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Transformation NationBy

The CIO as storyteller

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The Digital WorkplaceBy
IDG Contributor Network

Enterprise connectivity requires community building conversational environments

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Mingis on Tech: All about the world of collaboration software

Given the changes in how work gets done these days – in remote offices, by workers on the go, at global companies with employees scattered around the world – collaboration is more important than ever. Here's a look at where things...

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The Power of the Social EnterpriseBy
IDG Contributor Network

Collaborative behavior as a path to open office success

The open office concept is widely adopted, but under increased scrutiny. This piece explores why an improved collaboration strategy is needed to foster a productive and positive work environment.

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The Data GameBy
IDG Contributor Network

A simple, 5-step process that leads to collaborative success

Employees need the right spaces and the right tools to be effective.

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Feature

16 time-saving tips for IT leaders

Want to maximize the time your organization spends on transformational initiatives? Here’s how to eliminate time-wasting practices and streamline how work gets done.

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Productivity in the Digital WorkplaceBy
IDG Contributor Network

The consumerization of the workplace is changing collaboration

The consumerization of the workplace is here to stay, and it is transforming the way your teams work together.

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Why CIOs must get over their ‘millennial obsession’

Millennials comprise more than half the global workforce, but in this hyperconnected, mobile world, CIOs are better off managing staff by role-based personas than age ranges, experts say.

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The Power of the Social EnterpriseBy
IDG Contributor Network

Enterprise collaboration: big business without Big Brother

Designing a productive collaboration strategy amidst privacy and governance concerns.

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The Digital WorkplaceBy
IDG Contributor Network

Solving the communications signal-to-noise ratio

While enterprises cope with an overload of communications and collaboration applications, planners are being challenged to centralize on strategic platforms to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and improve productivity.

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Product Innovation & Technology StrategyBy
IDG Contributor Network

Doing it digitally—How tech-charged customer collaboration delivers market innovation

The digital business delivers more innovative, connected products to market by leveraging collaboration technology that breaks down silos separating product lines, teams and regions, and connects both internal and external customers. ...

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How to lead a virtual team: 5 keys for success

You've got the tools, you've navigated the logistical hurdles, but you still may not be leading your remote team in the most effective way possible. Here's how to get virtual teams right.

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IT for SMBsBy
IDG Contributor Network

Do you really need an intranet portal for workplace collaboration?

It seems like workplace collaboration has truly matured over the past decade. Intranet portals, which is still prevalent among enterprise organizations, don't seem relevant anymore. But is that truly the case?

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Feature

Should you let IT teams choose their own collaboration tools?

CIOs should give IT departments the freedom to choose the collaboration tools that work best for them — without losing sight of security and compliance.

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The Digital WorkplaceBy
IDG Contributor Network

Workplace announcements at F8 2018 show Facebook is serious about the enterprise

Workplace announcements at the F8 conference around integrations show business decision-makers that Facebook is serious about enterprise collaboration.

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The Digital CIOBy

Why CIOs should care about the evolution of collaboration technology

At Cisco's latest Collaboration Summit, the company provided a view into how different collaboration technology is today and where it’s going.

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Feature

IT’s worst addictions (and how to cure them)

Are you a control freak? A data fiend? An infrastructure junkie? Your tech addictions may be bringing your company down. Here's how to go cold turkey.

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Slack anchors digital transformation at 21st Century Fox

Jeff Dow says Slack has become the hub of collaboration for the entertainment giant. Here Dow describes how Slack migrated from IT to the remaining business units.

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The Digital WorkplaceBy
IDG Contributor Network

Make the paradigm shift from conferencing to meeting experience solutions

To create better people experiences, think of digital workplace communications and collaboration as a lifecycle and continuum, with a rich ecosystem of applications, people and content that needs to be contextual.

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Marketing Technology UpdateBy
IDG Contributor Network

CIOs need to carefully define boundaries between product research and team support

The exploding opportunities that data technology and market disruptors are uncovering requires clearly defined areas of responsibility that reduce the potential for burnout in a critical executive role.

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