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Analytics is No Longer On a Test Drive

Business analytics, which was on a test drive mode an year back is no longer on the same trail, but has become a must have kind of solution by the enterprises along with the business intelligence tools. Manoj Pradhan, Head Technology, Operations & Manufacturing IT (South Asia) at Pernod Ricard observes that analytics has passed the test and is successfully being embedded into the business... By
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NetIQ Leverages BYOD Enabling Mobile Access for Critical Apps

NetIQ MobileAccess is a virtual appliance that enables access from iOS or Android mobile devices to business-critical corporate services and data that employees need to remain productive. IT organizations can struggle with the conflicting need to tightly control access to sensitive data while staying in step with business demands for mobility solutions as well as SaaS, Web and legacy... By IT NEXT
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Dealing with Complexities New IT Trends Bring to the Network

What are some of the challenges that cloud, mobility, big data bring in to the network?IT trends such as cloud, mobility and big data means that network operators have to adapt to change faster than ever before. While IT may have been able to keep up with growth in the past, they now need to also worry about compliance with new regulations, virtualization of workloads and services, evolving... By Mastufa Ahmed
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Quest for Accurate Business Insights is Fraught with Challenges

How do you see the big thing of Big Data unravel its wings in coming daysFor those successful in tapping into Big Data, the potential upside is tremendous. However, across industries, the quest for accurate, actionable insights is fraught with challenges. While businesses tend to think first about systems and software, a lack of analytics expertise has been identified as a key factor in... By IT NEXT
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We Are Expecting a Big Role of M2M Communication to Automate Processes

1. What all technologies do your organization leverage to deliver service to your customers?We leverage bunch of technologies to deliver IT solution to customers. This includes SMS solutions, GPS solutions BI, mobility, SOA, and more.  Microsoft business intelligence solution is used by our ERP product for generating dashboard for service calls, machine status, lost sales analysis, forecast... By
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IT Champs Badly Needed in Business

How important is an IT governance approach to achieve business agility? An IT governance approach is very important in achieving business agility. In the last couple of years, delivery models have changed very fast. There has been a revolution in the travel, retail, and banking verticals. Anything that is dependent on IT has seen a revolution. So, it is important that IT keeps pace with the... By IT NEXT
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4 Challenges of Using Mainframes Today

590 CIOs and IT directors polled from nine countries around the globe estimate it would take an average of $11 million to bring their outdated mainframe applications up to date – an increase of almost a third (29%) from May 2012 when the figure stood at $8.5 million.  CIOs estimate 29% rise in Mainframe application IT debt over last 18 months. That’s according to an independent... By IT NEXT
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When CIO Leads the Business Innovation

It is no surprise that businesses are being transformed by new technologies, especially those that bring more intelligence and mobility to their operations and products. Some companies – known as “Innovation Accelerators”– are driving this transformation by pursuing IT-enabled business innovation as a core strategy throughout their organization, according to a survey by... By IT NEXT
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6 Business Opportunities Banks Can Tap In Using Analytics

 Thirty percent of banking customers transact with more than one bank with 2.4% of churn expected among primary bank customers within one year, according to a study by IBM. Private sector banks fare slightly better in customer penetration due to a larger portfolio of account offerings and their ability to leverage process capabilities to unlock higher revenue opportunities. The study shows... By IT NEXT