Blog Conquering Spreadsheet Barriers in Business Planning October 16, 2024 by Vertical Axion For decades, spreadsheets and spreadsheet software like Excel have been the backbone of business planning. From tracking expenses and making projections to performing complex calculations, spreadsheet software helps guide organizational decision-making, report generation, and more. However, recent research reveals that the era of dominance of the Excel sheet as a primary tool for business planning […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Productivity Small Business
Blog 3D Printing: Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Models October 15, 2024 by Vertical Axion Owning a business means relying on the supply chain, which begins with procuring raw materials before a manufacturing company assembles them into a completed product. From there, the supplier distributes the materials, after which you add them to your inventory. With the rise of 3D printing disrupting these supply chain models, you don’t need as […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Marketing Productivity Small Business
Blog Protect Your Business From Invoice Fraud October 14, 2024 by Vertical Axion Operating a business means receiving and paying many invoices. While your accounts payable department likely has defined processes to ensure that transactions go smoothly, a recent increase in invoice fraud should have you on high alert. Recent reports indicate that scams and fraud involving false invoices increased by 137.5% in 2023. Knowing how to detect […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Productivity Small Business
Blog Huge Spending Spree in the Cloud Market October 12, 2024 by Vertical Axion It’s a great time to be a cloud computing operator as spending in the cloud market grows. Enterprises spend nearly $80 billion per quarter on cloud infrastructure, with no signs of slowing down. Researchers project that the global market will reach almost $800 billion in 2024 and double by 2028. Cloud adoption has been on […] Read more » Business & Finance Employees Marketing Productivity
Blog Smarter Business Decisions Start with Powerful Analytics Tools October 5, 2024 by Vertical Axion You shouldn’t leave important business decisions up to chance. That’s why learning to use analytics tools is essential to help you make smarter business decisions. By using analytics tools, you’re taking the guesswork out of the decision-making process. You can make your business more efficient, increase your competitiveness in the marketplace, and even grow your […] Read more » Business Advice Marketing Productivity Technology
Blog The Impact of Cybersecurity Advances on Business Continuity Planning October 2, 2024 by Vertical Axion Whatever type of business you have, there are always threats to your ability to operate. Cyber threats are among the most prevalent and potentially devastating issues every company must address. Recovering from a cyber attack takes time and money, and the sad fact is that some businesses never bounce back. Does your company have the […] Read more » Business & Finance Employees Marketing Productivity
Blog How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment September 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion Suppose you work as a risk manager, bank owner, or derivatives trader in a financial institution. In that case, you’re likely looking to improve your decision-making skills and financial outcomes. Unfortunately, classical computers and traditional computational methods are slow and sometimes inaccurate when creating financial models or examining the market. That’s where quantum computing comes […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Marketing Productivity
Blog Edge Computing: Reducing Latency and Enhancing Business Performance September 25, 2024 by Vertical Axion Companies are constantly undergoing numerous online processes simultaneously, from uploading and downloading content to answering customer concerns across multiple platforms. However, the more processes, systems, and devices you add to your business, the more latency you may notice, holding your brand back from reaching its full potential. Luckily, edge computing can put an end to […] Read more » Business & Finance Employees Marketing Productivity Small Business
Blog Microsoft Sway Exploited to Deliver Malicious QR Codes September 16, 2024 by Vertical Axion Criminals continue to find ways to launch attacks using legitimate cloud platforms and services, and the latest tool to fall victim to bad actors is Microsoft Sway. Hackers are using the product to deliver malicious payloads to users via QR codes, tricking users into revealing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. QR code phishing, or “quishing,” […] Read more » Business & Finance Phishing Productivity Security Small Business
Blog Tech-Enhanced Customer Feedback Systems September 7, 2024 by Vertical Axion Your business is likely as successful as the number of people you reach online via SERP results and advertisements. However, getting customers to purchase or schedule services more than once can count even more. That means you should encourage each patron to become a regular, and the best way to do so starts with incorporating […] Read more » Business & Finance Employees Marketing Productivity Small Business