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Expert Advice
How generative AI for business enhances collaboration
Generative AI, in combination with agentic AI, presents some intriguing use cases that companies should consider as they assess their collaboration needs.
By Jon Arnold • June 11, 2026 -
Why ERP initiatives struggle to deliver business value
ERP initiatives often underperform not because the software fails, but because organizations struggle with accountability, governance, complexity and change management.
By Pam Baker • June 11, 2026 -
Expert Advice
Understanding CX buying committees and decision dynamics
CX data is now more integrated with other departments. As a result, CX tech buying decisions include more stakeholders. Vendors need to understand this dynamic.
By Jon Arnold • June 11, 2026 -
The UC stack is becoming a data platform
Meetings, chats, recordings, transcripts and AI summaries are turning UC platforms into enterprise data environments that need governance and ownership.
By James Alan Miller • June 11, 2026 -
Citizen developers need a sandbox, not a blank check
Citizen AI can help business users solve local problems, but enterprises need bounded contextual autonomy to govern data, actions and ownership.
By James Alan Miller • June 10, 2026 -
Expert Advice
A complete ERP requirements checklist (with template)
The requirements checklist might be the most important document in ERP planning and implementation. Here's what a good checklist should include, plus a template to start your own.
By Eric St-Jean • June 10, 2026 -
Citizen developers move AI closer to the work
Generative AI expands what citizen developers can build, making formal programs more important as business users create tools closer to real work.
By James Alan Miller • June 9, 2026 -
Expert Advice
Vibe coding in CX: Benefits, risks and real-world uses
CX vibe coding should be a safe sandbox play that looks to quicken internal tasks. For now, the security risks are too great for production-level customer interactions.
By Robert Peledie • June 9, 2026 -
Expert Advice
Why vertical UC platforms beat one-size-fits-all services
A one-size-fits-all UC platform isn't always the best choice. Explore the unique communications needs of different industries and how leading vendors are tailoring their services.
By Irwin Lazar • June 9, 2026 -
Expert Advice
8 tips to improve cybersecurity for accounting
CISOs must establish clear policies about approved AI tools and acceptable data use. Learn additional ways CFOs and CISOs can improve their company's accounting cybersecurity.
By Kevin Beaver • June 9, 2026 -
AI feature spend is the new software cost-control problem
Embedded AI features turn software cost control into an operating problem involving usage, ownership, renewals, value tracking and budget accountability.
By James Alan Miller • June 8, 2026 -
Pegasystems refines Blueprint agent builder, expands marketing tools
Pegasystems emphasizes "de-risking" agentic buildouts for its customers in regulated industries.
By Don Fluckinger • June 8, 2026 -
Hybrid architecture as a permanent enterprise model
Hybrid architecture is no longer a waypoint on the path to full cloud adoption. It's the destination. Success depends on governance, accountability and application-driven design.
By Pam Baker • June 8, 2026 -
CX orchestration is the new hard part
Enterprises have plenty of CX tools, channels and AI features. The harder problem is coordinating the work, data, handoffs and ownership behind them.
By James Alan Miller • June 5, 2026 -
Expert Advice
Is average handle time obsolete?
No, average handle time is not obsolete. This key metric, when analyzed with other metrics, can help determine contact center staffing levels and improve agent efficiency.
By Scott Sachs • June 5, 2026 -
AI decision trails are the new audit trail
As AI tools summarize, score, route, recommend and move work forward, enterprises need records that show what the AI shaped, what humans reviewed and who owned the final decision.
By James Alan Miller • June 4, 2026 -
Expert Advice
4 strategies to control unified communications costs
Reduce UC license waste, strengthen compliance and improve ROI with strategic governance. Explore four key strategies for IT leaders to control platform costs.
By Damon Garn • June 4, 2026 -
Expert Advice // The importance of HR data security
How HR can protect employees’ personal information
Employees' personal information is some of the most valuable data at a company, and HR must work to help protect it. Learn how HR can help bolster data security efforts.
By Kevin Beaver • June 4, 2026 -
Expert Advice // Windows 10 print management
What to do when Windows 10 Print Management is missing
IT administrators might need to find the Print Management Console for a variety of reasons, but sometimes it's nowhere to be found. Learn the steps to take in a situation like this.
By Brien Posey • June 4, 2026 -
Sitecore acquires Scrunch for answer engine optimization
Sitecore becomes the latest customer experience/digital experience vendor to add more AEO to its platform.
By Don Fluckinger • June 4, 2026 -
Why midmarket buyers are rethinking their UCaaS strategies
Midmarket companies are turning to UCaaS as limited IT resources drive demand for platforms that provide AI, integrations and compliance capabilities.
By Moshe Beauford • June 4, 2026 -
Autonomous service still needs a human handoff
AI agents, robots and automation can handle more service work, but customer service still needs human judgment, clean handoffs and coordinated ownership.
By James Alan Miller • June 3, 2026 -
Expert Advice
How to choose a B2B e-commerce platform
When choosing a B2B e-commerce platform, businesses should prioritize scalability and composability, evaluate native features and consider cost and integration challenges.
By Griffin LaFleur • June 3, 2026 -
ERP data becomes AI’s next control problem
AI agents and assistants need ERP data to work well, but exposing that data raises new questions about governance, context, security and ownership.
By James Alan Miller • June 2, 2026 -
Hyland releases AI agent platform and vertical integrations
Can Hyland be all things to all customers?
By Don Fluckinger • June 2, 2026