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What are the benefits of using Release Strategy in SAP MM?

Making SAP MM's Release Strategy feature part of procurement processes can provide better business controls and reduce typical procurement headaches.

By Jawad Akhtar • Feb. 24, 2015

VDI hardware evaluation checklist

Picking the right hardware for your VDI deployment is critical, but it doesn't have to be difficult. To start, check to see if your VDI software vendor has a list of compatible components.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 13, 2015

How does Windows 8.1 support affect Active Directory?

Windows 8.1 support for endpoint security includes Open MDM and biometrics, but removing Remote Server Administration Tools can affect Active Directory.

By Dan Sullivan • Feb. 11, 2015

Customer data becomes the turf for companies’ competitive advantage

Corporations are using customer data to gain a competitive edge in the market, but new analytics technologies pose privacy downsides.

By Lauren Horwitz • Feb. 10, 2015

Salesforce vs. Microsoft Dynamics: Why I choose Salesforce

While Salesforce can be more costly than Microsoft Dynamics, ease of use and a healthy ecosystem of support can make it a persuasive choice.

By Geneva Stephens • Feb. 6, 2015

What Web application monitoring tools exist for desktops?

Microsoft Intune and other mobile device management tools are also useful for desktop management from the cloud and Web application monitoring.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 3, 2015

Untangling the Gordian knot of the Windows boot process

An infinite reboot loop is a common issue with the Windows boot process. Start up in Windows Safe Mode to diagnose device driver or hardware problems.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 3, 2015

Improving data quality with better CRM system design

If your CRM system isn't designed for ease of data entry, it can undermine data analysis and decision making. Here's how to promote cleaner data.

By Geneva Stephens • Feb. 2, 2015

The double-edged sword of location-based technologies

Location-based technologies like personalization are yielding valuable consumer data, but companies need to be careful stewards of the information.

By Lauren Horwitz • Feb. 2, 2015

How does SAP ERP forecasting help predict material consumption?

To help you prepare realistic sales, production and procurement plans, try leveraging SAP ERP forecasting to calculate your materials needs.

By Jawad Akhtar • Jan. 29, 2015

Tighten Windows 8.1 security in five simple steps

Microsoft has improved Windows 8.1 security, but no OS is free of vulnerabilities. Some basic settings can further protect Windows 8.x systems.

By Kevin Beaver • Jan. 28, 2015

How can manufacturers improve field service operations?

Equipment providers and distributors are shifting their focus to improving field service. What are some best practices and technologies that can boost customer engagement and increase sales?

By Ann Grackin • Jan. 27, 2015

How does VMware App Volumes differ from ThinApp?

VMware App Volumes, formerly CloudVolumes, is the virtualization company's attempt to speed application deployments and reduce IT headaches.

By Tom Walat • Jan. 26, 2015

CloudOn app to shut down after Dropbox acquisition

Following a partnership with Microsoft, Dropbox acquired CloudOn and will pull the plug on the collaboration tool, removing an Office alternative.

By Jake O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2015

What’s the best way to reformat a hard drive remotely?

Whether you need to remotely reformat a hard drive for security or prepare new network-attached machines, a few utilities can make the job easier.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 23, 2015

Microsoft Windows history: A 30-year timeline

Microsoft celebrates 30 years of the Windows operating system when it ships Windows 10 this fall. Here's a look at Windows history -- bumps and all.

By Diana Hwang • Jan. 22, 2015

Affordable Apple MDM option emerges for IT on a budget

One real estate services company needed device management and found JAMF's Bushel to be a cost-effective MDM for its Apple devices.

By Jake O'Donnell • Jan. 19, 2015

BPM backbone builds new paths to customer engagement

Pega, a business process management software forerunner, is using BPM to deliver new customer engagement and CRM software for its customers.

By Scot Petersen • Jan. 16, 2015

Want to get into mobile marketing? Know your customer

In this book excerpt, author and industry watcher Chuck Martin shows how customers' mobile behaviors should dictate companies' marketing strategies.

By Chuck Martin • Jan. 15, 2015

Apple Device Enrollment Program streamlines deployment, MDM

The Apple Device Enrollment Program allows IT pros to automate deployment, and they can also preset mandatory MDM configurations out of the box.

By Lisa Phifer • Jan. 14, 2015

Are marketing automation tools the greatest asset in the sales arsenal?

The more your sales reps know about prospects, the faster they can close deals. Here's why marketing automation tools deliver real sales intelligence.

By Steve Robins • Jan. 12, 2015

What are the concerns around the Windows 7 end of life?

As the Windows 7 end of life arrives, IT admins must find extended support for the OS. Microsoft provides some help, but it won't always be free.

By Ed Tittel • Jan. 9, 2015

Tablets and smartphones can be thin clients, too

The experience of using a mobile device as a thin client has improved and it's no longer out of the question, but some pain points remain, such as connectivity and text entry.

By Alastair Cooke • Jan. 8, 2015

How do I remove admin restrictions from Windows 7 laptops?

To relax the usual restrictions on Windows 7 laptops, use the Windows administrator account, but remember to record your password.

By Ed Tittel • Jan. 5, 2015

Customer data integration needs strategy to derive meaning

Your approach to customer data integration needs to be guided by another strategy to determine which information is relevant.

By M. Danny Estrada • Jan. 2, 2015