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Retail in a recession - three things businesses will be doing with data to stay competitive in 2023 This article is sponsored by:

No time to get comfortable - Richard Cudd of Confluent forecasts three ways that retail businesses can weather the changes to come.

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The 'reality' of truth - does it enable data-driven decisions? This article is sponsored by:

Peter Coffee of Salesforce highlights why enabling better decisions is an ongoing quest.

Making the case for best-of-suite over best-of-breed workplace solutions This article is sponsored by:

As customers continue to look for value when weighing up collaboration and communication platforms, Raju Vegesna of Zoho looks at the different choices vendors are offering.

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Laying down the law - relevant rules of engagement for today and beyond This article is sponsored by:

The evolving nature of the 'laws' of the digital age explained, by Peter Coffee of Salesforce.

Process mining reinvented - why a full end-to-end map of your business is needed This article is sponsored by:

Execution management software took a huge step forward recently with the commercial introduction of object-centric process mining. Vaishnavi Sashikanth of Celonis explains how this technology and the company’s new Process Sphere™ provide a fuller, more holistic and more comprehensive view of business operations.

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Transformations in 2023 – how are ERP customers addressing cloud migrations? This article is sponsored by:

CEO Geoff Scott digs further ASUG’s Pulse of the SAP Customer 2022 results - providing insights on the imperative for ERPs to integrate while standardizing business processes, and the ongoing challenge to innovate.

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Why high-performing customer service teams embrace these three trends This article is sponsored by:

Want to boost your service and satisfaction levels? Salesforce's Clara Shih has a three step program to do just that.

Telematics data drives safety, efficiency and productivity gains across IoT-enabled fleets - here’s how This article is sponsored by:

Connected fleet data in the enterprise is improving - Max Eversfield of Samsara pinpoints how business leaders are using those insights to make sound decisions about their future.

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How to navigate your customer experience during the cost of living crisis This article is sponsored by:

Simon Morris of ServiceNow discusses why investing in customer experience during tough economic times is not only doable, but should be a top priority.

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Poor data integration could be stymying your sustainability This article is sponsored by:

Data integration is a key part of the connection to reporting and monitoring on sustainability. But getting there is also a challenge for businesses. Stefan Sigg of Software AG sets out some practical pathways.

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Organizational agility requires modern planning tools and a growth mindset This article is sponsored by:

Businesses have been forced to react, make decisions and evolve in ways they never would’ve expected. Workday CFO Barbara Larson discusses the pressure to run scenarios about the financial implications of those decisions - and why doing nothing is no longer the safe choice.

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Yes, you can IPO in a volatile economy - here's how This article is sponsored by:

Initial public offerings (IPOs) can seem to be a daunting challenge in today's economy. But even now, it's possible to brave the turbulent market conditions - if you start with the right foundations. David Appel of Sage Intacct sets out the practical steps.

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Trim the long tail This article is sponsored by:

Peter Coffee of Salesforce explains why number-crunching needs to look beyond budget snipping and explore simplifying the vast array of applications enterprises use.

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