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Feed: CIO. Author: . This is the second post in a three-part series about data and analytics governance. In case you missed it, read the first post to hear from Tableau’s own data governance team. There's a natural tension in many organizations concerning data governance. While IT recognizes its importance to ensure the responsible use of data, governance can often seem like a hindrance to organizational agility. However, business intelligence models have evolved beyond centralized, linear processes—it's time to leave behind historic notions of governance as restrictive and embrace a flexible governance framework that enables enterprise transformation.This summer, I spoke ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Arjun Ruparelia; It’s been over two years since the Game of Thrones finale aired in April 2019. Whether you just want to watch the final season to see who gets control of the iron throne, or watch a previous season, we’ll tell you how to watch Game of Thrones. Key Takeaways: If you’re a George R. R. Martin fan who wants to rewatch Kit Harington work his magic across the seven kingdoms, you’ll need an HBO Max subscription. If you’re not in the U.S., though, you’ll need a VPN to access HBO.ExpressVPN is your best bet, but ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Dan Ginn; Whether you’re a professional photographer or a keen hobbyist, having the best online photo storage for your images is a must. Beyond backing up your photos, cloud storage is an effective method for easily sharing images with others. Today, many cloud services offer excellent features for storing images, from lightning-fast sync speeds to easy file management.  Key Takeaways: pCloud is the best storage option for professional photographers.MEGA comes with fantastic features for security and privacy, plus 20GB free storage.Google Photos is great for the everyday smartphone user, with 15GB free space. We’ve reviewed many cloud ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Kit Copson; Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV Stick… it’s completely understandable if you feel perplexed by the number of streaming devices on offer today. Have you ever wondered, “what is Chromecast?” Well, we are here to cut through all the jargon and explain exactly what Chromecast is, how it works and what you can do with it. Key Takeaways: Chromecast is Google’s inexpensive, lightweight, user-friendly streaming device with thousands of apps including Netflix, Hulu and Spotify. There are currently two Chromecast devices to choose from: Chromecast and Chromecast with Google TV. The latter has more advanced features and is ... Read More

Feed: CIO. Author: . As IT jobs grow increasingly complex, there’s more ambiguity surrounding how job titles are defined by any given company and how employers can compensate candidates in the same role with varying skillsets. Pay premiums help employers track the value of specific skills, so they know how competitive the market is for candidates with those skills and how much to offer on top of the base salary.To keep a finger on the pulse of these premiums, Foote Partners has been tracking pay data on IT skills since 1999 to see which skills and certifications give the biggest ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Thomas Wisniewski. Has your perception of the cloud kept up with advancements in technology? Economic and logistic disruptions from COVID-19 have compelled most organizations to reassess whether their legacy systems can deliver on modern goals and priorities. While shifting market conditions have accelerated cloud adoption, some are still weighing the benefits. These businesses have allowed on-premises nostalgia to take hold and determine their cloud strategy.Don't allow misconceptions to dictate your journey. Get expert help through the Microsoft Dynamics 365 migration program to move from Dynamics AX or Dynamics CRM to Dynamics 365.Addressing misconceptions about ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Shruti Shukla. A decade ago, marketing was focused on guiding the customer through predictable stages of awareness, consideration, and purchase. We were relatively assured that if we reached x number of eyeballs, we could expect y number of responses and z number of conversions.That world no longer exists. Eighty-one percent of consumers1 want to purchase from brands that get to know them, but nearly three-quarters2 are frustrated by tons of irrelevant content which makes them feel so disconnected. That feedback exposes how the customer experience is falling short and reminds us that it's no ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Deanna Sparks. The pandemic has been challenging in many ways. It has impacted nearly every facet of our lives with disruptions in supply chains, millions furloughed, and much more. Despite such, the pandemic was positive in one regardit tested our capacity to come together and innovateand frankly, we soared on so many levels. In a blink of an eye, we united to create solutions to blend the human spirit and technology to deliver resilient solutions to outlast the pandemic. This was never more evident than in customer service.Together, we transformed into superheroes. Turning our ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Jared Hall. It's time for us to bring all new and future HR capabilities and enhancements within Dynamics 365 Human Resources to all our customers.We currently have two separate sets of human resources capabilities on two different infrastructures within Dynamics 365:Dynamics 365 Human Resources, which is a complete stand-alone application running on an independent infrastructure. Our customers use this application to increase organizational agility and get workforce insights. All investments over the last three years have been focused on this application.The HR module, which is a legacy set of capabilities that was previously part ... Read More

Feed: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog. Author: Brenda Bown. Empowering everyone to collaborate as one business, everywhere.Across industries, businesses are undergoing a once-in-a-generation shift in how, when, and where people work. This shift to flexible, hybrid work modelswith some workers on-site, others remoteis forcing many businesses to rethink how people digitally engage and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and customers in the flow of work.As we talk to business leaders about the new era of hybrid work, a resounding theme is the need for new ways for people across business functions to collaborate as one business, everywhere. Collaboration needs to empower anyone ... Read More