Every business owner knows (and dreads) the time of the month when rent and utility bills are due. Unfortunately, neither your landlord nor the electric company cares whether your business is wildly successful or struggling in the red. Overhead costs are unavoidable and don’t directly contribute to the product you sell. However, these expenses are…
Mobile apps are not a “develop it and leave it” kind of technology. You absolutely must budget for app updates and maintenance. The ever-changing tech world is continually seeing new devices and operating system versions, both of which prompt developers to take action so their application doesn’t cease functioning. On average, the most popular mainstream…
SalesForce has evolved dramatically in recent years. This cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform serves as far more than just a marketing tool focused on marketing, sales and customer support. Today, companies use SalesForce as an essential piece of enterprise software that includes traditional CRM tools, combined with additional toolsets, including human resources (HR) features,…
An increasing number of companies are ditching their traditional databases and servers in favor of the cloud. This is especially true when it comes to mobile cloud hosting. Pros and cons exist for just about every hosting solution, but this is one area where the advantages far outweigh the potential disadvantages. The many benefits are…
Many use the terms “data lake” and “data warehouse” interchangeably, but there are actually some key differences. The distinction is especially important if you’re thinking about hiring a development company to build a custom data lake for your business. Big data storage platforms can bring lots of benefits, but only if you build a platform…
In the business world, good communication can mean the difference between a productive, profitable enterprise and a struggling venture that falls short of its true potential. But when it comes to enterprise communication and messaging tools, more isn’t always better. You have email, enterprise platform-based messaging systems, voicemail systems, third-party chat platforms like Google Chat,…
As with any new technology, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the business world has been welcomed with open arms and met with some hesitation. However, current research and forecasting show large benefits in adopting AI for banking. The integration of AI in the financial sector is predicted to lower costs by 20%, leading to…
Most companies acknowledge the need to stay competitive with the latest technology for fear of becoming outdated. A great product and vision can become quickly obsolesced by innovative companies in the same industry. However, understanding the need for current technology is one thing; implementing that technology in a way that gives your company a competitive…
Companies invest lots of time, money and effort in an attempt to find the perfect software for their business needs. Often, companies make do with a hobbled-together smattering of software programs that lack full integration and compatibility with each other. The end result can be an inefficient workflow where humans are left to span the…
Is your company’s software working for you or against you? Do you find that your IT department is constantly overwhelmed by requests for help and support? Does your enterprise software require lots of creative workarounds due to poor design or a lack of integration with other platforms and interfaces? The best enterprise software is built…
