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Atlassian Stride UCaaS product marks the end of HipChat

Atlassian Stride, a new UCaaS product, is expected to eventually replace the Atlassian HipChat team messaging application. The new product is expected to compete with Cisco, Microsoft and Slack.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 7, 2017

Don’t let network latency issues slow your VDI or DaaS roll

Data can get to users faster if it is closer to them. As a result IT must keep that distance in mind when setting up a VDI or DaaS deployment.

By Alastair Cooke • Sept. 7, 2017

On tap for Microsoft Ignite conference: Adobe, Dynamics 365, LinkedIn

New Adobe integrations and further integrations of existing products are possible announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2017.

By Jesse Scardina • Sept. 6, 2017

Keeping cloud-based unified communications grounded

Cloud-based unified communications brings with it a chance for networking pros to transform and innovate their networks -- and their own IT skill sets.

By Sandra Gittlen • Sept. 1, 2017

How to configure Microsoft RDS Personal Session Desktops

Microsoft has found a balance for virtual desktops in Windows Server 2016. Personal Session Desktops give IT the option to deploy VDI in Microsoft Azure.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 1, 2017

Streaming video platforms see surge in healthcare market

Analysts discuss streaming video's important role in healthcare organizations, the positive effect of AI capabilities on customer service, and how to evaluate mobile devices.

By Katherine Finnell • Aug. 31, 2017

Tech vendors cite TOS violations to push hate groups off their clouds

'Alt-right' groups put to the test marketing and CRM cloud vendors that promote employee diversity and forbid users from hosting hateful or offensive content on their platforms.

By Don Fluckinger • Aug. 31, 2017

The business case for mobile app development platforms

A solid MADP can address many enterprise mobile app needs if buyers can effectively make the case for them. Read the five major use cases for an app dev platform.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 31, 2017

What’s the difference between ECM vs. WCM in the cloud era?

Does the difference between ECM vs. WCM leave you scratching your head? Read on to finally understand what exactly each system does and how it can benefit you.

By Geoffrey Bock • Aug. 30, 2017

How do you prepare if your UC provider is acquired?

The UC market is abuzz with mergers and acquisitions, but this activity creates uncertainty for organizations. Analyst Jon Arnold offers advice on how to handle vendor consolidation.

By Jon Arnold • Aug. 30, 2017

Is a communications API SLA strong enough for enterprises?

When downtime occurs, an API service-level agreement should pinpoint customer and vendor responsibilities. Enterprises will need to monitor their API SLA closely.

By Tsahi Levent-Levi • Aug. 28, 2017

Capital budgeting software helps manage complex investments

ERP vendors' BI platforms, corporate performance management software and niche budgeting tools are all places to find the technology for maximizing the ROI of capital assets.

By Barry Wilderman • Aug. 25, 2017

What problems need solving to create smoother customer interactions?

While many factors can make or break a sales-service platform merge, three challenges stand out when combining service, sales strategies.

By Scott Sachs • Aug. 24, 2017

Can warehouse robots help solve supply chain issues?

The direct-to-consumer model is transforming warehouse management and, in turn, supply chain management. Here's a look at how robotics is helping to solve some of the issues.

By Dave Turbide • Aug. 24, 2017

Is choosing non-native over native mobile apps risky for developers?

What's more risky: developing cross-platform or native mobile apps? One expert chooses sides in the native vs. non-native/cross-platform mobile apps debate.

By Kenneth Milberg • Aug. 23, 2017

Addressing three cloud-based collaboration security threats

Cloud-based collaboration software offers productivity benefits, but carries security risks. Learn about three collaboration security threats facing organizations and how to address them.

By Tom Carter • Aug. 23, 2017

Cisco Spark app gets features for regulated organizations

The Cisco Spark app now includes better content protection and control. Enterprises also have the option of having an on-premises version of the Spark encryption key server.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 22, 2017

Microsoft Exchange Online UM drops third-party PBX support

Some Microsoft customers must quickly re-evaluate their UC strategy after the vendor announced its intent to end third-party PBX support for Exchange Online Unified Messaging in 2018.

By Katherine Finnell • Aug. 17, 2017

Set up a virtual hard disk and perform a Windows 10 dual boot

Dual booting Windows 10 can come in handy in a variety of ways. The process requires that IT knows how to build a virtual hard disk and install Windows 10 on it.

By Ed Tittel, Kari Finn • Aug. 16, 2017

IT gains a secret weapon with VDI monitoring

IT admins can use VDI monitoring to gain X-ray vision into their VDI deployments. These tools help strengthen the user experience and pinpoint problem areas.

By Kelly Stewart • Aug. 14, 2017

How to use a technician machine to create a custom Windows 10 image

IT pros must be able to mold Windows 10 into the OS their organization needs. To do so, they need to first learn to install Windows 10 on a technician machine.

By Ed Tittel and Kari Finn • Aug. 14, 2017

What inventory valuation methods does SAP’s MM offer?

Here's a look at five SAP inventory valuation reporting methods, how they can boost your inventory management efforts and why the financial account team should be involved.

By Jawad Akhtar • Aug. 10, 2017

Humanitarian company uses Dynamics 365 for Talent for quicker deployment

Chemonics upgraded its technological process from telex-era capabilities to cloud-based software for its worldwide projects.

By Jesse Scardina • Aug. 10, 2017

Clear cached credentials with the cmdkey and PowerShell

Cached credentials make users' lives easier, but they can be a security issue in Windows if a device falls into the wrong hands. IT can manage them on a large scale with PowerShell.

By Adam Bertram • Aug. 9, 2017

The importance of integrating social CRM tools into a CRM strategy

Customer engagement is no longer about simply handling a phone call or letter. Organizations must also be at the ready to address issues on social media.

By Scott Sachs • Aug. 9, 2017