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Modernization methods explained

Summary: Are you stuck with legacy applications? Do you view application modernization as risky, expensive, or potentially disruptive to your business? It doesn’t have to be, if you choose the right modernization method. Learn which modernization approach works best for you.
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Weekly Recap: 9 common BI mistakes, mobile development myths, and more…

By Joe Stangarone

Summary: In this week’s article roundup, we learn how smart developers adapt to mobile disruption, how to choose software you won’t regret later, how to avoid the most common BI mistakes, and more.
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4 major web application usability trends in 2014

By Joe Stangarone / Usability

Summary: Why is usability so important? Without it, your application will get abandoned. All of the time and effort put into that application will be for nothing. In this article, you’ll learn a few usability trends you must adopt in your web application development over the coming months.
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Deliver web applications without programming

By Joe Stangarone / Web application development platform

Summary: Do your new development projects drag on for months? Do your executives wait around on the IT department for their reports and dashboards? Or, are you stuck with an outdated enterprise system that lacks modern features? Here’s a quick way to fix all of these issues (and more)!
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7 security tips for mobile users (part 1)

By Joe Stangarone / Mobile

Summary: As smartphone usage grows in the business, many users still don’t understand proper security practices. If not addressed, this problem could put their (and your company’s) sensitive data at risk. Learn how your users can better protect themselves from mobile security threats.
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Weekly Recap: 5 keys to a successful legacy IT upgrade, HTML5 misconceptions, and more…

By Joe Stangarone

Summary: In this week’s article roundup, we learn the steps you must take to capitalize on the cloud, how to deliver a modernization project on-time and on-budget, why most people ask the wrong questions about HTML5, and more.
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The BI Roadmap (part 1): 5 essential questions to ask

By Joe Stangarone / Business Intelligence

Summary: Despite the growing need for analytics, most BI projects still fail. In this first installment of the BI Roadmap series, you’ll learn why these projects fail, along with a few foundational questions you cannot afford to ignore before starting a BI project.

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Weekly Recap: 5 ways to get the most out of BI, how to select an ERP system, and more…

By Joe Stangarone

Summary: In this week’s article roundup, we learn why Business Intelligence is very intelligent, how to select an ERP system (and the problems caused by ERP customizations), and more.
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6 common Shadow IT misconceptions

By Joe Stangarone / Shadow IT

Summary: Shadow IT–a term used to describe unapproved IT systems and solutions used inside organizations–is growing rapidly. Learn a few common misconceptions surrounding the topic, why it’s so hard to control, and what your company should be doing about it.

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5 elements of a good interactive report

By Joe Stangarone

Summary: End user reporting has always been a source of frustration for both the IT department and the business users–wasting time for both sides. Learn why more companies are solving this problem with interactive reports, and which features you must look for in your interactive reports.
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