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Managing Legacy Systems: When to Upgrade, Replace, or Rebuild

Every business relies on a set of core technology systems to function. These solutions include everything from a digital freelancer’s free cloud storage account to a fully featured enterprise SAP implementation that serves hundreds of employees, with an accompanying six-figure price tag. But technology continues to advance, and user expectations – both inside and outside […]
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5 Key Trends Driving Business Success in the Digital Marketplace

  In mid-June, online retail giant Amazon made waves in the business world when it was announced that the company would be acquiring grocery chain Whole Foods for a staggering $13.4 billion. This deal is representative of a larger shift in global business, away from traditional brick-and-mortar locations towards a more robust digital marketplace. As […]
Restoring brand image through a better user experience

Restoring Brand Image Through Improved User Experience

These days, customer service is king. According to a recent report from customer intelligence consulting firm Walker, customer experience is expected to overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator within the next three years. Forward-thinking businesses that want to cultivate sustainable long-term growth and a positive brand image are already laying the foundation for […]

Can Enterprise UX Solve the Workplace Engagement Crisis?

Based on the results of a recent Gallup poll of millennial employees, business leaders are faced with a serious crisis. According to the poll, only 29 percent of respondents claimed to be actively engaged in the workplace. This is particularly significant because millennials are now the largest age group in the workforce, representing 38 percent […]

Why Discovery Matters: Updating Legacy Systems Within Enterprise UX

As a business grows and the needs of employees and customers change, it is important to understand that the organization’s internal system is not a one-time project that can be checked off the to-do list after launch. As growth happens and time passes, the system needs to be tended to regularly in order to integrate […]

6 Enterprise UX Statistics Business Leaders Should Know

For enterprise companies, generating revenue is only one part in the formula for increasing earnings. Cutting costs and increasing the productivity of employees, for instance, can be equally valuable. However, integrating technology just for technology’s sake can be counterproductive. Applications, intranets and portals, for instance, can be instrumental in helping today’s enterprises succeed. But if […]

4 Ways to Get Ahead of the Curve in Enterprise UX

Any business that utilizes an internal portal, intranet, or application strives to achieve a seamless and intuitive user experience to ensure personnel can improve communications, mitigate downtime and accomplish tasks more efficiently. Because the impact of UX for internal business needs derives its value from workforce optimization, the stakes to achieve a superb experience increase […]

Mobile Application Trends to Watch in 2016

2015 was a watershed year for mobile devices. In retail terms, this was the first year that a majority of Black Friday purchases were made using mobile devices, accounting for a one-day total of $583 million, according to Adobe. Businesses are beginning to acknowledge the mobile dependency trends and are beginning to apply them to […]

Enterprise Applications and Their Impact on Employee Retention

Although it may not receive as much attention as product innovation or quality customer service, employee retention is just as critical to an organization’s success as any other facet of business. In this article we will discuss how enterprise applications can help lead to organizational retention. When Employees Leave Retention is important largely because attrition […]

The Importance of Intranet Usability: A Note to the C-Suite

As an executive, wearing many professional hats is part of your job. On any given day, you might be dealing with budget issues, hiring decisions or project deadlines. However, your ability to multi-task and handle this myriad of responsibilities makes your job both rewarding and challenging. As a member of the C-suite, you also understand […]