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    Cloud Services Trend
    Top 5 Cloud Services Trends to Watch in 2024 

    According to a report, global business expenditures on cloud services will exceed one trillion dollars by 2028 and 1.6 trillion dollars by 2030. This rapid surge is fueled by many factors, such as the need for digital transformation and the growing adoption of big data analytics and AI technologies. The pace of change is extraordinary,

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    Benefits of Agile
    Top 5 Benefits of Implementing Agile in Your Organization

    Since its inception in 2001, Agile has progressed significantly, shaping how modern organizations and businesses work today. The 17th Annual State of Agile Report revealed that 71% of survey takers use Agile in their software development lifecycle  (SDLC). This widespread adoption highlights the growing recognition of Agile’s value in driving efficiency, flexibility, and workplace collaboration.

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    Agile Conference Pakistan 2024
    4 Reasons to Join Smart IS at Agile Conference Pakistan 2024

    Agile Conference Pakistan is an esteemed event that has been running for a decade. It is dedicated to nurturing and advancing agile practices across Pakistan. Agile Conference Pakistan 2024, powered by Smart IS, promises to be an exceptional gathering of Agile enthusiasts, leaders, and innovators. Taking place across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad from September 7

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    Creating a Seamless Online Buying Experience: Why It Matters

    In today’s digital world, it has become easier for businesses to make buying more accessible and simpler for their customers. You can give them access to your offerings no matter where your customers are or what time it is. Online shopping has evolved rapidly in the last year, allowing a cohesive and user-friendly experience across

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    Smart IS Excels in Packaged Application
    How Smart IS Excels in Packaged Application Optimization and Support

     The efficiency and performance of your packaged applications can make or break your business’s competitive edge. Many companies struggle with outdated systems, inefficient performance, and integration complexities, which can impact their growth and efficiency. We at Smart IS understand that supporting and maintaining these crucial systems is more than just a technical task; it is

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    Understanding Cloud-Based Warehouse Management System (WMS)

    For the past several years, cloud-based solutions have transformed traditional practices across various industries, including supply chains. One such innovation is the Cloud-Based WMS (Warehouse Management System), which offers a modern approach to managing warehouse operations.   Businesses can utilize the cloud to access real-time data, improve security, and streamline inventory processes without substantial hardware investments. 

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    AI Defense: The Intersection of AI, Politics, and Fake News

    In an era dominated by the digital dissemination of information, the concept of ‘fake news’ has been a consistent concern. Coupled with the rapidly advancing realm of AI, an issue emerges in the form of confusion, distrust, and the opportunity to claim AI as a defense. According to NewsGuard, an organization that tracks misinformation, they have so far

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    Blue Yonder consulting
    Understanding Blue Yonder: A Comprehensive Guide 2024

    Blue Yonder is an industry-leading supply chain management solution provider and omnichannel fulfillment platform. It helps over 3,000 global businesses, including industry leaders to streamline their supply chain. Embedded with the latest technologies such as AI and machine learning, the platform offers inventory optimization, real-time visibility, demand forecasting, and automated decision-making capabilities. In this blog

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    Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence
    Getting Ready for AI in Packaged Applications: What Can We Do Now?

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how industries around the world work, including packaged applications. As AI continues to spread, businesses using systems like SAP, Oracle, and Blue Yonder are facing both opportunities and challenges in integrating AI solutions into their operations. In this blog post, we will explore the role of AI in Packaged Applications,

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    Efficient Warehouse Management System
    The Impact of an Efficient Warehouse Management System on Businesses

    A robust and efficient warehouse management system can transform your business supply chain management. A WMS (Warehouse Management System) helps organize and optimize various warehouse operations to ensure seamless workflow. This consequently leads to enhanced fulfillment accuracy, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction. From real-time data to managerial efficiency, it offers benefits that are pivotal for

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    Enhancing Customer Experience through Blue Yonder Consulting

    Exceptional customer experience is nowadays a key differentiator for businesses across various industries, especially in supply chain management. According to a report by Salesforce Research, 89% of customers are likely to return to make another purchase if they had a positive customer experience. Blue Yonder, a digital supply chain management platform and a retail solution

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    software automation
    The Rise of Automation in Software Quality Assurance 

    A Game Changer for Modern Development  The software landscape is ever evolving, demanding faster development cycles and impeccable quality. In this dynamic environment, traditional manual testing methods often struggle to keep pace. Enter automation a transformative force revolutionizing the realm of software quality assurance (QA).  The Need for Automation Manual testing, while crucial, has inherent

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    Microsoft Power Automate
    Optimizing workflows with Microsoft Power Automate

    Introduction:  In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, organizations are on a quest for tools that can streamline operations, boost productivity, and foster efficiency. Enter Microsoft Power Automate, a powerful solution designed to empower businesses with automated workflows. In this comprehensive blog, we will explore the functionalities, benefits, and real-world applications of Power Automate workflows,

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    NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING(NLP) 

    Imagine a world where computers not only process information but understand our complex, messy, and beautiful language. Where machines converse with us, analyze our emotions, and even write poetry that touches our souls. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the reality we’re shaping with Natural Language Processing (NLP).  NLP  Natural Language Processing (NLP) stands at the

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    IT Software Technologies
    Revolutionizing the Digital Landscape: Emerging IT Software Technologies in 2024

    Introduction In the fast-paced world of Information Technology, software innovation is the driving force behind transformative changes. As we step into 2024, a myriad of emerging software technologies is reshaping the way we develop, deploy, and interact with applications. This blog post explores some of the most impactful IT software trends that are set to

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    Agile in Software
    Rolling with the Code: A Hilarious Handbook for Adopting Agile in Software Development

    Introduction:  Welcome, brave developers and project managers, to the rollercoaster ride that is adopting Agile in software development! It’s a journey where sprint planning feels like planning a surprise party for your code, stand-up meetings become a daily comedy show, and user stories are the protagonists in your epic quest for bug-free software. Let’s dive

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    Adapt, Align and Lead

    Introduction: Are you a Business Analyst (BA) struggling to navigate the complex and uncertain world of modern business? Do you want to learn how to adapt, align, and lead your way to success? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we’ll explore the three principles that guide the journey of a

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    Project Management Office
    Nurturing Excellence: A Guide to Grooming and Maturing Your Project Management Office

    In the dynamic world of business, an organization’s ability to manage projects efficiently can often mean the difference between success and stagnation. Enter the Project Management Office (PMO), a strategic powerhouse that orchestrates projects, streamlines processes, and ensures alignment with overarching business goals. But like any living entity, a PMO requires nurturing, grooming, and maturation

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    IT Project Management
    Navigating the IT Project Management Circus: Dos and Don’ts with a Side of Tech Humor – A Pop Culture Perspective!

    Introduction  Welcome to the thrilling world of IT project management, where the only constant is change and where even the most meticulously laid plans can sometimes resemble a house of cards. In this article, we’ll explore the do’s and don’ts of IT project management with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of popular culture

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    Project Management
    Project Management in Cross-Functional Environments: Bridging the Gap for Successful Projects 

    In today’s complex business landscape, projects often require collaboration among multiple departments and functional areas. This cross-functional environment brings together individuals with diverse expertise, perspectives, and goals. While it can be highly beneficial for project outcomes, managing projects in such environments poses unique challenges that project managers must navigate effectively. This article is about the

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    Pioneering the Digital Horizon: Unveiling the Future of Web Development

    Embark on a journey into the future web development landscape, a realm defined by boundless innovation. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, web developers are spearheading transformative trends poised to redefine our digital encounters. This article reveals the most noteworthy and SEO-optimized trends propelling web development into uncharted territories. Enhancing User Experiences with AI-Enabled

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    Optimizing Magento for Performance

    In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, a seamless shopping experience is vital. A slow-loading website can lead to frustrated visitors, abandoned carts, and a negative impact on your bottom line. That’s where optimizing your Magento store for performance comes into play. This guide will explore effective strategies to ensure your Magento store runs at its

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    Microservice Architecture
    Journey from Monolithic Architecture to Microservice Architecture

    In the rapidly evolving world of web development, keeping up with the latest trends and technologies is essential. A significant change that has received much attention in recent years is the shift from a monolithic to a microservice architecture. This change brought many benefits, but it also created its fair share of difficulties. In this

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    Modern Design Integration for Mobile App Developers

    In today’s digital era, modern design has become integral to many applications, enabling them to offer user-friendly and smooth experiences. However, implementing custom design into mobile apps can be a daunting and time-consuming task for developers with limited knowledge of native components. That’s where Material M3 comes to the rescue. Material M3, a mobile SDK

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    The Role and Qualities of a Web Development Solution Architect

    In the fast-paced world of web development, a crucial role emerges that serves as the backbone of successful projects – the Solution Architect. This professional is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of technical solutions that drive an organization’s digital endeavors. In this blog, we’ll delve into the multifaceted responsibilities of a Solution Architect

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    SwiftUI vs UIKIT

    Both SwiftUI and UIKit are frameworks for building user interfaces in iOS and macOS applications, provided by Apple. Each framework has its own set of features, advantages, and disadvantages. Let’s explore the key differences between SwiftUI and UIKit: Declarative vs. Imperative: UI Design: Platform Availability: Backward Compatibility: Learning Curve: Integration with Existing Apps: Community and

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    Simplifying Machine Learning Integration for Mobile App Developers

    In today’s digital era, machine learning has become an integral part of many applications, enabling them to offer intelligent and interactive experiences. However, implementing machine learning capabilities into mobile apps can be a daunting task for developers with limited knowledge of machine learning or data science. That’s where ML Kit comes to the rescue. ML

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    Android Behavior Changes

    Android, a contemporary operating system designed for mobile devices, has experienced considerable acclaim since its introduction. Over time, the Android framework has undergone multiple modifications aimed at enhancing performance, bolstering security, and introducing fresh features and capabilities. Let’s delve into several noteworthy alterations in the Android framework that have occurred since the year 2020: Android

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    Agile in Organisational Culture: Fostering Innovation and Adaptability

    With the goal to encourage and thrive on innovation and adaptability, multiple organisations have embraced the agile methodology in recent years. Agile was mainly developed for software development, but its fundamental values may be expanded to a broad spectrum of business operations, including the building of the company culture. Agile is a way of thinking

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    The Evolution of Technical Support

    What is Technical Support? A consulting and troubleshooting service provided by a manufacturer, usually a software or hardware developer, to its customers, usually online or by other means of communication. Why Technical Support? With so much going on, it`s easy for managers to forget how much technical support helps companies grow.  Without the support and

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    Artificial Intelligence in Warehouse Management Systems 

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as a machine’s ability to get knowledge autonomously to learn from experiences and then act on that knowledge. These machines, like humans, can process the latest information and adapt to changing conditions. There is no doubt that AI is a transformative technology. But the benefits of AI are not limited

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    Business Intelligence (BI)

    Business intelligence, or BI, is a form of software that could harness the strength of information inside an organization. It gives a higher manner to kind, evaluate, and overview statistics for companies to make smart decisions.  BI software programs and systems offer options perfect to specific business needs. They include complete systems, information visualization, embedded

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    Some Tips to Motivate your Team

    It’s time to kick off that new project and keep the team you are working with motivated. I have never had any great managers or leaders around me, but I always learned from personalities from different walks of life. I am a huge sports fan and follow a lot of team sports, that is how

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    WAVE PICKING PROCESS

    Wave picking is an intelligently orchestrated picking strategy for warehouses that groups orders by common logistics criteria assigned based on the end customer, type of carrier, volume, or size of the order. The process is used to support management and workers through a warehouse management system to assist in planning and organizing the daily workflow.

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    Top Warehouse Technology Trends

      Introduction According to research, online sales of personal goods are anticipated to reach $563 million by 2024, but the standard size of a warehouse is approximately 181,000 square feet. With these data, it’s not amazing that 87% of analyzed resolution makers are either increasing or planning to develop their warehouses by 2024. It’s also

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    Top 5 WMS Technologies Shaping Supply Chain Management

        Cloud being Supreme in WMS Cloud became the center of intention for all problems as a go-to solution in tech firms. So, as we know, the cloud helps resolve the data-storage issue in WMS & Supply Chain Management.  Cloud is evolving in WMS at an amazing pace. By now more than 50 percent

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    Inventory Management

    What is Inventory Management?   Inventory management is a system used by businesses to gain, store and deal with both raw and final goods to assure that the business has the best inventory level at all times. A good inventory management system minimizes stock price fluctuations, increases sales, and reduces the cost of running a

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    2021 Intranet Trends  

      The Intranet has proven to be more than useful in the last couple of years, with the work from home setup. A successful intranet needs to be designed with an understanding of your team workflow, technology stack, industry best practices, security landscape and a whole host of other considerations. An intranet is far more than just a single focus communication tool, it is

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    Why your Company Needs its Own Mobile App

    As the digital age continues to evolve, businesses are left to determine if physical marketing materials are necessary to target their intended audience. Consumers are now offered the ability to access businesses products and services directly from their personal device through the power of e-commerce stores and mobile applications. The user experience should be consistent

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    2021 Application Development Trends

    Applications are everywhere from applications for online banking to games to keeping track of daily tasks. Businesses use mobile applications to make communication and access to their products simpler; While using web applications to give greater cloud capabilities beyond a device’s local offerings. In application development, you may find yourself competing with similar organizations, but

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    Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint Syntex

    According to Microsoft, SharePoint Syntex is a Microsoft 365 service that helps organizations to: • Use advanced AI and machine teaching to amplify human experiences. • Automate content processing. • Transform content into knowledge. SharePoint Syntex is an add-on service and powerful solution to take SharePoint to next level. To understand the advantages, we must

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    Power BI – Benefits and Features within Power Platform

    Power Platform: The ‘Power Platform’ is a collective term for three Microsoft products: Power BI, PowerApps and Power Automate (previously known as Flow). They provide the means to help people easily manipulate, surface, automate and analyze data and can be used with Office 365 and Dynamics 365 (as well as other third-party apps and other

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    How to Change the Environment Name in Power Platform

    Have you ever wondered how to change the environment name in the Power Platform? Follow the steps below to update the environment name.   Log in to the Power Platform Then go to the Power Platform Admin Center Select Environments from the left navigation     Click on the environment that you would like to

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    SharePoint Modern Experience – Features and Benefits

    Utilizing the Modern Experience for SharePoint sites is trending, but many businesses may still be using a Classic site. If you are unsure if this upgrade is for you than read this article to learn the key features and benefits.  I am here with hands-on experience in upgrading classic sites to modern. Here are the new features and benefits of

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    What is Takes to Become a Microsoft Gold Member

    The skills required to achieve this There are many different competencies within the Microsoft Partnership program, each having a specific set of requirements to achieve. These requirements are fulfilled in numerous ways including passing Microsoft certification exams, customer testimonials, submitting developed work for Microsoft testing and evaluation, or reselling certain volumes of Microsoft products and

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    World Password Day 2021

      On the first Thursday in May, World Password Day is recognized annually in hopes to bring awareness to keeping all data safe and secure with adequate passwords. Known as the gatekeepers to our digital technology and online information, passwords play an essential role in keeping personal and professional information secure. Whether you are shopping

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    Advanced Analytics with Magento Business Intelligence

    Magento is much for than your basic eCommerce tool, it offers many features to help businesses meet their goals and strengthen their relationship with customers. Magento offers a Business Intelligence tool, Magento BI, which allows businesses to get more out of their online store. With the right analytics, you can make better business decisions and

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    Kickstart Selling Online – Magento vs Shopify

    Your brand is well developed, you’ve established a customer base, and you know that your customers like what you have to sell! But you know you still have room to grow, and you can offer your customers more! If your business is doing well at its physical location, then it can do well online. Selling

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    National Day of Unplugging

    For more than a decade, individuals around the world have participated in the National Day of Unplugging. This campaign brings awareness to the countless hours we all spend on digital devices, whether that be our mobile phone, tablet, laptop or even hours spent streaming or watching tv. This year, National Day of Unplugging is observed from sundown-to-sundown on Friday, March 5 to Saturday, March 6, 2021.   According to the National

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    The Power of Visuals

    When you listen to an RJ (Radio Jockey) on the radio, what you hear is just the audio, but your mind somehow creates an image of what the RJ must look like, or the studio they are sitting in. That is the power of visuals.  With the digital world booming, each form of multimedia is used in the most

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    Infographics Done Right

    A picture may be worth a hundred words, but you can’t really put a hundred words on a picture or even an infographic. Every marketing strategy/ social media campaign requires for a business to share their knowledge and expertise, which can best be shown through infographics. Whether static in a graphic or animated through a video, infographics have to

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    Data Privacy Day 2021

      Data Privacy Day is observed each year on January 28th in hopes to create awareness of the importance of protecting individual data along with organizations’ and businesses’ information. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) has led Data Privacy Day for many years, as well as, educates individuals on an annual basis about online presence and encourages organizations to continuously observe privacy best practices.  “In 2021, NCSA

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    What is Power Platform?

      In Modern days, businesses run on data. Users interact with data for their daily routine tasks, managing their payroll, control their existing processes, and analyzing data to make decisions. In our technology-driven world, users can be empowered to gain insights from and interact with data all while automating those menial responsibilities that seem to

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    Effectively Constructing a Creative Brief

      A major challenge for most strategists or creative resources is to get the most material out of a marketing brief. Unfortunately, it is one of the most crucial parts of a marketing or creative campaign; so here are some helpful ways to effectively construe a creative brief! This cannot be emphasized enough: Ask a

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    What’s Storytelling Have to do with Marketing

    Storytelling is an ancient medium for transferring knowledge. Most stories we heard when we were young were passed down from our grandparents to parents; from one generation to the next. It is a powerful communication tool that has been used to communicate valuable life lessons. Before people learned how to write, they would tell each

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    Mandatory Managerial Skills for The Modern Workforce

    Being an effective manager in contemporary times, especially amidst localized or generalized crises, carries an impactful weight greater than ever before. In order to lead the modern workforce, a combination of diverse skillsets is no more something that is merely preferred, but something that is an absolute necessity in order to be a successful leader.

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    Covid-19 Survival Guide: Staying Productive from Home is Possible

    Covid-19 has changed the way we function as a society, but thankfully technology gives us the tools to keep things going. The rapid spread of Covid-19 is creating a general state of fear and panic in the world, but it doesn’t have to. We can work together to make adjustments in our daily life to

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    EMERGE 2019: What a Success!

      Wow! We never knew you guys did all this stuff! When we at Oracular IS LLC started the re-branding conversation last year, the main thrust behind this conversation was the fact that even though we have been in the Fox Valley area for almost 30 years, no one seems to know what we do

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