Enterprise business applications
Enterprise business applications are an integral part of an organization's IT strategy and CIOs are tasked with making sure employees have the right applications and that those applications are running smoothly. Read the latest news and opinion on enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, open source and supply chain management software as well as mobile apps.
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Enterprise business applications News
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August 21, 2018
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Aug'18
Gartner Catalyst 2018: A future without data centers?
Cloud computing advancements have led some organizations to consider eliminating their data centers. Here are strategies to determine which applications are cloud-ready.
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July 20, 2018
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Jul'18
Digital transformation in logistics: Delmar begins tech overhaul
Delmar International has agreed to move its IT infrastructure to Rackspace managed services, representing a huge shift for Delmar's IT strategy and digital transformation plans.
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February 28, 2018
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Feb'18
Survey: Customer service chatbots aren't crowd-pleasers -- yet
A recent survey by Chatbots.org found that less than half of consumers find chatbots effective. What does that mean for CIOs trying to integrate the technology?
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October 31, 2017
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Oct'17
2017 Gartner Symposium: A SearchCIO photo roundup
In this photo roundup, we chronicle the SearchCIO team's experience at the 2017 Gartner Symposium and highlight some key sessions and themes from the event.
Enterprise business applications Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Step-by-step guide to a blockchain implementation
If you're not experimenting with blockchain, you're behind the curve. Our step-by-step guide on implementing blockchain dissects the challenges, best practices and payoffs. Continue Reading
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ERP (enterprise resource planning)
ERP, or enterprise resource planning, is a modular software system designed to integrate the main functional areas of an organization's business processes into a unified system. Continue Reading
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product lifecycle (in marketing)
The product lifecycle, in a marketing context, is all the stages of a product's life span that are related to its promotion and sales. The marketing lifecycle is traditionally broken down into four stages: introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Continue Reading
Evaluate Enterprise business applications Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What HR leaders must know about blockchain for recruitment
Could blockchain -- with its ability to validate facts and transactions -- promote efficiencies in recruitment and other areas of concern for CHROs and their recruiting teams? Here's a look. Continue Reading
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Why EY is investing in AI, data and blockchain technology initiatives
It's more than just an accounting firm. Jeff Wong said EY is using a $1B investment in new technology initiatives to expand its mission and address its clients' digital challenges. Continue Reading
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Ensuring P2P apps don't cause network performance issues with IPv6
Peer-to-peer applications can cause performance issues with IPv6 branch-office networks. Universal Plug and Play might be an effective way to overcome access issues. Continue Reading
Manage Enterprise business applications
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Resist 'garbage in, gospel out' doctrine -- defend data quality
The 'garbage in, gospel out' approach to business analytics may be a valid approach for doing big data projects, but CIOs should resist it for business transformation. Continue Reading
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A CIO's essential guide to mobile business strategy
Enterprise mobility creates numerous logistical questions for businesses. In this Essential Guide, get news and advice to help implement a successful mobile business strategy. Continue Reading
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Twelve HCM system changes that affect analytics
Here's an in-depth look at 12 changes you might make to your human capital management system that are likely to affect your HR-related analytics data and reporting. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Enterprise business applications Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How one CTO is building a plan for legacy code replacement
Legacy code removal leads 2019 digital transformation plans for CTO Niel Nickolaisen. Learn how his team is prepping for the implementation of a new codebase. Continue Reading
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Deploy RPA bots to clean legacy data
Got data cleaning issues? Business improvement expert Dan Morris shares how his team is experimenting with RPA bots to clean and reconcile data. Continue Reading
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5 open source software problems -- and how to manage them
Open source software's appeal is understandable: It's free, accessible and relatively easy to implement. But CIOs should be aware of the pitfalls. Continue Reading