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2016

Webinar Replay: Can you mind your own business?

EducationSummary: As businesses grow, they become more complex. If this complexity isn’t addressed, it only grows worse over time–until the organization’s leaders struggle to control it. If you’re facing this issue–or if your business just isn’t as agile as you’d like–watch this webinar replay to learn how easily you can regain control!
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Webinar: How to unlock (and capitalize on) your data

EducationSummary: We’re in the middle of a data explosion. Businesses collect more data than ever before. The problem is, many cannot easily access the data stored in their systems. Their data is “locked” in their database. In this webinar, we explain how easily you can unlock your data, and capitalize on its potential. Join us on June 30th to learn more!
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6 hidden costs of Business Intelligence

EducationSummary: While implementing Business Intelligence can drive revenue and save money, many businesses underestimate the deployment and ownership costs of BI. Besides the cost of software, they don’t anticipate the fees that crop up during some BI implementations. In this article, we explore a few common “hidden” fees of BI that you cannot ignore.
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Webinar Replay: Create a shopping basket app in 10 minutes

EducationSummary: Would you like to add online ordering capabilities to your current systems? Would you like to learn how to create custom shopping carts that integrate with your existing ERP system, and work across any device (PC/tablet/smartphone)? If so, check out this webinar replay, and see how easily you can create shopping cart applications.
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5 steps to protect your business data in a mobile world

EducationSummary: While mobility offers many advantages to the modern business, it brings new security challenges. How can your business protect your sensitive data in a mobile world? How can you maintain security, when you can’t control every device in your organization? In this article, we explore 5 steps you must take to protect your business data in a mobile world.
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How to augment your ERP to fit your needs (without expensive customization)

EducationSummary: Enterprise systems pose something of a “Catch-22.” If you don’t customize the system, it won’t perfectly fit your needs. If you do customize it, you’re locked into that system. In this article, you’ll learn how to avoid these problems and customize your enterprise system without locking your company down.
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5 important facts about digital transformation

EducationSummary: Digital transformation is a hot topic these days. But, while it’s a growing trend, it’s still surrounded by a lot of confusion. Not every business leader fully understands the benefits, risks, challenges, and realities about digital transformation. In this article, we’ve rounded up some important facts that every business leader should understand about the topic.
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5 common problems that create a development bottleneck

EducationSummary: Many businesses face an application development bottleneck. Application development efforts can’t keep up with business demands. As a result, business users are often stuck waiting around for the applications they need. In this article, we’re looking for common problems that create this bottleneck, and ways to address them.
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6 facts you must understand about Shadow IT

EducationSummary: A growing trend, “Shadow IT” is a term used to describe IT solutions and systems created and applied inside companies without their authorization. But, while it impacts nearly every organization, not every business leader fully understands the topic. In this article, we uncover the important facts that every business leader should understand about Shadow IT.
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This 2-person IT staff might put larger IT staffs to shame

ProductivitySummary: Most IT departments are overworked and understaffed. There’s just not enough time to accomplish everything on their to-do list. Does that describe your IT department? If so, here’s a story that might inspire you–and show you how to accomplish more, using your current team.
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6 ways to maximize the value of Business Intelligence

EducationSummary: The Business Intelligence playing field has leveled over the past few years. With the advancement of BI software, small businesses now have the same BI options as their larger counterparts. But, while everyone now has the same options, not everyone uses BI to its fullest potential. In this article, we explore a few reasons why this happens, and how to maximize BI’s value in your business.
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5 mobility challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders

EducationSummary: For the modern IT leader, the rise of mobility offers advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it opens the door to near limitless possibilities. On the other hand, it brings some significant challenges that must be addressed in order to capitalize on the advantages of mobility. In this article, we outline some of the biggest challenges, and offer some tips to address each one.
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Webinar Replay: Automate your business processes without coding

EducationSummary: Every day, employees at businesses across the globe waste precious time completing tasks that could (and should) be automated. The problem is, automating these business processes requires custom business rule logic–a task that requires manual coding. Business users often wait weeks or months for IT to produce the custom business logic they require to automate their manual processes. If you face this problem, check out this webinar replay to learn how you can create these business rules in hours or days–without coding!
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5 important web application security trends of the near future

EducationSummary: As security breaches rise, enterprise web application security is an increasingly important topic. You must stay ahead of evolving security trends in order to keep your data and applications safe. How will web application security evolve in the coming year? What web application security threats can we expect in the near future? In this article, we explore web application security trends of the near future and explain why they’re important.
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Infographic — The TAO of Enterprise Mobility: Technologies, Affordances, and Organizational Change

EducationSummary: How can your business capitalize on mobile? This infographic helps you answer that question, explaining how you can combine mobile affordances into business solutions. To learn more, you can download the full infographic here.

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5 (more) important IT trends of 2016 and beyond

EducationSummary: Evolving technology and growing data volumes bring major changes to the IT department. In this era, the IT department moves from a “keep-the-lights-on” mentality into a true business driver. What trends are driving this change, and how must your IT department adapt? In the second part of our two-part article on IT trends, we examine 5 more trends to watch in the near future.
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Deliver real-time data from your SAP system

EducationSummary: ERP systems rarely provide a perfect fit for your company’s needs. Many organizations struggle to get the right information out of their systems, and deliver it to the right people. If you face this issue, learn how one company automated data delivery from their SAP system, and how you can do the same.
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6 ways to maximize the value of business dashboards

EducationSummary: While many organizations use business dashboards, few actually use them to their full potential. Why? Some make key mistakes with their dashboards, while others have a very narrow view of dashboards. How can your business maximize the value of your business dashboards? In this article, we explore 6 ways to meet that goal.

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Watch the replay: Automate your business processes without coding

EducationSummary: Every day, employees at businesses across the globe waste precious time completing tasks that could (and should) be automated. The problem is, automating these business processes requires custom business rule logic–a task that requires manual coding. Business users often wait weeks or months for IT to produce the custom business logic they require to automate their manual processes. If you face this problem, watch this webinar replay to learn how you can create these business rules in hours or days–without coding!
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