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What are the most pressing issues facing your business as we head into 2014? What technology problem(s) is your company facing that you plan to address in the coming year? I\u2019m curious–feel free to share in the comments.<\/p>\nWhat are the most pressing issues facing your business as we head into 2014? What technology problem(s) is your company facing that you plan to address in the coming year? I\u2019m curious–feel free to share in the comments.<\/p>\n
That being said, working in the IT industry, we see many of the most pressing issues facing companies on a daily basis. Over the past year, I\u2019ve seen certain problems mentioned time and time again. For example, going into 2014, many companies are currently dealing with issues like these:<\/p>\n
If your company is dealing with any of those issues, or plans on addressing them in 2014, I\u2019d like to help. I\u2019ve compiled some of our most popular white papers and guides that relate to the common issues mentioned above, and outlined them below. Here are 6 free white papers and guides that might help you address your company\u2019s pressing issues as you head into 2014. I hope you find them useful: If you\u2019re considering mobile apps for your business, you\u2019ll want to read this white paper. It explores each mobile app option, and explains why businesses should think twice before taking the native approach. <\/p>\n Crash course in modernization<\/span><\/a> Of course, when dealing with modern underlying architecture, this approach works just fine. However, that\u2019s rarely the case. Legacy applications in need of modernization are typically built on at least 10 \u2013 15 year old (or older) architecture.<\/p>\n The problem this creates: Much has changed in that time. Programming methods have changed. Databases have changed. Application structures have changed. That\u2019s just the beginning.<\/p>\n With all of these changes, you can\u2019t simply build a new interface on top of old architecture and expect it to fit your needs. These changes require a fundamental shift in application architecture and development as a whole.<\/p>\n If your company needs to modernize your aging applications, this paper is for you. It will help you better understand modernization and explain which modernization method is best for your company.<\/p>\n 21 ways m-Power will improve your enterprise systems<\/span><\/a> But the problem remains. These companies are locked into their current software. Meanwhile the world is changing at an ever increasing rate. Their applications are looking and feeling dated, and the company is falling behind their competition.<\/p>\n If your company is in this boat, this guide is for you. It outlines m-Power\u2019s unique approach to enterprise system integration, and explains what types of modern features it lets you add to your existing system. <\/p>\n m-Power: The Modern CIO’s Trump Card<\/span><\/a> This paper explains how m-Power can solve many of these current challenges facing the modern CIO. With m-Power, current CIOs can:<\/p>\n And that\u2019s just the beginning. How can the modern CIO address every issue listed above, while maintaining their company\u2019s existing technology? Here\u2019s one option: More and more CIOs are opting for development platforms, which help them solve each of the issues listed above. If you\u2019d like to learn how, this paper explains everything in detail. <\/p>\n
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\nNative mobile apps: The wrong choice for business?<\/span><\/a>
\nNative mobile applications are popular among consumers, but how do their advantages translate to the business world? Not as well as you might think.<\/p>\n
\nMany companies approach legacy application modernization from the wrong angle. They aim for modern-looking applications rather than truly modern applications.<\/p>\n
\nMany companies face the same issue: They\u2019re stuck to an outdated enterprise system (like an ERP). The reasons vary. It could be the<\/p>\n\n
\nThe expectations placed on the modern CIO are at an all time-high. CEOs and business executives now demand more business value from the IT department. Tech-savvy end users now bring personal devices and consumer applications into the workplace. All the while, technology continually evolves at a quickening pace.<\/p>\n\n