Cisco consolidated its position as one of the largest software companies globally by completing the acquisition of Splunk.

Q headlines a bevy of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas that shed more light on the cloud service provider’s AI strategy and where its differentiation from other vendors lies.

Automation is not a silver bullet solution to your workforce productivity challenges. Optimization and automation (optimation) must be used together to remove root cause inefficiencies and best use the features and capabilities of your automation solutions.

Discover how NICE Enlighten AI is transforming call centers. Say goodbye to traditional call centers and hello to the future of enterprise customer experience.

Q headlines a bevy of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas that shed more light on the cloud service provider’s AI strategy and where its differentiation from other vendors lies.

Transparency, explainability, and trust are pressing topics in AI/ML today. While much has been written about why these are important and what organizations should do, no tools to help implement these principles have existed – until now.

Finastra launches securities financing transaction regulation (SFTR) support ahead of the European Union’s April 11, 2020 deadline.

Three global banks launched a blockchain-based platform to bring the promise of open ledgers and contracts to the loan management market.

Wolters Kluwer suffers security breach after poor security management.

POS system purchases are being driven by ease of integration. Identified as having the most satisfying of all POS systems when it comes to integration, Restaurant Manager displays that it understands the needs of restaurant operators.

As pick-up/takeout has been the only operating option for restaurants for the last few months, Silverware’s release of its “In-Seat Contactless Platform” will assist COVID-19 “new normal” restaurants to deploy mobile-first, phone-to-table contactless features that were once a convenience but are now features of necessity.

As COVID-19 swept across the globe, many food and beverage operators were forced to switch to pick-up or delivery methods only. PAR’s novel solution PARk it supplies operators with a mobile method to continue serving their customers during this time.

Discover how NICE Enlighten AI is transforming call centers. Say goodbye to traditional call centers and hello to the future of enterprise customer experience.

Zoho has announced new updates to its collaboration software ecosystem to meet organizations’ productivity needs in a post-pandemic world centered on asynchronous hybrid work.

Cisco consolidated its position as one of the largest software companies globally by completing the acquisition of Splunk.

Traditional accounting practices are tailor made for waterfall project management. Organizations that have transitioned to the use of standing product teams using Agile and DevOps need to transform their accounting practices as well or they will leave valuable capital expenditure dollars on the table.

So you’ve gone Agile. You do daily scrums, retrospectives, and all the “right” Agile ceremonies. But still your organization isn’t quite convinced. It is now critical to balance the drivers and goals of both Agile and traditional thinking in order to achieve organizational success.

When trying to implement Agile as a defined process, Scrum turned BAs or other roles into order takers with the title “product owner.” This undermines the entire value proposition of product management.

Vijay Sundaram, Chief Strategy Officer at Zoho, describes a major release of new apps and services focused on enabling hybrid work.

This note outlines Info-Tech’s Three C’s of Enterprise Collaboration framework to help buyers effectively navigate the collaboration software marketspace.

Zoho Workplace – a global enterprise collaboration platform – has reported that it is now supporting 15 million users and is experiencing a surge in usage for its business applications. However, compared to Microsoft’s Office 365 and Google’s G Suite, Zoho still has a long way to go in this marketspace.

Boomi’s vision for using AI is to help its customers unlock the power of their data. Boomi believes that AI can add analytical, predictive, and generative benefits to data-driven decisions, but only if the data is connected, available, and correct. Boomi’s strategy is to use AI to connect the dots so even nontechnical users can access the data and make dynamic dashboards without many analysts or process steps.

Cisco consolidated its position as one of the largest software companies globally by completing the acquisition of Splunk.

Q headlines a bevy of announcements at AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas that shed more light on the cloud service provider’s AI strategy and where its differentiation from other vendors lies.

Student retention, already a major concern at higher education institutions, is an even greater concern as students are unable to learn in person and on campus.

Some major LMS conference cancellations or online alternatives have been announced in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, though not all have canceled.

As the world responds to the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, closed schools in some affected areas are turning to eLearning and web conferencing to maintain continuity in course delivery and/or studying.

Evaluating vendor proposals is one of the most critical aspects of the RFP process, secondary only to negotiations. The ironic thing is that we've seen too many clients try to abbreviate this activity, take short cuts, or even avoid it altogether. Providing ample time for your team to review the vendor RFP responses is critical to a quality review process, while not rushing the evaluation process ensures that you understand their complete offer and proposal.

When leasing IT equipment, the lessor (the company providing the equipment) has one main obligation. However, most leases overlook this critical aspect completely, exposing the lessee (the organization leasing the equipment) to unnecessary risk.

If you want to lease IT equipment, you have many options with regard to potential lessors (the leasing companies). In fact, some manufacturers lease equipment directly to their customers … or do they?

We examine Verkada's history, market position, and core offerings, providing an expert’s perspective informed by three decades of security architecture experience.

IDeaS’ G3 revenue management solution will be highly sought after by properties looking to leverage data to make informed pricing decisions.

Bosch’s release of its INTEOX camera solution moves beyond the legacy “closed circuit” model of surveillance infrastructure to a Camera-as-a-Platform (CaaP) approach, enabling third-party apps at the surveillance perimeter edge to create innovative video-based business solutions and decisions.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, healthcare organizations are looking for ways to expand digital patient care options. Patient management systems like Experian’s eCare NEXT help providers connect new digital clinical workflows to established workflows and revenue cycles.

On June 17, 2021, Smarp briefed Info-Tech on the latest updates to its communications and advocacy platform. Based out of Helsinki, Smarp provides solutions for over 300 companies worldwide, with industry specializations in professional services, banking, and fintech.

Breezy HR has made video assessment and interviewing tools free for business clients for a minimum of 60 days, in light of efforts to prevent COVID-19 pandemic spread.

What is changing in the HR technology space as a result of COVID-19? Some organizations are seeing an uptick in interest and customer support, while others are providing free access to their product.

Amazon Bedrock offers unified API access to leading foundation models in the cloud, enabling organizations to build generative AI applications with ease, scalability, and cost effectiveness

Acronis presents a compelling option for organizations seeking a comprehensive platform that merges reliable data protection with proactive cybersecurity measures.

Cisco consolidated its position as one of the largest software companies globally by completing the acquisition of Splunk.

Eracent is a privately held IT asset management (ITAM), software asset management (SAM) and cybersecurity solution provider founded in 2000. Their roots trace back to AT&T, Bell Labs, and Lucent’s pre-Y2K initiatives (around 1997-2000), where a core focus was placed on IT asset discovery and protection. Eracent emphasizes their experience with extensive asset discovery during a period with significantly different internet and network connectivity compared to today and have consistently focused on ITAM and SAM solutions throughout their existence. This note features Eracent’s extension into open-source software risk mitigation though software bill of materials (SBOM) management.

In this tech note I take a closer look at Devolutions, a partial stack Privileged Access Management (PAM) vendor, exploring its history, market positioning, core features, and differentiating factors. Through insights gleaned from a vendor briefing and demo, I explore Devolutions’ evolution, target audience, and its strategic approach to the PAM landscape.

Cisco consolidated its position as one of the largest software companies globally by completing the acquisition of Splunk.

Savvy is an identity-first SaaS security vendor that has rapidly gained traction in the market. While the company is relatively young, its founders and core team bring decades of experience from leading identity and access management (IAM) providers such as Ping Identity, Okta, and SailPoint. This deep understanding of the IAM landscape is evident in Savvy's approach to addressing the pervasive challenges of shadow IT governance and identity security. With a growing member network of over 50,000 individuals and organizations, Savvy has established itself as a trusted advisor and provider of innovative solutions in the SaaS-identity security space.

Eracent is a privately held IT asset management (ITAM), software asset management (SAM) and cybersecurity solution provider founded in 2000. Their roots trace back to AT&T, Bell Labs, and Lucent’s pre-Y2K initiatives (around 1997-2000), where a core focus was placed on IT asset discovery and protection. Eracent emphasizes their experience with extensive asset discovery during a period with significantly different internet and network connectivity compared to today and have consistently focused on ITAM and SAM solutions throughout their existence. This note features Eracent’s extension into open-source software risk mitigation though software bill of materials (SBOM) management.

In this tech note I take a closer look at Devolutions, a partial stack Privileged Access Management (PAM) vendor, exploring its history, market positioning, core features, and differentiating factors. Through insights gleaned from a vendor briefing and demo, I explore Devolutions’ evolution, target audience, and its strategic approach to the PAM landscape.

Discover how NICE Enlighten AI is transforming call centers. Say goodbye to traditional call centers and hello to the future of enterprise customer experience.

AI-powered “answer engines” are revolutionizing the way the audiences retrieve information online. These engines respond to user queries with short, straight answers, unlike traditional search engines that show lists of links.

Starting May 2021, these measurements will inform the search ranking algorithm. Google's objective is to promote websites that are fast, responsive, and visually stable. How can optimize your website for good Core Web Vitals?

5G networks are the next generation of mobile phone service delivered at higher frequencies that requires shorter distance between “backpack” sized cell sites. Municipalities are challenged when negotiating with carriers regarding the installation of these small cell sites due to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) 5G Order on Small Cell Siting.

Visually presenting data assists the public understanding of complex issues. Using GIS mapping tools is an effective way of layering data from various source for quantitative analysis.

Esri made several big announcements at its Developer Summit in Palm Springs, CA, in March 2019. ArcGIS for Developers is a suite of developer tools and resources specifically for the creation of web-based and native applications.

In the digital realm, trust is currency. Without robust identity verification, online interactions become a breeding ground for fraud and exploitation.

The recent Schrems II invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield has added a layer of difficulty for organizations that operate across borders, as they now require additional contractual clauses and measures in place to ensure data can transfer freely. Privacy program management vendor Proteus-Cyber offers a streamlined solution with the release of its Transfer Impact Assessment tool.

By exploiting a five-year-old configuration error, a hacker was able to access Amazon’s S3 cloud storage buckets on which Twilio’s code was loaded. As a result, customers were able to unknowingly download the modified code for twenty-four hours.

Discover how NICE Enlighten AI is transforming call centers. Say goodbye to traditional call centers and hello to the future of enterprise customer experience.

Discover how NICE Enlighten AI is transforming call centers. Say goodbye to traditional call centers and hello to the future of enterprise customer experience.

Amazon Q promises to be your coding assistant and provide a new path for "citizen developer" employees that want to craft their own apps to automate tasks in their workflow.

Amazon has been updating Bedrock with access to new LLMs, evaluation features, and customization capabilities, and the result offers a lot of value to organizations that want to get started on working with LLM capabilities in their applications and move quickly.

JDA’s Workforce Management and Warehouse Labor Management software functions are now offered in an integrated manner to drive productivity gains in the warehouse.

Many people are challenged by the economic constraints of car ownership. Rising vehicle prices, registration fees, automobile insurance, ongoing maintenance, fuel, and parking fees can bleed people dry. In response, technology companies are developing innovative ways to offset the costs.

A powerful combination of supply chain visibility and global trade management is now available through E2open and its acquisition of Amber Road software.