Infrastructure as Code, (IaC), is the process of provisioning resources in data centers (normally in the cloud) through scripts (machine-readable files); rather than using interactive configuration tools. IaC is important for organizations because it drives a prescriptive approach into systems deployment, with repeatable, consistent outcomes. With IaC, DevOps teams can work together with a unified…
The CFO sits in the sweet spot where finance meets strategic planning. They’re perfectly positioned to fuel growth and meaningful, sustained change through digital investments. In this guide, we’ll discuss six ways digital transformation has changed the CFO role, and what that means for companies moving forward.
There’s no denying that distributors face an awful lot of pressure. But – the flip side of this is, the industry has been slow to embrace digitalization – which means, distributors that can manage to nail their DX strategies ASAP will be poised to win for years to come.
Here, we outline some of the key ways distributors are using technology to achieve their most critical objectives.
Azure and Azure DevOps provides the infrastructure, environment, and tools that help users — technical or not — innovate, collaborate, and share institutional knowledge. Together, these 200+ tools empower users to solve problems on their own, and help their colleagues and clients do the same. Users can share insights, lessons, and reusable components that accelerate…
Often, companies keep doing the same things until they no longer work. Unfortunately, they typically don’t find this out until it’s too late — after customer expectations have changed, employee expectations have evolved, or disaster strikes and you’re left picking up the pieces. Outdated tech, analog processes, and too much comfort with the status quo…
Most companies today prepare some sort of financial budget. Budgets can be built at a very high level (Sales, cost of sales and expenses), or built-in detail (sales detail by type, expenses by department, capital spending, projects). Some companies also budget the Balance Sheet to be able to prepare budgeted cashflow statements. Company budget preparation…
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate to such an extent that cloud transformation is the catalyst for digital transformation. It’s what enables orgs to leverage big data, embrace new ways of working, pounce on emerging opportunities, and pivot in response to new requirements. On-premises systems and legacy tech don’t just slow digital transformations…
In the world of application development, many are calling it the Low Code/No Code Revolution. Gartner says 70% of applications will be developed using no-code/low-code technology, and Microsoft is leading the way. The Power Platform now generates $2 billion in revenue and has more than seven million active users. Power Apps, playing the low-code/no-code starring…
In this blog series, and the accompanying eBook, The Future of Commercial Field Service Companies, we’ve been highlighting how technology can help field service companies attract and retain qualified employees, elevate the customer experience, increase worker efficiency, and boost profitability. In this final installment of blog series, we touch on what we think may be…
With support from partner Velosio, MIS adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service and Power BI. Now, the company has dramatically increased operational efficiency and productivity, reduced waste, accelerated order-to-cash time, and improved line of insight in the performance of the business.