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Why does AWS as a cloud infrastructure provider matter for Salesforce?

After experiencing a data outage in May, Salesforce turned to Amazon Web Services. It was a huge move, but probably a necessary one, expert Brent Leary explains.

By Brent Leary • July 27, 2016

Three ways to import Power BI data into SharePoint

Whether you want to import raw data, use a URL or analyze data with Excel, here's the how-to on bringing Microsoft Power BI data into SharePoint.

By Brien Posey • July 27, 2016

The business case for video conference technology just got easier

Use cases for video conference technology have transformed recently, as the software-as-a-service model provides greater flexibility, lower cost of ownership and easier deployments.

By Simon Dudley • July 26, 2016

Microsoft OneNote goes mainstream after long adolescence

More than a dozen years after its initial release, is Microsoft OneNote finally poised for mainstream content and collaboration market success?

By Peter O'Kelly • July 21, 2016

Salesforce rallies in retail with purchase of Demandware e-commerce

Now that Salesforce has purchased Demandware, it's positioned to compete with vendors like Oracle and even Amazon for market share.

By Geneva Stephens • July 19, 2016

Four features of contact center evolution

Contact center evolution is explored through four key features, identifying how contact centers have changed through the past, present and future.

By Scott Sachs • July 19, 2016

Mobile location-based services teeter on ethical line

Mobile location-based services can yield information about customers, but companies need to travel a careful line with the information they gather.

By Matt James • July 14, 2016

S&OP inventory a key metric in sales and operations planning

Inventory is just one output of sales and operations planning, but it's also one of the best S&OP metrics for how well a plan is working and serves as a shock absorber between supply and demand.

By Dave Turbide • July 8, 2016

In customer personalization, explicit data matters

By utilizing explicit data, companies can increase brand engagement and enhance the customer journey through customer personalization.

By Ernan Roman • June 30, 2016

How to bake up Raspberry Pi thin clients for VDI

Raspberry Pis are one of the lowest-cost computing options out there, so it's only natural for IT to wonder whether they're suitable as thin clients for some enterprise use cases.

By Alastair Cooke • June 28, 2016

How does Windows AppLocker work?

Windows AppLocker lets you use rules to whitelist or block applications based on attributes such as publisher or path, but it's not a comprehensive application control tool.

By Brien Posey • June 28, 2016

How to connect Power BI with SharePoint

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to connect Power BI with SharePoint team sites without uploading files, allowing you to export and analyze data much more seamlessly.

By Brien Posey • June 27, 2016

Windows POSReady 2009 registry hack brings back Windows XP updates

Admins who still have Windows XP systems on their networks can turn to a Windows POSReady 2009 registry hack to reopen the update floodgates.

By Kevin Beaver • June 27, 2016

Don’t let VDI network latency grind virtual desktops to a halt

Network latency problems can make even the simplest tasks impossible on a virtual desktop. IT needs to use performance monitoring to identify the source of latency to fix the problem.

By Brien Posey • June 24, 2016

Explore SciQuest source-to-settle e-procurement software

SciQuest has an array of source-to-settle applications, containing its e-procurement software Spend Director, so customers can decide which modules fit their organization best.

By Adam Tismaneanu • June 22, 2016

Infor CloudSuite offers a modular cloud ERP system

As a flexible cloud ERP system, Infor CloudSuite provides lots of options for its users with how it's deployed in the cloud and how it's configured for organizations' needs.

By Mary Shacklett • June 22, 2016

Can I control the Windows 10 user interface?

You can control the Control Panel, Shared Folders, Start menu and other components in Windows 10 using Group Policy settings.

By Brien Posey • June 21, 2016

Oracle ERP Cloud is tailored for businesses of all sizes and verticals

The full-fledged, flexible Oracle ERP Cloud lets enterprises of all sizes pick and choose the most relevant ERP module that fits their organizational needs.

By Mary Shacklett • June 20, 2016

Use an in-place upgrade to repair Windows 10

If your Windows 10 installation has gone wonky and needs some attention, one way to fix it is with an in-place upgrade to the same version of Windows you already use.

By Ed Tittel • June 16, 2016

Understanding Salesforce App Cloud licensing

Salesforce App Cloud opens important doors to building new functionality into Salesforce. But it's important to read the fine print on licensing options.

By Eric Borthwick • June 14, 2016

Design thinking ensures a better mobile user experience

The best IT shops know how to apply design thinking to the mobile app development process, keeping the mobile user experience at the forefront.

By Maribel Lopez • June 14, 2016

Go for gold with VDI image management

VDI golden images allow IT to deliver multiple virtual desktops based off a single base image. This setup simplifies desktop management in a lot of ways but also complicates updates.

By Brien Posey • June 13, 2016

Four questions to ask before using Chromebook thin client devices

Using Google Chromebooks as VDI clients can save organizations money and simplify IT management, but they're not the perfect fit for every company.

By Eddie Lockhart • June 10, 2016

Save employees’ time with the Coupa Procurement System

Coupa's spend management suite contains the Coupa Procurement System that allows companies and its employees to save money and maximize efficiency with e-commerce shopping.

By Adam Tismaneanu • June 9, 2016

IFS Applications provides enterprises full-fledged cloud ERP software

Deployed on premises, in the cloud or as a hybrid, IFS Applications is a well-rounded and well-supported cloud ERP software suite.

By Mary Shacklett • June 9, 2016