Business intelligence is defined as a process of collecting and processing business information to derive insights and make profitable business decisions. Smart business owners and leaders rely on a variety of business intelligence to make better decisions. With more digital tools at our fingertips than ever before, it’s important for business leaders, especially small business
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New Terminologies Impacting Business Policy
With the Covid-19 pandemic now raging again as a result of the Delta variant, businesses are continuing to adapt in a number of ways. In particular, there are four new terminologies impacting business policy in 2021: remote workforce, distributed teams, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). All of them are
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The “Internet of Things” is being talked about on the news and in advertising. And the IoT is having an ever-increasing impact on everything—from the way we travel to the way we shop to the way we turn lights and alarms on and off. But exactly what is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Moreover, how
Top Business Trends for 2021
Was your New Year goal to gain competitive advantage by the end of this year? The good news is that with half the year remaining, there is still time to implement the top business trends for 2021. Read on to learn how to give your business a competitive edge and position it for growth. Position
AI: The New Business Disruptor
Covid-19 was not the end of business disruption. And social media was not the last frontier of business transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new force that is shaking things up in a number of business sectors. So, keep your eye on AI: the new business disruptor. AI in 4 key business areas 1. Customer
4 Key Benefits of Virtualization
In a previous blog post, we talked about the security advantages of cloud computing. But did you know that virtualization is the foundation of cloud computing? It’s so central to our SaaS appointment scheduler, EZnet Scheduler®, that we’ve decided to put together this easy-to-understand tutorial on 4 key benefits of virtualization. What is Virtualization? Virtualization
Digital Tech for Small Businesses
According to Deloitte’s recent small business study (commissioned by Google), 80% of small businesses in the U.S. are not taking full advantage of technology. Among the least digitally-engaged small businesses, 40% believe that digital tools are “not relevant” for their business. Moreover, 38% believe that “they are not effective.” In addition, 34% identified “privacy and
What is Cloud-Based Computing?
The days of buying boxed software programs to be installed on your computer’s hard drive are a thing of the past. Cloud-based and SaaS applications have taken over. The good news is that those programs do not reside on your computer. But… what is cloud-based computing? And is it really better than the “old school”