mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

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Author name: Joe Stangarone

Joe Stangarone is a 40+ year veteran of the IT industry and president of mrc—the software company behind the award winning development platform, m-Power. Joe shares his leadership and technology insights through the Cup of Joe Blog, focusing primarily on ways businesses can save time, money, and increase productivity using technology.

Last chance to register: Unlock your data — How to deliver real-time data across your business

EducationSummary: We’re in the middle of a data explosion. Businesses collect more data than ever before. The problem is, many cannot easily access the data stored in their systems. Their data is “locked” in their database. In this webinar, we explain how easily you can unlock your data, and deliver real-time data access across your business. Join us on June 30th to learn more!

5 ways CIOs and IT leaders can do more with less

EducationSummary: CIOs and IT leaders face a daunting task. Gone are the days of simply supporting the business. These days, the expectations placed on the IT department are at an all time-high. CEOs and business executives now demand more business value from the IT department. But, most IT departments are already overworked and understaffed. How can the modern IT department meet these changing expectations using their current resources?

Webinar: How to unlock (and capitalize on) your data

EducationSummary: We’re in the middle of a data explosion. Businesses collect more data than ever before. The problem is, many cannot easily access the data stored in their systems. Their data is “locked” in their database. In this webinar, we explain how easily you can unlock your data, and capitalize on its potential. Join us on June 30th to learn more!

Webinar Replay: Create a shopping basket app in 10 minutes

EducationSummary: Would you like to add online ordering capabilities to your current systems? Would you like to learn how to create custom shopping carts 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 shopping cart applications.

5 steps to protect your business data in a mobile world

EducationSummary: While mobility offers many advantages to the modern business, it brings new security challenges. How can your business protect your sensitive data in a mobile world? How can you maintain security, when you can’t control every device in your organization? In this article, we explore 5 steps you must take to protect your business data in a mobile world.

How to augment your ERP to fit your needs (without expensive customization)

EducationSummary: Enterprise systems pose something of a “Catch-22.” If you don’t customize the system, it won’t perfectly fit your needs. If you do customize it, you’re locked into that system. In this article, you’ll learn how to avoid these problems and customize your enterprise system without locking your company down.

5 important facts about digital transformation

EducationSummary: Digital transformation is a hot topic these days. But, while it’s a growing trend, it’s still surrounded by a lot of confusion. Not every business leader fully understands the benefits, risks, challenges, and realities about digital transformation. In this article, we’ve rounded up some important facts that every business leader should understand about the topic.