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		<title>Site Speed’s Influence On SEO</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ok, so your brand new website is finally ready and you are really proud of the way it turned out. Not to mention that great content you have on your blog and all those goodies you’re offering to new subscribers. But unfortunately, there’s one thing that any visitor notices first: it takes ages to load. &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5213 size-medium" title="Site Speed’s Influence On SEO" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Site-speeds-influence-on-SEO-450x450.jpg" alt="Site Speed’s Influence On SEO" width="450" height="450" srcset="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Site-speeds-influence-on-SEO-450x450.jpg 450w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Site-speeds-influence-on-SEO-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Site-speeds-influence-on-SEO.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Ok, so your brand new website is finally ready and you are really proud of the way it turned out. Not to mention that <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/05/what-type-of-content-would-facebook-allow-you-to-post/">great content</a> you have on your blog and all those goodies you’re offering to new subscribers. But unfortunately, there’s one thing that any visitor notices first: it takes ages to load.</p>
<p>Like, seriously, what’s up with that <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2017/05/seo-practices-to-follow-for-improving-the-website-speed/">website speed</a>?</p>
<p>It’s a real shame to have such a great looking project, with awesome content, but visitors are frustrated with how long it takes to fully load.</p>
<p>This scenario is pretty common nowadays, as a lot of website owners tend to ignore the importance of loading speed!</p>
<p><strong>Visitors, as well as Google, don’t like slow sites</strong></p>
<p>Besides being a bit annoying to wait more than just a few seconds until a website is ready to go, it can also affect you, as the owner. In the end, every second counts and conversion begin to drop with every second longer.</p>
<p>And wait, we’re not done yet.</p>
<p>Google made it official: website speed is a ranking factor. Therefore, being slow can affect your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_results_page">SERPs</a>.</p>
<p>Even more, just a few days ago, the latest Speed Update was released, making site speed a ranking factor for mobile searches as well. The tech giant mentioned that, at least in a first phase, it will affect solely very slow sites, while those who are already quick and smooth won’t receive an SEO boost. But still, this will surely change in the near future!</p>
<p>Ok, but does speed actually impact a website’s performance?</p>
<p>It’s simple. The bigger a site is, the more resources it will need. And this includes loading time.</p>
<p>In order to achieve the best results, start with improving its structure, getting rid of old and outdated posts, then finally invest in a good hosting plan, which won’t cause you any problems.</p>
<p><strong>Faster website = higher conversion rates</strong></p>
<p>Simply put, when it comes to <a href="https://www.localseotampa.com/understanding-how-the-pagespeed-insight-tool-impacts-your-seo-201810/">website speed</a>, you should have a unique &#8211; and otherwise simple &#8211; goal: having the fastest one in your niche. It’s all about being faster than your competitors!</p>
<p>And have a <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/01/top-seo-trends-2018/">solid SEO strategy</a>, obviously.</p>
<p>To better understand this, let’s take one of the best examples: an e-commerce <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2017/11/check-speed-site-load-make-faster/">site</a>.</p>
<p>If it takes more than 10 seconds, let’s say, to full load, it won’t do you any good, not to mention that any potential buyer will hit that ‘Back’ button or even close the window in no time. Then go to a competitor.</p>
<p>Besides this, a slow site doesn’t inspire any trust and brand loyalty. And you’ve been there yourself. Remember the last time when you lost your patience because a website was taking ages to load? The same thing happens when somebody wants to buy something from you and the process is not fast enough. They just quick and start looking somewhere else.</p>
<p>We know, it’s easy to say “speed up your website and your SEO will get better”. But you know what’s the good news? There are a lot of tools which you can rely on in order to do it. And using them is far from being rocket science!</p>
<p>On the other side, you can leave this to professionals, while focusing on developing <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2019/09/how-to-find-the-web-development-company-your-business-needs/">your business</a>.</p>
<p><a href="/">IB Systems</a> provides complete search engine optimization services, whether we’re talking about on-site actions &#8211; including skyrocketing your website’s speed &#8211; or off-site actions, generating quality backlinks and mentions! Everything you need to do is provide a few keywords and information about your website, then leave the pros handle everything.</p>
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		<title>The impact of Lotus Notes sale on users and the future of content management</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There’s no doubt that Lotus Notes customers are nervous, after IBM’s announcement, regarding the sale of the software. On the other side, this is the best moment for them to reconsider their options and see if it’s time for a change. Last month, IBM revealed that everything that’s left of Lotus – including Lotus Notes, &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4931 size-medium" title="The impact of Lotus Notes sale on users and the future of content management" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-impact-of-Lotus-Notes-sale-on-users-and-the-future-of-content-management-450x450.jpg" alt="The impact of Lotus Notes sale on users and the future of content management" width="450" height="450" srcset="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-impact-of-Lotus-Notes-sale-on-users-and-the-future-of-content-management-450x450.jpg 450w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-impact-of-Lotus-Notes-sale-on-users-and-the-future-of-content-management-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-impact-of-Lotus-Notes-sale-on-users-and-the-future-of-content-management.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />There’s no doubt that <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2011/10/is-lotus-notes-still-here-to-stay/">Lotus Notes</a> customers are nervous, after IBM’s announcement, regarding the sale of the software. On the other side, this is the best moment for them to reconsider their options and see if it’s time for a change.</p>
<p>Last month, <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/01/ibm-forms-strategic-new-partnership-domino/">IBM</a> revealed that everything that’s left of Lotus – including <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes, Domino</a>, and Portal – will be sold to India-based company <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCL_Technologies">HCL technologies</a>, in a deal worth $1.8 billion. And the reason behind their decision was rather simple: even with some big investments, platforms like Lotus Notes will still lack a lot of the features that are nowadays present in modern enterprise content management systems, as well as content services platforms.</p>
<p>However, it’s worth mentioning that Lotus Notes, for example, was designed in a different era, so the only way to compete with the functionality of newer enterprise content management systems or content services platforms would’ve been to come with something completely new, but use the same name. Still, this requires big investments, which can be intimidating, even for successful companies.</p>
<p><b>Ok, so what’s next for users? </b></p>
<p>Technically, there is some good news! It appears that HCL Technologies is planning to invest into Lotus Notes more than <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2012/04/ibm-find-businesses-slow-on-uptake-of-cloud-computing/">IBM</a> did, as soon as some of its biggest issues will be solved. In this case, users who remain faithful have a limited number of options at the moment.</p>
<p><b>Wait until the transition is complete</b></p>
<p>It is still unknown what are HCL Technologies’ exact plans for <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes</a>, but they will definitely put some money into it. In this case, users can choose to stick it out. Sure, there will be some bumps along the road, but there’s no way HCL will abandon the project.</p>
<p>At the moment, since there is no backing from <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/ibm/">IBM</a>, a lot of developers might feel like abandoning everything, creating a sizeable maintenance risk, but we can’t say that this was unexpected.</p>
<p><b>Switch to another on-premise Document Management System</b></p>
<p>If you’ve been using Notes for some time but don’t trust HCL’s abilities to take over the management, it’s obvious that you will start looking for another option. And this is what a lot of people will probably do, as they will want a newer and more modern on-premise document management system.</p>
<p>Sure, this can be a big undertaking, as it presumes migrating files. Still, it will also help minimize any disruptions or service gaps, not to mention that it can provide additional capabilities that the ones currently available with Lotus Notes.</p>
<p><b>Move files to a cloud-based Content Services Platform</b></p>
<p>Considering that cloud-based content services platforms, as well as ECMs are very easy to adopt, thanks to the significant advances in cloud software technology and infrastructure, this can be a viable solution for any <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes</a> users. Still, before doing this, they need to make sure that their platform of choice can meet the same requirements.</p>
<p>The differences between most cloud-based ECMs and Lotus Notes are significant, so long-time users can even have a shock at first. On the other side, they have significantly smaller infrastructure requirements, not to mention that they are cheaper to implement.</p>
<p>To wrap it up, after IBM’s sale of Notes, a lot of users will consider enterprise <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2010/12/putin-to-order-russian-government-to-switch-to-free-softwar/">software</a> options, as well as their long-term <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2011/01/65-online-consumers-buy-digital-content-on-the-web/">content management strategies</a>. On the other side, if you decide to stick to it, you can always use professional help, no matter what kind of service you need.</p>
<p>Since 1996, <a href="/">IB Systems</a> has been an <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IBM Business Partners</a>, able to provide custom <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/11/domino-version-10-to-revamp-the-entire-platform/">apps</a> for any business, as well as administration or support for Lotus Notes and Domino. Whatever you need, their experience allows them to help!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As the end of the year is getting closer, we’re taking a few moments to think about what 2019 could bring us in terms of technology. Obviously, as technology keeps evolving, we’re looking forward to seeing some impressive digital transformation trends next year, but the question is: are we actually able to predict what the &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4911 size-medium" title="7 Digital Transformation Trends To Follow In 2019" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-digital-transformation-trends-to-follow-in-2019-450x450.jpg" alt="Seven Digital Transformation Trends To Follow In 2019" width="450" height="450" srcset="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-digital-transformation-trends-to-follow-in-2019-450x450.jpg 450w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-digital-transformation-trends-to-follow-in-2019-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-digital-transformation-trends-to-follow-in-2019.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />As the end of the year is getting closer, we’re taking a few moments to think about what 2019 could bring us in terms of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2016/11/innovative-business-technology-why-cloud-based-email/">technology</a>.</p>
<p>Obviously, as technology keeps evolving, we’re looking forward to seeing some impressive digital transformation trends next year, but the question is: are we actually able to predict what the next year could bring us?</p>
<p>We tried to make a few predictions ourselves, based on what’s happening right now and what trends are being more and more present in our daily lives. Curious about what we thought? Stick with us for a few more minutes…</p>
<p><b>People will finally understand blockchain</b></p>
<p>2018 was all about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency">cryptocurrencies</a>, ICOs and this somehow new concept called blockchain. However, most people found all these ways too complicated, but we expect at least a few companies trying to build a plug-and-play version that anybody can understand.</p>
<p>Big names like <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/04/ibm-strongly-feels-that-domino-and-lotus-notes-will-find-its-success-again/">IBM</a> promised to unravel the potential of blockchain beyond cryptocurrency, while the financial industry is also looking at blockchain closely, so, most likely, developers will continue working at realizing its potential next year!</p>
<p><b>Augmented reality will gain more and more traction</b></p>
<p>Augmented reality has been around for a while and companies are already using it, whether it’s for presenting their services or advertising. And there are actually several use cases for this <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/technology/">technology</a>, so don’t be surprised if AR development will significantly ramp up in 2019.</p>
<p>And we kind of expect something amazing from a few brands next year, in terms of AR. We’re looking at you, <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2016/01/apple-adopts-open-source-technology/">Apple</a>.</p>
<p><b>Chatbots will be everywhere</b></p>
<p>We’re absolutely convinced by this one. The technology powering <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatbot">chatbots</a> reached new levels this year, but we’re expecting a complete revolution in 2019. Huge progress is constantly being made and experts believe that 40 percent of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/business/">large businesses</a> will adopt chatbots in the following 12 months.</p>
<p><b>More devices to be connected</b></p>
<p>That’s right, we’re talking about the Internet of Things. In 2019, we’re expecting to see it working alongside technologies like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence">artificial intelligence</a>, Machine Learning, and Edge. As the number of connected devices grows, it’s obvious that we need more space to process data. <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/cloud/">Cloud</a> is a good solution, but the world needs something even better. And this “something” will surely appear!</p>
<p><b>5G networks will become something common</b></p>
<p>We’re already in that point where we can start seeing 5G everywhere, as companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Nokia, Samsung or Huawei are considering this technology, so these are exciting times for mobile users.</p>
<p>In 2018, fixed 5G built a foundation, but in 2019 we are going to see 5G finding its way on your mobile phones.</p>
<p><b>GDPR’s impact will be bigger</b></p>
<p>Despite the risks they’re exposing themselves to, 1/3 of companies are still not compliant with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation. As a side note, around 1000 news sites in the United States can’t be accessed in Europe right now.</p>
<p>In 2019, informed customers will start caring much more about protecting their date, but also the companies who don’t do this.</p>
<p><b>Companies will hire for digital transformation</b></p>
<p>CEOs are expected to step up next year, as employees are craving to see digital transformation start at the very top of the company, without delegating the <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/it-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IT department</a> to do this. Hiring people for this will become a priority, as they will be aware of the critical nature of building cultures that can change, but also learn to trust data more than ever before.</p>
<p>We, at <a href="/">IB Systems</a>, as big technology fans, we’re looking forward to seeing these digital transformation trends gaining traction next year. In our mission to help companies expand their online presence, we’re always using the latest technologies, so no matter which trend will dominate 2019, we will surely exploit it to the max, in our clients’ advantage.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays, IBM is doing everything they can in order to keep Domino, as a 29-year-old platform, as relevant as possible to modern app developers and IT shops. However, there are some big changes ahead, which can significantly change the entire platform! Ever since 2013, no significant update was released, but the upcoming Domino version 10, &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4898" title="Domino version 10, to revamp the entire platform" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Domino-version-10-to-revamp-the-entire-platform.jpg" alt="Domino version 10, to revamp the entire platform" width="450" height="450" srcset="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Domino-version-10-to-revamp-the-entire-platform.jpg 800w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Domino-version-10-to-revamp-the-entire-platform-450x450.jpg 450w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Domino-version-10-to-revamp-the-entire-platform-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Nowadays, <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/ibm/">IBM</a> is doing everything they can in order to keep Domino, as a 29-year-old platform, as relevant as possible to modern app developers and IT shops. However, there are some big changes ahead, which can significantly change the entire platform!</p>
<p>Ever since 2013, no significant update was released, but the upcoming <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Domino version 10</a>, which is expected to include the Verse collaboration tool, using analytics to help a user decide which email messages are a priority, but also the Sametime collaboration tool, considered a competitor for Slack and Microsoft Teams.</p>
<p>Domino 10 is expected to offer improved mobile capabilities, but also feature a broader cross-language compatibility, as well as support for the CentOS operating system, allowing users to create Docker containers, whether on-premises or in the club.</p>
<p>But this is not it, since the next update will bring much more!</p>
<p>IBM Domino Mobile Apps is a client-based application, currently in a beta stage, which allows developers to create apps – for executives and remote users – compatible with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad">iPads</a>, with no additional programming efforts. And this will be great news for a lot of users, as adding iPad support for mobile users is one of the oldest demands of the community!</p>
<p>After the update, corporate developers will be able to enhance their applications with the ability to access the tablet’s GPS and camera, not to mention that they can use already existing <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">Domino apps</a> to work both online and offline, no matter the location, and sidestep a lack of connectivity.</p>
<p>As a side note, Domino version 10 is compatible with JavaScript, so developers can integrate and put together new apps relying on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Notes">Domino</a> data, but also on any available REST APIs that reside on a full, web-based software stack. And these are just a few of the new features we’re looking forward to seeing!</p>
<p>“In terms of our future vision, we recognize that people want to do full-stack development, but they also want to do all the other stuff they have been doing since 1989,” said <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/ibm/">IBM</a> Domino’s Andrew Manby. “This is to say they want to build and implement applications quickly. There is a huge space for us now around low code to do just that – something we have been doing for decades.”</p>
<p>Unfortunately for artificial intelligence and machine learning enthusiasts, Domino version 10 won’t be focusing that much on these two concepts, but the same Andre Manby says that we should expect to see them in later versions, in order to aid developers to build various information repositories, useful for <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2010/12/it-support-tampa-for-small-business/">support</a> scenarios.</p>
<p>“It would be very easy for us to add AI and cognitive for searching data, especially since we added JavaScript, and also how <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Domino</a> works with [IBM] Connections and other parts of the Watson portfolio,” he added.</p>
<p>If you’re looking forward to integrating the upcoming update into <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/business/">your business</a>, you can always ask <a href="/">IB Systems</a> for more information. A certified IBM Business Partner since 1996, they have all the required background to provide all the details you need!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays, technology is evolving blazing fast and despite what some people are saying about this, mentioning all kinds of negative effects, we are nothing but grateful for this. And small business owners are just a category that shares the same sentiment, when it comes to reducing operating costs. Previously, they were basically forced to buy &#8230; </p>
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<p>Previously, they were basically forced to buy and maintain their own physical servers, but now, thanks to the concept of cloud computing, which consists in companies offering a part of their data centers’ processing power for a fee, small companies can now get started way more quickly and inexpensively.</p>
<p>Still, picking the best service of this type can be a real challenge, especially if it’s a relatively new concept for you. But this is what we’re here for!</p>
<p>Below you can find a short list with three of the best – at least for us – cloud computing services available on the market right now, including their main pros and cons.</p>
<p><b>Rackspace Cloud</b></p>
<p>Rackspace Cloud allows you to choose a provider and easily interact with it using their own platform. Until now, they have partnerships with major providers, such as <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/06/microsoft-azure-cloud-computing-platform-services/">Microsoft Azure</a>, Amazon Web Services and VMware. We can talk about a major advantage here: the scalability of some of the biggest cloud providers of the moment, combined with the customer support of a small company.</p>
<p>Currently, you can choose from public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, as well as multi-cloud. For us, the public cloud option seems to be the most reliable one, as it provides quick and easy access to all the <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/it-support/">IT</a> resources you need, shrinking the cost of data center management. Still, private cloud can also be a great choice, with faster servers.</p>
<p>You can now sign up for free to Rackspace Cloud and give their services a try.</p>
<p><b>Google Cloud</b></p>
<p>When it comes to the big players in the cloud computing game, Google Cloud seems to be one of the best options, especially because it offers a 12-month free trial. Sure, the setup can be a bit tricky at first, but once you get through it, you will enjoy its benefits.</p>
<p>The platform itself allows users to create <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/business/">business</a> solutions using Google’s modular web services and includes a multi-layered secure infrastructure, meaning that anything you build or store will be 100% safe.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Cloud_Platform">Google Cloud</a> includes a variety of tools as well, ensuring constant performance and management, like Compute Engine, App Engine, Container Engine, Cloud Storage and Big Query.</p>
<p><b>IBM Cloud</b></p>
<p>Tech giant IBM is, at least for us, the most complete cloud computing solution of the moment. IBM Cloud offers a wide range of services, covering both virtual and hardware-based servers, consisting in public, private and management networks.</p>
<p>The user has complete infrastructure control, as the ‘bare metal’ hardware servers provide sole access to the entire server, reducing the so-called ‘noisy neighbor’ effect, but also seriously improving performance. Also, it’s worth mentioning that the IBM cloud computing solution can be managed by a single system, controller through a web portal, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface">API</a> or even <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">mobile apps</a>.</p>
<p>By far, the best way to start with <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2012/04/ibm-find-businesses-slow-on-uptake-of-cloud-computing/">IBM Cloud</a> is by picking the Lite tier, without a time limit and no credit card details. This includes 256MB of Cloud Foundry Memory and also offering the possibility to upgrade, after using the calculator to estimate future costs. Oh, and they also offer tailored packages, depending on your needs.</p>
<p>Still can’t decide which <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/cloud-computing/">cloud computing</a> solution is the best for your business? <a href="/">IB Systems</a> can help you! With over 20 years of experience, we can provide assistance in choosing the solution, as well as implement it and moving your business into the cloud.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As previously reported, the folks over at IBM are doing their best in an attempt to make the Notes/Domino platform futureproof. In this direction, they are preparing to launch a second beta of the new version, 10, for the upcoming days. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Lotus Notes, it’s mainly an environment &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-1722 size-medium" title="Notes/Domino is finally official, preparing us for the second beta of version 10!" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NotesDomino-is-finally-officialpreparing-us-for-the-second-beta-of-version10-450x450.jpg" alt="Notes/Domino is alive! Second beta of version 10 is imminent" width="450" height="450" />As previously reported, the folks over at IBM are doing their best in an attempt to make the Notes/Domino platform futureproof. In this direction, they are preparing to launch a second beta of the new version, 10, for the upcoming days.</p>
<p>For those of you who aren’t familiar with <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes</a>, it’s mainly an environment for messaging and app development, acquired by IBM for a then-record fee of $3 billion. In the meantime, the original Notes platform was rebranded as <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Domino</a>, while the actual Notes name was kept for the client. However, as soon as <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/outlook/">Microsoft’s Outlook</a> was introduced, the enthusiasm around Domino faded.</p>
<p>Back to the present days, there is a whole new roadmap now, promising to deliver a new version of Lotus Notes in 2018, as well as another one in 2019. As for the one we’re getting soon, it’s absolutely loaded with goodies!</p>
<p>Over the past weeks, the <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/04/ibm-strongly-feels-that-domino-and-lotus-notes-will-find-its-success-again/">IBM</a> staff toured across Asia, explaining crowds what they should expect from Domino 10, currently available as a closed Beta. And since you’re all looking forward to knowing when it will go live, IBM collaboration executive Mat Newman revealed that a second beta will be available by the end of July 2018.</p>
<p>Specifically, this beta will offer the possibility to test <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/07/meet-domino-the-new-but-not-so-new-collaboration-platform/">Domino</a> (for Windows and Linux), the Notes client (for Windows and Mac), Notes, Designer and Admin clients (for <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2010/10/windows-essential-business-server-has-been-dicontinued/">Windows</a>), Verse on Premises (for Windows and Linux) and, finally, the DominoDB NPM package for Node.js.</p>
<p>Obviously, the latter is the most important item, considering that one of the main reasons why Lotus Notes didn’t manage to “shine” was because the development environment was pretty much a silo. Therefore, integrating Node.js will transform it and give users the possibility to come up with more modern and portable apps.</p>
<p>But this is not everything…</p>
<p>Verse on Premises is another thing we’re looking forward to, as it’s considered IBM’s attempt at creating a new and sleek collaboration tool that relies on analytics to help discover the messages that need attention.</p>
<p>Besides this, we’re also waiting to see IBM’s multimedia and instant messaging collaboration tool, expected by Domino shops who just don’t want to be left behind by Slack or Microsoft Team users.</p>
<p>Finally, we should mention the fact that there are actually way more features to be launched with this new version, including tablet <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/it-support/">support</a>, Docker images, as well as telemetry readable by New Relic. All these can take Lotus Notes to the same level as many other modern <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">applications</a>.</p>
<p>As for Domino 11, it’s expected to make its debut in 2019, promising to bring a low-code development environment, similar to what <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2011/01/ken-moore-leaves-for-oracle/">Oracle</a>, Salesforce and ServiceNow are already doing.</p>
<p><a href="/">IB Systems USA</a>, Florida’s sole IBM <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/ibm-lotus-foundations/">Lotus Foundations</a> business partner, will be among the first to make use of the new and improved platform. Providing consulting services in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Notes">IBM Lotus Notes</a> and Domino technology since 1994, they can provide all the help you need to integrate the new version into your business.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For the last five years, IBM’s Domino client-server platform seemed forgotten by developers and everybody else, as there was no major release since 9.0 Social Edition. There were a few minor updates, however, broken down into feature packs and interim features, but nothing else able to make its users stick to it. And when they &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-1710 size-medium" title="Meet Domino, the New but not so New Collaboration Platform" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Meet-Domino-the-new-but-not-so-new-collaboration-platform-450x450.jpg" alt="IB Systems - Meet Domino, the New but not so New Collaboration Platform" width="450" height="450" />For the last five years, <a target="_blank"   rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Notes">IBM’s Domino</a> client-server platform seemed forgotten by developers and everybody else, as there was no major release since 9.0 Social Edition. There were a few minor updates, however, broken down into feature packs and interim features, but nothing else able to make its users stick to it. And when they thought that it’s all over, something surprising happened!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Domino’s both development and support business was bought by Indian service company HCL, currently looking forward to building its own enterprise software business. As a side note, they have already acquired multiple IBM products as well, from which we mention Informix or the Rational portfolio. As for Domino, it’s expected to receive a well-needed breath of fresh air. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">After the deal was completed, 300+ developers, as well as specialists, moved from IBM to HCL, not to mention that the company is planning to bring new members to its team. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Even more, they have made a couple of very important additions, like Jason Gary, a developer slowed down by IBM management in the past, who was appointed as Chief Technology Officer, and Richard Jefts, as general manager and vice president of Collaborative Workflow Platforms. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">The two, alongside IBM offering manager Andrew Manby and worldwide sales responsible Uffe Sorensen recently gave an interview for Heise Online, talking about the company’s plans for the near future. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">They managed to cover the platform’s strengths and minuses, but also the prospect of releasing a new version this fall &#8211; 10 -, while 2019 should bring us version 11. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Shortly after HCL managed to prove that Domino is back in the lead, the entire team decided that it’s time to actually start business again. Jason Gary is now planning to run it into multiple containers, so that specific, individual parts of it can be outsourced as open source, while other parts will be added in time. And this is not everything!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">The plan is to also rewrite and modernize all their application development tools, so they can allow apps to be re-engineered by users. The existing Domino Designer can be considered overloaded, as not even the most experienced developers can be expected. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Finally, Domino will eventually be extended by Node.js, allowing Javascript applications based on Domino to run.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">India-based HCL announced that they will prioritize customer requirements using the so-called # <a target="_blank"   rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://ibm.com/collaboration/ibm-domino">domino2025 jams</a>. As a side note, in the past, Domino was pushed through by special requirements of some key accounts with a corresponding pressure on the sellers, but from now on, things will change. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">HCL wants to listen to all customers, in order to prioritize the new features. In this direction, the first round of jams took place in December 2017, while the next one is scheduled for the fall.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Sure, there are a lot of plans right now and everybody seems enthusiastic, as the team is hungry for success and want to bring the old <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2016/12/the-past-present-and-future-of-lotus-notes/">Lotus Notes</a> &#8211; even though it has a new name &#8211; back to live again. But this won’t be easy, as their main mission will be to convince the customers that after a long waiting period, they can once again rely on the client. Also, the big test will happen after sales stabilize, as they’re looking forward to seeing if customers will write new applications with <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/04/ibm-strongly-feels-that-domino-and-lotus-notes-will-find-its-success-again/">Domino</a> again.</span></span></p>
<p><a></a> <span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, serif;">Ever since 1996, <a href="/">IB Systems</a> has been an IBM Business Partner, offering a range of <a href="http://ibsi-us.com/our-services/it-support/">computer support services</a> for IBM and both Lotus existing users and those new to these products. Thanks to their expertise, the company can offer custom <a href="http://ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes support</a> and development, as well as installation guidance and many more.</span></span></p>
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		<title>IBM strongly feels that Domino and Lotus Notes will find its success again</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>IBM is very confident that its proprietary computerized applications ‘Domino’ and ‘Lotus Notes’ will again become relevant to their steadfast users, thanks to its signing a deal with HCL. Both HCL and ‘Big Blue’ have finalized developmental plans for Notes/Domino package. Since the day IBM disclosed that the Indian IT major would oversee onward development &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-1643 size-medium" title="IBM strongly feels that Domino and Lotus Notes will find its success again" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IBM-strongly-feels-that-Domino-and-Lotus-Notes-will-find-its-success-again-450x450.jpg" alt="Domino and Lotus Notes will find its success again" width="450" height="450" /><a target="_blank"   rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Notes">IBM</a> is very confident that its proprietary computerized applications ‘Domino’ and ‘Lotus Notes’ will again become relevant to their steadfast users, thanks to its signing a deal with <a target="_blank"   rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCL_Technologies">HCL</a>. Both HCL and ‘Big Blue’ have finalized developmental plans for Notes/Domino package. Since the day IBM disclosed that the Indian IT major would oversee onward development of the former’s groupware, both companies have organized an extensive tour comprising a total of 22 brick-and-mortar conferences and four webinars.</p>
<p>The minutes of the conclaves that witnessed the congregation of about 2000 people coupled with findings of the experimentations in the lab were shared with loyal customers and users of Lotus Notes. The idea conveyed to the faithful users was that HCL as well as IBM strongly felt that Notes was poised for a comeback and retrieve its lost glory. Both conglomerates were of the opinion that the application portfolio, following a revamp, would once again come in handy for solving teamwork-oriented business problems.</p>
<p>Company executives of Big Blue and HCL revealed that the 10th edition of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Lotus Notes</a> which will be unveiled sometime in 2018 will mark the beginning step in achieving the above goal. Participants in a particular webinar were informed that the 11th version of the software was already in the planning stages. The firms also announced that they had a lot of catching up to do before the ultimate objective could be on the path of realization.</p>
<p>Webinar attendees were updated that version 10 was actually the first step in the strategy or tactical approach undertaken to make the ‘Domino 2025’ groupware fully operational. ‘<a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/01/ibm-forms-strategic-new-partnership-domino/">Domino 2025</a>’ was expected to offer users an unprecedented and unparalleled first-rate mailing experience. Technicians are also working on making Notes fully compatible with mobile devices, for customized <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">apps</a> as well as mails. Making the application suitable for chats across the net and loading an intuitive team calendar were also on the cards.</p>
<p>Users have been also been updated on arrangements on releasing the apps and about plans on developing apps exclusively for iPads. Attendees who attended the conferences organized in different venues had forwarded their pleas for enhancing scalability of the applications portfolio. Therefore, the professionals now have one more aspect to fine-tune and they will soon be taking this up as well.</p>
<p>Web designers and developers have been assured that they might be able to carry out operations in JavaScript, node JS and other state-of-the- art systems that take advantage of the open-source ecosystem. Soothing APIs are also in the pipeline with information deliverance to both SaaS (software as a service) and enterprise application software. All these big promises make it look as if <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/lotus-notes/">Lotus Notes</a> will be perfectly in tune with contemporaneity instead of simply tending to be a forward leap.</p>
<p>However that quantum jump to modernity is not happening anytime now and will have to wait till the version 11 of Notes is released. Version 11 has all the trappings of a modern-day application software-artificial intelligence, analytics, and machine-learning framework and interface. Spokespersons of IBM notified about database innovation-the Notes Storage Facility (NSF) database which was regarded as the authentic NoSQL database were considered amenable for innovation. Users have also been given word that they may be able to witness more specifics of Notes 10 in the upcoming IBM Think Conference that was scheduled to be held in the US. The users will also be kept informed about further revelations throughout the year. Although a release or launch date for the Notes 10 is yet to be finalized and/or announced, users in a webinar were requested to offer their opinion on the Q3 releases.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Long-term and steadfast users of Domino and Lotus Notes who have been crying hoarse for almost 5-6 years for attracting the attention of ‘Big Blue’ are finally having their prayers answered. IBM, the transnational technological corporation that developed the software programs, was almost on the verge of forgetting dedicated users of the applications. Nevertheless, things &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1634 alignleft" title="IBM Notes and Domino Users Are Being Heard Now" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IBM-Lotus-Notes-and-Domino-Users-Are-Being-Heard-Now-300x300.jpg" alt="IBM Notes and Domino Users Are Being Heard Now" width="450" height="450" srcset="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IBM-Lotus-Notes-and-Domino-Users-Are-Being-Heard-Now-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IBM-Lotus-Notes-and-Domino-Users-Are-Being-Heard-Now-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IBM-Lotus-Notes-and-Domino-Users-Are-Being-Heard-Now.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Long-term and steadfast users of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Domino and Lotus Notes</a> who have been crying hoarse for almost 5-6 years for attracting the attention of ‘Big Blue’ are finally having their prayers answered. IBM, the transnational technological corporation that developed the software programs, was almost on the verge of forgetting dedicated users of the applications. Nevertheless, things started looking up following the technological giant’s signing a deal with the Indian IT major-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCL_Technologies">HCL Technologies</a>. <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/ibm/">IBM</a> signed a pact with HCL that enabled the IBM to outsource the future development of Lotus Notes and its promotion to the latter.</p>
<p>The outsourcing of the innovation and marketing of Domino/Lotus Notes has made a noticeable and palpable difference, as the clamoring users must have figured out. The mood in a webcast related to the future course of the longstanding computerized program, organized in the bygone week, was definitely upbeat. Participants in the webcast felt the vibes of a product that was on a comeback trail. Financial investments and unprecedented progress on the innovation front made the participants feel as if a phoenix was rising from the ashes.</p>
<p>Although there is still a lot of ground that has to be covered, but one thing is sure. <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/lotus-notes/">Lotus Notes</a> in its present avatar can only march onward. Kim Greene, a consultant who has been in this domain for long as one can remember, strongly felt that Domino, after a long time, was being showered with the attention it deserved. The community that had been unflinching adherents of this software application was finally being heard. He added that a change in management was long overdue in the Domino setting and it was ultimately taking roots.</p>
<p>Kim Green has been with Domino through thick and thin and witnessed the ups and downs of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/ibm/">IBM</a> i shops which heavily invested in the brand that was originally known as <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/lotus-notes/">Lotus Notes</a>. He went on to iterate that the deal with HCL has proven to be remarkably effective as of now, and will surely turn out to be an incredibly crucial in the near future. He was of the opinion that had IBM dragged its foot on the pact, the product surely would have become extinct. HCL was handed over the responsibility to oversee the development of the entire product package of the technological behemoth 4 months back.</p>
<p>HCL was successful in stepping up the momentum, thanks to the retention of the hub of product developers. A release of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/lotus-notes-developer-lotus-notes-support/">Domino</a> v10 is scheduled towards the latter part of the year, most probably in the third quarter and so things have to be paced up pretty fast. Last week’s webcast gave a sneak peek of the achievements of the development team and how the accomplishments will appear on the roadmap in the long run.</p>
<p>Fast-paced development is the order of the day and that entails exposing codes and experimenting with betas and prebetas complete with accompanying feedbacks, adjustments, and tweaks. Viewing from a technical standpoint, the executives has emphasized development on framework and state-of-the-art tools, doing away with conventional limitations, and stepping up core performance. A sequence of Domino Jams were held towards the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018, where approximately 22,000 users came together to voice their opinions regarding upgrading the product. It is the incorporation of those feedbacks that facilitated the emergence of a crystal clear roadmap and product vision.</p>
<p>Users may also experience enhanced compatibility of Node.js and JavaScript with application development. This will evidently be an initial move towards giving weightage to smartphone applications and open standards. Priority will be accorded to the development of <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">apps</a> that will compliable for using on mobile gadgets. V10 Domino is being looked upon as the first installment as far as the future development course of Lotus Notes is concerned.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Even though machine learning and Artificial Intelligence might be the trending topic these days, business intelligence(BI) is still a reliable tool for many businesses especially when it comes to decision making. Companies across the world rely on analytics and BI to gain more insights about the market data. Whether you are looking for these great &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-1616 size-medium" title="Improve Your Business with the latest Advanced Business Intelligence Tools" src="https://www.ibsi-us.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Improve-Your-Business-with-the-latest-Advanced-Business-Intelligence-Tools-450x450.jpg" alt="Top Business Intelligence (BI) tools in the market" width="450" height="450" />Even though machine learning and Artificial Intelligence might be the trending topic these days, business intelligence(BI) is still a reliable tool for many <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/small-business/">businesses</a> especially when it comes to decision making. Companies across the world rely on analytics and BI to gain more insights about the market data. Whether you are looking for these great tools or just a quick and easy way to track your business, there are several BI systems you can choose.</p>
<p><strong>Factors to consider</strong></p>
<p>The type of BI platform you select depends on your needs, and there are some few important factors to take into consideration.<br />
There is always no need to have a robust Business intelligence solution if it’s unable to interact with your business data, whether it’s accounting transactions, SQL database or details from the Customer relationship management system.</p>
<p>Nearly all best BI systems support a different array of data sources, and they are unique in the way they gather that information and keep it updated. Besides, the tools provide advanced features including real-time analytics of live data and predictive analytics for determining future trends.</p>
<p>The primary value of a BI system lies in the way the dashboard allows you to visualize the data with accessible formats such as charts, and interact with the same data to break it down into a smaller form. Lastly, one should find out if the application is self-service. How everyday users find it easy to gather and visualize data without the assistance of data scientists.</p>
<p><strong>Popular Business Intelligence Applications</strong></p>
<p><strong>Qlik</strong></p>
<p>Qlik is among the best BI providers. Qlik Sense is a self-service app that eases everything for everyday business users to analyze, visualize and discover a wide range of data. The company offers more powerful analytics tool, comprehensive Qlik Analytics Platform, and <a target="_blank"   rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qlik">QlikView</a> or enterprises. You can get QlikView and Qlik Sense both as cloud and desktop <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/apps/">applications</a>. If you are looking for a personalized version of Qlik, it’s free while the commercial version of Qlik is priced high.</p>
<p><strong>Tableau</strong></p>
<p>It’s among the original self-service BI applications. <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2018/02/prefer-tableau-gain-insights/">Tableau</a> has set the standard as one of the most influential tools that offer various ways to visualize and analyze data formats. Also, it features advanced real-time and predictive analytics. While its interface is quite intuitive, it’s not that easy to learn compared to Power BI.<br />
Tableau is available both as a desktop application for Windows and Mac. Its price is high, but you can be sure of a great BI tool.</p>
<p><strong>Microsoft Power BI</strong></p>
<p>Before the launch of Power Bi, many organizations used Excel to analyze and process data. Until today some organizations still use Excel, Power BI came to life as an Excel add-on before it evolved into a powerful and easy to learn self-service Business Intelligence system.<br />
Power BI offers support to many data formats, but its strengths lie in how it integrates with the <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/category/microsoft/">Microsoft</a> products like <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2017/09/microsoft-office-365-is-essential/">Office 365</a>. Power BI is available for free as a standard version, and the Pro version comes with extra features at an affordable price.</p>
<p><strong>Other Available options</strong></p>
<p>While Power BI, Qlik, and Tableau are the popular BI options in the market, there are other options available too.</p>
<p><strong>IBM</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/our-services/ibm-lotus-foundations/">IBM</a> released the cloud-based Watson Analytics to its traditional products like Cognos.</p>
<p><strong>Oracle</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2011/01/ken-moore-leaves-for-oracle/">Oracle</a> has one of the most powerful data visualizations and business intelligence tools popular with organizations that have Oracle enterprise software.</p>
<p><strong>Salesforce</strong></p>
<p>Besides having a good customer relationship management, Salesforce provides BI tools.</p>
<p><strong>SAP</strong></p>
<p>Business organizations that use SAP’s enterprise resource can benefit with the SAP analytics <a href="https://www.ibsi-us.com/2016/11/innovative-business-technology-why-cloud-based-email/">Cloud-based</a> and self-service app.<br />
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