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How does intent-based navigation work in SAP Fiori Launchpad?

Read these tips to understand the underlying architecture and programming rules for customizing the SAP Fiori Launchpad for specific users and their roles.

By Ethan Jewett • April 3, 2017

Evaluate the three EMM security options: MDM, MAM and MIM

There is more to EMM security than meets the eye. When it comes to safeguarding corporate devices, IT should consider all three EMM components: MAM, MDM and MIM.

By Robert Sheldon • March 31, 2017

Is MSFT or Salesforce leading the market in business app development?

Microsoft is trying to lead the market in business app development, but is struggling to hold on as Salesforce easily creates user-friendly applications, platforms and processes.

By Scott Robinson • March 30, 2017

ShoreTel launches team collaboration tool for remote workers

A new ShoreTel team collaboration tool supports persistent, virtual chat workspaces for remote and mobile employees, jumping into that market offering flexible ad hoc workspaces.

By Katherine Finnell • March 29, 2017

Unified communications users weigh vendor consolidation

Unified communications users shared their successes and setbacks, with vendor consolidation as a key theme in a panel discussion at Enterprise Connect 2017.

By Luke O'Neill • March 29, 2017

Cisco using Spark hybrid hardware to nudge customers to the cloud

Cisco unveiled at Enterprise Connect Spark hybrid video conferencing to help companies move to the cloud. The new Room Kits run off Spark or on-premises gear.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 28, 2017

Avaya bankruptcy leaves customers in backup planning mode

Avaya UC customers are in limbo with the vendor in bankruptcy. Consultants at Enterprise Connect offer Avaya bankruptcy contingency plan steps to prepare for the worst.

By Katherine Finnell • March 28, 2017

Unified communications vendors outlooks on cloud differ

While hybrid deployments are the reality now, some unified communications vendors might disagree on the future of cloud communications and on-premises systems.

By Luke O'Neill • March 28, 2017

Microsoft adds enterprise features to Skype for Business telephony

Microsoft has added call management features to Skype for Business telephony. The company introduced the improved version of the cloud-based software at Enterprise Connect.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 28, 2017

8x8 launches contact center service for teams, small businesses

8x8 has launched ContactNow, a contact center service for small businesses and teams that offers contact center capabilities with a pay-as-you-go cost model.

By Katherine Finnell • March 27, 2017

RingCentral updates focus on team messaging, integrations, AI

Ahead of Enterprise Connect 2017, RingCentral unveils a slew of updates targeting collaborative communications, including a new user interface and chatbot technology.

By Luke O'Neill • March 27, 2017

Latest collaboration products on display at Enterprise Connect 2017

Vendors will exhibit their latest UC products at Enterprise Connect 2017, from collaboration tools for huddle rooms to apps that support enterprise mobility.

By Katherine Finnell • March 24, 2017

AI advances can slow a Salesforce cloud migration

Showing incremental improvement and investing over time are keys to successful cloud implementations, especially in government.

By Jesse Scardina • March 23, 2017

Team collaboration apps headline Enterprise Connect 2017

Slack, Cisco Spark, Microsoft Teams and other team collaboration apps are tweaking traditional UC systems. Plus, Amazon and Google enter the fray as potential players.

By Luke O'Neill • March 21, 2017

VMware AirWatch

VMware AirWatch is an enterprise mobility software provider based in Atlanta. AirWatch, a division of virtualization vendor VMware, provides technologies that help IT administrators deploy, secure and manage mobile devices, applications and data, as well as Windows 10 and Apple Mac computers.

By Colin Steele • March 21, 2017

Samsung Knox gives IT control over Android OS updates

Knox's E-FOTA feature lets IT test Android OS updates before users install them on their Samsung devices, preventing apps from breaking.

By Ramin Edmond • March 21, 2017

Don’t let VDI drain the IP address pool

IP addresses can get gobbled up in VDI deployments because each virtual desktop and each endpoint takes up an address. Admins can fight back with IP address management tools.

By Brien Posey • March 20, 2017

Google Hangouts apps for business carry uncertainties

The latest Google Hangouts apps are a competitive team collaboration offering from a vendor with a spotty track record in enterprise technology.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 15, 2017

Cloud UC and video conferencing adoption see uptick

Cloud-based unified communications and video conferencing adoption are seeing gradual increases, according to a new survey. Plus, Cisco and Microsoft still reign supreme.

By Luke O'Neill • March 10, 2017

How to fix Windows 10 update problems with the DISM command tool

With a few tricks in the Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management command utility, admins can solve some of the most common Windows 10 update problems plaguing their users.

By Ed Tittel • March 10, 2017

Six tips for simple, effective SMB cloud CRM implementations

Thrush Aircraft flew through a cloud-based CRM implementation by engaging employees all along the way. Here are tips based on its success.

By Don Fluckinger • March 9, 2017

How a triple bottom line approach benefits your company

Increasingly, consumers are demanding that companies create strong sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Here's what you need to know.

By Alan Earls • March 8, 2017

Which track on the Salesforce certifications list is right for you?

The Salesforce certification list seems long and complicated. But it's not -- if you break it down into tracks and look at salary data for ROI on training.

By Don Fluckinger • March 8, 2017

Is VDI susceptible to ransomware threats?

VDI environments are in danger of ransomware attacks. They can encrypt personal and professional data that cannot be decoded once the user's session ends.

By Brien Posey • March 7, 2017

How to decide to deliver apps through VDI vs. installing them locally

Admins have a tough choice in how they deliver new apps to their users. In some situations it's better to do it through VDI while in others its best to install them locally.

By Alastair Cooke • March 6, 2017