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Video conferencing vendors rush to fix meeting fatigue

Video conferencing vendors tackle video fatigue with tools to mitigate the stress caused by the overuse of their products. Experts advise using multiple means of communication.

By Mike Gleason • July 14, 2021

Which SAP software supports sustainability?

SAP is releasing new sustainability software to give organizations the environmental data they need to achieve climate targets. Learn more about each type.

By James Kofalt • July 14, 2021

Microsoft puts its OS in the cloud with Windows 365

Microsoft said Windows 365 gives companies a simple way to use cloud-based desktops at a predictable price. The company will release two versions of the product in early August.

By Mike Gleason • July 14, 2021

Salesforce Industries’ Media Cloud adds ad management

Salesforce Media Cloud adds a multimedia ad sales platform for media companies to manage their customers' ad spend. Also: AppExchange partner marketplace adds chat, user reviews.

By Don Fluckinger • July 14, 2021

The environmental challenges of last-mile delivery

Current last-mile delivery practices are contributing to climate change, and companies need to address these ill effects. Understand how to start taking action.

By George Lawton • July 13, 2021

Worker shortages spur hiring incentives, low layoffs

Layoffs and involuntary terminations have reached a new low, as firms try to retain employees and hire new ones. They're also turning to some unique cash incentives.

By Patrick Thibodeau • July 13, 2021

How does SAP Product Footprint Management work?

SAP Product Footprint Management can help companies assess and manage their environmental impact. Learn about some of the software's capabilities.

By James Kofalt • July 13, 2021

Acquia releases employee experience features for DX platform

Developers are the focus of Acquia's update to Open DXP. They get an all-cloud app dev environment, AI search and a toolbox to build employee-facing apps and services.

By Don Fluckinger • July 13, 2021

Infor spins off EAM business to Hexagon but retains a stake

Rather than making the investments, Infor decided that the best way to advance its Infor EAM platform was to sell it, a move one analyst described as 'shortsighted.'

By Jim O'Donnell • July 12, 2021

How to integrate mobile threat defense and UEM such as Intune

Mobile admins can use mobile threat defense integrations with UEM to provide deeper visibility into the threat level of mobile devices and additional security controls.

By Reda Chouffani, Peter Daalmans • July 12, 2021

Brands opt for headless e-commerce vs. traditional commerce

For large enterprises, headless commerce breaks down websites into user-friendly modules marketers can update. SMBs can also use it, paired with WordPress and other simple tools.

By Don Fluckinger • July 12, 2021

What are effective ways to secure SIP connections?

Ensuring a secure SIP environment is critical for enabling employees to communicate over the internet. What are some key strategies to protect your network?

By Kevin Tolly • July 12, 2021

Remote work flexibility key for employee retention

Offering flexible work options is one important key to fighting employee turnover. Learn why remote and hybrid work are not passing trends and why saying 'no' will cost.

By Murali Nethi • July 9, 2021

Biden noncompete agreement order a warning for businesses

President Biden has ordered the FTC to consider restricting noncompete agreements, a directive that has bipartisan support in Congress.

By Patrick Thibodeau • July 9, 2021

Zoom adds voice commands to Zoom Rooms

Zoom Rooms voice controls could ease the frustrations of using conference room video hardware. Zoom released the feature in public beta, making it available on select systems.

By Mike Gleason • July 9, 2021

Criminal background check prompts federal lawsuit

Errors in criminal background checks may be common, which could lead to a denied job opportunity. A Connecticut lawsuit details one such case.

By Patrick Thibodeau • July 9, 2021

Cisco takes over hybrid event manager Socio Labs

Cisco will pair Socio Labs' hybrid event product with Webex video and Slido audience polling tools. Cisco believes events with in-person and online participants are the future.

By Mike Gleason • July 8, 2021

Mosyle adds screen sharing to MDM software

Mosyle's Screen View establishes a peer-to-peer connection for screen sharing between IT support staff and people with Apple devices. The new tool is in the Mosyle Admin Portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 8, 2021

Comparing offerings: Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace

Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace is a difficult choice, so organizations should evaluate each offering's features and pricing before they pick a cloud productivity service.

By Robert Sheldon, Reda Chouffani • July 6, 2021

Top 20 strategic L&D terms learning pros should know

Career development is key to employee retention, and effective L&D initiatives start with an understanding of important learning concepts. Here are 20 of the most important.

By Molly Driscoll • July 6, 2021

Compare Teams guest access vs. external access vs. Teams Connect

Microsoft has a few options to connect Teams to outside users. Compare Teams guest access vs. external access vs. Teams Connect to decide which suits your external collaboration needs.

By Reda Chouffani • July 6, 2021

The post-pandemic workplace empowers some, not all

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated investments in automation and has sent turnover soaring, a new reality that benefits some employees but is a disadvantage to others.

By Patrick Thibodeau • July 6, 2021

Quadpack migrates to S/4HANA Cloud to unite data, processes

Faced with an aging on-premises ERP system, Quadpack is migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud while simultaneously upgrading its analytics and data warehousing capabilities.

By Jim O'Donnell • July 2, 2021

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, modifying and terminating real-time sessions that involve video, voice, messaging and other communications applications and services between two or more endpoints on IP networks.

By Ben Lutkevich, Jessica Scarpati • July 2, 2021

14 hybrid workplace technologies to power future of work

Hybrid work offers a positive employee experience and productivity gains but those only come to fruition with the right technology. Learn which tools are the most important.

By Eric St-Jean • July 2, 2021