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Why ERP mobility requires enterprises to be proactive

Historically, enterprise resource planning systems were designed to stay firmly -- and securely -- put. That's why you'll need to address multiple challenges to achieve mobile ERP. Continue Reading
What kinds of challenges do mobile ERP technologies pose?

In this time of ubiquitous smartphones and the use of BYOD, it would seem that mobile ERP applications would be widespread in manufacturing. Here's why they're not. Continue Reading
Mobile ERP makes for a powerful, if mismatched, combo

The manufacturing and supply chain industries were among the earliest adopters of enterprise-class mobile applications and hardware, but as platforms have evolved, with interfaces resembling cheaper smartphones and tablets, IT strategists have had ... Continue Reading
Easing employees into mobile deployment

In this expert response, find out how to get all employees on board with a mobile deployment. Continue Reading
Managing mobile business computing in a manufacturing environment

In this expert response, learn how to best manage mobile business computing devices in a manufacturing environment. Continue Reading
Securing mobile business apps

In this expert response, learn how to make mobile business apps a more secure IT choice.Continue Reading
Are custom mobile apps worth the effort?

In this expert response, learn when building custom mobile apps is a good idea -- and when it's a waste of time.Continue Reading
How to test mobile business applications before implementation

In this expert response, learn how to effectively test mobile business applications prior to launch.Continue Reading
Avoiding common pitfalls of mobile ERP platforms

Deploying a mobile ERP system can be complicated, especially when errors pop up. In these expert tips, learn how to handle -- and avoid -- common mobile ERP mistakes.Continue Reading
IT Challenge: Buying mobile ERP for SMBs

In this IT Challenge, learn whether mobile ERP and other mobile apps are worth the investment for small to midsize manufacturers.Continue Reading
IT Challenge: Selecting tablets for manufacturing environments

In this IT Challenge, learn how to choose a tablet computing for use on a manufacturing shop floor.Continue Reading
IT Challenge: Using mobile ERP on the shop floor

In this IT Challenge of the Month, we'll explore ways to use mobile ERP and tablet computers in a manufacturing shop floor environment.Continue Reading

Oracle Autonomous Database shifts IT focus to strategic planning

This handbook looks at what Oracle Autonomous Database offers to Oracle users and issues that organizations should consider ...

Oracle Autonomous Database features free DBAs from routine tasks

Oracle Autonomous Database can automate routine administrative and operational tasks for DBAs and improve productivity, but ...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dead at 62, succession plan looms

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd's abrupt death at 62 has put the software giant in the position of naming his replacement, and the ...

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Aerospike 4.8 advances database persistent memory support

Aerospike 4.8 adds full support for Intel's Optane persistent memory, enabling the NoSQL database to run both the index and data ...

Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and...

How to streamline feature engineering for machine learning

Structured data is necessary in machine learning, but sifting through data is time consuming. Streamlining the feature ...

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Understand and fight potential SAP exploits

Without taking the right steps to secure SAP systems, you're creating vulnerabilities for potential exploits. Here's a look at ...

Partners need to target SAP SMB market for cloud transition

In this Q&A, SAP executive Claus Gruenewald discusses how SAP partners are instrumental in servicing the SMB market and how they ...

S/4HANA Cloud integrates Qualtrics for continuous improvement

The latest version of SAP S/4HANA Cloud embeds Qualtrics XM capabilities that provide a way for users to give direct feedback ...

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Government IT pros: Hiring data scientists isn't an exact science

There's no such thing as a data science unicorn, U.S. government experts caution. You'll need more than programmers and technical...

Tableau 2020.1 unveiled for beta testing

Featuring improvements to Explain Data, an AI product that aims to explain the reasons behind data points, the update is made up ...

Data scientist vs. data analyst: What's the difference?

Data scientists and data analysts have a lot of crossover in their roles, but they're certainly not the same. Here's a look at ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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Acquia acquisition of AgilOne CDP signals CX platform expansion

Acquia's acquisition of AgilOne, a customer data platform specializing in analytics, shows it's serious about competing against ...

Personalization engines help engage and retain customers

Content personalization is essential to getting the right material to the right customers. Here are some personalization engines ...

New capabilities added to Alfresco Governance Services

The updates are intended to secure electronically stored information residing across different locations in light of recent ...

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H-1B lottery change may drive increase in visa applicants

The U.S. is launching an H-1B electronic registration system in March. It should make the process of applying for a visa easier, ...

As hiring booms, HR survey raises warning for recruiters

Job candidates will reject a job offer if the employer makes missteps in the recruiting process, a new HR survey reports.

AI in hiring: Why HR should beware of bias

AI in hiring may seem like the perfect solution to remove conscious and unconscious biases that already exist in people, but ...