ICT is contributing to global warming. Yet, at the same time, with smart ICT solutions, we can stop this climate change. How do companies approach this dilemma in practice? One held a debate about Green ICT and “ICT for green” on the green roof of Cameleon in Brussels, a shopping complex where sustainability and energy efficiency have been applied, down to the smallest details of the building.
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Wednesday October 12th, 2011Can ICT save the planet?
ICT: part of the problem as well as the solution
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Wednesday May 25th, 2011Finding the right balance between efficiency and security
The debate: mobile devices on the company network or not?
Smartphones and tablets bring greater efficiency and productivity. But mobile access to data and applications raises questions about security. That is certainly the case now that employees are also bringing their own devices with them to work. What’s the best way to handle this mobile evolution? One organized a debate on this burning topic. Read more
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Wednesday March 30th, 2011More benefits from the cloud
UCaaS has to be available to any employee
Belgacom is hard at work on UC-as-a-Service (UCaaS). Via this model you can have access to the functionality of Unified Communication without having to make your own investment in infrastructure or in-house expertise. But in what context is UCaaS the most appropriate solution? For which users is it designed? What is the impact on the existing ICT-environment? One, on the approach and concrete development of Unified Communication-as-a-Service. Read more
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Monday February 28th, 2011Is the cloud good for your business?
Debating the success of tomorrow
These days, the ‘cloud’ is the hype of the moment. But when is the big breakthrough going to come? Although the model offers promising possibilities, most companies are still assuming a wait-and-see stance. Data security appears to be a major concern. Is it really responsible to put business-critical data in the cloud? For that very reason, the interest in the ‘cloud’ seems currently geared primarily towards generic applications, such as e-mail and calendar. And yet the cloud can offer just as great an advantage for business-critical applications. The cost does not seem to be the major driver, but rather the scalability and rapid adaptability that the cloud makes possible.
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Wednesday October 13th, 2010Outsourcing: getting the full advantage of ICT
Round table outsourcing
Outsourcing ICT remains above all a question of trust. The communication between outsourcer and client forms the basis for the success of the process. Naturally, it is necessary to carefully specify all the requirements in advance in the form of a contract. However, there also has to be sufficient flexibility left over to allow the project to change as the client’s needs evolve. That is why it is also best for the chosen partner to maintain final responsibility throughout the entire process, and to act as a single point of contact. Cloud computing offers new opportunities in the area of outsourcing because it brings more solutions within reach, even for SMEs. Read more
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Monday June 14th, 2010Mobile applications make sales rep stronger
The debate on mobility in your business
Using his PDA, the representative gathers client information through a mobile application. Everyone wins: the client sees the quality of service improve and the supplier has faster access to accurate data. The use of a mobile application for sales force automation - such as CRMobile Xfrom Euremis - has significantly professionalized and upgraded the job of sales representative. Increased productivity, time saving and fast access to accurate data are the most important immediate advantages. The sales rep no longer has to fax in his reports and the backoffice no longer has to type them over. Read more
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Friday May 7th, 2010No project without a good business driver
Unified Collaboration in the financial sector
Convergent networks are a reality. They offer the basis for Unified Collaboration, with integrated applications for voice, data and video. Where communication today serves as support for the business processes, we will soon be developing towards processes where the communication forms an integral part. Belgacom invited several speakers from the financial sector for a discussion about their expectations and requirements concerning Unified Collaboration. Read more
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