AI apps on the verge of explosion, social media for L&D, don't count out Excel yet, and more

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget | Feb.20, 2018 FEATURED STORY Slow to gain traction, AI apps on the verge of explosion By TechTarget staff and contributors Artificial intelligence apps need to get a lot more sophisticated, but their potential influence on everyday life is massive -- so much so that AI may soon dominate most industries. (SearchDataManagement.com) Advertisement NEWS   Major components maker ramps up AI in manufacturing Artificial intelligence is making inroads into manufacturing systems. Case in point is printed circuits manufacturer Jabil, which uses AI to improve its processes and products. (SearchERP.com)   CFOs get the need for moving ERP systems to the cloud Cloud services can boost the nation's productivity by making advanced tech widely available. The cloud will be the major conduit to AI and other tools, a new report says. (SearchERP.com)   Can social media unlock learning and development success? Signs are pointing to a future of L&D that is collaborative, social and ongoing. Here's what companies and their HR departments should know about the trend. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   Microsoft Excel still offers many benefits for HR The maligned spreadsheet tool is no substitute for enterprise apps like HRMS and people analytics, but it will do in a pinch and has at least a dozen advantages you can't ignore. (SearchHRSoftware.com) EXPERT ADVICE   ControlPanelGRC app eases Steelcase's compliance pain When Steelcase's SAP environment grew in size and complexity, it turned to Symmetry ControlPanelGRC to save time, have more accurate data and take the pain out of compliance auditing. (SearchSAP.com)   Top Oracle tips and tricks of you won't want to forget Before we get too far into 2018, don't forget to visit five of the most notable tip articles we published in 2017, with advice that can help make Oracle projects easier for IT teams to navigate and manage. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Business Applications Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.