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Embedded communications have business embracing CPaaS

In the UC blog world, analysts discuss how businesses are embracing CPaaS for embedded communications, why SD-WAN and MPLS make a strong team, and why Cisco is losing focus on collaboration software.

By Micah Levine • Oct. 5, 2018

How to implement a mobile app blacklist

Mobile apps aren't always safe, but IT can ensure that end users err of the side of caution with a blacklist. It's simple to create and maintain one with these steps.

By Alexander Gillis • Oct. 5, 2018

How can IT put Windows 10 containers to use?

Using Docker containers in Windows 10, IT can isolate apps and processes from users' devices, which can help in several ways, including preventing conflicts with other apps.

By Robert Sheldon • Oct. 5, 2018

Partner gateways connect endpoints to Microsoft Teams video conferencing

Businesses can now use third-party endpoints for Microsoft Teams video conferencing through cloud services from BlueJeans, Pexip and Polycom.

By Jonathan Dame • Oct. 4, 2018

L’Oréal boosts candidate experience with recruitment chatbots

L'Oréal deployed chatbots to help its 145 recruiters process some 2 million applications annually. It also put to rest concerns that automation might replace recruiters.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Oct. 4, 2018

How VDI performance monitoring tools help IT

When deciding on a VDI monitoring tool, IT must understand the unique functions and limitations of each tool. IT should find a tool that matches the exact needs of its organization.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 4, 2018

Remote Desktop Services fireworks at Microsoft Ignite 2018

Benny provides more info that Microsoft revealed about RDS and WVD at the show.

By Benny Tritsch • Oct. 4, 2018

How to develop a mobile incident response plan

Mobile devices are often overlooked when it comes to an incident response plan, but they shouldn't be. Here's how to integrate mobile devices into an essential security system.

By Kevin Beaver • Oct. 3, 2018

How to prevent cloud computing bandwidth issues in UCaaS adoption

The adoption of UCaaS architecture presents network challenges. Learn what tools are available to support video and voice quality without causing cloud computing bandwidth issues.

By Irwin Lazar • Oct. 3, 2018

Company wellness programs are broken, here’s a potential fix

Is an employee wellness program that works actually possible? Yes, if companies start to look at the whole person and focus on specific diseases, according to a new survey.

By Valerie Silverthorne • Oct. 3, 2018

Users at Workday Rising learn of HR modeling plans

The Adaptive Insights acquisition gives Workday the ability to combine HR and financial data into one model. The integration may require outside assistance now, but will improve in time.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Oct. 3, 2018

Get to know virtual desktop image optimization tools

Desktop image optimization tools can help IT run a more efficient VDI deployment by overriding certain native OS functions and utilities.

By John Powers • Oct. 3, 2018

Software bots start taking over finance work in Arizona

Software bots are being used in Arizona to help with some routine finance operations. These systems follow scripts to complete repetitive work, freeing employees for other work.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Oct. 3, 2018

Even basics like email & Wi-Fi make mobile device management worth doing

Some companies may not have a do-or-die security or workflow use case for MDM, but a good reason to use it might still be right under their nose!

By Jack Madden • Oct. 3, 2018

IT must prime its desktop management strategy for the future

IT cannot rely on its traditional methods of desktop management to control all the devices, OSes and more in the enterprise today. Instead it must take a more modern approach.

By Eddie Lockhart • Oct. 2, 2018

Foot Locker improves its candidate experience and hiring

Foot Locker has upgraded its talent management systems to improve its candidate experience, automate some functions and sharpen its hiring process with data.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Oct. 2, 2018

Low-code development platforms bring speed, friction

Low code is enabling organizations to push out mobile apps more quickly. But, for some organizations, low-code platforms introduce organizational challenges.

By Erica Mixon • Oct. 2, 2018

The benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems for healthcare

Is moving to cloud ERP good for your healthcare organizations? Experts tackle just that question and weigh in on issues such as security and compliance.

By Albert McKeon • Sept. 28, 2018

Microsoft doubles down on Office 365 AI capabilities

Microsoft confirmed its strategic commitment to Office 365, delivering an improved version that includes new AI and machine learning features.

By Ed Scannell • Sept. 28, 2018

Does application container technology differ from virtualization?

When delivering virtual apps to users, IT has a few options up its sleeve, including containers, which isolate the app from the OS and other applications.

By Robert Sheldon • Sept. 28, 2018

Microsoft and Cisco diverge on UC interop amid customer complaints

Despite sharing many of the same customers, Microsoft and Cisco are unlikely to cooperate on interoperability between the latter's collaboration apps and Microsoft's Office 365.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 28, 2018

Three master data management strategies to boost CRM-ERP success

'Bad data' circulating through a company's ERP environment will likely cause interfaces to fail. Learn how one business leader is cleaning things up.

By Tony Kontzer • Sept. 28, 2018

Slack acquires Astro for email AI interoperability

In UC news, Slack acquires AI-powered email platform Astro, while CounterPath launches a team collaboration platform for SMBs.

By Micah Levine • Sept. 28, 2018

Microsoft Teams migration supported by partner services

Unify Square and AudioCodes introduce call quality monitoring for Microsoft Teams, while Crestron and Yealink launch audio and video devices for Teams meetings.

By Katherine Finnell • Sept. 28, 2018

When do I need to use QoS for VoIP bandwidth support?

Is your call quality suffering? Network bandwidth may be growing, but demands on it are, too. Here's what you need to know to use QoS to help solve VoIP call issues.

By Irwin Lazar • Sept. 28, 2018