What Makes SD-WAN Different from SDN, NFV, and VNF?

It seems that every day, there’s a new collection of software acronyms that are necessary to know. Further, some of these acronyms embrace additions, such as SD-WAN — and often acronyms merge with other acronyms, such as SD-WAN-NFV. How can you get a handle on all these terms? Keep reading for an overview of SD-WAN, an explanation of…

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What is Software Escrow and Why Should You Care?

In early 2013 Paul Golland, CIO of Waltham Forest, a borough of north-east London, faced an immediate and unforeseen emergency. He was told by their sole cloud provider that they were closing shop and he had 24 to 48 hours to get their business’ data systems working elsewhere. This type of disaster is not uncommon…

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Enterprise Resource Planning Software Helps You Beat the Competition

When ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems were first introduced, only large businesses could really take advantage of the benefits they could bring because they were the only ones that could afford to buy and run them. However, with the lowering of costs and the abundance of useful features these days, businesses of all sizes stand…

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5 Ways to Protect Your Construction Business Against Cybersecurity Threats

Admit it—you’ve clicked on a questionable link, answered an unnecessary online survey, or been too lazy to update an app. Everyone’s done it. If you’re feeling a bit queasy about these lapses in cybersecurity judgment now, imagine if one of these errors cost your construction business millions of dollars. What if responding to an illicit…

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3 Tips for Improving Workflow with Business Process Management Software

Business process management software offers an excellent solution to the ever-growing problem of data. Your company collects, stores and uses new data every day, in each department. With BPM, you have a ready-to-use solution to help streamline efficiency in using this data. In other words—your BPM software should help you improve business protocol. All of…

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Hidden Costs of IT Outsourcing: How to Outsource Software Development Right

For decades, cost reduction has been the primary force behind software outsourcing projects. Today 35% of US and EU companies measure innovation in their outsourcing partnerships and hire remote employees due to local talent pool shortage. The outsourcing paradigm has shifted towards mutually beneficial cooperation, increased value and experience in crafting specific software solutions –…

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4 Features Every Entrepreneur Must Look for in Expense Report Software

As technology continues to change every business process, so does the user expectation. User expectations have increased in terms of Travel & Expense (T & E) management solutions they use. Today’s organizations demand best-in-class features in T & E travel and expense management solutions such as: Intelligent capabilities to eliminate manual expense management activities An…

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7 Things to Consider When Evaluating AP Automation Solutions

So, you are ready to evaluate accounts payable solutions and decide the right fit for your business. It is you who has to determine the best solution for your organization. Doing your homework will mitigate the risk of the software not living up to your expectations. How do you decide which solution is the best…

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Why Your New Small Business Needs Payroll Software

You’re a new small business and the world is at your feet—as are a 100 million other clichés and things to do. Here lies the question: Should you spend hours calculating payroll and writing paper checks or would that time be better spent focusing on growing your business? This is why the review site, Software Advice,…

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