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Five Microsoft Windows 10 features to know in the enterprise

IT professionals transitioning their organization's desktops to Windows 10 should understand the best Windows 10 features, such as Microsoft Cortana and Windows Defender's new tools.

By John Powers • Sept. 24, 2018

Tasting a flavor of cloud-based HR software in the future

Through a quick-paced intro to six new products, our editor takes a glimpse into the future of cloud software for HR. New talent management features seem the most promising.

By Scott Wallask • Sept. 24, 2018

How VDI provisioning can help IT effectively manage resources

VDI management requires more than simply monitoring desktops. IT must understand users' resource needs and provision its back-end infrastructure to reflect them.

By John Powers • Sept. 24, 2018

Microsoft Teams app takes aim at vertical markets

Microsoft is adding secure messaging tools for healthcare workers and a schedule management system to the Microsoft Teams app, which is now used by 329,000 organizations worldwide.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 24, 2018

How workspaces can affect a virtual desktop deployment

Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach.

By Alastair Cooke • Sept. 21, 2018

4 tips on getting up to speed with GDPR for U.S. companies

When GDPR went into effect four months ago, some U.S. companies just shut down communications with EU customers, but compliance can benefit organizations and marketers.

By Rowena Lindsay • Sept. 21, 2018

SaaS HCM tilts power to business side of HR-IT partnership

HR leaders joined Deloitte consultants in describing a shift in responsibilities, ownership and technical challenges of SAP SuccessFactors and Ultimate Software deployments.

By David Essex • Sept. 21, 2018

What WAN configuration best supports UCaaS platform deployments?

Preparing for a UCaaS deployment means having the right WAN circuit configuration, with enough bandwidth to support all of your data and prioritize voice and video traffic with real-time delivery needs.

By Carrie Goetz • Sept. 21, 2018

NewVoiceMedia acquisition adds contact center to Vonage cloud

The acquisition of NewVoiceMedia will add a contact center to the Vonage cloud portfolio, which already includes telephony and developer tools.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 20, 2018

Cisco Webex Edge connects data centers to the cloud

Cisco Webex Edge could help large companies reduce PSTN costs, while also improving audio and video connectivity through Webex.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 20, 2018

Postmodern ERP strategy hinges on data integration

Analysts walk you through the data integration strategies behind a postmodern ERP approach, while a semiconductor company explains how it undertook this type of project.

By Linda Rosencrance • Sept. 20, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 improvements are small but powerful

Samsung's newest smartphone, the Note 9, is similar to the Note 8 at first glance. But there are improvements under the hood, so learn about what sets it apart in this overview.

By Erica Mixon • Sept. 20, 2018

Windows 10 updates options to ease the process

Windows 10 update issues are commonplace in the enterprise, but IT isn't helpless to deal with them. Group Policy and other tools can help IT regain control over updates.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 20, 2018

New Cisco headsets, room displays integrate with Webex

Cisco expanded its endpoint portfolio this week with the release of new wireless Cisco headsets and room displays.

By Jonathan Dame • Sept. 19, 2018

Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI going hard after Salesforce

Microsoft hammers Salesforce by launching low-code, AI-based virtual agents for customer service. Also: New tools for sales and marketing add automated insights to Dynamics 365.

By Don Fluckinger • Sept. 19, 2018

Do you know the optimal VDI use cases?

Any IT pro considering VDI must know where to apply it. Find out if you know when and where VDI is a good fit with this quiz on user types, important considerations and more.

By Eddie Lockhart • Sept. 19, 2018

Best practices for large video conferencing room design

Large-room video conferencing systems are seeing renewed growth, as corporate mandates and employee demand drive enterprise deployments. Following best practices ensures the right design for large room video.

By Irwin Lazar • Sept. 18, 2018

How ADP’s Executive and Manager Insights tool might disrupt HR

ADP's Executive and Manager Insights mobile app feature is delivering workforce analytics into the hands of both HR and other business leaders, and creating a more strategic business.

By Valerie Silverthorne • Sept. 18, 2018

Dreamforce brings Salesforce products upgrades

More than 150,000 attendees are expected at Dreamforce in San Francisco, where Salesforce will show how recent acquisitions fit into its product platform.

By Jesse Scardina • Sept. 18, 2018

At HR Technology Conference, Walmart says virtual reality works

Virtual reality may be on the cusp of mainstream adoption for HR. It provides an engaging learning experience for employees, according to one early adopter: Walmart.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Sept. 17, 2018

Keep track of evolving IAM products, technologies

IAM is at the heart of an organization's security strategy. To develop a strong IAM strategy, it's important to stay on top of the newest tools and trends.

By Erica Mixon • Sept. 17, 2018

AI, data analytics, recruiting tech among HR priorities, leaders say

Leaders from Johnson & Johnson, The Walt Disney Co. and other giants weighed in at HR Tech 2018 on top priorities, such as tech to improve candidate and employee experience.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Sept. 14, 2018

Adobe acquisition of Marketo could shake up industry

Adobe looking to acquire Marketo could also be a ploy to incite a bidding war for Marketo from its holding company, Vista Equity, according to an analyst.

By Jesse Scardina • Sept. 14, 2018

Reduce update-related downtime after a Windows 10 OS upgrade

Windows 10 updates are a necessary evil, as they add new features and improve security, but also cause downtime for users. IT can downplay the negative effects of updates.

By Gary Olsen • Sept. 14, 2018

What IT pros need to know about Citrix certifications

Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues.

By Theresa Miller • Sept. 14, 2018