Transitioning to the Cloud

Transitioning & Using Cloud Software

The research company Gartner has made a prediction that $1 trillion typically used for IT spending will now be targeted towards cloud computing rather than conventional IT equipment. Companies are more commonly spending their budgets on software rather than physical equipment that performs the same duties. This industry shift in spending on the cloud indicates the increasing realization of its importance.

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The Importance of Challenging Yourself Daily

Challenging Yourself for Business Success

Success is a future for only those able to see the value in facing challenges. Many companies focus on creating a positive environment to increase workplace productivity, but few seem to view being regularly challenged as a positive thing. Keeping your mind working daily to overcome obstacles encourages new ways of thinking and creative solutions. Embracing challenge allows you to become the best version of yourself in all facets of your life and makes you an invaluable asset in any field of work.

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Mobile Help Desk & Customer Service in the Cloud

Giva eMobile

Before it was called the "cloud," Giva was at the forefront of providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for help desks, call/contact centers, and customer service support groups. As web technology has improved, Giva has made it a priority to provide elegant and easy-to-use systems for today's user.

With the growth of mobile use, Giva has continued to provide our customers with an elegant and easy-to-use system for technicians and customer support personnel to provide superb customer service to their users.

Giva's recently launched next generation mobile application is called eMobile and is a HIPAA-compliant, HTML 5 version of our help desk and customer service software. It is unique from all other mobile applications since it is completely browser-based, not requiring any application to download or install, and works with the most commonly-used mobile operating systems and devices, such as iOS and Android.

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The Importance of Good Grammar in Customer Service Chat

Customer Service Chat & Grammar

It is no secret that in the digital age, convenience and instant gratification are king. Convenience and speed are evident everywhere from cloud servers to text message jargon. Everything is designed and cultivated to be as quick as possible. But perhaps some things are meant to happen just a little bit slower.

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4 Keys for Integrating ITIL and the Cloud

ITIL & the Cloud

As businesses move to the cloud, IT Service Management (ITSM) tools within the cloud are becoming increasingly common. The IT Information Library (ITIL) best practice approach to ITSM does not currently target the cloud, but its best practice approach to service management has resonated throughout the cloud-based application industry. This approach allows organizations to use IT to realize business change, transformation, and growth. ITIL's principles have been implemented in efficient and cost effective cloud-based analytical software applications today, however, further updates are required to target the following specific areas:

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Applying Today’s Technological Landscape to ITIL

ITIL & Today's Technology

The technologies available to consumers and businesses are, undoubtedly, developing at a rapid pace. People have new demands when it comes to their technological needs. ITIL, the Information Technology Infrastructure Library, provides guidance for IT service providers on how to bring IT best practices and business needs together, giving companies the tools to approach many kinds of IT challenges. The capability of applying it to a variety of situations and vendors makes it a go-to resource for many service providers when looking towards solutions for complex business problems in both customer service and IT support. The last time that ITIL was updated, however, was in 2011. While it may not seem that long ago, the last five years have brought many changes in the technological landscape, and ITIL alone may not be the most effective way to find an answer.

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The Benefits of Configuration Management

Software Configuration Management

Configuration Management, or Software Configuration Management, is the tracking and controlling of software changes in a system. Its purpose is to ensure consistency in performance, functionality, and design. In many ways, configuration management is analogous to the architectural framework of a house that sets the tone for the actual materials, such as lumber and windows. In this case, software configuration would be the framework that is intertwined with tools such as cloud computing and other forms of configuration management database, or CMDB for short.

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How to Build Software Purchasing Buy-In with Senior Management

Senior Leadership Approval for New Software Products

Does your department need a new software product? Are you a project manager in charge of finding the latest technology for your people? Giva offers insight on the importance of appealing to senior management so as to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes in an article entitled, "Building Buy In: How to Get Senior Leaders On Board with Purchasing New Software," recently published on Business.com.

Opening meaningful dialogue with senior leaders sets a platform for effective communication. Giva's article outlines the four crucial components of conversation when seeking approval for a new product so that you, too, find success for management, you and your group.

5 Ways Leaders Benefit From Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness & Meditation

If you are one of the thousands striving to improve themselves, look no further! Before you search through a chaotic maze of solutions, know that introspection and mindfulness can save you the hassle.

Giva's original business.com article 5 Ways Meditation and Mindfulness Can Impact Your Career lists five novel ways you can improve yourself and your leadership skills. It guides you through simple and concise tasks you can do at your convenience to ease yourself into a more mindful being.

Giva Customers Are Talking! Athens Regional Health System Case Study

Athens Regional Health System

Athens Regional Health System is one of northeast Georgia's largest healthcare systems. ARHS is made up of an acute care hospital with 350-plus beds, four urgent care centers, a network of quality physicians and specialists, and a home health agency. ARHS was named the Large Hospital of the Year for the State of Georgia by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Today, ARHS is recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation preferred by women.

The Challenge

Having a quality IT system is critical in running any efficient business, and a large hospital such as ARHS is no exception. Louis Duhé, Vice President and CIO, says that the hospital needed a new solution to their IT needs—one that was more efficient than their current in-house developed help desk application.

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