Digital transformation
Digital transformation is a means of using digital technologies to innovate operations, products, services and processes and improve employee and customer experience. Here you can read news, guides and tips on how to lead digital transformation efforts. Learn how blockchain, AI, automation technologies and other tech fits into transformation projects.
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15 Jul 2024
6 tips to plan a digital transformation budget
Formulating budgets for digital transformation projects is fraught with complexities, expectations and unknowns that differentiate it from traditional IT and business planning. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2024
12 digital transformation benefits for business
Efficiency, resiliency, productivity and ROI are among the most critical digital transformation benefits for businesses fighting to remain competitive and gain market share. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2023
business process management software (BPMS)
Business process management software (BPMS) helps companies design, model, execute, automate and improve a set of activities and tasks that, when completed, achieve an organizational goal. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2023
What is business process management? A guide to BPM
Business process management (BPM) is a structured approach to improving the processes organizations use to get work done, serve their customers and generate business value. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2023
business process automation (BPA)
Business process automation (BPA) is the use of advanced technology to complete business processes with minimal human intervention. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2023
e-commerce
E-commerce (electronic commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2023
Business Process Management Initiative (BPMI)
Established in August 2000, the Business Process Management Initiative (BPMI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the standardization of common business processes, as a means of furthering e-business and B2B development. It has since merged with the Object Management Group (OMG). Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Dec 2023
digitization
Digitization is the process of converting information into a digital format. In this format, information is organized into discrete units of data called bits that can be separately addressed, usually in multiple-bit groups called bytes. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2023
7 top business process management benefits, advantages
Streamlined workflows, greater agility and scalability, tighter process controls, reduced risks, lower costs and better customer engagements are among the notable BPM benefits. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2023
IBM quantum computers make sizable leap
The largest enterprises now invest in quantum computing strategies -- but it's still a long way off for the typical business. IBM's Condor and Heron QPUs accelerate its arrival. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2023
How to set business goals, step by step
Setting business goals that are detailed and come with deadlines motivates employees and keeps your company on track. Learn how to do it. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Dec 2023
Universal Process Notation (UPN)
Universal Process Notation is a method for illustrating the steps in a business process. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2023
RPA vs. BPM: How are they different?
Don't confuse RPA with BPM. These process-oriented initiatives are distinctly different but also highly complementary when planning, automating and improving business operations. Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2023
7 examples of digital transformation success in business
Seeking out role models for your digital transformation initiative? We outline the steps taken by masters of digital transformation and explain what you can learn from them. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2023
8 blockchain security risks to weigh before adoption
Blockchain and smart contracts have their own unique vulnerabilities. But poor code testing, cryptographic keys and generic network attacks will get you, too. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
How AI is radically changing business process management
Deploying AI's discovery and automation capabilities in BPM powers advancements in front-office processes, process data analysis, business process mapping and process modeling. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
business process reengineering (BPR)
Business process reengineering (BPR) is a management practice in which business processes used are radically redesigned to improve efficiency, effectiveness and performance. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2023
innovation management
Innovation management involves the process of managing an organization's innovation procedure, starting at the initial stage of ideation, to its final stage of successful implementation. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2023
process innovation
Process innovation refers to a change in an existing operation or product that creates significant value for an organization. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2023
The push is on to build the autonomous enterprise
The concept of an autonomous enterprise is becoming more real as enterprises combine technologies to automate all kinds of human work. Welcome to the 'Autonomous Revolution.' Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2023
wearable technology
Wearable technology is any kind of electronic device designed to be worn on the user's body. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2023
Enterprise IT shops more likely to buy GenAI than build it
GenAI power requirements, the cost of computing and storage, and the high salaries demanded by AI specialists make it unlikely enterprises will take a do-it-yourself approach. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Nov 2023
What is digital transformation? Everything you need to know
Digital transformation is the incorporation of computer-based technologies into an organization's products, processes and strategies. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2023
How to modernize legacy applications
For many organizations, system upgrades mean investing time, money and resources. Discover how to modernize legacy applications with these critical tips. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2023
ICT (information and communications technology or technologies)
ICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2023
What is a digital transformation strategy? Everything you need to know
A strong DX strategy details an organization's current state, its plans for the future and the actions to achieve those goals. Discover the key elements that should be included. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2023
The right digital transformation framework for your business
Digital transformation is tough. Find out how using a digital transformation framework can keep your company on the right track. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Nov 2023
digital
Digital describes electronic technology that generates, stores and processes data in terms of positive and nonpositive states. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2023
The promise of quantum-powered AI
The application of quantum computing to AI has the potential to disrupt a diverse array of industries. Learn why that potential is so promising and how it could affect companies. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2023
Digital transformation challenges and 14 ways to solve them
Heading into 2024, CIOs must make digital transformation a core competency. Bestselling author Isaac Sacolick names the primary challenges organizations face and how to solve them. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2023
How AI impacts digital transformation
AI adoption is changing digital transformation as enterprises deploy the technology to improve customer experience, boost developer productivity and look for a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2023
9 tips to measure and improve digital transformation ROI
Amid a rapidly changing business landscape and competing priorities, a compelling ROI is all the more critical to justify and secure funding for digital transformation projects. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2023
11 reasons why digital transformations fail, explained by pros
Digital transformations continue to be challenging and are prone to failure. Learn about 11 fatal mistakes to avoid at all costs. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2023
How digital transformation is changing customer experience
Digital transformation and customer experience go hand in hand as organizations look to provide self-service options, highly personalized experiences and easier ways to query data. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2023
Building a digital transformation team: 9 essential roles
Who needs to be on a digital transformation team? Metrigy's Robin Gareiss lists the key positions of an effective digital transformation team and why they're important. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Oct 2023
competitive advantage
Competitive advantage is the favorable position an organization seeks to be more profitable than its rivals. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2023
chief digital officer
A chief digital officer (CDO) is charged with helping an enterprise use digital information and advanced technologies, such as the cloud, AI, machine learning, automation, IoT, mobile and social media, to create business value. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2023
10 online digital transformation certifications and courses
Transformation is tough. We've compiled a list of popular paid online digital transformation courses and certification programs for leaders seeking to gain a competitive edge. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Oct 2023
central bank digital currency (CBDC)
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital version of a country's central bank money or fiat currency. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Oct 2023
digital economy
The digital economy refers to the economic activities that emerge from connecting individuals, businesses, devices, data and operations through digital technology. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2023
12 digital transformation tips and best practices
Successful digital transformation requires agility, speed, cost optimization, technical innovation and cultural change. C-suite commitment and employee buy-in are also critical. Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2023
Build a digital transformation roadmap in 6 steps
Digital transformation, done right, is the key to business survival. Build a roadmap to digital business model success by following this in-depth, six-step template. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Oct 2023
digital culture
Digital culture refers to the behaviors, practices and values that develop from the use of digital technologies. Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2023
How to remove digital signatures from a PDF
Digital signatures let organizations execute and secure agreements, but users can remove them if they need to reformat documents or protect signers' privacy. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2023
7 challenges with blockchain adoption and how to avoid them
Organizations tend to face the same hurdles when they try to implement blockchain. Knowing what they are could be the first big step to overcoming them on the road to success. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2023
social network
A social network is a website or app that lets people connect with each other on a common platform. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2023
blockchain
Blockchain is a record-keeping technology designed to make it impossible to hack the system or forge the data stored on it, thereby making it secure and immutable. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2023
virtual assistant (AI assistant)
A virtual assistant, also called an AI assistant or digital assistant, is an application program that understands natural language voice commands and completes tasks for the user. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2023
digital innovation
Digital innovation is the adoption of modern digital technologies by a business. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2023
business process mapping
Business process mapping is the visual display of the steps within a business process showing how it's done from start to finish. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2023
digital platform
A digital platform is a web-based structural software package that speeds and eases transactions among users. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2023
transfer learning
Transfer learning is a machine learning method where a model already developed for a task is reused in another task. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
6 alternatives to blockchain for businesses to consider
Technologies like cloud storage and distributed databases provide some of blockchain's data-integrity and reliability advantages with fewer performance, efficiency and cost issues. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
business process improvement (BPI)
Business process improvement (BPI) is a practice in which enterprise leaders analyze their business processes to identify areas where they can improve accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency and then make changes within the processes to realize these improvements. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
business process
A business process is an activity or set of activities that accomplish a specific organizational goal. Business processes should have purposeful goals, be as specific as possible and produce consistent outcomes. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2023
IT modernization
IT modernization is the process of updating an organization's information technology infrastructure, practices and systems to keep up with emerging technologies. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2023
Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers
Cloud costs continue to rise, according to the U.S. government's latest pricing data. Wages, energy demands, emerging tech and consumption patterns contribute to the trend. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2023
Top 10 benefits of blockchain for business
Blockchain's unique characteristics address many business issues. Here are 10 important benefits of blockchain and examples of the industries taking advantage of them. Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Sep 2023
Overcoming employee burnout: Leadership in the digital age
Break free of the burnout cycle by addressing overwork, prioritizing recovery and fueling teams with the motivation to thrive in the age of digital, sustainable transformation. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2023
sharing economy
The sharing economy, also known as collaborative consumption or peer-to-peer-based sharing, is a concept that highlights the ability -- and perhaps the preference -- of individuals to rent or borrow goods rather than buy and own them. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2023
Ultimate guide to digital transformation for enterprise leaders
This in-depth guide explains what digital transformation is, why it is important and how enterprises can successfully transition to this new business paradigm. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2023
What is Web 3.0 (Web3)? Definition, guide and history
Web 3.0 promises a more personalized and intelligent web that uses blockchain decentralization to give control back to users. Here's how to sort through the claims and get ready. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Sep 2023
Transforming healthcare with artificial intelligence
Discover how applying AI to healthcare can optimize the patient experience, drive efficiencies and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases on the global healthcare system. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2023
10 blockchain quiz questions: Test your understanding
IT leaders are increasingly faced with learning how to implement blockchain in their organizations. Use this blockchain quiz to test your knowledge. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2023
9 quantum computing challenges IT leaders should understand
While the theory of quantum mechanics is complex, the tech might offer practical uses for organizations. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of quantum computing. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2023
10 examples of smart contracts on blockchain
Smart contracts are powerful tools for automating tasks on a blockchain. Read these use cases and understand the benefits and challenges IT leaders face during implementation. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2023
change request
A change request is a formal proposal for an alteration to some product or system. Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2023
Federal agencies make moves on CHIPS Act funding
Agencies across the federal government are responsible for doling out CHIPS Act funding over the next several years to support tech innovation and workforce development. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2023
Key concepts of public vs. enterprise blockchain
Public and enterprise blockchain have major differences that affect their practicality for specific business applications. Here's what you need to know before deciding. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2023
Talent issues grow as chipmakers pursue CHIPS Act money
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 allots money to expand education in semiconductor training. But talent is already falling short of planned chip facilities. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2023
IT transformation
IT transformation is a complete reassessment and overhaul of an organization's IT systems to improve the efficiency and delivery in a digital economy. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2023
7 decentralized data storage networks compared
Decentralized storage offers organizations an alternative to centralized cloud storage. While cost can be a benefit, support levels vary among some of the top vendors. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2023
support vector machine (SVM)
A support vector machine (SVM) is a type of supervised learning algorithm used in machine learning to solve classification and regression tasks. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2023
change management strategy
A change management strategy is a plan for or systematic approach to dealing with a transition or transformation in an organization. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2023
10 blockchain use cases in finance that show value
Blockchain continues to grow in the enterprise as companies in the financial sector expand their use of the technology. Here's a look at 10 established and emerging use cases. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Jul 2023
How ChatGPT will transform artificial intelligence in ERP
Matt Hobbs, Microsoft practice leader at the consulting firm PwC, explains ways to embed AI in ERP and why generative AI could transform business process automation. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2023
intrapreneur (intrapreneurship)
The term intrapreneur is a portmanteau of 'internal' and 'entrepreneur,' referring to employees within a company who apply entrepreneurial skills like creativity, initiative and risk-taking to their roles. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2023
innovation manager
An innovation manager is an employee whose responsibilities focus on the development of new products, services or processes. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2023
invitation to tender (ITT)
An invitation to tender (ITT) is a formal document that is issued by a company or an organization inviting suppliers or contractors to submit a bid for a project or service. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2023
A quick intro to the MACH architecture strategy
While not particularly prescriptive, alignment with a MACH architecture strategy can help software teams ensure application designs make proper use of current technologies. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2023
IT hiring picks up amid ongoing economic concerns
TechTarget's 2023 salary and careers survey shows most organizations are hiring for selected IT skills, making progress on DEI initiatives and offering workplace flexibility. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2023
platform economy
Platform economy is the tendency for commerce to increasingly move toward and favor digital platform business models. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2023
disruptive innovation
Disruptive innovation is the idea that when a product or service is introduced into an established industry and performs better and/or costs less than existing offerings, it can displace the market leaders and even transform the industry. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2023
Storage, server prices drop as inflation eases
Server and storage prices declined in June, reflecting cooling inflation, but companies remain intent on containing costs and optimization. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2023
Commercial space industry opportunities set to take off
As NASA sets its sights on the next lunar landing and long-duration space flights, commercial companies are rising to meet the growing opportunities in outer space. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2023
The negative impact of technical debt
Adding features on top of poorly written code is a recipe for a bad reputation and a compromised user experience. Here's a look at 12 negative effects of technical debt. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2023
9 ERP KPIs for post-implementation success
Project leaders can ensure ERP system success by deciding on useful metrics ahead of time. Consider these 9 ERP KPIs to help measure post-implementation success. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2023
Today's blockchain use cases and industry applications
Though not yet a mature technology, blockchain is gaining ground as a sound and generally secure method for conducting myriad transactions in numerous applications and industries. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2023
6 reasons legacy systems are still in use
Staying with tried-and-true legacy systems can feel like the safest route. But as the world changes at a dizzying pace, IT leaders might want to reconsider that strategy. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2023
Replacing vs. maintaining legacy systems
Understanding issues such as which systems hinder organizational performance can help IT leaders decide which legacy systems to replace and which to maintain. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2023
subscription management
Subscription management is the process of overseeing and controlling all aspects of products and services sold repeatedly through a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription-based pricing model. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2023
8 blockchain-as-a-service providers to have on your radar
You don't have to build your blockchain project from the ground up. These cloud-based service providers can provide the necessary infrastructure, networking and development tools. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jun 2023
Cloud CAD software helps usher in digital manufacturing era
SolidWorks and Onshape co-founder Jon Hirschtick, now chief evangelist at PTC, shares his cloud-centered vision of the future of product design technology. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2023
Introduction to Solidity: Build an Ethereum smart contract
This introduction to Solidity tutorial walks you through a real-world example that flexes the power of this programming language: building a Solidity smart contract. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2023
Blockchain for businesses: The ultimate enterprise guide
Despite the scary crypto headlines, enterprise blockchain is becoming more practical. Use our in-depth guide to help manage the risks and plan the best deployment for your needs. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2023
SMB (small and medium-sized business or small and midsize business)
SMB is an abbreviation for a small and medium-sized business, sometimes called a small and midsize business. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2023
SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers) diagram
A SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers) diagram is a visual tool for documenting a business process from beginning to end prior to implementation. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2023
7 ways service providers drive lasting transformation success
Attention to people, process, organizational culture and reward systems preserve digital change over the long haul. Here are seven approaches to keep in mind. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2023
Server prices drop while cloud costs rise in PPI data
The U.S. government's latest inflation reading shows moderating hardware prices, which spiked in mid-2022. Cloud costs, however, have been moving in the opposite direction. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2023
Metaverse hype stalls while VR, AR technology advances
The metaverse hype has died down, but new advancements in virtual reality technology like Apple's new headset are regenerating some interest. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jun 2023
Hyperledger
Hyperledger is a collection of open source projects created to support the development of blockchain-based distributed ledgers. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2023
What is crypto winter? Everything you need to know
The current decline of the cryptocurrency market can be defined as a 'crypto winter.' While it's unknown how long one can last, there are steps investors can take to weather it. Continue Reading