Channel Insights

  1. Robotic Process Automation Optimizes Test Instrumentation 9/12/2022

    Product innovation is stoking the demand for new features and driving up the cost of research and development (R&D). Electronics companies spend a lot of money on components, labor, and testing as part of the R&D process. Testing spans every phase of R&D. When incorporating a new design element into a product, manufacturers must test the element for performance. If they replace a small component with a lower-cost or higher-performance component, they must test again.

  2. When Market Forces And Antitrust Legislation Collide – A Reflection On The Current State Of Cybersecurity 8/15/2022

    Can M&A strategies be the new tech industry IPO? As we settle into the second quarter of 2022, it is becoming apparent that fluctuations in the markets are having a significant impact on the tech industry, especially related to plans for cybersecurity IPOs. For many companies, the exit strategy of the moment appears to fall more in line with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) than buyouts or private investments.

  3. Considerations For Refreshing Your Data Center 7/25/2022

    With new technology coming out increasingly fast, it can leave many IT leaders asking, “Do I need to refresh my Datacenter equipment?”

  4. Innovation Is Crucial For Modern Enterprises To Adapt And Survive 6/27/2022

    Innovation is at the heart of taking risks for enterprises today. However, taking risks to foster greater innovation is not enough, and it is equally critical to eliminate unnecessary risks that can distract the business from its growth journey.

  5. The Importance Of Personal Touch In Infrastructure 4/11/2022

    Personalization is one of the driving factors behind success in many industries. As a result, big brands such as Coca-Cola, Fabletics, Netflix, Wells Fargo, and more are investing in personalized content. Marketers have seen an average revenue increase of 56% when they offer personalized experiences.

  6. Your Roll-Up Strategy: What Should You Do About Disparate ERP Systems? 9/5/2022

    Your strategy is to roll up companies and drive value through economies of scale, market influence, and more efficient operational processes. That all makes sense, but what should you do about all the disparate ERP or core application data that you need to drive that value from all those disparate organizations and systems? How can you best achieve your target returns without spending all that money to rip and replace those expensive ERP applications without disrupting the business?

  7. The Many Paths To Achieving Cyber Resilience 4/20/2022

    Cyber resilience, the ability to maintain business operations in the face of unending and evolving cybersecurity threats, is becoming increasingly important. The rise of remote work means employees are accessing business-critical applications and networks from a wide variety of locations — from home offices to restaurants to coffee shops — as well as across more devices, such as personal and work-supplied devices. This increased worker footprint leaves companies vulnerable to more cybersecurity threats.

  8. CVP Analysis: Why Your Business Needs To Conduct One Now In Light Of The Possible Recession 11/28/2022

    As a business owner, you know how imperative it is to constantly look for new ways to improve your company’s financial health. From seeking out less expensive suppliers to analyzing ways to boost the efficiency of business processes, there are countless methods to cut costs and increase margins. However, with a possible recession just on the horizon, there is one action you may be forgetting to do that is vital for maximizing your company’s future financial wellbeing: conducting a CVP (Cost-Volume-Profit) analysis financial stress test.

  9. ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On 2022 And A Look At 2023 12/16/2022

    In our ongoing quest to provide you with the best business advice possible, we’ve partnered with The ASCII Group and their members who are going to share their thoughts on timely topics or best business practices. In this article, ASCII members answered our questions about the year that was and the year to come.

  10. Flexible Standardization Is Essential For Successful Account Payable Automation 3/14/2022

    You would be hard pushed to find a financially astute person disputing the cost benefits of automating account payable (AP) processes. However, there is still some debate around standardization. Should automated AP activities and workflows be standardized and, if so, how is standardization even possible when different organizations can have dramatically different AP requirements? Companies often believe that their specific AP processes represent a special case, and so rally for an individual approach, ruling out standardization. Are they missing a trick? Let’s investigate.