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How business process redesign is affecting ERP

In this expert tip, learn how business process redesign fits into the ERP implementation process and the role that business process management plays.

By Steven Phillips • Sept. 20, 2013

Best practices for ERP and WMS integration

In this expert tip, learn how to successfully integrate a warehouse management system with an ERP system.

By Steven Phillips • Sept. 17, 2013

Click-to-Run and MSI provide Office 2013 installation options

The Microsoft Installer has competition for Office 2013 installation. See how Office Click-to-Run allows Office 2013 to run without a full download.

By Jonathan Hassell • Sept. 17, 2013

Pros and cons of using VDI for BYOD management

Virtual desktop infrastructure eases the stress of managing employee-owned devices in the enterprise, but beware connectivity and compatibility snags.

By Alastair Cooke • Sept. 16, 2013

The pros and cons of two-tier ERP

The right two-tier ERP approach can deliver some of the benefits of standardization without too much cost or complexity.

By Beth Stackpole • Sept. 12, 2013

Cut inspection costs with the SAP QM module’s DMR functionality

Save time and money inspecting the quality of procured or produced materials with the SAP Dynamic Modification Rule (DMR), writes expert Jawad Akhtar.

By Jawad Akhtar • Aug. 12, 2013

BMC’s Partnerpedia acquisition to yield unified enterprise app store

BMC, RES Software and other vendors offer enterprise app stores akin to Apple's Mac App Store to deliver apps and services to corporate employees . Here's how.

By James Furbush • Aug. 6, 2013

Batch scheduling and demand-driven manufacturing can coexist, experts say

By understanding the benefits -- and limitations -- of demand-driven manufacturing and batch scheduling, manufacturers can optimize both.

By Aaron Lester • Aug. 2, 2013

Companies respond to customer needs with demand-driven manufacturing

Demand-driven manufacturing can help companies react to rapid market changes -- and save money in the process.

By Aaron Lester • Aug. 1, 2013

What is IT’s role in the order to cash cycle?

The order to cash cycle is an important business process with numerous steps. It's vital for IT to know the system and choose the right software.

By Barry Wilderman • July 31, 2013

Using the cloud for rapid deployment of FP&A technology

Steve Player explains five key advantages to using cloud applications in financial planning and analysis and dispels two common objections.

By Steve Player • July 15, 2013

What are the advantages of SIP trunks versus analog circuits?

SIP trunking is not perfect, but it has more options and features compared to what traditional phone companies offer, says UC expert Matt Brunk.

By Matt Brunk • July 11, 2013

VMware vSphere Web Client plug-in

VMware vSphere Web Client plug-ins are programs that either come from VMware itself or from third-party developers and partners to extend the vSphere Web Client with custom menu selections and toolbar icons that provide access to custom capabilities and external functionality.

By Julia Anderson • July 10, 2013

Apple iOS devices and VDI: Connecting the cult and the corporation

If your organization wants to access virtual desktops from Apple iOS devices, keep these tips in mind to make the transition smooth.

By Steve Damadeo • July 10, 2013

How cloud storage and collaboration are changing email communications

Email communications aren't dead, but social networking, cloud storage and collaboration tools have made it easier for employees to work together.

By Matt Kosht • June 26, 2013

Taking advantage of VM snapshots in a virtual desktop environment

With VM snapshots, you can make one desktop VM into many. Just watch out for performance when snapshotting in a virtual desktop environment.

By Serdar Yegulalp • June 17, 2013

Pros and cons of mobile device management software

There are some security gaps that MDM can't fill, but mobile device management software is still a must for many companies.

By Matt Schulz • June 12, 2013

Storage design and sizing guidelines for VDI

When people started building VDI environments, they approached the storage design the same way they had always done with server environments: VDI vendor lab tests gave some indication about the required IOPS and all was well. How wrong they were!

By Ruben Spruijt • June 11, 2013

Weighing connected vs. disconnected VDI

Offline VDI lets users work from anywhere -- even without an Internet connection -- but that brings up a few challenges regarding user experience.

By Alyssa Provazza • June 10, 2013

Microsoft’s revised Resource Kit can ease Office 2013 deployment

Microsoft's free Office 2013 Resource Kit provides documentation for Office 2013 deployment, as well as for management after an Office deployment.

By Brien Posey • June 10, 2013

Windows tools and terminology for desktop admins

There are a number of Windows tools that desktop admins can use, but before you can use them you have to know what the terms actually mean.

By Margaret Jones • June 5, 2013

Using Active Directory activation and other new Office 2013 tools

Among the new Office 2013 tools for IT admins are a method for volume activation, administrative template files and files for custom installations.

By Robert Sheldon • May 31, 2013

Citrix XenMobile combines MDM, MAM, file-sharing for mobile management

Citrix users say the company's unified enterprise mobility management product, XenMobile, may make it easier to deliver business applications to on-the-go users.

By Colin Steele • May 24, 2013

Citrix kills its Application Streaming feature, directs users to App-V

Citrix has officially ceased development and support for its Application Streaming feature, and has directed IT pros to use Microsoft App-V instead.

By Bridget Botelho • May 22, 2013

Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor

You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment.

By Brien Posey • May 17, 2013