If we’re being honest, augmented reality (AR) kind of surprised us. Just a few years ago, the tech was best known for Snapchat filters that made people look like dogs and bringing Pokemon into everyday environments. Today, it’s an “Industry 4.0” powerhouse. By no means are we dismissing these earlier AR contributions. Apps like PokemonGo…
From Slack chats and Google Docs to Amazon, Netflix, and Uber Eats (or car), most of us rely on a whole roster of familiar cloud apps and services to run our personal and professional lives. In other words, we’re living in an era where “cloud” has become this “boring” digital default. So, even if you…
Field service, when distilled down to the basics, is all about effective asset management. Broadly speaking, this is a business model built around making sure customers get the most from business-critical assets. And, as a result, ensure that customers stick with your company for the long haul. Field service asset management also bleeds into other…
Time-tracking software is essential for any company that works with contractors, pays employees by the hour, or bills clients for time. It’s a valuable tool for improving admin tasks billing, payroll, and estimating. And — it gives business leaders insights that can be used to increase efficiency, utilization rates, and profits. Since professional services is…
The emergence of generative AI is proving just how quickly technology can evolve. With each new tool or advancement, our collective technological landscape takes an exponential leap forward. How might this impact how companies develop an effective data strategy? The acceleration of technology is fueled by data. Without data, things like ChatGPT wouldn’t exist. Data…
Implementing effective change management can be the difference between surviving and thriving for organizations. Change management is a crucial component of any organization. When change is managed correctly, you can experience the adoption of new processes, technology, and systems that propel a business forward. But there are a few myths about organizational change floating around…
Mobility has always been a big deal for field service providers. Across the board, field orgs rely on their remote workforce to generate value for the business and its customers, as well as differentiate themselves from competitors. Historically, that meant competing on expertise, price, or turnaround times. But, in 2023, that’s not enough. These days,…
Ransomware threats are everywhere. A comprehensive ransomware strategy is necessary for all business leaders to protect their organization from cyberattacks. There are the perennial threats like phishing and credential theft, which, while extremely easy to prevent with basic cyber hygiene, remain the source of roughly 98% of ransomware attacks – in 2022. Then, you’ve got…
“Connected field service,” as a concept, has been around for a while. Per Google’s first few pages of rankings, it’s been a “thing” at least since 2018. Only recently has connected FS started gaining mainstream traction — among legacy field providers and the disruptive new entrants hoping to stake a claim on incumbent market share.…
Microsoft Power Platform enables you to quickly automate data analysis so you can make decisions to drive your business and digitally transform your workflows. The solution comprises four main products (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents) along with Microsoft Dataverse, AI Builder, and Power Pages. With the Power Platform 2023 Release…