Warning, intranet issues! 7 common challenges and how to solve them

12th January 2021

Warning, intranet issues! 7 common challenges and how to solve them

intranets, Software Development Blog, Portals

A typical intranet serves many departments, tasks, and business goals. Ideally, your intranet will make that complexity seem simple for end-users. But not every intranet meets this ideal standard. So how can you identify the most common intranet issues? And when is it time for an intranet redesign? Below are some of the intranet challenges [...]

Business benefits of single sign-on solutions

5th January 2021

Business benefits of single sign-on solutions

authentication, digital portals, security, SSO Blog, Portals

Today's businesses are spoilt for choice in the variety of applications available. But using dozens of disparate apps also raises challenges for security, usability, and IT support. In brief, the benefits of single sign-on solutions consist of overcoming these challenges. To give a concrete example, consider the Google suite of applications. Google owns Chrome, Google [...]

When is a bespoke business intelligence portal better than off-the-shelf BI software?

4th January 2021

When is a bespoke business intelligence portal better than off-the-shelf BI software?

BI, Business Intelligence, Software Development, web portals Blog, Portals

A business intelligence portal provides a single interface for users to access multiple BI technologies. And since no two businesses use BI in exactly the same way, a BI portal has to be unique. But what are the advantages of having a bespoke BI portal built? Why would you choose one over packaged BI software? [...]

Microsoft Access to cloud migration: the why and the how

21st December 2020

Microsoft Access to cloud migration: the why and the how

Microsoft Blog, Portals

While Microsoft Access was once an innovative database, it is now looking more and more like an outdated system. As many businesses go serverless, it's essential to consider the benefits of Microsoft Access to cloud migration. Microsoft Access is nearly 30 years old, which means it’s under constant threat of reaching the end of Microsoft [...]

Why lockdown is the ideal time for virtual Apple training

17th April 2020

Why lockdown is the ideal time for virtual Apple training

Amsys Training, Apple Training, Upskill, Virtual Training Blog, Training

If there's anything we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that disruption spreads quickly in our interconnected world. And while social distancing may be the immediate reason for greater adoption of digital platforms, this is just an accelerating factor for the transformation that was already in motion. In fact, government research shows that at [...]

Optimising your Boomi SuccessFactors integration

26th March 2020

Optimising your Boomi SuccessFactors integration

boomi, Integration, SAP, SuccessFactors Blog, Integration

Having collaborated for over a decade, Boomi and SuccessFactors are practically made for each other. The developer of Boomi's SuccessFactors connector, Dave Hock, spent eight years at SuccessFactors before moving to Boomi. So it's no exaggeration to say that Boomi's speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness with SuccessFactors are unmatched. However, there are some key precepts to [...]

Top 5 reasons for Dell Boomi Azure integration

24th March 2020

Top 5 reasons for Dell Boomi Azure integration

Azure, boomi, Cloud, Microsoft Blog, Integration

Advantages in cost, productivity, and security make Microsoft Azure the cloud of choice for both large enterprises and midsize businesses. When adopting or migrating to Azure, you want to experience those benefits from day one. That's why your procedure for integrating Azure with pre-existing systems should be planned well in advance. Of course, you could [...]

5 benefits of migration to Microsoft Azure

19th March 2020

5 benefits of migration to Microsoft Azure

Azure, Cloud, Microsoft, Migration Blog

Compared with its rivals Amazon and Google, Microsoft Azure is sometimes perceived to be the "enterprise cloud". It's true that Azure is business-centric, with capabilities such as AI, IoT, and blockchain putting it at the cutting edge. However, our Azure migration consultants have helped organisations of all sizes make effective use of the Microsoft cloud. [...]

Growth in companies using Jamf creates demand for trained techs

JAMF, JAMF Training Blog

With 22 of the world’s most valuable companies using Jamf, demand is growing for trained Jamf technicians. Most recently, SAP and even Apple itself have stated that they use Jamf to manage their Apple devices. As the UK’s official Jamf Training Partner, Influential Software is playing an important role in certifying technicians to meet this […]

What’s the Value of an Apple Repair Certification?

Apple Training Blog, Training

As leading Apple training providers, we often receive queries about the benefits of gaining an Apple repair certification. Besides the joy of repairing beautiful devices, we’re confident that an Apple repair certification will boost your career. In this article we’re going to show you the tangible benefits of Apple repair training. Career Prospects with Apple […]

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