldow • Nov. 18, 2021

SAP TechEd sets sights on hyperscalers with developer tools

SAP launched a series of developer products at SAP TechEd, including free tier access for the SAP Business Technology Platform and the low-code/no-code platform SAP AppGyver.

By Jim O'Donnell • Nov. 17, 2021

5 tips for choosing the right HR technology

Choosing the right HR technology and tools for your company requires first understanding one truth: There is no perfect software. But from there, you can decide on what works best.

By Eric St-Jean • Nov. 17, 2021

New forms of enterprise video spark management challenges

Video conferencing is now a fundamental part of employees' workdays. But managing and storing video content brings some new challenges that must be addressed.

By Irwin Lazar • Nov. 17, 2021

Slack improves workflow automation for Salesforce, other apps

Slack has retooled its Workflow Builder, intending to make automating work with Salesforce and third-party apps as easy as building a Lego set. Workers can use the tool next year.

By Mike Gleason • Nov. 17, 2021

Integrating Android Enterprise with Intune device management

Organizations that deploy Android devices should look to Android Enterprise APIs to provide control of managed devices, but they require integration with a management platform.

By Peter van der Woude • Nov. 17, 2021

Genesys, Google bolster contact center connections

Genesys and Google broaden multi-year partnership to include running Genesys applications on Google Cloud with Kubernetes; Genesys embeds apps in Chrome browser.

By Don Fluckinger • Nov. 16, 2021

OpenText to add email encryption, developer tools, O365 hooks

OpenText intends to acquire Zix email security technology to broaden its portfolio, adds developer tools and connects OneDrive competitor OpenText Core to Office 365.

By Don Fluckinger • Nov. 16, 2021

How to build a virtual lab with Hyper-V

While there are lots of uses for Hyper-V, Windows 10 administrators can take advantage of its isolated VMs for lab testing of patches, updates and more.

By Chris Twiest • Nov. 16, 2021

MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System)

MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) was the Microsoft-marketed version of the first widely-installed operating system in personal computers.

By Peter Loshin • Nov. 15, 2021

satellite

A satellite is any object that orbits something else, as, for example, the Earth orbits the sun.

By Paul Kirvan • Nov. 15, 2021

Excel

Excel is a spreadsheet program from Microsoft and a component of its Office product group for business applications.

By Alexander Gillis • Nov. 15, 2021

White House unveils supply chain dashboard, but who is it for?

A new supply chain dashboard from the White House promises to provide valuable data on supply chain disruption, but it may not be adequate to resolve the complex issues.

By Jim O'Donnell • Nov. 12, 2021

video streaming

Video streaming is a continuous transmission of video files from a server to a client.

By Alexander Gillis • Nov. 12, 2021

Training with VR could lead to broader enterprise adoption

Companies have started using VR to train surgeons and customer service reps. The early use of the technology paves the way for broader adoption in the future.

By Mike Gleason • Nov. 11, 2021

A guide to scheduling software

As employees continue to work remotely full- or part-time, scheduling software could help smooth the transition to a hybrid office. Learn more with this guide to the software.

By Eric St-Jean • Nov. 11, 2021

Microsoft, Meta integrate Teams with Workplace

Using the Microsoft Teams collaboration platform, corporate employees can access news feeds and other content from Meta's Workplace social network for business.

By Mike Gleason • Nov. 11, 2021

Considering third-party virtual desktop printing management

Third-party printer management vendors make printing from a virtual desktop easier for IT admins to set up and support. Learn some of the top platforms to consider.

By Marius Sandbu • Nov. 11, 2021

Augmented reality emerges in customer experience tech

For customer experience, augmented reality is more common than virtual reality. Marketing and field service are the early adopters of AR, with sales and e-commerce trailing.

By Don Fluckinger • Nov. 11, 2021

Decline of women in the workforce is an ‘alarming’ HR trend

Employers are trying a variety of strategies to reduce employee turnover, but a major problem facing them is bringing women back into the workforce, Gartner says.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Nov. 10, 2021

The 4 pillars of a complete enterprise video platform

Video has become a key part of business workflows. Four foundational enterprise video platform capabilities can help organizations manage the growth of user-generated video.

By Micah Levine • Nov. 10, 2021