InfoWorld has watched Xythos mature impressively over the years, starting as a highly usable, economical document manager through Version 6.0, then broadening its appeal with records management. Enterprise Document Management Suite (DMS) has now reached Version 7.0, and with the number bump comes some important enhancements.The short story is that Enterprise DMS 7.0 has … [Read more...] about Lab Test: Xythos Enterprise Document Management Suite 7.0 builds on Web 2.0 tech
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5 products leading the enterprise mobile management pack
With the rise of consumer technology, IT departments find themselves forced to adapt mobility management strategies to account for employees' personal tablets, smartphones and smartwatches. And mobile device management, or MDM, isn't enough. Gartner points to a rise in enterprise mobility management (EMM) and notes that IT leaders are looking for software that can help manage … [Read more...] about 5 products leading the enterprise mobile management pack
Review: Microsoft Office Online vs. Apple iWork for iCloud vs. Google Drive
Over the past few weeks I've regaled you with detailed reviews of the three major online office productivity suites: Microsoft Office Online with Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online; Apple's iWork for iCloud with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iCloud; and Google Drive (aka Google Apps) with Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Which suite is for you? There is no clear winner … [Read more...] about Review: Microsoft Office Online vs. Apple iWork for iCloud vs. Google Drive
Review: Inno Setup – app installer made easy
For a better part of the past two decades, InstallShield has been one of the big players in the Windows application installer space, and for good reason. It offers the end user a nice MSI package that can install software without requiring any serious technical knowledge. However, InstallShield is very expensive to license and really isn't suited well to small-time software … [Read more...] about Review: Inno Setup – app installer made easy
Cloud year in review 2014: Price wars, renewable energy, legal concerns, outages
In 2014, the landscape of cloud computing has changed significantly with the ongoing price wars between the three major vendors: Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. New technology in cloud has led to more user convenience, as well as deploying systems with a smaller environmental footprint than traditional mainstream data centers. However, cloud providers face a stormy future amid … [Read more...] about Cloud year in review 2014: Price wars, renewable energy, legal concerns, outages
Review: AceProject cloud-based project management
It doesn't matter whether you are a single-person consultant or a large multinational enterprise with thousands of employees - proper planning is always more efficient than flying by the seat or your pants. AceProject is a web-based project management suite of applications that provides the framework for better planning, regardless of your operation's size.Product: AceProject … [Read more...] about Review: AceProject cloud-based project management
Best practices for Going Google: Configuring and testing the Google Apps suite
By David PolitisYou've made the decision to go Google once and for all. You've gotten your employees on board and have begun preparing for the move, so what's next?Previous parts to this series:Best practices for Going Google: PreparationPurchasing LicensesAfter making the decision to "go Google," it's time to begin executing the move. First and foremost, you need to purchase … [Read more...] about Best practices for Going Google: Configuring and testing the Google Apps suite
Samsung Galaxy S6 Review: Is It Good for Business?
The Galaxy S6 is slimmer and sleeker than last year's Galaxy S5, but Samsung's software and security features are really what make it our favorite overall business phone. In addition to blazing-fast performance and a brilliant display, you get a vastly improved fingerprint scanner, support for Samsung's Knox security platform, and Galaxy standbys like split-screen … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S6 Review: Is It Good for Business?
Best Performance Management Software 2017
Performance management systems are an essential tool for modern human resources departments. A single module in larger human capital management (HCM) software suites, performance management specializes in the ongoing evaluation of employee performance, offering an avenue for constant feedback from managers and opportunities for self-reflection by the employee. Succession … [Read more...] about Best Performance Management Software 2017
Best Document Management Software and Systems 2017
We researched and reviewed dozens of document management systems in 2017 and came up with the ones we think are best for a variety of business needs. Here is a roundup of our top picks and an explanation of how we chose them.Best Document Management System For… Small Businesses Overall PinPoint Multiple … [Read more...] about Best Document Management Software and Systems 2017