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Read later Audio version Summary: Changing habitual work practices with DevOps doesnt have to be an uphill struggle, explains Thomas Martin of 27Global. Instead, try changing the routine with these practical tips for improvement. (© Franco Francisco Maria - Shutterstock) After nearly a full year of a global shift towards remote work, weve reached the point at which we can evaluate what has succeeded and what hasnt in our new work-from-home normal. For software engineers, DevOps has proved to ...

Read later Audio version Summary: It’s good that companies should worry about service, says Michael Ouissi of IFS. But bear in mind that complete service enablement requires changes to processes and core systems underpinning the business (© Elnur - Shutterstock) Ask any CEO about service and you’ll get a well-rehearsed discourse on how vital it is to put the customer first today more than ever. But is it that simple? The acknowledgement of the value of customer service as a competitive di...

Why edge computing matters to enterprise software Read later Audio version Summary: Whats edge computing got to do with ERP? Claus Jepsen of Unit4 explores what edge means to enterprise software and how it can future-proof your organization (© Andrey_Popov - Shutterstock) Edge computing means processing data near where its produced and consumed. Its another dimension to that age-old workload placement question, "Wheres the best place to do this?" The trend this century has been to move comput...

Read later Summary: The no code/low code movement is getting plenty of attention. Now is the time to locate its value in the context of large IT landscapes, says Neptune Softwares Matthias Steiner (via Pixabay) Ten years ago, Marc Andreessen argued that " Software is eating the world," proclaiming software to be the designated driver of innovation in the digital era. Fast forward to today and we find that the gap between demand for business applications and what corporate IT can supply remai...

The no code/low code movement is getting plenty of attention. Now is the time to locate its value in the context of large IT landscapes, says Neptune Software's Matthias Steiner

Read later Audio version Summary: Resolving issues proactively is an essential part of field service management. Sumair Dutta of ServiceMax takes a deep dive into creating a Customer Distress Index (© 42pixels - Shutterstock) There is a lot of talk of moving service models from reactive to predictive. Instead of waiting for something to break, you have the ability to predict when it might break and intervene appropriately. Traditionally, this was done in a time-based or interval-based manner ...

Read later Audio version Summary: ERP needs to change - but getting there is another matter. ASUG CEO Geoff Scott shares seven keys to the future of ERP, gleaned from ASUG reports and events on S/4HANA and SAP ERP projects. Its amazing how three little letters, configured in a certain order, can induce such a feeling of anxiety for businesses. These three letters can generate significant stress during software and system cutovers while also impacting day-to-day business productivity and operat...

5 CFO skills that will help finance leaders meet todays new challenges Read later Audio version Summary: Events over the past year have put a lens on finance and the need for faster insights and guidance amid change. That means CFOs and finance leaders need a broader set of skills, writes Workday’s Steve Dunne (© mrmohock - shutterstock) The post-pandemic world, when it arrives, will transform many aspects of business as usual. Workforces have shifted and many will stay remote. Supply chain...

What FP&A teams need to know about AI/ML Read later Summary: With a whole forest of abundant data to hand, how do finance leaders focus on the detail? Grant Halloran of Planful shares three reasons why AI and ML help enable continuous planning (© amenic181 - shutterstock) Finance leaders have more data at their fingertips than ever before. Then why is it so difficult to see the forest for the trees? Since the forest of data is so huge, finance professionals can find it difficult to pick out b...