The term “digital transformation” has evolved from a trendy phrase to a business strategy must-have and shows no signs of slowing down. Does your company need to save money or enhance customer service? Maybe it needs to innovate? A digital transformation strategy can provide solutions and has become a necessity in order for companies to ...

Microsoft Teams is Microsoft’s take on chat-based communication for business, its answer to competing platforms such as Slack and Atlassian’s HipChat. In its simplest form the service allows users to set up Teams, each of which is essentially a hub for group chatrooms, which are called channels. However, Microsoft is pushing the platform as being ...

The industry cloud has taken off and big businesses have been built by the likes of Veeva, Rootstock, and others. Here’s why the focus has allowed the industry to thrive even as giants like Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP eye their turf. This ebook, based on the latest ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature, offers a detailed look at ...

Business jargon and clichés can make you sound flippant and annoying at best, or confusing and uncreative at worst. This article looks at the worst offenders. From the article Overused buzzwords and phrases used to feel fresh but they long ago lost their creativity and impact. If you’re in a meeting and someone says to ...

Imposter syndrome is a common problem that can affect people in a multitude of different ways. This ebook provides expert advice about why imposter syndrome persists in the workforce and how to prevent it from consuming your life. It also includes articles about how imposter syndrome effects the gender gap and types of imposter syndrome, ...

Frustrated by programming language shortcomings, Guido van Rossum created Python. With the language now used by millions, Nick Heath talks to van Rossum about Python’s past and explores what’s next. This download provides the magazine version of the article as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. You can also read the online ...

The field of analytics has evolved considerably over the years, moving from rudimentary dashboards to highly sophisticated analyses—including prescriptive analytics, which enables businesses to make better decisions, mitigate future risk, and gain a competitive advantage. This ebook, based on the latest ZD/TechRepublic special feature, offers a detailed look at what prescriptive analytics is and how ...

A strong on-stage presence can provide big rewards, helping you grow your network, boost your reputation, and move your career forward. This ebook looks at ways to become a competent, sought-after speaker and discusses the benefits and opportunities that can bring you. From the ebook: Most of us have seen the statistic that many people’s ...

You can minimize the odds of things going wrong in your presentations—or at least be ready to recover from snafus with grace and humor—by following a few practical steps. This ebook offers several suggestions that will help you glitch-proof your delivery and make sure it’s a success. From the ebook: Know the equipment and location ...

From estimating risk to developing a backout plan to establishing a timeframe, effective change control requires diligent planning and execution. This ebook outlines the most important aspects of developing and implementing a successful change control policy. From the ebook: When a production environment is in a known working state, the only thing that can alter ...

Hypnotizing your audience with a series of text-heavy slides is not a good way to share information or spark useful discussions. The four alternatives discussed in this ebook can lead to a more dynamic, fruitful presentation. From the ebook: It’s become a ritual of sorts. A speaker walks into a meeting room and before exchanging ...

An organization’s success in data analytics and machine learning depends on its ability to capture, prepare, and analyze data strategically and effectively. Our guide deconstructs the hype around AI to help you do just that. It also explains how cloud services can greatly simplify this journey — wherever your company is on the path to ...