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5 more dangers of spreadsheet overuse (part 2)

Summary: While harmless if used correctly, spreadsheets can create all types of business problems when misused. The bad news: Spreadsheets are often misused. Learn how businesses unknowingly misuse spreadsheets, and the risks they face as a result.
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We’ve gone responsive (and why you should too)

By Joe Stangarone / Web Development

Summary: Responsive design is more than just the latest buzzword. It’s a design principle that you must apply to both your business website and your web applications. Learn why it’s so important, and a couple of easy options for making your site and apps responsive.
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5 big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2015 (part 1)

By Joe Stangarone / CIO Challenges

Summary: As business technology goes through a fundamental shift, the role of the CIO is changing. In the coming years, CIOs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful CIOs are those that recognize and adapt to these changes. In this article, we explore 5 such challenges that CIOs must face in the near future.
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Why your spreadsheet data belongs in a database

By Joe Stangarone / Spreadsheets

Summary: If your business still relies heavily on spreadsheets, here are 6 difficult questions to ask yourself. If you can’t answer all of these questions with absolute certainty, it’s time to consider the benefits of moving your data away from spreadsheets and into a database.
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7 ways web application development is changing

By Joe Stangarone / Web Development

Summary: As web application development evolves, it’s playing an increasingly important role in the business world. More and more, application development directly contributes to a company’s competitive advantage. How has web application development changed, and where is it going? Learn more in this article.
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7 critical elements of effective dashboards

By Joe Stangarone / Business Dashboards

Summary: Businesses have access to more data than ever before, but many aren’t capitalizing on this opportunity. In this article, we focus on one such way to take advantage of business data: dashboards. Learn which elements to include (and which to avoid) to create effective business dashboards.
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7 dangers of spreadsheet overuse (part 1)

By Joe Stangarone / Spreadsheets

Summary: Described as “the most dangerous software on the planet,” spreadsheet overuse poses many risks to businesses. However, many companies aren’t aware of these risks, or that they’re even misusing spreadsheets in the first place. Learn how misuse occurs, and the dangers it creates.
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3 ways businesses are extending their systems to mobile apps

By Joe Stangarone / Mobile apps

Summary: Many companies already understand that mobile is the next big thing, but they’re not sure how it can help them. If you’re still wondering how to take advantage of mobile apps, here are a few great examples that might spark some ideas.
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7 common mobile app development myths

By Joe Stangarone / Mobile, Mobile apps

Summary: As mobile apps take off in the business world, companies face a problem: Misconceptions still surround mobile app development. Many businesses venture into mobile app development with false beliefs…that could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Learn about some of the most common myths and how to avoid them.
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