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The Mobile App Comparison Chart: Hybrid vs. Native vs. Mobile Web (2019 Update)

Summary: As mobile apps grow in the business world, companies face a problem: Misconceptions still surround mobile app development. Many businesses venture into mobile app development without truly understanding the difference between each approach. Others enter the mobile app world with false beliefs about the pros and cons of each method…that could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. To help clear up confusion, we’ve created a handy comparison chart to help you understand which mobile app approach is right for you.
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6 essential elements of modern enterprise reporting software

By Joe Stangarone / Business Analytics, Business Dashboards, Business Intelligence, web reporting

Summary: What do you look for in a reporting tool? Obviously, the requirements vary by company, but I believe that certain elements are essential in a good reporting tool. In this article, we explore 6 essential elements you should look for in any good reporting solution.
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The Complete Guide to Embedded Analytics

By Joe Stangarone / Business Analytics, Business Dashboards, Embedded BI, web reporting

Summary: The embedded analytics market is growing by 15% annually, and shows no signs of slowing down. What is embedded analytics and why is it so important? In this article, we cover the concept in more detail and explain why it’s a trend you can’t afford to ignore.
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How to find the best low-code development platform: Ask these 9 questions

By Joe Stangarone / Low-code

Summary: A growing trend, low-code development claims to address many of the common challenges facing businesses today. But, how do you choose the best platform for your business? How can you avoid surprises or “gotchas” when selecting a tool? In this article, we explore 9 questions to ask before choosing a low-code tool.
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How to deal with “Shadow IT”

By Joe Stangarone / Shadow IT

Summary: Shadow IT–a term used to describe unapproved IT systems and solutions used inside organizations–is growing rapidly. Why is it such a problem? When left unchecked, “Shadow IT” can hurt your business in 3 important ways. In this article, you’ll learn how it can harm your company, along with five steps to address the issue.

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5 (more) IT trends to watch in 2019 and beyond

By Joe Stangarone / 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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5 IT trends to watch in 2019 and beyond

By Joe Stangarone / Trends

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Legacy Application Modernization Best Practices

By Joe Stangarone / Modernization

Summary: Many companies around the globe still run on legacy enterprise applications and systems. They may understand the value of modernization, but view it as a costly/risky project. In this article, we explore a few best practices to follow that will reduce the risk and expense of application modernization.
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Executive dashboard best practices: 7 rules to follow

By Joe Stangarone / Business Dashboards

Summary: Executive dashboards help business leaders get a clear view of their organizations at a glance. But, not all dashboards are created equal. How can you create effective dashboards for your executives? In this article, we explore a few best practices to follow when creating dashboards.
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Pros and cons of low-code development platforms

By Joe Stangarone / Application Development, Low-code, Web application development platform

Summary: A growing trend, low-code development claims to address many of the common challenges facing businesses today. But, how accurate are these claims? In this article, we take a realistic look at low-code platforms–exploring the pros and cons.
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