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Reward your employees with flexibility and autonomy. View online     Your employees are tasked with carrying out your digital transformation strategy. Their input and buy-in are critical.   When seeking out the best talent to hire, consider a recent study where 80% of respondents said they would consider a job that allowed them to work from home.1 It's clear that flexibility in hours and location is growing in importance for employees. Design an agile infrastructure that enables employees to work remotely and use the tech and apps that make them most productive. You'll attract better talent, and ratchet up communication, collaboration and innovation across the organization.   Building an exceptional environment that gives employees more autonomy is a topic we've explored thoroughly at Comcast Business. Tap into our learnings, including how DX aids team collaboration.       READ   "Digital Transformation: The Importance of Employee Experience to a Digitization Strategy"   READ ARTICLE     Contact us: 855-663-8174     1 "The Most Desirable Employee Benefits" Harvard Business Review, 2017.   Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Features and services vary depending on level of service.

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Word of the Day: artificial personality (AP)

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |January 1, 2019

artificial personality (AP) An artificial personality (AP) is a collection of characteristics, tendencies and behavioral quirks assigned to a chatbot, digital assistant, robot or video game character. A primary goal of adding personality to digital entities is to encourage end users to interact with programming on an emotional, as well as a logical, level. Personalities are especially significant for voice-activated digital assistants such as Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft's Cortana because they are intended to take the place of human assistants. Google has hired a creative team to give its unnamed assistant personality, while Siri was purposely designed early on to be a little sassy. Cortana was modeled after real-life celebrity personal assistants and Alexa now offers a skill that allows her to be disrespectful. People don't expect their digital assistant to pass the Turing test and be mistaken for a human being, but developers have found that the addition of personality quirks is something end users seem to appreciate. Typically, humor is used to redirect the user's attention from programming deficiencies.   While the ability of an AP to whisper, pause for emphasis or adjust pitch has allowed the program to seem more conversational, designers actually have to be careful not to make the personality seem too human and create an effect known as "uncanny valley." The effect is named for the way the viewer's level of comfort drops as a simulation approaches, but does not reach, verisimilitude. Quote of the Day "While AI-fueled assistants are popping up everywhere, from home assistants to internet retail sites, the ability to engage in a natural dialogue remains evasive." - Ed Burns   Trending Terms chatbot digital assistant Siri Turing test uncanny valley Alexa Voice Services   Learning Center AI experts advise developers on dev tools Developers must keep up with advancements in AI, as a new generation of tools provides developers with advanced capabilities, a group of AI experts said. Chatbot applications must get better at chatting to engage users Today's chatbot applications are good order takers, but tomorrow's should be more conversational in order to be real game-changers, experts say. To work for us, AI virtual assistants need to speak, see like humans For AI virtual assistants to become truly useful, conversational technologies need to perfect a bot's ability to see and hear, said Forrester's Julie Ask. Who's talking? Conversational agent vs. chatbot vs. virtual assistant IBM Watson VP and CTO Rob High explains the distinction between a chatbot, a conversational agent and a virtual assistant. AI functionality limited today but could be a game-changer Today's limited and overhyped AI functionality could soon give way to technology that is truly transformative for enterprises. Writing for Business Because time is limited, please hold your questions ____ after the robot demonstration. a. till b. 'til Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

How process management can unite IT and business, Google recruiting lawsuit, hot SAP topics of 2018, and more

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget | January 1, 2019 FEATURED ARTICLE Process management team can be bridge between IT and the business By Holly Lyke-Ho-Gland Process automation efforts, such as chatbots and predictive modeling, are more likely to succeed if you have a clear understanding of operational levels and team roles. (SearchERP.com) Advertisement NEWS   Google worried lawsuit could disclose recruiting strategy Google argues for court documents in an age discrimination case to be sealed, claiming they contain sensitive information about its recruiting strategy and hiring practices. (SearchHRSoftware.com)   Oracle ERP Cloud forced Cetera Financial to rethink ways Some users resisted Oracle SaaS platforms for ERP, EPM and HCM but came around to single entry point, modern tools for planning and budgeting, and familiar, Excel-based UIs. (SearchERP.com)   SAP S/4HANA migration and deployment hot topics in 2018 What do CIOs need to know when migrating or deploying SAP S/4HANA? That seemed to be front of mind, based on our top 10 most popular stories for 2018. (SearchSAP.com)   Workplace engagement yields employee diversity and inclusion Vimeo's Charmien Fugelsang uses various survey and analytics methods to measure employee engagement, foster a culture of belonging and root out unconscious bias. (SearchHRSoftware.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How do I avoid having too many Fiori tiles? The design rule of thumb is to keep the Launchpad tile count under 20. But what about power users who need to launch more applications? Here are several good options to try. (SearchSAP.com)   Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of the latest generation of its flagship software. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features. (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.

How to find the best ERP software and evaluate your options

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Business Technology Research     January 01, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE How to find the best ERP software and evaluate your options Container and multi-cloud deployment: Simplified Simplifying the lengthy SDS design and deployment process Looking for new HR software? Read this first

How to find the best ERP software and evaluate your options SPONSORED BY: SelectHub For many companies, selecting an ERP system is the most expensive—and risky— IT decision they'll make. In this e-guide from SelectHub, gain expert insight into the world of ERP, and get started on selecting your dream ERP solution by following their step-by-step guide. Read More

Container and multi-cloud deployment: Simplified SPONSORED BY: Rancher Download this 451 Research report for a close-up look at one solution which aims to simplify container adoption and managing Kubernetes environments. Inside, the platform's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities are addressed, as well as how it eases multi-cloud deployment. Read More

Simplifying the lengthy SDS design and deployment process SPONSORED BY: Red Hat Join this video to learn how to get the benefits of SDS—elastic and flexible as it is—in a pre-configured system that is simple to purchase, cost-effective, and easy to deploy (usable storage can be up and running in less than 30 minutes). Read More

Looking for new HR software? Read this first SPONSORED BY: SelectHub Read this HRIS report to learn about several different HR platforms and their capabilities, and explore what you should do prior to implementation to help you get the most out of your new technology. Read More

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Analytics for Excellence: Optimizing Operations in the Energy Sector

In 2016, the energy economy has been patchy. Cheap crude has led to increased

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What ERP software is best for your business?

The latest white papers, case studies and product information

Business Technology Research     January 01, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE What ERP software is best for your business? Run Kubernetes without the hassle of running Kubernetes Pre-configured SDS vs. do-it-yourself deployments SAP vs. Oracle vs. Kronos: Choose the best HR software for you with this report

What ERP software is best for your business? SPONSORED BY: SelectHub ERP systems are a costly investment. Being aware of hidden expenses and product limitations can help companies choose the right ERP software. In this 37-page guide, explore the costs of ownership associated with popular ERP providers, and determine what software is best for your business. Read More

Run Kubernetes without the hassle of running Kubernetes SPONSORED BY: Rancher Rancher, an open source platform, enables you to run and manage Kubernetes and Docker in production, meaning you no longer have to build a container services platform from scratch. Watch this demo to learn more about how Rancher can change your container environment, and how to get started using it. Read More

Pre-configured SDS vs. do-it-yourself deployments SPONSORED BY: Red Hat This resource outlines a pre-configured SDS solution that is easier to evaluate, procure, deploy, and support for workloads like general purpose NAS and content repositories. Read on to see how this SDS provides an alternative to previously complex deployments. Read More

SAP vs. Oracle vs. Kronos: Choose the best HR software for you with this report SPONSORED BY: SelectHub Read this HRIS report to learn about several different HR platforms and their capabilities, and explore what you should do prior to implementation to help you get the most out of your new technology. Read More

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Looking for new ERP software? Read this first

The latest white papers, case studies and product information

Business Technology Research     January 01, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE Looking for new ERP software? Read this first Don't run Kubernetes yourself. Check out this management tool Incorporate mobile development into your digital strategy

Looking for new ERP software? Read this first SPONSORED BY: SelectHub Read this ERP report to learn about several different platforms and their capabilities, and explore what you should do prior to implementation to help you get the most out of your new technology. Read More

Don't run Kubernetes yourself. Check out this management tool SPONSORED BY: Rancher Open this whitepaper on a Kubernetes management platform that can provision and operate Kubernetes clusters and works with any CI/CD system, or any monitoring system that integrates with Kubernetes. Read More

Incorporate mobile development into your digital strategy SPONSORED BY: Couchbase Mobile devices are expected to play an increasingly critical role in digital transformation efforts, mostly because mobile devices have become the primary means by which users interact with and within organizations. This white paper will tell you why you should be integrating mobile into your digital strategies right now. Read More

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