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How to take your annual inventory?

The annual inventory is a critical step in the life of a company and involves a significant amount of work. This task, which all employees look forward to… consists of counting the company’s inventory once a year (before the end of the fiscal year). It allows you to know the real quantities of stocks in your company to see if there are differences with the quantities indicated in your software.

Top title alert! Ivanti recognized by Frost & Sullivan's 2021 Best Practices Award as Asia-Pacific Secure Remote Access Company of the Year

We’re thrilled to announce that Frost & Sullivan has awarded the 2021 Asia-Pacific Company of the Year Award for secure remote access to Pulse Secure (acquired by Ivanti). In determining awards, Frost & Sullivan “applies a rigorous analytical process” that includes “detailed evaluation of best practices criteria.”

What it's like to work in data science at ServiceNow

These days, any tech company can say it’s innovative. At ServiceNow, we don’t just say it—we practice innovation in everything we do, especially in India. With a global focus on artificial intelligence and its uses within data and analytics, ServiceNow India has dedicated an entire data science team to predictive analytics. “That is just so next-gen,” says Puneet H., senior manager of data analytics.

How Guided Decisions improve customer service for everyone

Rahul Guha, product management director for Customer Service Management, co-authored this blog. When customers request help from customer service agents, it’s usually because they can’t find the answers they need or are unable to resolve problems on their own. When they do turn to customer service, they expect representatives to know how to fix their issues quickly and completely.

U.S. Government Issues Advisory Against Common Cyber Threats During the Holidays

In advance of this week’s Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a reminder for critical infrastructure to stay vigilant against cyber threats during holidays and weekends. This advisory is a reminder the holidays present a noted challenge for businesses and an opportunity for cyber adversaries.

ServiceNow acquires DotWalk to increase speed, agility in upgrading applications

Delivering both constant innovation and consistently great experiences with software offerings is becoming a critical business imperative in the new world of hybrid work. As a result, more companies are transforming to become software companies—creating the need to quickly and continuously upgrade software applications and technology foundations. Easier said than done? Not anymore.

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Software For Consulting Firms (2021 Guide)

Software for consulting firms can be used to streamline workflows and provide improved client experiences. If you're serious about scaling your consulting firm, you should leverage tools and solutions to support your growth. With more software solutions for consultants on the market than ever before, now is the time to begin embracing these solutions to fuel your firm's growth.

Alloy Self-Service Assistant for Microsoft Teams

In recent years self-service has become an imperative for many businesses. Offering comprehensive self-service options like a customer knowledge base, chat, and community forums plays a huge role in the self-service success. And, maybe even more critically important is unifying those different support channels, so that requests are captured, processed, and responded to within a single system.

How the U.S. State Department Can Overcome the Trade-Offs of its Multi-Cloud Strategy

The U.S. State Department has a global workforce of 69,000 across more than 270 diplomatic missions. To support the work of its “untethered diplomats,” State’s Bureau of Information Resource Management uses a multi-cloud approach that provides cost-effective, flexible, and reliable access to cloud-based resources, allowing staff to seamlessly collaborate, free from the limitations of VPNs and corporate networks.