Recent years have seen a rise in the use of service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies and integration. SOA is defined as “‘services’ that provide a platform by which disparate systems can communicate with each other.” Industry expert David Sprott said it best: “SOA is not just an architecture of services seen from a technology perspective, but the policies, practices and... Read More
What is SAM and What Are the Benefits of Integrating?
SAM, or software asset management, is a business practice that seeks to better manage a company’s many disparate software applications. This includes purchasing, optimizing, maintaining, and utilizing the solutions to its maximum potential. It may seem unnecessary on the surface, but SAM can help your business in the following ways: Reduced risk. Failing to track software licenses can mean... Read More
Cisco Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company for $270 Million
Cisco recently announced that it will be acquiring the artificial intelligence (AI) company Accompany. Accompany utilizes AI to help create databases for the relationships of people at companies. Amy Chang, Founder and CEO of Accompany, equated the company’s product to a personal assistant or digital chief of staff that provides executives with the information they need before conducting a... Read More
Data Integration: What Can BI Do for You?
Data integration combines data from various sources and applications into information that businesses can use to make important decisions or changes to better fit their market and customer demographic. Businesses that use data integration do so to allow their applications and software to communicate with each other. This communication and fluidity of the data offers several benefits, including:... Read More
