Winning the battle for the firstline workforce
The firstline workforce are the people out in front who get stuff done in the world, and enterprise software vendors are eager to give them new tools
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Zoho in focus - edges and obstacles as Zoho sneaks up on ERP and CRM players
Zoho is proving to be a fascinating force in the enterprise software market - but that doesn't come without challenges. Here's what Brian Sommer and I made out of our last intensive round of Zoho interviews and inquiries.
Are digital collaboration apps the best answer to busywork?
Are Slack, G Suite, Teams and the rest the last word in digital enterprise collaboration or are they just emergency first-aid for the busywork in our lives?
Surfing the shock wave
Riding the waves of change in the right direction is essential, argues Salesforce's Peter Coffee.
SAP SuccessFactors Wild West ecosystem - a conversation with Jarret Pazahanick
Jarret Pazahanick is often cast as a bad boy for his ongoing criticism of SAP/SuccessFactors. That belies his passion for a topic that stretches over 20 years.
In search of America's new corporate purpose
In a remarkable turnabout, some of America's largest corporations have restated their purpose to be one of inclusion. But statements of purpose are not the same as action.
Slack pitches in to align teamwork across the enterprise
Collaboration vendor Slack adds new features for large organizations and a State of Work Report highlights alignment and enterprise teamwork
It's time to reduce enterprise buying complexity - a dialogue with Gartner's Hank Barnes
Gartner's Hank Barnes regularly shares provocative ideas and research on enterprise buyers. Our first-ever podcast brought the question of how buyers are changing to a head. Here's the highlights.
Forget the Port of Dover, think Port 80 if a no-deal Brexit happens
A no-deal Brexit spells complications for millions of UK businesses. Two academics offer their views about what lies ahead in the event of the UK crashing out of the EU.
Asana raises prices after adding new ways to manage work
Fast-growing work management vendor Asana is raising prices as it continues to build out its vision for organizing work across the enterprise
Salesforce's new UK CEO takes up her role at crucial time for 'Brexit Britain'
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia will head up the UK arm of Salesforce as the Brexit clock counts down...
Seven years later - an update on HR Analytics pioneer Visier
Visier is a pioneer in HR analytics and remains its senior statesman provider. Here’s an update on the company, its newest additions to the product line and its competitive standing.
2019 highlights - how Zoho is solving its own talent problem with Zoho University
I went to Zoholics 2019 determined to dig into the secrets behind Zoho University. What I learned qualifies for my next 2019 highlights installment.
Brian Sommer’s Month in Brief – July 2019
Lots of different things to pay attention to these days: Lease accounting, frothy tech stock prices, CX troubles and much, much more. July was definitely a month where tech firms weren’t on vacation.