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Tech Investments Help SMBs Fortify Supply Chains Amid Economic, Workforce, and Security Concerns

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Economic pressures, talent shortages, and cybersecurity threats are plaguing global supply chains, particularly at small to midsize businesses (SMBs).

Key Points: 
  • Economic pressures, talent shortages, and cybersecurity threats are plaguing global supply chains, particularly at small to midsize businesses (SMBs).
  • Software Advice’s international Supply Chain Plans Survey of 1,100 supply chain management (SCM) leaders in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, and Australia reveals key issues currently impacting SMBs and how they’re building supply chain resilience in the face of these challenges.
  • In fact, 53% of SMB supply chain leaders are negotiating supplier/logistics contracts in 2024, while another 28% plan to start.
  • For more recommendations on building SMB supply chain resilience, read the full report here and check out Software Advice’s list of top supply chain management solutions .

ActivTrak Continues to Accrue Awards and Accolades for Workforce Analytics

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivTrak proudly announces it continues to earn high praise and distinction from customers and reviewers as a comprehensive workforce analytics solution that allows businesses to gain valuable insights into team performance, optimize resource allocation and drive growth.

Key Points: 
  • These reviews consistently highlight ActivTrak's expansive feature set, noting:
    ActivTrak is a robust monitoring platform with comprehensive workforce analytics.
  • While it is common for competitors to offer some level of reporting and analytics, very few are as comprehensive and intuitive as ActivTrak.
  • ActivTrak's workforce analytics transform vast streams of work activity data into workforce insights that help leaders leverage their most valuable resources.
  • To learn more about ActivTrak's workforce analytics:

Viventium Named FrontRunner for HR Software

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium announced today it was named a FrontRunner for HR software by Software Advice.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viventium announced today it was named a FrontRunner for HR software by Software Advice.
  • FrontRunners is designed to help businesses evaluate which software products may be right for them.
  • “Viventium is honored to be awarded as a FrontRunner for HR software,” said Navin Gupta, Viventium’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • FrontRunners for HR software is available at https://www.softwareadvice.com/hr/ .

Summit Partners Announces Promotions and Additions to Global Investment Team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.

Key Points: 
  • Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.
  • “We are very pleased to recognize the performance of these three colleagues with well-earned promotions,” said Peter Chung , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Partners.
  • Prior to Summit, Hanyin worked on the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at UBS Investment Bank.
  • Prior to Summit, Cody was a partner at Lever & Dial, an investment and advisory firm dedicated to helping growth companies scale with world-class marketing.

RentRedi Ranks 12th on Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the Northeast Region

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Momentum, Inc., Who, ROI, Growth, Short list, Regionals, Software Advice, Property management

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that RentRedi is No. 12 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. RentRedi, an award-winning property management software that simplifies the renting process for both landlords and renters, was selected for this honor following a remarkable two-year revenue growth of 1,219%.

Key Points: 
  • 12 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
  • RentRedi's rapid growth is attributed to our commitment to give customers everything they need to manage their business.
  • "It is a great honor to be recognized for our growth achievement and contribution to the Northeast region's economy."
  • The companies on this year's list show an impressive rate of growth across all industries in the Northeast region.

Online Pharmacies Maintain Popularity But Now Face Usability and Cost Challenges

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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With an overwhelming majority of patients turning to digital platforms for their healthcare needs, the adoption of online pharmacies has surged.

Key Points: 
  • With an overwhelming majority of patients turning to digital platforms for their healthcare needs, the adoption of online pharmacies has surged.
  • However, new research by Software Advice reveals patients now report usability challenges with the apps.
  • This change suggests that economic factors, including inflation, are influencing the benefits once offered by online pharmacies.
  • For insights and recommendations on selecting EHR or practice management platforms with online pharmacy integration, read the full report on Software Advice .

ServiceTrade is Recognized as Category Leader Across Gartner Digital Market Brands for the Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Gartner’s Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp evaluate customer satisfaction, reviews, and digital research metrics to evaluate solutions and inform customers’ buying decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Gartner’s Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp evaluate customer satisfaction, reviews, and digital research metrics to evaluate solutions and inform customers’ buying decisions.
  • ServiceTrade was awarded a perfect 5.0 designation by Capterra, making it the highest-rated, non-residential platform for HVAC in 2023.
  • I have personally used three other automated dispatching software programs, and this one is by far the best I have used.
  • Billy Marshall, ServiceTrade CEO, commented: “Helping our customers achieve top business results and higher productivity has been our goal from the start.

8x8’s Innovation Momentum Recognized with Newest 2023 Award Wins

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Data Management, Technology, VoIP, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, SMS, SLA, FrontRunner, Marketing, CRN, Voice over IP, Software Advice, EGHT, Best Value, IVR, Organization, Unified communications, The Channel Company, Online shopping

8x8’s Experience Communications platform was recognized as a winner in the 2023 CRN Product of the Year Awards in the Unified Communications and Collaboration - Enterprise category for revenue and profit.

Key Points: 
  • 8x8’s Experience Communications platform was recognized as a winner in the 2023 CRN Product of the Year Awards in the Unified Communications and Collaboration - Enterprise category for revenue and profit.
  • The CRN Products of the Year Awards honor leading IT products and services that represent the most cutting-edge technologies in the channel today.
  • Winners in this year’s Products of the Year Awards represent innovative offerings that meet the ever-changing needs of the IT channel and their customers across 33 technology categories.
  • Winners are determined by user reviews and must offer call routing, computer telephony integration, and IVR/voice recognition to be eligible.

SafetyChain Leads in Multiple 2023-2024 Quality, Safety, and Production Management Software Reports

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SafetyChain Software, developers of the manufacturing industry's leading digital plant management platform, announced they ranked as a top solution for Quality, Safety, and Production management in multiple 2023 and 2024 market review lists and reports, including G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice.

Key Points: 
  • NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SafetyChain Software , developers of the manufacturing industry's leading digital plant management platform, announced they ranked as a top solution for Quality, Safety, and Production management in multiple 2023 and 2024 market review lists and reports, including G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice.
  • SafetyChain empowers organizations to take control of their quality management and supplier relationships, enabling them to not only meet compliance requirements but also drive continuous improvement.
  • Placement on G2 Winter 2024 Grid® Reports, 2023 Capterra Shortlists, 2023 GetApp Category Leader lists, and 2023 Software Advice FrontRunner lists are based on unbiased product user reviews and company information gathered from multiple sources.
  • SafetyChain is also has held a 2023 G2 Leader position for both Food Safety Management Software, and Food Traceability Software, and has earned a top 3 spot on G2's Americas Grid® for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Software.

68% of Small Retailers Are Seeing Above Average Shrink Due to Theft, Sparking Need for Proactive Measures

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Monday, December 18, 2023
Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Retail, Small Business, Other Retail, Technology, Software, Cloud, Luigi, Sale, National Retail Federation, NRF, Software Advice, Research, Internet of things, Theft, Target, SMB, Video game, Online shopping, Risk management, Walgreens

Survey data reveals that 68% of SMB retailers are experiencing shrink rates above the industry standard of 1.5%.

Key Points: 
  • Survey data reveals that 68% of SMB retailers are experiencing shrink rates above the industry standard of 1.5%.
  • The survey findings also indicate an unsettling trend—an increase in shrink across its various contributing factors, such as theft, inventory damage, and vendor fraud.
  • “Shrink isn’t just a buzzword lately—it actually has increased for over one-third of small retailers.
  • The full report offers additional findings, expert analysis, and recommendations to mitigate retail shrink at small businesses.