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Summary: We’ve all heard the generic BI benefits: BI improves decision making. It puts data at your fingertips. It helps you answer critical business questions. Those are all great, but…how will it help your company? What specific questions can it help you answer? While the answer varies by company, here are 7 common questions that BI can help your business answer.
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Summary: The fastest growing trend in history, no one can deny that mobile is here to stay. The question is, how can your company capitalize on mobile? This article will give you some great ideas, and even share ways other businesses are using mobile apps.
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Summary: Businesses have access to more data than ever before. But, is this data actually helping business leaders make more informed decisions? In many cases, the answer is “No.” Why? Far too few businesses actually capitalize on their data. In this article, you’ll learn how effective dashboards will help your executives capitalize on your data, as well as tips for building dashboards that work.
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7 keys to building dashboards for the C-Suite Read More »
Summary: As we approach 2015, we take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. Learn about common BI misconceptions, challenges facing CIOs in the coming year, ways to capitalize on your business data, and much more.
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10 most popular articles from 2014 Read More »
Summary: As technology evolves, web application development is playing an increasingly important role in the business world. More and more, application development speed directly contributes to a company’s competitive advantage. The problem: Many companies still struggle in this area. Learn which problems slow them down, and how to fix each one.
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Summary: As more businesses create their own mobile apps (or mobile web apps), they’re entering uncharted territory. Many aren’t sure how to approach mobile app development. In this article, you’ll learn the first steps you must take in your mobile app journey.
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Mobile App Roadmap (part 1): 5 first steps Read More »
Summary: Facing an expensive ERP upgrade, Renzi Foodservice chose to explore their alternatives. In a recent joint webinar, Renzi explained how they managed to extend their legacy ERP with new features, create mobile apps, improve reporting, and more. Watch the webinar replay to learn more.
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Free webinar replay: How Renzi Foodservice extended their ERPRead More »
Free webinar replay: How Renzi Foodservice extended their ERP Read More »
Summary: As more businesses create their own mobile apps (or mobile web apps), they’re entering uncharted territory. They aren’t prepared for the changes that mobile development requires–a problem that leads to costly mistakes. Learn about some of the most common mistakes, and how to avoid them.
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6 development mistakes that will kill a mobile appRead More »
6 development mistakes that will kill a mobile app Read More »
Summary: Legacy applications pose serious problems for businesses. They waste money. They waste time. They hinder agility and keep businesses from capitalizing on modern technology. While application modernization holds the answer to these problems, many modernization projects fail. Learn why, and how you can avoid failure in your modernization project.
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5 common reasons modernization projects fail Read More »
Summary: Enterprise data is set to explode over the next 5 years. To truly capitalize on this data, companies need web reporting software that lets them easily convert data into meaningful management information. But, with all of the available reporting options, what should you look for?
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Web reporting tools: 6 essential report types you can’t live withoutRead More »
Web reporting tools: 6 essential report types you can’t live without Read More »
Summary: While harmless if used correctly, spreadsheets can create all types of business problems when misused. The bad news: Spreadsheets are often misused. Learn how businesses unknowingly misuse spreadsheets, and the risks they face as a result.
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Summary: Responsive design is more than just the latest buzzword. It’s a design principle that you must apply to both your business website and your web applications. Learn why it’s so important, and a couple of easy options for making your site and apps responsive.
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We’ve gone responsive (and why you should too) Read More »
Summary: As business technology goes through a fundamental shift, the role of the CIO is changing. In the coming years, CIOs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful CIOs are those that recognize and adapt to these changes. In this article, we explore 5 such challenges that CIOs must face in the near future.
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5 big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2015 (part 1)Read More »
5 big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2015 (part 1) Read More »
Summary: If your business still relies heavily on spreadsheets, here are 6 difficult questions to ask yourself. If you can’t answer all of these questions with absolute certainty, it’s time to consider the benefits of moving your data away from spreadsheets and into a database.
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Why your spreadsheet data belongs in a database Read More »
Summary: As web application development evolves, it’s playing an increasingly important role in the business world. More and more, application development directly contributes to a company’s competitive advantage. How has web application development changed, and where is it going? Learn more in this article.
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7 ways web application development is changing Read More »
Summary: Described as “the most dangerous software on the planet,” spreadsheet overuse poses many risks to businesses. However, many companies aren’t aware of these risks, or that they’re even misusing spreadsheets in the first place. Learn how misuse occurs, and the dangers it creates.
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Summary: Many companies already understand that mobile is the next big thing, but they’re not sure how it can help them. If you’re still wondering how to take advantage of mobile apps, here are a few great examples that might spark some ideas.
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3 ways businesses are extending their systems to mobile appsRead More »
3 ways businesses are extending their systems to mobile apps Read More »
Summary: As mobile apps take off in the business world, companies face a problem: Misconceptions still surround mobile app development. Many businesses venture into mobile app development with false beliefs…that could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Learn about some of the most common myths and how to avoid them.
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7 common mobile app development myths Read More »
Summary: Cloud computing offers considerable advantages to businesses, but also comes with it’s fair share of risks. While the pros and cons vary by company, it’s important that you understand both sides before moving towards the cloud. Here are 5 of the biggest advantages, and 5 potential problems associated with cloud computing.
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5 cloud computing advantages (and 5 potential problems) Read More »
Summary: Despite HTML5’s growing importance, many businesses still don’t understand this new standard. To help clear up this confusion, this list of HTML5 resources explains this new standard, dispels common myths, and explains why most people look at the “native vs. HTML5” debate from the wrong angle.
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Everything you need to know about HTML5 Read More »
