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How do I get there from here? Real questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365 answered

By:  Greg Pierce For cloud, the “train has left the station” and in the Microsoft ERP & CRM world, that means the next generation of enterprise software from Microsoft is here: Dynamics 365. “D365,” as it’s increasingly abbreviated, is Microsoft’s new integrated business solution that unifies CRM and ERP functionality into a common data platform. […]

10 Ways Microsoft Dynamics 365 can help manufacturers through Brexit

By:  Billy Lyle In June, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Businesses panicked and uncertainty continues to make them nervous. True, UK manufacturing is enjoying a resurgence thanks to the weaker pound leading to more trade opportunity. But this almost passive form of success, where good things happen because of currency fluctuations rather […]

Are current Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation methods obsolete?

By:  Don Riggs I’m amazed that an industry that prides itself on improving processes and controlling waste is not more introspective. Having been an implementation consulting for 25+ years, I have observed ERP project implementation methodologies and staffing plans stagnate even as the software, both its capabilities and deployment models, have evolved along with the […]

Hands on: AT&T’s DirecTV Now service provides a reason to cut cable TV

By:  Agam Shah I cut cable TV earlier this year and switched over to online streaming services. I’ve tried Dish’s Sling TV and Sony’s PlayStation Vue, but will switch to AT&T’s new DirecTV Now service after it starts streaming on Nov. 30. The service was demonstrated at a media event in New York City on […]

How to compare cloud costs between Amazon, Microsoft and Google

By:  Brandon Butler Comparing prices among the major IaaS cloud vendors is not as easy as simply checking the cost of one virtual machine versus another. Myriad factors influence price: Size of the virtual machine, type of VM and contract length, to name a few. So how are you supposed to know which vendor offers […]

Security budgets continue to grow, but is it enough?

By:  Sarah White Cybersecurity is an increasing concern in the enterprise as the number of high-profile breaches reported only grow each year. In 2015, there were a reported 781 data breaches in the U.S., making it the second highest year for security threats, according to data from the ISACA. And 40 percent of those data […]

Microsoft Selects SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite to Transform HR Globally

Microsoft selected the SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite for its global capabilities, flexibility and extensibility, and open platform strategy. Microsoft expects not only to reduce costs and drive greater operational efficiency but also to deliver an enhanced employee experience consistent with its mobile-first, cloud-first philosophy that attracts and retains talent, fosters employee engagement and drives improved […]

10 most difficult IT jobs for employers to fill

By:  Sharon Florentine Most difficult IT jobs for employers to fill The breakneck pace of technological innovation in an era of digital transformation has made it difficult for companies to find and land talent with the right mix of cutting-edge skills and experience. But even harder to find are candidates with the soft skills and […]

U.S. says cybersecurity skills shortage is a myth

By:  Patrick Thibodeau The U.S. government has released what it claims is myth-busting data about the shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The data points to its own hiring experience. In October 2015, the U.S. launched a plan to hire 6,500 people with cybersecurity skills by January 2017, according to White House officials. It had hired 3,000 […]