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ERP plays vital role in sustainability trend

In this Q&A, IFS CEO Darren Roos discusses how enterprise systems like ERP can enable companies to develop and manage more effective sustainability initiatives.

By Jim O'Donnell • May 17, 2021

Apple-focused Jamf to buy Wandera for endpoint security

The $400 million acquisition would bring cloud-based zero trust security to Jamf's Apple-focused endpoint management platform. It's Jamf's largest acquisition to date.

By Maxim Tamarov • May 14, 2021

Tight labor market boosts wages, paves way for automation

Fast-food restaurants aren't the only places hungry for employees. High-skilled professional and business services occupations account for nearly 1.4 million openings.

By Patrick Thibodeau • May 14, 2021

Salesforce rebrands CDP, adds marketing features

Salesforce finally calls its customer data platform a CDP with its latest release, adds marketer-friendly segmentation features and MuleSoft, Tableau integrations.

By Don Fluckinger • May 14, 2021

8 benefits of SaaS ERP

Learn about the benefits of using SaaS ERP software, including lower infrastructure costs, as well as some possible drawbacks, including possible data breaches.

By Molly Driscoll • May 13, 2021

5 hybrid meeting best practices for a high-quality experience

To get the most out of hybrid meetings, follow these best practices to manage audio and video performance, and ensure a high-quality meeting experience.

By Irwin Lazar • May 13, 2021

Kaizen (continuous improvement)

Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements.

By Diann Daniel • May 13, 2021

Dell releases 7 PCs for CAD, graphic designers

Dell has designed the Precision series desktops for power-hungry tasks like CAD and data science. But they come when desktop sales are on the decline.

By Maxim Tamarov • May 12, 2021

Salesforce low-code features in beta; GA slated for winter

Salesforce gives users a taste of Dynamic Interactions low-code features to come with a beta release of features planned for its next major platform update.

By Don Fluckinger • May 12, 2021

Oracle CX adds subscription management, 3-D ad measurement

Oracle adds deeper subscription support for B2C and B2B users to its CX platform, as users look to tie renewals, billing and self-service to commerce revenue.

By Don Fluckinger • May 12, 2021

Microsoft launches Teams webinar feature

Microsoft has released a Teams feature that allows event hosts to register, present and keep in touch with thousands of webinar attendees, which is important in the hybrid world.

By Mike Gleason • May 11, 2021

Explore this introduction to digital experience platforms

Web experience management platforms and content management systems are morphing into digital experience platforms. This introduction to digital experience lays out the basics.

By Geoffrey Bock • May 11, 2021

7 benefits of a personalized marketing content strategy

Customers want companies to treat them as individuals, and personalized marketing can help accomplish that. Personalization can also improve customer retention and brand affinity.

By Demetra Edwards • May 10, 2021

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.

By Pam Baker • May 10, 2021

WalkMe digital adoption platform eases application overload

As companies invest in more enterprise applications, digital adoption platforms like WalkMe can both help employees manage the overload and companies drive usage.

By Jim O'Donnell • May 10, 2021

Internet Protocol (IP)

The Internet Protocol (IP) is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the internet.

By Sean Michael Kerner • May 10, 2021

Employees revolt after CEO’s op-ed about hybrid workplaces

In an essay, Catherine Merrill, CEO of Washingtonian Media Inc., argued against hybrid workplaces, drawing a strong reaction from employees and HR analysts.

By Patrick Thibodeau • May 7, 2021

SAP-NHL Coaching Insights app enhances real-time game data

A new version of the Coaching Insights app, a joint SAP-NHL effort, includes features that provide coaches with in-game analysis of player and game data.

By Jim O'Donnell • May 7, 2021

Microsoft, Zoom gain UCaaS market share

Business use of video conferencing during the pandemic caused a spike in UCaaS market growth in 2020. Analysts predict growth to continue at 20% as people return to work.

By Maxim Tamarov • May 7, 2021

Do you need to manage QoS when deploying VoIP over LAN?

QoS is an essential component of VoIP over LAN; modern network devices make it easy to implement.

By Kevin Tolly • May 7, 2021

VA’s lack of diversity in management called out in hearing

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs faces criticism over its lack of diversity in senior management, where white workers are more likely to gain management roles than Black workers.

By Patrick Thibodeau • May 6, 2021

E-commerce firm Radial taps Presidio for VDI cloud migration

As the pandemic sparked a surge in e-commerce demand, Radial needed to expand its capabilities. Learn how Presidio helped Radial with a VDI cloud migration to VMware Cloud on AWS.

By Esther Shein • May 5, 2021

Microsoft focuses on reading skills in Teams for Education

The latest Microsoft Teams for Education features will hone student reading skills, let teachers set up assignment groups and centralize student calendars

By Mike Gleason • May 5, 2021

How to define contact center technology requirements

Whether launching a new contact center or updating an existing one, CX leaders must evaluate their contact center technology requirements before selecting a provider.

By Robin Gareiss • May 5, 2021

Warren Buffett urged to take DEI strategy leadership role

Berkshire Hathaway is being urged to take an industry leadership role by publishing its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and data. So far, it has declined to do so.

By Patrick Thibodeau • May 5, 2021