Cloud Computing Melding With Popular Apps; Poor Online Experience Leads to Lost Profits

View newsletter in a browser window. Like us on:      Follow us on: Cloud Computing Melding With Popular Apps Colin Johnson recently wrote about how mainstream software vendors are using the cloud-computing model to extend the capabilities of their desktop programs. He noted that in some cases, the cloud allows users to interact with desktop apps through a mobile device. Check it out. Also, we invite you to register for two upcoming Smarter Technology editorial eSeminars. The first takes place Thursday, June 16, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern. This Web-based 60-minute program, titled "Becoming an Analytics-Driven Organization," will provide you with vital information about the importance of embracing business analytics to make better business decisions. Register for this seminar by clicking here. The second takes place June 20, at 9 a.m. Pacific / noon Eastern. This Web-based 60-minute program, titled "Smarter Commerce: Making Your Data Work Harder," will discuss how to tie together the right data storage strategy, business intelligence tools, and customer relationship management systems to make timely and intelligent business decisions. Register for this seminar by clicking here. READ MORE >> Poor Online Experience Leads to Lost Profits Online customer experience and company revenue generation appear to be linked, new research suggests. A bad online experience has the potential to negatively impact a company's bottom line. READ MORE >> Smarter Organics-Based Displays Provide Visual Realism Unparalleled visual realism is being created by smarter electronic displays using organics, as demonstrated by the new spherical mega-display in Japan. READ MORE >> Smart-City-in-a-Box Solution Aids Timely Decision-Making The IBM Intelligent Operations Center for Smarter Cities gives cities of any size a grand view of decision-making information across city departments and agencies. Leveraging built-in analytics, managers can then better anticipate problems, respond to crises and manage resources. READ MORE >> Time to Start Working from Home Laptops, tablets, and smart devices give you the ability to work anytime and anywhere, so the line between office and home is blurring. With secure virtual private network (VPN) connections, you can access all your work resources wherever you have an Internet connection. Working from home--or telework--is growing in popularity for a number of reasons, including employee recruitment, reduced commuting, lower real estate costs, improved resilience and eco-friendliness. Telework does present some challenges, in terms of endpoint security and helpdesk support, but companies are finding ways to address these issues. WATCH NOW >> Five Hot Topics in Medical Technology READ MORE >> Business Apps Line Shelves of Enterprise Stores READ MORE >> Using IBM Social Business to Take Your Business Relationships to the Next Level (Brought to you by IBM) READ MORE >> ADVERTISEMENT eNewsletter Information You are subscribed to Smarter Technology with the email address dwyld.kwu.wyldside@blogger.com. Update Account Information | Unsubscribe Get the week's most important channel news, analysis and information in your inbox each Saturday morning. Stay on top of the trends and what you need to know to be a success. Subscribe to the Best of Channel Insider today! Copyright © 2011 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy