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Why web application development projects fail (and what IT can do about it)

By Joe Stangarone / Application Development, Web application development platform, Web Applications, Web Development

Summary: Depending on the survey you read, anywhere from 25% – 68% of development projects fail. These failures often cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, waste months (or years) of time, and usually lead to people losing their jobs. Why do these projects fail, and what can you do about it? We answer those questions (and more) in this article.
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How do customer portals improve business?

By Joe Stangarone / Portals

Summary: While customer portals may not sound like revenue generators, their potential may surprise you. When used properly, customer portals offer much more than convenience. Learn how customer portals can improve revenue, efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.
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5 (more) IT trends to watch in 2018 and beyond

By Joe Stangarone / CIO, Tech trends

Summary: As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major changes to the IT department. In this era, the IT department moves from a back-office function to a true business partner. What trends are driving this change, and how must your IT department adapt? In this article, we examine 5 more trends to watch in the near future.
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Webinar Replay: Build Enterprise Dashboards in 10 Minutes

By Joe Stangarone / Business Dashboards

Summary: Would you like to deliver dashboards to your users? Would you like to learn how to create dashboards that integrate with your existing system, in just 10 minutes? If so, check out this webinar replay, and see how easily you can create dashboards.
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5 IT trends to watch in 2018 and beyond

By Joe Stangarone / Tech trends

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Webinar Replay: Create a Customer Portal in 10 Minutes

By Joe Stangarone

Summary: Would you like to add a customer portal to your current systems? Would you like to learn how to create customer portals that integrate with your existing ERP system, and work across any device (PC/tablet/smartphone)? If so, check out this webinar replay, and see how easily you can create customer portals.
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Business Process Automation 101: Understanding the Basics

By Joe Stangarone / Business Process Automation

Summary: Business process automation (BPA) is the technology-enabled automation of business processes. It is performed to improve efficiency through the automation of manual processes. In this article, we explore the basics of BPA, and explain why it’s so important to your business.
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7 enterprise mobile app trends to watch in 2018

By Joe Stangarone / Mobile, Mobile apps

Summary: The demand for enterprise mobile apps is growing. New trends are emerging that offer significant opportunities to businesses who jump on board. What are these trends and what areas should you watch in 2018? In this article, we explore 7 enterprise mobile app trends you can’t ignore this year.
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Webinar Replay: How to simplify self-service analytics

By Joe Stangarone / Webinar

Summary: Would you like to simplify self-service analytics? Would you like to remove the reporting burden from your IT department? Check out this webinar replay to learn how m-Power DX–a new data exploration tool–can help your business.
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5 (more) digital transformation mistakes to avoid

By Joe Stangarone / Digital Transformation

Summary: Digital transformation–the reinvention of an organization through the use of digital technology to improve performance–is a priority for many businesses these days. However, it’s a complex task. Many businesses dive in without truly understanding the process and make key mistakes along the way. In the second part of this two-part article, we explore 5 more common digital transformation mistakes to avoid.
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