Making the Business Case for Growth
In every organization, resources are carefully allotted toward reaching business targets. Growth initiatives have to be seen to either yield a return that is at least break-even or, ideally, greater than where the resources have already been allocated. Projected...
How to Deploy the Modern Desktop with Microsoft Windows 10
With Windows 7 end of support in January, a major increase in the mobile workforce (especially recently with everything COVID-19) and an increase in security risks — like hacking and phishing, traditionally, activities only for outdoorsman not mean scammers — business...
CRM Trends to Watch in 2020
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has become the premier technology for business and the fastest growing software industry. While their popularity continues to grow — roughly 91% of companies with 11 or more employees now use CRM technology — so do the features...RSM Acquires XTIVIA Software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance for Government Contractors
CHICAGO, April 08, 2020: RSM US LLP (RSM) – the nation’s leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of the software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance from XTIVIA, a leader...
The Hidden Costs of Software License Noncompliance
The past decade has revealed an increased concern in maintaining license compliance. Although software companies have traditionally put their foot down on pirated software, they’re leveraging new tactics to eagerly track software license compliance. Data-driven...
Six Tips for Working From Home
While COVID-19 has many of us quarantined in our homes, I’ve been seeing a lot of social media posts on how people are handling their new office space. For some, it’s opened the door to a fun and relaxed environment. For others, it’s been a tough...
Best Practices for Software License Management
Software license management is an essential part of any large or growing business, especially if your organization uses a variety of software and plans to accrue more in the future. Unfortunately, many companies struggle to maintain proper license management. Whether...
How to Install Agent for Hybrid Management Via Azure Arc
Microsoft states, “Azure Arc for servers allows you to manage machines which are outside of Azure. When a non-Azure machine is connected to Azure, it becomes a Connected Machine and is treated as a resource in Azure. Each Connected Machine has a Resource...
Fostering Organizational Innovation: The Culture, Ingredients, and Formula for Success
Organizational innovation does not just happen in a vacuum. Some things need to happen, and those things need to have context and buy-in from the people who make it happen. Your organization must have a corporate culture that supports innovation, which inherently...
What is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft is always coming out with new technology, so what is Microsoft 365, and how is it different from the Office suite you’re used to? I’m going to break up the answer into three easy points so you can tell your boss because he gave you the...Informatica Selects XTIVIA as a National System Integrator
XTIVIA announced today that Informatica, the industry-leader of Data Platform solutions, has selected XTIVIA to be one of 20 National System Integrators (NSIs). Informatica customers use data to drive digital transformation initiatives, and XTIVIA’s experience with platform integration, data quality, and master data management is strongly aligned with Informatica’s product suite.
Beginner’s Guide to Software Licensing
Software licensing is a dense subject, and it can be hard to fully envelop yourself in the intricacies of the various license agreements your organization has. However, just knowing the basics will give you a better idea of how to manage your software licenses,...