Cloud computing is a familiar concept to anyone in the business world today. Being able to host a collaborative file in the cloud, for example, is something modern businesses do daily. But the cloud goes far beyond just document sharing and storage: It extends to every connected device and legacy process your business has set…
Preparing for an IPO: What You Need to Know About Managing Data as a Public Company
Taking your company public is one of the most pivotal decisions you can make when it comes to determining its future. You have to consider what your operations will look like under the microscope of public investors, which means shoring up any shortcomings before you put forth your Initial Public Offering (IPO). One of the…
Open Source BI Tools – Which one is right for you?
Every day, organizations are generating and storing mind-boggling volumes of information – from documenting internal operations to recording every interaction with their customers and partners. However, for many companies, the process ends here. The data sits inside their servers unorganized, hindering its ability to leverage the data’s value. In order to identify trends, uncover organizational…
10 Ways an MSP Can Help Manage Your Cloud Apps
Cloud-based applications can offer greater flexibility, scalability, and security than “traditional” applications that aren’t in the cloud, thanks to a distinct architecture that allows for growth in an ever-evolving technological landscape. However, the transition from traditional apps to cloud-based apps can be tricky, especially if your staff is unprepared and your resources are insufficient. IT…
How Can Retailers Harness Big Data?
Big data analytics are becoming increasingly indispensable across most industries, including retail. When retailers clearly understand their industry by leveraging key information, they can improve their marketing efforts, demand forecasting, inventory planning, and much more. However, those looking to big data for improvements must overcome certain challenges and develop specific strategies before implementing big data…
How AI Is Transforming the Oil & Gas Industry
Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology is proving not just worthwhile but also transformative for those working in a multitude of industries. Oil and gas executives are no exception: Using disruptive technology applications like machine learning (ML) and predictive analytics can help industry insiders improve operations and could cut costs by $50 billion in upstream oil…
Managed Services Providers: Partners, Not Replacements
Technology is advancing is so quickly that it seems like there are not enough qualified tech professionals to go around, creating a growing IT skills gap. Lacking IT personnel can impede day-to-day business operations, overall company goals, and, ultimately, the bottom line. According to a ChannelPro Network article, CompTIA researchers found that eight out of…
Is Automated Agile Testing Right for You?
Quick, continuous, and collaborative — these are three words that characterize agile software development. IT experts have used the agile software development method to revolutionize company workflows and enhance project management since its conception in the early 2000s. At its core, the agile method contains two key principles: a teamwork philosophy and responsiveness priority. These…
4 Best Practices for Oil Production Allocation
As valuable team members, production accountants handle vast amounts of data derived from oil wells and gas lines. Company leaders then use this collected data to determine an entire operation’s overall production. However, since this data comes from a wide variety of sources and industry experts use different allocation techniques for different cases analysis can…
Get the Best of Both Worlds with a Hybrid Cloud
Every IT professional knows — in this world of shifting expectations, markets, and technologies — the key to maintaining a competitive advantage is leveraging cloud computing. Since the advent of the cloud revolution, business executives have adjusted their strategies to take advantage of flexible cloud functionality. Although many tech leaders are accustomed to utilizing public…
