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5 warning signs to look for in a predictive analytics program
The complexity of predictive programs puts them at greater risk for failure than success.
Matthew Honaker • Nov. 12, 2018 -
Do we really need another acronym? The case for 'ERPaaS'
The theory is big hardware and software vendors are able to leverage economies of scale that organizations just can't match.
Shawn Stamp • Oct. 29, 2018 -
How to combat departing employee-induced data loss
The unfortunate reality is that employee-induced data loss can never be entirely prevented, so it's imperative that organizations backup their data and recover it quickly.
Brian Rutledge • Oct. 22, 2018 -
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Corporate culture: The unexpected component for digital transformation
A year in, some companies find digital transformation projects are stalled or scaled back; over budget and behind schedule; or canceled all together. Was the corporate culture ready?
Katherine Kisovec • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Are businesses prepared for the voice revolution?
Voice interfaces are becoming more important to business — but enterprises should not expect that adapting to voice will be like adapting to mobile.
Anant Jhingran and Michael Endler • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Making high availability more cost-effective in the cloud
Provisioning resources for high availability in a way that does not sacrifice security or performance has never been easy or cheap.
David Bermingham • Oct. 1, 2018 -
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Why businesses must focus on intelligence augmentation over artificial intelligence
For tasks that do not require context and are easily repeatable, AI solutions can increase efficiency without introducing risk.
Aaron Masih • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Enterprise cultural shifts required for successful cloud adoption
Many organizations underestimate the legacy-to-cloud cultural shift and the specific IT skill sets required for managing cloud infrastructure environments.
Joy Sim and Michael Byrne • Sept. 17, 2018 -
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On the horizon: Virtual personal assistants in the enterprise
VPA devices aren't just for consumers anymore: Many enterprises are adopting the tech via workplace applications and professional user experiences.
Werner Goertz • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Underqualified: 3 signs a company is experiencing a skills gap
Employees need to adapt to the speed of technological change, and it is leadership's responsibility to lead those transformational initiatives.
Jody Bailey • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Innovation: What's the measure of success?
Innovation is a mindset, but the impact of innovation can and should be measured and the results shared widely and consistently.
Alex Goryachev • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Future-proofing your tech career: Tips to stay on top of the game
Automation and digitalization means not only upskilling employees and improving processes, it also means rethinking how the workforce engages with technology and how employees engage with each other.
Shawn Wharton • Aug. 27, 2018 -
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3 ways that data visualization is supporting the CIO paradigm shift
The biggest consideration and conversation that your team should be having is what you're trying to have your data do for you, then you can determine the best solutions to drive to that goal.
Ruhollah Farchtchi • Aug. 20, 2018 -
4 factors for a successful intelligent process automation project
When other intelligent software pairs with RPA, it gives leeway to IPA, offering an even more innovative and comprehensive option for digital transformation.
Brandyn Campbell • Aug. 13, 2018 -
Skills required of a successful 2020 IT service management professional
Future ITSM roles will still need to deliver against operational and organizational needs to meet required outcomes using existing skills and capabilities.
Sarah Lahav • Aug. 6, 2018 -
Real risks of using file transfer protocol
The newest technology for B2B data exchange is managed file transfer protocol, an industry best secure communications framework.
Chandra Shekhar • July 30, 2018 -
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Security: The job sucks
But with the right steps, this job doesn't have to suck. Keep the lines of communication open, find signals and anomalies that matter and advocate for security experts everywhere.
Rich Reybok • July 23, 2018 -
The importance of data center intelligence for the C-level
Interpreting business intelligence on inventory and processes will help a business become more efficient, the fastest way to a healthy bottom line.
Peter Vancorenland • July 16, 2018 -
From the finance desk: Challenges facing the tech industry today
In an increasingly competitive environment, a tech company's success hinges on its ability to continuously and quickly adapt in this evolving industry.
Brock Killen • July 9, 2018 -
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Top 10 myths about internet performance
Web applications deliver value through dynamic, personalized interactions and bidirectional content flows. If performance lags, rippling delays and interruptions follow.
Ed Wright • July 2, 2018 -
Beware of Dante's (ERP) Inferno
Despite countless horror stories, organizations still tend to underestimate the complexity associated with implementing ERP.
Shawn Stamp • June 25, 2018 -
Disrupting from within: 3 ways to reinvent business through the workforce
Digital disruptions are inevitable, but many companies fail to understand they have freedom to affect change on their terms — starting with human capital.
Randy Mysliviec • June 18, 2018 -
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Evolution of RPA: From rule-based to intelligent cognitive automation
Buoyed by RPA enthusiasm, automation tools and platform vendors offering automation capabilities have mushroomed, pushing the adoption rate further.
Sathish PV • June 11, 2018 -
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Top 5 misconceptions about the 2nd decade of cloud computing
There are still many misconceptions about the cloud, and the surest way to correct them is to vet them against the new reality of modern computing.
Kash Iftikhar • June 4, 2018 -
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Security tactics that won't slow your business down
The threat landscape is ever-changing, and the focus has shifted from keeping the attacker out to "what do we do and how will we know if they are already in?"
Craig Riddell • May 29, 2018
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