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Dos and don’ts for ERP selection success

The ERP selection process can succeed or fail based on seemingly small factors. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind as you embark on the process.

By Eric St-Jean • Feb. 24, 2021

Digital queues avert COVID-19 vaccine registration crashes

Q&A with Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince on how digital waiting rooms can help public health agencies register their constituents for COVID-19 vaccinations.

By Don Fluckinger • Feb. 24, 2021

UCaaS key to hybrid workplace technology when offices reopen

As companies begin to ask their employees to return to the office for at least part of the time, a suitable hybrid workplace technology foundation is critical.

By Irwin Lazar • Feb. 24, 2021

Microsoft to add a text prediction feature to Word

The feature, scheduled for release next month, makes suggestions as a person types in Word. Microsoft said the predictive text feature will make writing faster and more efficient.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 23, 2021

Security top of mind for digital transformation projects

Like the transformation of their IT systems, SAP customers will need to modernize their security strategies as they move to the cloud, according to a new ASUG and Onapsis survey.

By Jim O'Donnell • Feb. 23, 2021

Apple boosts smartphone market with 5G iPhone debut

Apple injected much-needed life into the smartphone market with its 5G iPhone 12 line. Gartner said the company was the No. 1 phone manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2020.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 23, 2021

News briefs: Cisco adds features to Webex Rooms

Cisco has added features from its cloud-based Webex Meetings platform to the video conferencing hardware Webex Rooms. The capabilities include access to digital whiteboards.

By Maxim Tamarov • Feb. 22, 2021

Microsoft announces Office 2021, Office LTSC

Microsoft will launch two versions of Office for those who don't want Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Office 2021 and Office LTSC will be available in the second half of the year.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 22, 2021

Employee wellness vs. employee well-being: The differences

The terms 'employee wellness' and 'employee well-being' are sometimes used interchangeably, but many consider them to be different. Here's what you should know.

By Molly Driscoll • Feb. 22, 2021

Cisco completes the IMImobile acquisition

Cisco plans to use IMImobile's messaging and voice APIs to bolster its cloud contact center offering. The executive team of the U.K.-based company has joined Cisco.

By Maxim Tamarov • Feb. 19, 2021

Biden favors green cards over H-1B work visas

The Biden administration is seeking major changes in work visa programs, proposing an expansion of the cap for employment-based green cards, but not for H-1B work visas.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Feb. 19, 2021

Google overhauls education suite, adding 50-plus features

Google has changed G Suite for Education into Workspace for Education, adding features to its Classroom and Meet apps to help educators with classroom management.

By Maxim Tamarov • Feb. 19, 2021

8 benefits of a warehouse management system

A warehouse management system has the potential to save your company money and help improve warehouse efficiency. Learn how a WMS can benefit your company.

By Linda Rosencrance • Feb. 19, 2021

Google emphasizes security, privacy in Android 12 preview

Google highlighted privacy and security changes in the Android 12 developer preview. The OS, expected this fall, standardizes password complexity requirements for enterprise users.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 19, 2021

Qualtrics vaccine management gains steam among states

Qualtrics lands Missouri's state vaccine registration site as the voice-of-the-customer tech vendor claims 200 county governments and public health organizations among its users.

By Don Fluckinger • Feb. 18, 2021

Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples.

By James Kofalt • Feb. 18, 2021

Manufacturing outlook for 2021 focuses on resilience

As midmarket manufacturers focus on recovery from the pandemic, many will take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate Industry 4.0 projects, according to BDO USA.

By Jim O'Donnell • Feb. 18, 2021

Fueled by new technologies, the future of supply chains is here

An army of digital technologies like AI, IoT, bots and blockchain will reshape supply chains and add resiliency and transparency in the wake of the pandemic. Learn how.

By Beth Stackpole • Feb. 18, 2021

McKinsey: Post-pandemic workplace will see major changes

In the post-pandemic workplace, businesses are likely to focus more on skills than job titles while also accelerating their adoption of automation and digital technologies.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Feb. 18, 2021

Amazon bolsters e-commerce for small business with Selz buy

Australian e-commerce platform Selz may have caught Amazon's attention because it employs Liquid, Shopify's template language, which will simplify migrations.

By Don Fluckinger • Feb. 18, 2021

Microsoft crowdsources notifications for Edge

Microsoft wants the crowd to determine which notification requests are seen in Edge. The company has introduced a system to show useful notifications and hide annoying ones.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 17, 2021

AI deployed as employee burnout detection tool

Employee burnout is one of the mental health issues that AI tools are helping HR to identify. The technology can analyze employee activities and communications for potential risk.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Feb. 17, 2021

How do you manage cloud telephony E911 location information?

Tracking E911 location information can be tricky when moving telephony to the cloud. But organizations have a few options to ensure that emergency calls are properly routed.

By Carrie Goetz • Feb. 17, 2021

10 lead scoring best practices to improve sales efficiency

Lead scoring helps sales and marketing teams identify which customers to pursue based on a points system. Lead scoring aims to develop sales-ready leads.

By Griffin LaFleur • Feb. 17, 2021

Microsoft launches iPad-optimized Office app

Microsoft has pushed out a version of its Office app made with iPads in mind. The app combines Word, Excel and PowerPoint into a single offering and has some new features.

By Mike Gleason • Feb. 16, 2021