When it comes to online retail, setting accurate and acceptable expectations for delivery can mean the difference between a sale and a lost customer. It is no longer enough to provide vague ranges of delivery days or order processing times. Amazon has raised the bar...
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Aug 4, 2017
As organizations seek ways to optimize their IT operations, almost half reported they will focus on expanding cloud initiatives in the next 12-24 months, according to a 2016 Datalink-commissioned IDG survey. While migrating to the cloud is top of mind when it comes to...
Jul 27, 2017
Cloud-based (manufacturing execution system) MES solutions can have a major impact for organizations. Specifically, they can reduce downtime when deployed in highly regulated manufacturing environments. According to LNS Research, only 20% of manufacturing facilities...
Jul 19, 2017
Cloud computing, as an operating model that now changes daily, is disrupting the way businesses purchase and manage technology. Brian Kelly, as CEO and founder of CloudGenera, understands the importance for organizations to select the cloud option that’s best for...
Jul 19, 2017
As businesses migrate to public, private or hybrid clouds, serious attention must be paid to cybersecurity. The anti-malware and network security strategies used for the last thirty years aren’t working in the cloud. According to Gartner’s March 2017 Market Guide for...
Jun 29, 2017
Fostering business success is not a one-man job. Implementing a collaborative environment where individuals have the ability to quickly and easily share insights and information is critical to not only individual development, but also to overall enterprise growth....
Jun 27, 2017
10 years ago, the Internet was all about speed. How could we make the Internet faster? How could we halve download times? How could we reduce the gap between wanting information and acquiring it? The need for speed remains a key requirement for Internet users across...
Jun 27, 2017
The pace of software development requires you to work faster and smarter. Whether you are just launching a new application or have millions of installations, understanding how your products are actually being used can help you to prioritize development while meeting...
Jun 22, 2017
Data storage is evolving. And while enterprises are seeing the value in maintaining on-premises storage for best performance, control, and cost-efficiency, most CIOs are pursuing a hybrid cloud strategy that includes the use of private and public-cloud storage...
Jun 1, 2017
Increasingly complex technology environments have led some IT departments to try to simplify their communications by taking a one-size-fits-all approach. While this may seem like a good idea on the surface, Steve Flavell, co-CEO and co-founder of LoopUp, speaks with...
