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Box takes on OpenText, Microsoft as enterprise content hub

Enterprise content management platforms will become the single source of truth for knowledge for desktop and mobile devices. Box hard-charges bigger competitors to win that spot.

By Geoffrey Bock • Oct. 31, 2018

Are application layers always a good idea?

App layering, which separates apps from the underlying OS, helps IT in several ways, including allowing it to deliver apps to specific groups, but it's not always a great fit.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 31, 2018

How DaaS platforms handle cost optimization in the public cloud

When virtual desktops are running in the cloud, we need to keep a close eye on resource consumption to keep costs down. Here’s how DaaS platforms do it.

By Marius Sandbu • Oct. 31, 2018

Top Microsoft Office alternatives for enterprise use

Microsoft's productivity suite sees the most enterprise use, but organizations can switch to certain Microsoft Office alternatives for lower licensing costs and more.

By John Powers • Oct. 30, 2018

5 barriers to creating data-driven HR -- and how to overcome them

Savvy HR leaders know that data is the foundation of a killer people strategy. Here's why that's hard -- and how you can make it easier.

By Mark Feffer • Oct. 30, 2018

Comparing SAP ERP ROI to Oracle, Microsoft and Infor

Considering Oracle, Microsoft, Infor or SAP ERP software? We examine these ERP vendors on how well each delivers ERP ROI with their unique implementation methods and strategies.

By Mary Shacklett • Oct. 30, 2018

8x8 buys Jitsi open source video conferencing from Atlassian

8x8 has acquired the open source video conferencing company Jitsi from Atlassian in a bid to improve its online meetings platform, 8x8 Meetings.

By Jonathan Dame • Oct. 30, 2018

Why is supplier segmentation key to supplier relationship management?

Your customer relies on your supply chain to work well, so that means you need effective supplier relationship management. Here's information to help you create it.

By Scott Koegler • Oct. 29, 2018

What’s most important in creating a supply chain management strategy?

Begin with the end in mind: great customer service. That's one secret to establishing your supply chain priorities -- one that can help as you decide on its tradeoffs.

By Dave Turbide • Oct. 29, 2018

How Linux thin clients have improved

VDI shops should consider Linux-based thin clients as endpoints for their users for several reasons, including the fact that they are cheaper than Windows thin clients.

By Alastair Cooke • Oct. 29, 2018

Microsoft releases Skype for Business 2019 server

The Skype for Business 2019 server includes several new hybrid cloud features and simplifies the migration path from the on-premises product to cloud-based Microsoft Teams.

By Jonathan Dame • Oct. 26, 2018

Buy the right help desk tools to track and resolve incidents

Help desk management tools help admins manage, track and resolve problems. Learn about the leading products and the reporting, communication and support features they offer.

By Gary Olsen • Oct. 26, 2018

How are application layering and app virtualization different?

If IT pros effectively use either app layering or app virtualization, they can simplify management while improving the end-user experience.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 26, 2018

Adobe Magento Commerce Cloud brings e-commerce muscle

After acquiring Magento for $1.7 billion earlier this year, Adobe has integrated its commerce product into Adobe Experience Cloud for both enterprises and SMBs.

By Jesse Scardina • Oct. 25, 2018

Cautious about SaaS, Textron came around to Oracle ERP Cloud

Textron IT and finance leaders said the company only trusted cloud for nonessentials until aging systems made the move to SaaS ERP inevitable.

By Tony Kontzer • Oct. 25, 2018

Cisco Meeting Server 2.4 increases capacity, adds controls

The Cisco Meeting Server 2.4 release increases HD video call capacities and gives customers more in-meeting controls and branding tools.

By Jonathan Dame • Oct. 25, 2018

Windows Server 2019 RDSH drops Office 365 ProPlus support

Microsoft hopes to accelerate customer cloud desktop adoption when it makes the Office 365 ProPlus suite a cloud-only product for Windows Server 2019 RDSH users.

By Ed Scannell • Oct. 25, 2018

How to plan your mobile threat defense deployment

Practical advice on how to layer a mobile threat defense solution on top of your EMM, for single purpose, COPE, and BYOD devices.

By Colm Warner • Oct. 25, 2018

FedEx’s Oracle hybrid cloud only a bridge to all-SaaS ERP

A logistics heavyweight is in year three of a five-year plan to consolidate PeopleSoft and SAP systems on Oracle ERP Cloud and Analytics Cloud and absorb corporate acquisitions.

By Tony Kontzer • Oct. 24, 2018

Twilio Autopilot looks to simplify contact center AI

Twilio Autopilot gives developers the building blocks for creating contact center AI that businesses can use to improve customer service and save money.

By Jonathan Dame • Oct. 24, 2018

UCaaS Magic Quadrant shows IT leaders ready for transition to cloud

The latest Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant found that large enterprises are making the jump to cloud as fewer dollars are spent on on-premises infrastructure and development.

By Micah Levine • Oct. 24, 2018

Can you put together an efficient help desk system?

Help desk software should not be an organization's only plan for incident management. An effective help desk should include agreed-upon timelines, a knowledge base and more.

By John Powers • Oct. 24, 2018

Huddle rooms create new meeting room management requirements

New video conferencing tools don't require high-level support from IT and AV teams, which allows them to take a more strategic approach to management.

By David Maldow • Oct. 24, 2018

New Oracle AI, blockchain apps target key ERP workflows

Financials, supply chain, HR and recruiting all see automation boost from intelligent process automation and machine learning across integrated Oracle SaaS suite.

By David Essex • Oct. 23, 2018

Oracle CX Unity unveiled at OpenWorld

In an attempt to compete with Salesforce, Oracle unveils Subscription Management, a software tool to help users manage the growing number of consumer-facing subscription products.

By Jesse Scardina • Oct. 23, 2018