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Learn about the 9 trends that are shaping cloud ERP for finance decision making. Get a deeper view of both the myths and benefits of cloud ERP, and how SAP S/4HANA is helping to transform finance.

In this eGuide, Network World and Computerworld explore the trends in software-defined networks and offer in-depth advice on addressing the key limitations of today’s VPNs. See how software-defined WANs could help your company maximize its investments in the cloud and address today’s hyper-connected, cloud-based environments demanding greater agility and efficiency.

Key technology trends and user preference shifts are changing the way businesses communicate and collaborate today. Enterprise solutions must be simpler to deploy, more intuitive to use, and must enable today’s mobile users the ability to collaborate effectively wherever they are. At the same time they must deliver a secure and seamless communications experience. Smart companies must catch on or be left behind.

Complexity, globalization and digitalization are just some of the elements at play in the risk landscape—and data is becoming a core part of understanding and navigating risk. How do modern finance leaders view, navigate and manage enterprise risk with data? Dun & Bradstreet surveyed global finance leaders across industries and business types. Here are the top trends that emerged from the study: 1. The Enterprise Risk & Strategy Disconnect—Finance leaders are using data and managing risk programs, but over 65% of finance leaders say there’s missing link between risk and strategy. 2. The Risks of the Use and Misuse of Data—Up to 50% of the data used to manage modern risk is disconnected. Only 15% of leaders are confident about the quality of their data. 3. Risky Relationships—Only 20% of finance leaders say the data they use to manage risk is fully integrated and shared. Download the study to learn how finance leaders are approaching data and enterprise risk management

Innovative technology continues to transform how business is done for small and large businesses alike. With technology and communication trends moving faster than ever before, it’s important to take advantage of these trends to keep the way we communicate with our employees, clients and coworkers current and seamless. Having an efficient communication system not only enables employees to be productive, but it ultimately leads to improving businesses’ bottom lines.

The latest analysis of cloud security DDoS and web application attacks observe across the Akamai Intelligent Platform for Q32016. Highlights include analysis of the latest wave of mega attacks, a look at NTP trends and shrinking of NTP reflection capabilities, and a look at how bot activity can create DDoS-like conditions.

How to empower your workforce and IT. Access this short webcast to hear how new workforce trends have created a paradox between employees desire for greater flexibility and IT's need to control cost and data. Luckily, with a reliable partner like Dell, you can take advantage of our entire Lifecycle Services and Endpoint Security to make both groups happy while still cutting costs. In this webcast you'll hear... - What workforce trends have impacted employee expectations of technology - How IT can balance costs and security with employee happiness - How to apply this approach to the 4 phases of the PC Lifecycle - What solutions can help you save up to 25% of PC Lifecycle costs Watch on-demand now.

In December 2017, Dell commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a study refresh to determine how enterprise organizations are structured from an IT departmental perspective. The study explored two types of IT: digital controllers and digital transformers; and the trends and challenges seen in PC provisioning. Digital controllers are often associated with top-down approach, linear structure, and emphasize security and accuracy. In contrast, digital transformers focus on innovation, employee-and customer-centricity, and prioritize speed and flexibility. By understanding the two groups, enterprises can overcome challenges that arise from PC life-cycle management. By investing in existing PC management tools and partnering with a company that specializes in PC deployment and management, firms can empower employees to better serve customers. Download this Forrester report to learn more about the approach and strategy differences in how these two groups address the dynamic digital demand

Cisco presents its research findings on mobile data traffic, wireless trends and how the service providers can capture the Wi-Fi opportunity.

Research in the SSL/TLS security market points to a growing need for securing web applications with high assurance certificates issued by a reputable Certification Authority (CA). The integrity of the CA and the extended services offered through a certificate management platform (CtaaS) can produce a truly secure IT environment for website transactions according to industry analysts, Frost & Sullivan, in their in-depth analysis, SSL/TLS Certificates Market, Finding the Business Model in an All Encrypt World. Organizations want to avoid the negative publicity associated with security breaches and customers want to be assured of data protection when making online transactions. In this condensed report, catch the highlights of current industry trends and the ever important need to secure your server with a reputable CA.

To compete in the new environment of always connected, highly informed consumers, retailers need to leverage five trends to realize higher conversions and larger transaction sizes. Find out how you can apply these 5 trends to your business.

Digitally, consumers today share knowledge and self-organize online, seizing more collective power than ever. This is the connected economy, where consumers rule. Learn the four trends businesses must learn to succeed in their reign.

All indicators are up when it comes to mobility: More devices, more users, more budget, and more applications. Business technology leaders must begin planning now for a security paradigm shift, one that will pull together disparate security policies into a single, user-centric, universal policy that can apply to whatever devices and apps employees use. This white paper from BlueCoat explores the new security challenges mobility trends are creating, and how security must change to meet them.

All indicators are up when it comes to mobility: More devices, more users, more budget, and more applications. Business technology leaders must begin planning now for a security paradigm shift, one that will pull together disparate security policies into a single, user-centric, universal policy that can apply to whatever devices and apps employees use. This white paper from BlueCoat explores the new security challenges mobility trends are creating, and how security must change to meet them.

Alpha Now delivers timely and relevant investment insight to help investment management professionals identify emerging trends in the global financial markets and their portfolios.

Linux has proven to be a key element for successful datacenter modernization. Red Hat Enterprise Linux delivers cross-architecture standardization to a single operating system (OS) and provides a target platform for migrating mission critical workloads. For more information on Red Hat Enterprise Linux datacenter modernization watch the webinar here.

This paper takes a look at some of the top challenges the midmarket is facing as well as considerations to keep in mind when choosing a UC&C option. After a rough few years, the midmarket is no longer putting off investing in technology. According to KPMG, 60 percent of midmarket companies plan to increase capital spending, with the highest priority being information technology.

This White Paper provides information on how mobile, cloud and UC make perfect business sense. When everyone works together, things get done. Decisions are made faster, actions are taken effectively, and results improve. That’s why tomorrow’s market leaders are acting now to harness the power of Unified Communications and Collaboration tools and unleash the potential of their business.

Midmarket Collaboration For Dummies, Avaya Custom Edition, explores the midmarket business trends in collaboration, how collaboration can drive productivity and strategic advantage, the networking and security challenges for midmarket businesses, and much more!

IT decision-makers weigh in Securing computers and their data against cyber-attacks and malicious applications is imperative in today’s business environments. IT professionals know this. But which methods are they using to secure laptops and desktops, and just how effective are these methods? See what 650 IT decision-makers had to say.

Bimodal capabilities, customer intimacy and advanced analytics can all be enabled by digital technologies, allowing supply chains to be both cost-effective and innovation-driven. This research explores the implications of these leading trends for chief supply chain officers.

With the Zendesk Benchmark, our data index of 45,000 companies using Zendesk, we explored how top companies tackle customer support to identify what separates leaders from everyone else.

PwC surveyed 235 IT leaders and interviewed another 35 from large, medium, and small enterprises to understand the buying decisions of IT leaders, across a wide variety of networking components (i.e., switches, SDN, and infrastructure monitoring solutions) within the data center. This report highlights the survey and interview insights to help Enterprise IT leaders understand the trends and implications of multi cloud environments.

Quarterly digital intelligence briefing 2014

Social media is rising beyond just likes and retweets. Social media continues to shape the digital marketplace with how brands can engage their consumer. Whether its through a sponsored link on Twitter, an inline ad with Facebook, or retail placement on Pinterest, an understanding of the current trends will go a long way to producing a successful social media marketing campaign.