As we continue our series on maintaining regulatory-compliant cloud systems, let’s touch on a few key terms. Below are explanations of the primary cloud-hosted offerings available in the market. Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) When you purchase a software system and opt to have a vendor host it for you instead of installing it on servers you own, […]
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How to Create Advanced Tableau WOW Charts – BUMP Charts
Bump chart is used to effectively visualize ranking of dimension members across different measures over time. It is very easy to interpret from bump chart, how ranking of dimensions with respect to any measures varies over time. Steps to create BUMP charts in Tableau: I have used Tableau Superstore dataset for creating this BUMP charts. […]
InfoComm 2018 – Collaboration Devices for Microsoft Teams
They say, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Although that might be true, Microsoft showcased an enticing portfolio of conferencing and collaborations devices at InfoComm in Las Vegas that is definitely worth spilling all the details! In this article I’ll discuss what Microsoft brought to the table at InfoComm and what this means for […]
Spurring Growth Initiatives Through Tax Reform in Insurance
Recent months have seen many discussions and questions about tax reform and its impact on the industry as a whole. The introduction of lower corporate tax rates in the U.S. has created a jubilant atmosphere, as the rates are generally expected to boost earnings and investments for many insurers. Companies including Aflac, MetLife, Travelers, and […]
Guidance On Whether The TransCelerate SIP Is Right For You
This is the fifth post in a series on the TransCelerate Shared Investigator Platform (SIP). For more background, including benefits and challenges, see the previous posts. For those of you who have not yet joined TransCelerate, or who have joined but have not yet adopted the SIP, here are some ideas to consider in your […]
What’s new in Microsoft Teams – June 2018 Updates
Over the last month Microsoft has come out with a slew of new features and functionality for Microsoft Teams! In this article I’ll review some of the exciting news that Microsoft provided throughout the month of May. A lot of this news may have gone on under the radar for most users so I’ll do […]
Refresher: Which IT Systems Are Regulated
If your company makes drugs, medical devices, or biologics (vaccines, blood and blood components, allergenics, somatic cells, gene therapy, tissues, and recombinant therapeutic proteins), it is regulated. If your company is regulated, then every IT system you use to design, develop, conduct trials, manufacture, package, label, store, distribute, install, or service your products is also […]
5 Steps to Monetize Your APIs
APIs are a foundational technology that enables companies to participate in the digital economy. APIs have the potential for value creation such as the establishment of new channels for products and services and the enablement of entirely new digital businesses models. The ecosystem created by connected enterprises, customers and suppliers via APIs has an economic […]
It’s More Than Technology in the Car Rental Industry
Although investing in technology plays a big role in digital transformation, transforming or growing a car rental company isn’t just about the deployment and modernization of front- and back-end systems. Transformation initiatives also require the development, implementation, and execution of strategies and programs capable of delivering operational efficiency, reducing expenses, and increasing revenue. For example, […]
Microsoft Teams eDiscovery for Teams users in Exchange Hybrid
Exchange hybrid environment users rejoice! Microsoft Teams now supports eDiscovery, Compliance Content Search, Review and Export for Teams users with your setup! In this article I will discuss: How this setup works Why Microsoft has chosen to support this How you can get enabled if you fit into this group How the heck does this […]
3 Reasons Why an Enterprise Data Warehouse Works
Is your job composed of data analysis? Are you in charge of mapping or testing a healthcare enterprise data warehouse (EDW) implementation? Are you working with programs on Oracle, DB2, Google BigQuery or Db2 Warehouse on Cloud? Why? Employees can often get accustomed to the daily routine and lose sight of the big picture. Organizations […]
SEC Investment Company Reporting Modernization Support
The first thing any investment company must do in response to the new SEC Investment Company Reporting Modernization is evaluate its current state of readiness. Chances are you have started a compliance program. However, we can help you understand your gaps, including areas where you need immediate action and longer-term changes to support the program. […]