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motheronan · 10 months ago

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Dear Nobody’s Daughter, to Live Through This, you scrape off your Celebrity Skin; you know full well that you’re Pretty On The Inside...

HOW TO GET INTO HOLE?

• Siläs guide: I.

Aimed at @saintfrancis-ofassisi and whomever wants to get into Hole...

HOLE is an American nineties’s kinderwhore band with a turbulent line-up and pure chaotic gold for music yet overshadowed by the controversial image of the lead singer and frontwoman of the band, Courtney Love. A staple in the grunge scene, the critically acclaimed sophomore record Live Through This of 1994 marked a peak in Hole’s career although the band was gaining audience for their 1991 debut: Pretty On The Inside. Celebrity Skin, the 1998 album, proved Hole’s peak which was rightly concluded by 2010’s Nobody’s Daughter thus finishing the legacy of Hole.

...In my very humble opinion, Courtney Love is a cunt. And, I love her music.

DO TRY Hole if you are into: Jack Off Jill, Bratmobile, Nirvana, Babes In Toyland, L7, Veruca Salt, Mommy Long Legs, Bikini Kill, Lunachicks, et cetera. Or, if you’d like to try something dolly and chaotic with an edge of feminism and aggression. I promise, listening to Hole makes you feel like a doll.

DO NOT TRY Hole if you’re a filthy misogynist who can’t stand the fact that the wife of a popular artist does in fact make good music on her own.

Yes, Courtney Love is a cunt, but she makes good music. Seperate the artist from the art.

If you’re still present here, welcome! Now, moving onto the actual guide...

FIRSTLY, I think to decode this, we’d have to learn about the albums individually. Of course, I’m going to leave my recommendation for listening, but to best suit yourself, you can find your own way around with the descriptions I give for each of these albums...

“ PRETTY ON THE INSIDE ”

Slut-kiss girl... PRETTY ON THE INSIDE of 1991 is about beauty, which is the life as a sex-worker about Courtney Love’s time as a sex-worker. It includes Courtney Love on vocals and rhythm guitar, Eric Erlandson on lead guitar, Jill Emery on bass, Caroline Rue on drums, produced by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth and Don Fleming of Gumball.

tracklist. TEENAGE WHORE, BABYDOLL, GARBADGE MAN, SASSY, GOOD SISTER—BAD SISTER, MRS. JONES, BERRY, LOADED, STARBELLY, PRETTY ON THE INSIDE, CLOUDS.

IF YOU WANT... angry, chaotic, messy and sloppily mixed music that is very heady and makes you feel like a doll, listen to this album first.

Blending elements of punk rock, the album features distorted and alternating guitar compositions, screaming vocals from Love, and “sloppy punk ethics”, a style which the band would later distance themselves from, opting for a less abrasive sound on subsequent releases. Love’s lyrics on the album are often presented in an abstract narrative form, and describe disparate scenes of graphic violence, death, and female sexuality. The record was dedicated to Rob Ritter of the Los Angeles punk rock acts the Bags and The Gun Club. [< source, wikipedia.

If you want a more refined yet more depressed version of this album, migrate to Live Through This after; if you want a more refined and self-assured, slightly sarcastic but honest record after this listen, go to Celebrity Skin.

FUN FACT: the song BABYDOLL is allegedly inspired by Madonna.

“ LIVE THROUGH THIS ”

Miss Worlds... LIVE THROUGH THIS of 1994 is about the changes that come with marriage and motherhood, themes mainly being motherhood, body image, depression, child abuse and elitism. It includes Courtney Love on vocals and rhythm guitar, Eric Erlandson on lead guitar, Kristen Pfaff on bass, Patty Schemel on drums, produced by Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade.

tracklist. VIOLET, MISS WORLD, PLUMP, ASKING FOR IT, JENNIFER’S BODY, DOLL PARTS, CREDIT IN A STRAIGHT WORLD, SOFTER, SOFTEST, SHE WALKS ON ME, I THINK THAT I WOULD DIE, GUTLESS, ROCK STAR.

IF YOU WANT... a tragic and softly edgy listen with a harsh sensibility and pure womanly depression scrawled all over, listen to this album first.

Live Through This marked a departure from the band’s noise rock roots toward a more alternative rock format. Love had sought a more mellow sound for Live Through This. The resulting music was starkly less aggressive than the band's former work, blending more structured melodies and smoother arrangements with heavy guitar riffs. Consequently, this featured a mixture of songwriting techniques, including use of power chords as well as arpeggios, and occasional use of keyboards. [< source, wikipedia.

If you want a tougher, rawer, more journal-entry music than this, migrate to Pretty On The Inside; if you want a more refined and self-assured, slightly sarcastic but honest record after this listen, go to Celebrity Skin.

FUN FACT: Courtney Love’s late husband Kurt Cobain does backing vocals on ASKING FOR IT.

“ CELEBRITY SKIN ”

Petals... CELEBRITY SKIN of 1998 is about the lost people, the more opulent Los Angeles and Californian culture, about the promises and agonies of Southern California; it was aimed to divulge greatly from the grunge sound of before. It includes Courtney Love on vocals and rhythm guitar, Eric Erlandson on lead guitar, Melissa Auf der Maur on bass, Patty Schemel on drums, produced by Michael Beinhorn.

tracklist. CELEBRITY SKIN, AWFUL, HIT SO HARD, MALIBU, REASONS TO BE BEAUTIFUL, DYING, USE ONCE & DESTROY, NORTHERN STAR, BOYS ON THE RADIO, HEAVEN TONIGHT, PLAYING YOUR SONGS, PETALS.

IF YOU WANT... a rock-fueled pop sound with many lyrics that are references and have layered meanings, a comforting almost listen, listen to this album first.

The band sought to use Los Angeles and the state of California as a unifying theme and began writing what they conceived as a “California album” in 1997. Unlike Hole's previous releases, the final songs on Celebrity Skin featured instrumental contributions from several musicians outside the band, primarily Billy Corgan, who co-wrote the musical arrangements on five songs. Auf der Maur's former bandmate Jordon Zadorozny, as well as Go-Go's guitarist Charlotte Caffey, also contributed to the composition of one track. Frontwoman Courtney Love, who wrote all of the lyrics, named the album and its title track after a poem she had written that was influenced by T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land. Motifs of water and drowning are also prominent throughout the album, as well as recurring themes of angels, Heaven and stars. [< source, wikipedia.

If you want a tougher, rawer, more journal-entry music than this, migrate to Pretty On The Inside; if you want a grungier yet more depressed version of this album, migrate to Live Through This after.

FUN FACT: Love clarified that she had derived the album name from a short-lived band in Los Angeles named Celebrity Skin, as well as a bootleg pornographic magazine featuring nude candid photos of celebrities.

“ NOBODY’S DAUGHTER ”

Dirty Girls... NOBODY’S DAUGHTER of 2010 is about the time of rehabilitation that Courtney Love went through after a long cocaine addiction and legal troubles following that, written in rehabilitation; about feeling lost, confused. It was supposed to be a solo album of Love’s, but was made to be Hole’s last album after their 2002 dissolution. It includes Courtney Love on vocals and rhythm guitar, Micko Larkin on lead guitar, Shawn Dailey on bass, Stu Fisher on drums, produced by Michael Beinhorn, Micko Larkin, and Linda Perry.

tracklist. NOBODY’S DAUGHTER, SKINNY LITTLE BITCH, HONEY, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SAMANTHA, SOMEONE ELSE’S BED, FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE, LETTER TO GOD, LOSER DUST, HOW DIRTY GIRLS GET CLEAN, NEVER GO HUNGRY.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THIS ALBUM VERY FIRSTLY, but, IF YOU WANT... a polished and the most mainstream-sounding of the four albums, sad, confused, lost record written during rehabilitation, this is your key.

Before the album’s release, former Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson publicly disputed Love’s use of the Hole name, claiming it violated a previous agreement between the two, which Love contested. On its release, Nobody’s Daughter received generally mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its instrumentation and lyrics, while others criticized it for its folk rock elements as well as production issues and Love’s vocals. Despite this, Love said in 2010 that she considered it the best record she had made. [< source, wikipedia.

If you want a tougher, rawer, more journal-entry music than this, migrate to Pretty On The Inside; if you want a grungier yet more depressed version of this album, migrate to Live Through This after; if you want a similar but more scattered listen, to Celebrity Skin.

FUN FACT: The painting on the cover is of Marie Antoinette and the tracklist page has the edited background of a painting of Anne Boleyn.

MY RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS...

Lastly...

HOLE is a kinderwhore band, which is minutely distinct from riot grrrl. And, Courtney Love has a lot of beef with, to be honest, mostly everyone. So, yeah... For example, Babes In Toyland, a band often mentioned in the same vein as Hole, has their frontwoman, Kat Bjelland, in hatred with Love. I do not recommend looking up to these people as people, but please do try their music.

Die, cry, adore Hole.

FUN FACT: My favourite Hole album is Pretty On The Inside!

Dear Nobody’s Daughter, to Live Through This, you scrape off your Celebrity Skin; you know full well that you’re Pretty On The Inside...

DID YOU GET INTO HOLE?

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e-commerce-development-company · 5 months ago

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felassan · 2 years ago

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For folks who play SW:TOR, there is an important update on the follow up of its development (following on from the recent news about SW:TOR moving from BioWare to Broadsword), from Keith Kanneg [source]. (click image for better view)

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"FOLLOW UP ON SWTOR DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Hi all, Appreciate your patience with us as we continue to navigate the future shift of SWTOR’s development team to a third party studio. We're working through the changes right now so I'll share with you the details I have. With 7.3 now live, our priority is continuing to prepare for Game Updates 7.3.1 and 7.4 along with planning for 2024 and 2025 with a focus on content and continued modernization initiatives. We also want to address some of the common questions we are seeing. What’s changing for players after this shift happens? For all of you, not much is changing at all. Players will continue playing the game and swtor.com and the forums will continue to remain online and a source for players to get news and updates. Support for SWTOR will remain unchanged and players can continue to utilize the EA Support Page or in-game tools for assistance. Will the SWTOR development team be moving out of Austin? We are already a remote team with staff working from home throughout the US and beyond. That said, our physical presence will still be remaining in Austin and we will be securing a new office space here. Is the game heading into maintenance mode? Absolutely not. As I’ve said before, we are working on future plans including more story and modernization initiatives for the game. We’ve upgraded the game to 64-bit, and are working on moving the servers to the cloud, and there are more content and tech updates on the way. Moving to a third party studio would allow us a lot of creative freedom, and we're very much looking forward to the opportunities that will be open to us. What’s going to happen to my account? My Cartel Coins? Nothing will change on this front. Everything will remain the same with your in-game accounts and any purchases you make. What does EA remaining the publisher on record mean for the game? Similar to what we have said a few times now, it means nothing changes. The SWTOR team continues to be in control of the development and direction of the game with EA providing publishing and player support. What will happen to moving servers to the cloud? That is still happening. We will have to reassess timelines, but we have every intention of moving forward with migrating our servers over to the cloud. We are also continuing with our evaluation regarding the APAC server as well. To close, I know that when something like this happens it can bring on feelings of doom and gloom. This isn't the beginning of the end, this truly is a new beginning for us. As you can imagine there are quite a few moving parts right now but we have a lot to talk about in our future. You can expect 7.3.1 towards the end of the summer, with the story continuing in 7.4 on its heels as we enter the holidays. Also on the tech side, we are working on further updates such as improved integrations with Steam and updating to DirectX 12. We'll start talking about all of this and more in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Game Update 7.3 is now live, and I’ll be right in there with all of you going through the new story and Flashpoint on all my characters. Thanks for your patience with this, everyone. You’ll be hearing from us again soon. -Keith Note: We will be locking this thread to keep any informational updates in one place, but you all are free to continue discussion in the original update thread."

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Some coverage on this:

PC Gamer: BioWare calls Star Wars: The Old Republic's change in developer 'a new beginning' and denies that it's going into maintenance mode

Eurogamer: BioWare assures Star Wars: The Old Republic isn't shutting down, despite new developer

#bioware #sw:tor #video games #long post #longpost

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lamuradex · 10 months ago

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Signs of Light and Shadow - Book 1

Prologue - Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3

Prologue

The trees rustled, wind whispered through branches, and a loud crack echoed through the woods. Leaves shook and fell as a woodsman pulled back his axe and buried it in the trunk again. The wood creaked. The tree was as wide as the woodsman’s shoulders, but it was still giving way, chop by chop. With a final cut, it began to lean. The woodsman stepped back as the tree’s own weight tore its trunk, ripping and collapsing it, the oak falling with a grim, splintering groan.

“Timber!” he yelled over the noise.

The tree thumped heavily into the muddy forest floor. Birds fled from the disturbance and the woodsman raised his axe again, chopping the trunk into smaller, manageable pieces. Sweat covered his brow, blonde hair sticking to his forehead, he stopped to lean on his axe and catch his breath, drying his face on his tunic, a new pile of wood at his feet. Satisfied, he piled the wood onto a sled and pulled it away, leaving tracks in the forest floor as he went.

The sky was clouded and the air cool as he arrived at a large clearing. A woman sat at the centre, clothed in a long green dress, her black hair spilling about her shoulders. A bubbling pot sat in front of her with various vegetables and herbs beside her on a cloth. The cauldron’s fire cast a warm, flickering light, as the woman added another leaf to the stew, stirring, and quietly humming to herself.

“I’m back,” the woodsman announced.

“Oh!” she started, greeting him with a surprised smile. “I didn’t expect you so soon.”

The woodsman walked over and kissed her on the cheek. “I found a good tree. Enough for a few days.”

“Well, throw some on the fire then. It’s getting low and I need it hot for this stew.”

He did as requested, placing some wood on the fire, then put the rest under an awning to shield it from the weather. He then knelt and wrapped an arm around his beloved’s waist, planting another kiss on her cheek. She grinned and wrapped her arm around him in return.

“What are we cooking tonight?” he asked.

“Deer. I’ve added some herbs, but it’ll be pretty simple.”

“Deer is good enough for me, dear,” he smirked, releasing the hug and starting back towards the sled. “Tomorrow, I’ll see if I can track down something different. Maybe fish. That might make a change.”

“We have enough for now. No need to risk the journey.” She picked up a small sprig and scraped the leaves into the pot.

“No risk. Didn’t see a trace of wolves out there today,” he said, throwing a spare log from hand to hand. “They must have migrated to the western side of the woods.”

“That’s strange. Usually they’d be all over at this time of year.”

“Maybe something scared them off.”

She shot him a look. “Something scared the wolves… and you still want to go hunting?”

He smiled cheekily back. “Honey, I didn’t see hide nor hair of anything out there. Maybe it was a clan of hunters, maybe it was just a bear, but I should go hunting too while the getting’s good. It’s no trouble,” he assured.

“Well, if you want to go, then go,” she relented. “Just please, be careful.”

“You know I always- Car’zit!” he swore, dropping the log to suck one of his fingers. “Dra’am splinters.”

“Language! The girls are just inside,” she whispered, glancing towards a den built inside one of the larger trees trunks.

The woodsman took his finger from his mouth. “The girls alright? They’re usually a bit more energetic this time of day.”

“They’re fine. Elena just got stung by a nettle. She’s been sulking.”

“Poor thing. And Cerris?”

“She went out with me to pick some lemon flower, water fruit, and willow blossom. The old remedy. Elena didn’t like how it numbed her shoulder though and Cerris is just keeping her company until she can feel her hands again. She insisted on applying the mix herself.”

The woodsman nodded. “I’ll go see how they’re doing.”

“And set a good example. No more of that cursing,” his wife added with a teasing grin.

He playfully brushed a hand through her hair as he passed, making his way to the large tree at the edge of the clearing. Hollowed out and dead, it was short but very broad, wide enough for a family to live inside. The door was an open gap with a blanket hung over it like a curtain, barely sheltering the inside from the cold.

The inside was lit by candles in little carved alcoves, which also provided a little extra warmth. Four chairs surrounded a small table in the centre while three beds sat against the walls, two on one side and a third wider bed on the other. On the far wall was a small wooden shrine, specifically lit with several candles, and across from that, beside the door, hung an old ornate shield. The shield bore a weathered emblem of a blue wolf standing before a red oak on a field of gold.

“So, how are my two favourite girls doing?” the father beamed as he entered.

“Hi Dad,” smiled a girl in the closest bed. She was sat on her knees, wearing a simple grey cloth dress, dark hair hanging past her shoulders. She couldn’t have been older than twelve. She also wore a huge smirk. “Ha ha. Mum yelled at you,” she teased.

Her father nodded piously. “And rightfully so, Cerris. I shouldn’t use bad language like that. I should make amends.” He walked over to the little shrine and knelt before it, stealing a glance to make sure Cerris was paying attention. She was watching intently.

Happy, he looked to the shrine. There were three vague figures carved into the wood. He raised his hand to them in turn.

“Forgive me for my rudeness, oh, Gods of the Heavens. First to the Father of Skies,” He gestured to the large central figure, “then to Aheazal of the Dark,” He put his hand to the right, “and then to Zaheal of the Light,” He put his hand to the left. Finished, he stood back up.

“Dad? What do those bad words mean?” Cerris asked curiously.

“Oh, one of them just means manure. The other is just something animals do. Still, best not to use them,” her father dismissed. “Never mind that though. How have you two been today?”

“Today was fun,” Cerris bounced on the bed. Then she paused, noticing a lack of movement from the other bed. “Time to get up, Elena. Dad’s back.”

The other bed was occupied by a little blonde girl of a similar age. She wore a brighter yellow dress and lay huddled against the wall.

“Oh yes. I heard you had an accident with a nettle,” her father said, sitting beside the huddled girl.

Cerris rolled her eyes. “Her sting wasn’t that bad. She’s just sulking. I got stung by a bush a while back and it didn’t hurt that much.”

“Now, Cerris, don’t be rude,” her father gently scolded. “So, Elena, what are you making such a fuss about?”

“It hurt,” came the muttered reply.

“Does it hurt now?”

Elena slowly rolled over to face him. “My arm feels weird.”

He put a comforting arm around her. “I know, but by the time the numbness wears off the stinging will have stopped. All the balm does is numb the pain.”

“Yeah, see? My hands stopped tingling a while ago,” Cerris chimed in, proffering her hands as proof.

“You see. It shouldn’t be long now.” He smiled as Elena sat up. “Nothing to be sad about.”

“Ok,” Elena conceded.

“Great. Now, do you feel up to helping your mother with the dinner?”

“Yes…” she said with a small smile.

“That’s my girl.”

“What about me?” Cerris bounced excitedly.

“Calm down, I think you can help too…”

“Honey?” The shout came from outside.

“Just a minute, girls.” Their father stood and moved back outside. Elena and Cerris hopped off their beds, following to the doorway. Their parents were stood near the fire, talking.

“…I could have sworn I saw something,” their mother muttered, glancing about.

“Could have just been the wind.”

“Maybe, but I thought I heard branches breaking.”

“Hold on.” Their father walked back towards the door. He smiled at the girls as he reached in and grabbed the shield off the wall. He placed it on his arm, returning to the fireside. “Could it have just been a wolf?”

“It sounded bigger.” She eyed the nearby trees warily. “A bear perhaps?”

“They don’t normally come this far south, but one could have gotten lost or driven away from their hunting grounds.”

“It couldn’t be a person could it?”

The father drew his axe from his belt. “I’ll go take a look.”

He shifted the axe in his hand, creeping to the edge of the clearing. He peered into the dense trees beyond, between branches and thorns. Something rustled, maybe twenty paces ahead. His grip tightened. A shape moved amongst the branches. He stepped forwards, pushing the brush apart to step. A twig snapped. The movement in the bush ceased. He took another step.

Something moved. Something big.

It roared.

Branches splintered and earth trembled as something barrelled towards the clearing. The woodsman retreated as the beast tore through the brush. It stopped, looming over the camp. It was twice the height of a man, with black fur and grey markings. Its forelegs were sturdy, with two massive claws in place of toes, while its rear legs were nimble and hooved. Its body had the broadness of a bull with various sharp quills littering its back, its head was something between a wolf and a boar, armed with dozens of sharp, snarling teeth, and two tusks protruded at the edges of its maw. Along its snout, a plate of something resembling bone stretched from the nape of its neck to its nostrils, as its eyes gleamed from the side of its head, small, red and shining.

The beast roared. The woodsman swung his axe. It connected with the beast’s snout and the monster recoiled. He turned to his family.

“Run! Take the girls!”

The beast swung a claw and caught his raised shield. The mother ran to the girls, still standing frightened in the doorway. She grabbed their hands and ran. They ran and ran. The roar of the beast echoed through the forest behind them, but still they ran on. They ran until the noise became distant. They ran until they had to stop, panting and exhausted. The girls clung to their mother. She kept looking back the way they had come. She dropped to one knee and looked each of her children in the eyes, first Elena then Cerris.

“Stay here. Don’t move. I have to go back to help,” she said desperately. The girls nodded. Then their mother let go and ran back the way they’d come. She picked up a large branch as she went, glowing runes searing into the bark at her touch. Then she was gone.

The girls listened to the noise. The rustling of trees. The roar of the beast. The thunder of its footfalls. The sun grew low in the sky, and the roars became more and more distant. Finally, there was silence. The girls didn’t move. The air turned cold as evening crept in, and the sisters huddled together. There was no noise other than the birds and the trees.

Slowly, holding hands, they wandered back the way they had come.

“Mum?” Elena called out into the fading day. “Dad?” Both of them shook as they drew close to the camp.

“Mum?” Cerris cried fearfully. “Dad?” They gripped each other tightly as they reached the clearing. They stood before the scene.

They saw the bodies that lay before them.

Tears ran down Cerris’s face as Elena screamed.

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leviathanlazarus · 2 years ago

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Reaching for Stardust - Part VI

Read Looking For Space here // Playlists here // Read on wattpad

Word Count: ~2700 (why so short?? I don't know. I wrote this what feels like ages ago lol)

Warnings: none...but buckle up for later?

This is super late because I was 1) busy writing that GVF slash mini-series 2) busy being out of town to see OUR BOYS again 3) busy writing that new Sam fic I just posted. Anyway...

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Morning began with a tangerine sun suspended in a hazy, buttercup yellow sky. The clouds seemed to come to life as the sun got higher, moving past the orange glow in such gentle, soft movements that it was hard to even keep track of the changes, at least from mine and Josh’s spot on the porch. We were both hungover worse than we’d experienced in, well, we weren’t sure–it was hard to remember anything with our heads pounding, throats parched and stomachs lurching.

“Fuck. We fucked up,” Josh lamented with a little groan. He shut his eyes and leaned against me, a mug of coffee in his hands. “We should’ve bought food yesterday. I’d take a single saltine cracker right now.”

I felt the same. Hindsight was always 20/20. “Yeah, we fucked up,” I agreed. I tried to shut my eyes in solidarity and to just bask in the warm glow of morning but, when I did, I felt the earth spin beneath my feet. “I need Gatorade or something, jeez.”

“I shouldn’t have suggested shots,” Josh went on, sounding off a louder groan to punctuate his statement. “It’s all my fault. Are we going to survive?”

“We’ll survive,” I assured him, though the coffee from the Keurig machine was too bitter on my tongue and too hot in my stomach. I was dreaming of an ice-cold blue sports drink from an air conditioned gas station, chased with an iced coffee loaded with cream and sugar. “Nothing’s gonna stop us from going to the beach today.”

“Tybee Island, yes,” Josh concurred. He sat up straight and brought the mug of coffee to his lips, eyes half-lidded as he sipped again despite the enthusiasm in his voice. Once half of his coffee was gone he was up and moving, shuffling away from the porch, beginning to sing to himself as he carried on into the bedroom. If it’d been anyone else, that relentless cheeriness and resilience would have irritated me, but it was Josh, so listening just made me laugh to myself.

I was still excited for our beach day, though at the moment the thought of baking in the sun made me feel even more queasy. I diligently sipped the rest of my coffee and groggily hauled myself into the kitchen to chug lukewarm tap water, which tasted so different than the water back home. I did love Savannah so far, but I still couldn’t imagine living there. In my mind, home was where our most beloved people were and that was back in Michigan.

That thought reminded me to check my phone for a reply from Jake. He had texted back later in the night and I immediately smiled huge and delirious at the picture–a selfie taken with the help of Danny’s long arm that showed all three of the boys that I missed so badly. The text read: First birthday without Josh was weird. He sent me a text that was half gibberish did you guys go out?

I typed back, relaying that we went to the rooftop bar and got absolutely wasted and that Josh’s birthday seemed a little weird without Jake and Sam and Danny, too. As I migrated to the bedroom after Josh, I realized how it was also the first birthday of Josh’s that felt so empty after the fact–normally, the whole “one year older” and effects of whatever party we’d had trailed into the next day. I didn’t feel that at all. Was it yet another product of actually getting older? Sometimes in my head, Josh was still the same 23 year old I’d met in that poetry class, both of us so fresh and green, with him so ready to fall headfirst into something new with me. I’d been so apprehensive and fearful and now, looking back, it felt so silly. Josh was a dream come true.

The beach was also a dream come true. We had nothing to compare it to back home, not even close–the ocean right at our literal fingertips was enough for Josh and I to drop our bags and hightail it to the sea, running through the foamy waves until the water reached our knees. The sun was partially hidden by some of the morning clouds that had stuck around, but what sunlight pierced through hit hard and beautiful, turning the water into an infinite expanse of glittering blue and green that melted into the pale blue horizon. Seagulls circled overhead; pelicans coasted in the water; boats floated on by far off in their own little worlds and our little world seemed to be a seaside fairytale that I was content to live in for much longer than we actually had.

The wind caressed our damp legs as we stepped back out onto dry land. My heart was beating fast, even faster still when I looked at Josh–the strips of white clouds were reflected in his eyes and his smile was bigger and brighter than any sun. I was sure of that. We watched each other more than what our hands were doing as we held the big beach towel we’d packed between us and spread it out in the air, trying to get it straight and taut to lay flat on the sand. Josh smirked; I stuck my tongue out at him and he laughed.

“This is perfect,” he remarked once we were getting situated on the ground. He laid back, putting his hands behind his head, and closed his eyes. “I could stay here forever.”

I grabbed his sunglasses from his backpack and slid them over his eyes. “It does feel like a little slice of paradise. We just need some fruity cocktails.”

“A little hair of the dog that bit us wouldn’t be such a bad idea right now, actually.”

I laid down next to him, shielding my eyes with my hand to look at the sky. “We used to be able to drink all night and be relatively fine the next day. I miss that.”

“I think Jake, Danny and Sam drank all night. Sam sent me a video of Danny drinking straight from a bottle of tequila.”

I chuckled. “Those two degenerates have ruined our good boy.”

“Sam singlehandedly corrupted Danny years ago, I’m sure of it,” Josh said, turning his head to look at me. His bare skin was already so naturally tan–I could imagine how much more rich and glowy he’d become with the extra sun we were getting. “He’s just good at keeping it under wraps, that Daniel of ours. Well, sometimes. Seems like the most debauchery comes out when Sam peer pressures him and Danny can’t contain himself.”

It was true–so many nights of Sam practically pouring shots down Danny’s throat himself. It seemed like Danny only tried to hold back because he knew he’d end up having to take care of Sam later on.

“I think they’re in love,” I said.

Josh laughed. “Me too.”

I sat up to retrieve a bottle of water from my backpack. “But really–none of them have girlfriends. Is it because they’re touring now? I just can’t imagine any of them not finding a girl to click with.”

“Well, we are their best groupies. I don’t think anyone else can compete with us in that regard,” Josh said, still lying flat, lounging beneath the penetrating sunrays. “But I do think the fact that they’re playing shows all over now is a factor. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to commit to someone you’re not going to see even every week.”

“Not gonna lie, I wanted Sam and Bev to work out.”

“I think he was a little too young then. It might be different now.”

“Well, maybe it’s a good thing.” I took a drink then settled back down, moving closer to Josh. “They should just be focused on the music and having fun. Relationships complicate things.”

Josh raised his sunglasses and winked at me. “Not if they’re perfect.”

I smiled. “We’re not exactly perfect.”

“Close enough.”

I’d considered the idea that Josh really would propose to me during our vacation. The beach seemed like a good place for it–though there were people around, we had plenty of privacy, no way to make a big public fuss about it. The weather was perfect and the whole ambiance of the ocean and sky made for a picturesque setting. He was too relaxed though–if Josh were to propose now, I would have had a real inkling. Still, the impending mystery proposal and the subsequent unplanned wedding was on my mind again.

“Where would you want our wedding to be?” I asked. “Obviously outside somewhere. We’ve already agreed on that. But where specifically?”

Josh reached between us to take my hand, still lying idle by my side. “I’m not sure, darling. I’m not privy to the venues and what have you that are in our area. Why, did you have a particular place in mind?”

“Not really. But some place quiet and open would be nice. Lots of flowers and trees and whatnot. That’d be pretty, right?”

“Very pretty. Though it sounds like we’d be waiting another year if we wanted the greenery and sunshine.” Josh squeezed my hand lightly, let it go to roll onto his side and look at me. “I don’t feel like waiting another year.”

I knew as much, but my heart still skipped a beat at hearing the words. “It takes time to plan a wedding. Even if you proposed to me right now, the planning would take months.”

“We have months as it is. But don’t worry–I’m not proposing today.” Josh leaned in and cupped my face, giving me a kiss. “It’s still going to be a surprise. And I have to get the timing right.”

“Oh?” I quipped, reaching out for him, tugging on his hair to bring him back and kiss again. He tasted like sunscreen and coconut lip balm.

Josh propped his head up in one hand, remaining on his side. “I know you have your bridesmaid all figured out. Kirsti would be your maid of honor, naturally.”

“And Jake would be your best man. Naturally.”

“You’ve told your mom we’re planning on getting married, right?”

“Josh, she started pressuring me to marry you like two years ago,” I reminded him with a laugh. “Once she came around to you, she came around hard. And I’m pretty sure she’s desperate for just one of her kids to get married.”

“Oh, that’s right! Last Christmas she asked me where the ring was.” Josh laughed too, turning to look up at the sky. “I didn’t tell her I had it already. Maybe I should’ve.”

“Since I already know you’re going to propose, isn’t most of the surprise moot anyway?”

Josh laid back down. “Not at all. People should talk about it beforehand. It doesn’t kill the romance. It just makes things more solid.”

“You know what’s also solid? A house,” I replied, giving his nose a tap with my finger before I laid back down, too.

“Seen any around here that you like?”

“I’ve seen some back home that I like.” I quickly considered spilling about the house from the estate sale, but I didn’t know if that was a sure thing yet. And anyway, I didn’t want to get caught up in thinking about being home when we were on vacation. Josh was so skilled at enjoying the present–I was going to do the same.

Once we were feeling the burn from the sun, Josh and I waded back into the cool Atlantic. This time, we went far enough out until the water reached our necks and the waves were gentle and stirring around us, crashing loudly behind us; I gazed out at the blue horizon, thinking of how the ocean seemed as infinite as the sky itself, as infinite as the whole universe, really. I laughed when Josh decided to swim out even farther, kicking and paddling along until he called out that he couldn’t feel where the bottom was and I told him to watch out for sharks. He tipped back to lie flat beneath the sky and float atop the water, arms out at his sides and eventually looking too much like a dead body that I swam out and dragged him back by his hand.

We took our damp and slightly sunburnt selves to a very late lunch at a little seafood shack afterward. It was quite literally a shack, actually, and it was situated down a curvy road, far more in the grasslands than the actual beach, but I could still smell the ocean when we stepped out of the rental car and moseyed up the wooden ramp to the doorway, where inside it smelled like, not to either of our surprises, fish, crab and fryer oil.

After our greasy and satisfying lunch, we headed out to the shops lining the island that were even more blatant tourist money grabs than what we’d encountered downtown, and we loved it. The sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, keychains and the beach-inspired hemp necklaces and bracelets fit the energy of the island and our sun-soaked bliss; neither Josh nor I cared about how silly the purchases were. We walked out with plastic bags full of mementos and soft hoodies, our hair stiff from salt water, my heart full of undeniable happiness.

While Josh drove us back over the bridge to take us back to our temporary home for much-needed showers, I got a text from Jake: How do you like Savannah?

I love it. It’s beautiful! We’re having the best time. Where are you guys tonight?

Cleveland. So far so good. Josh hasnt been texting me much so he must be enamored with the city haha

He is! But we miss you guys. We have so much to tell you when we get back

Same here. Wish you guys could see the show

We’re your biggest fans. Don’t forget it ;)

“Jake misses us,” I announced to Josh, who had a very pleased smile on his face when I looked at him.

“I know he does,” he said while we glided over the bridge back to the city. “I miss him, too.”

When night fell, we were one of four other couples and one trio during the ghost tour, which took us from the starting point outside a diner, long shut down since its last dinner hour, around what felt like far more than just a couple miles of the city. The guide was a witchy woman who had the right energy and charisma to make all the stories–surely, some more exaggerated than others–come to life in the warm night and the yellow glow of the street and house lights and the abundance of Spanish moss hanging from so many of the trees surrounding our steps added to the spookiness of it all. Josh loved it, as did I, and we were wired by the time the tour ended, wanting more ghost stories–really, wanting to find some ghost stories of our own.

But instead of ghosts, we found ourselves back at the airbnb, sipping wine with our limbs tangled together on the porch. I couldn’t see the stars–the lights of the small city were still too many and too bright to get a good view–but the brightest star of all was right there next to me. I said this to Josh and he laughed lovingly at the cliche, wrapped his arm tighter around me and pressed his wine-stained lips to my cheek: “Thank you for coming with me on this journey,” he said.

“To Savannah or just, like, life?” I asked, happy and mutually grateful either way.

“All of it.” Josh sighed softly and rested his cheek on my shoulder. “I just wish it were longer.”

“We have tomorrow,” I reminded him. “And a whole lifetime.”

Josh clinked his glass with mine. “Infinity.”

I ran my fingers up his back, tracing each vertebrae. “Infinity.”

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Digital Resilience Revolution for Businesses

TITLE: Strengthening Digital Resilience through Innovative Testing

In the ever-changing digital realm, the robustness of testing structures is a cornerstone of business longevity. As companies face escalating volatility and digital disruptions, adopting transformative testing methods driven by digital innovation is essential. Such strategies not only safeguard operations from potential threats but also facilitate ongoing adaptation, scalability, and swift innovation, all crucial for maintaining a lasting competitive advantage.

As organizations delve into digital transformation, pivotal testing advancements have surfaced to bolster resilience significantly. Agile and cloud-based testing approaches have become central, crucially impacting the resilience plans of progressive enterprises.

Agile and Automated Testing: Lowering Resistance, Boosting Productivity

The integration of automated testing, supplemented with low-code and AI-powered tools, has become a necessity. Automated solutions hasten the development and execution of tests, greatly decreasing manual work and enabling quicker, more dependable product rollouts. With rapid software delivery cycles governing operational success, reducing friction through automation is a key strategic move.

Alongside automation, cloud frameworks offer flexible, on-demand test settings. They circumvent the need for bulky hardware investments and deliver immediate support for new business demands, enhancing strategic flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Implementing Continuous Practices: CI/CD and More

The adoption of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, coupled with shift-left testing, presents exceptional opportunities for quality assurance. By embedding tests earlier and consistently throughout the development process, early detection of bugs is enabled, reducing downstream risks and assisting agile release objectives.

Testing environments are continuously modified to meet new requirements, building a resilient structure that adjusts seamlessly to technological progress and market fluctuations.

Flexible Testing Framework: A Robust Base

Adaptable, modernizable systems are central to resilience. By migrating to cloud infrastructures and utilizing containerized platforms, these systems facilitate dynamic resource allocation and smooth scaling, addressing changing business needs. The Zero Trust security model is integrated into digital systems, ensuring security is fundamental rather than supplementary. This approach minimizes vulnerability to potential internal and external threats, particularly essential for a distributed work setting.

Designing for system interoperability and API-driven integration ensures seamless interaction between newly integrated technologies and systems — an essential aspect for inherent resilience. By establishing open standards and interfaces, the path to smooth system interaction is well-planned, avoiding reliance on last-minute adjustments.

Adaptive Workforces: The Nexus of Employees and Technology

Beyond structural efforts, enhancing resilience in testing frameworks demands aligning workforces adeptly with digital principles. Rapid skill-building initiatives encourage flexible roles that can respond to new business priorities — vital for today's shifting market conditions. Leveraging digital innovations extends past infrastructures to cultivate a flexible workforce, proficient in addressing emergencies and redirecting strategies effectively.

Converging Industry Standards: Building for Resilience

Aligning industry standards towards agile, modular frameworks indicates a transition from static benchmarks like security and uptime. Companies increasingly assess digital resilience as a critical performance metric. Developing 'resilience by design' strategies directs systems to automatically counter potential failures instead of depending largely on recovery plans after failures.

Systematic approaches redefine performance assessments, allowing a proactive approach in innovating and tackling disruptions efficiently.

Core Strategies for Business Leaders

To fully leverage digital transformations, business leaders should consider specific strategies that embody digital advancements within testing frameworks:

Transitioning test infrastructures to modern cloud environments notably lessens technical debt while boosting scalability.

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Embracing Zero Trust principles within protocols fortifies security layers across the digital landscape.

Adopting agile, modular designs ensures adaptable components for quick adaptation in line with market changes.

Conducting regular digital resilience evaluations to identify gaps and drive continuous improvements.

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In summary, the capability to quickly adapt and reconfigure fortified systems is essential for sustained advancement and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities. Business continuity is maintained seamlessly, enhancing the enterprise's ability to innovate continuously through resilience boosted by digital integration. Effectively aligning these digital developments ensures high adaptability and strong testing infrastructures capable of navigating unprecedented challenges with agility.

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Managed IT Services for Portland | ATSNW

In Portland’s fast-paced and tech-forward business environment, staying competitive means staying connected, secure, and adaptable. For small startups and growing enterprises alike, the technology backbone must be strong, seamless, and resilient. That’s where Managed IT Services for Portland step in—and Assured Technology Solutions is proud to be your trusted partner in that journey.

Why Managed IT Services Matter More Than Ever

The business world has changed. With hybrid workplaces, cloud-first strategies, and rising cybersecurity threats, Portland companies are being pushed to rethink how they manage IT. The traditional break-fix model no longer cuts it. Businesses need proactive support, continuous monitoring, and strategic planning to stay ahead—and that’s the exact formula we provide.

Assured Technology Solutions isn’t just another IT provider—we’re an extension of your team. We tailor technology to your business, not the other way around.

What We Offer in Portland’s Managed IT Landscape

Whether you're located in downtown Portland, Beaverton, or anywhere across the metro area, our Managed IT Services are designed to meet your specific needs.

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We keep a watchful eye on your network around the clock to detect and resolve issues before they disrupt your operations. From minor glitches to major outages—we're already working on it before you even notice.

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With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, our multilayered security approach includes firewalls, endpoint protection, threat detection, email security, and employee awareness training. Your digital assets deserve top-tier protection.

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As more Portland businesses migrate to the cloud, we help them do it efficiently and securely. From Microsoft 365 integration to custom hybrid cloud strategies, we streamline your digital workspace.

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Building the Future: A Strategic SAP Greenfield Transformation Roadmap

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, businesses are under constant pressure to modernize legacy systems, improve agility, and innovate faster. A Greenfield transformation—starting fresh with a new SAP S/4HANA system—offers organizations the opportunity to redesign processes, adopt best practices, and leverage cutting-edge technology without the baggage of outdated systems. Ameri100, with its deep SAP expertise, helps organizations navigate the Greenfield journey with a well-defined and strategic roadmap.

This article outlines the key phases, benefits, and considerations of an SAP Greenfield transformation, offering a practical approach for enterprises looking to start clean and build smart.

Understanding Greenfield Transformation

Unlike Brownfield approaches, where existing systems are upgraded or migrated, a Greenfield transformation is a full rebuild. Organizations reimagine and restructure their ERP systems from the ground up, enabling:

Simplified processes

Clean master data

Modern, cloud-ready architecture

Faster deployment of innovations

Adoption of SAP best practices

However, starting fresh also means redefining current business processes, retraining teams, and managing change effectively.

Phase 1: Vision & Assessment

The journey begins with defining a clear vision and business case for transformation. At this stage, Ameri100 works closely with stakeholders to identify pain points in the current environment, define future goals, and assess readiness for change.

Key Deliverables:

Business case with ROI and TCO

Readiness assessment

High-level roadmap and timeline

Governance model

This phase sets the foundation for transformation by aligning leadership, securing stakeholder buy-in, and establishing KPIs for success.

Phase 2: Strategy & Design

With vision and scope defined, the next step involves detailed planning. Ameri100’s experts help create a strategic blueprint that outlines the future-state architecture, data models, and process frameworks.

Focus Areas:

SAP S/4HANA fit-gap analysis

Best practice process alignment

Cloud vs on-premise decisions

Data strategy and archiving approach

Change impact analysis

During this phase, business process owners and IT teams collaborate to identify areas for innovation and automation. The goal is to maximize the value of SAP’s capabilities while aligning with business priorities.

Phase 3: Build & Implementation

In the build phase, the transformation takes shape. Using agile and iterative methods, Ameri100 configures SAP S/4HANA environments, integrates key systems, and customizes solutions where necessary.

Key Activities:

Core system configuration

Fiori UX design and development

Data migration planning and execution

Integration with third-party systems

Test cycles and quality assurance

Ameri100’s delivery approach includes DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks to reduce risk and accelerate deployment timelines.

Phase 4: Training & Change Management

Even the most advanced ERP system fails without proper user adoption. Ameri100 places a strong focus on change management and user enablement to drive long-term success.

Components Include:

Tailored training programs

Role-based access and security

Super user development

Communication strategy

Effective change management ensures employees understand the value of transformation and are equipped to use the new tools confidently.

Phase 5: Deployment & Optimization

Once the system is live, the journey is far from over. Continuous improvement and proactive monitoring are essential. Ameri100 provides post-go-live support, analytics insights, and optimization strategies to ensure your SAP S/4HANA environment delivers ongoing value.

Post-Go-Live Services:

Hypercare support

Performance tuning

Process mining and reporting

Continuous updates and enhancements

Organizations can also leverage SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to build extensions, automate workflows, and scale digital innovation.

Why Choose Ameri100?

Ameri100 brings a unique blend of technical depth, industry insight, and a client-centric approach. Our Greenfield methodology is designed to minimize risk, accelerate delivery, and future-proof your business operations.

What Sets Us Apart:

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With Ameri100, enterprises do not just implement SAP—they transform their entire way of doing business.

Start Your Greenfield Journey Today

The Greenfield path is not for everyone—but for those ready to reimagine their business, it offers unmatched potential. If you are considering an SAP S/4HANA Greenfield transformation, now is the time to plan with confidence and clarity.

Ready to modernize your ERP landscape?

Talk to Ameri100’s SAP experts and build your roadmap to transformation success.

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Ensuring Seamless Cloud Migration: Your Path to Business Continuity

Unlock the potential of secure and efficient cloud migration with our expert assistance. Our services guarantee a swift and reliable transition for your business-critical applications, prioritizing speed, security, and cost-effectiveness. Trust us to navigate the complexities of cloud migration, ensuring a smooth journey towards enhanced performance and resilience. Experience the assurance of a seamless shift to the cloud with our tailored solutions, optimizing your business operations and safeguarding critical data. Elevate your digital transformation with our proven expertise in cloud migration assurance, delivering results that exceed expectations.

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Top 5 Tasks You Can Offload with Azure Managed Services

Azure Managed Services offer organizations a reliable and efficient way to handle their cloud infrastructure while focusing on their core business functions. By entrusting routine and complex tasks to experts, businesses can optimize their resources, save time, and reduce operational costs. Here are the top five tasks you can offload when utilizing Azure Managed Services:

1. Infrastructure Management

Managing the physical and virtual resources required to run applications and services can be challenging. Azure Managed Services ensure that your infrastructure runs smoothly by handling everything from provisioning to maintenance. This includes monitoring servers, managing networks, and ensuring that all security patches and updates are applied promptly.

With Azure Managed Services, you no longer need to worry about hardware failures or configuration issues. Managed service providers take care of the technical side, so you can focus on growing your business.

2. Security Management

Security is one of the biggest concerns for organizations migrating to the cloud. With Azure Managed Services, you can offload the responsibility of maintaining robust security measures. This includes setting up firewalls, monitoring for security breaches, handling identity and access management, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Your managed service provider will implement best practices and proactive monitoring to mitigate potential threats before they affect your business. This can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and security vulnerabilities, giving you peace of mind.

3. Backup and Disaster Recovery

A strong backup and disaster recovery plan is critical for any organization. Azure Managed Services take care of setting up and managing backup processes, ensuring your data is securely backed up in multiple locations. If a disaster strikes, they can also handle recovery procedures to get your systems up and running quickly.

By offloading these tasks, you can rest assured knowing that your business is protected from potential data loss or system downtime. Azure’s built-in disaster recovery solutions make it easier to ensure your business continuity even in the worst-case scenarios.

4. Performance Optimization

Azure Managed Services can help optimize your applications and workloads for peak performance. Managed services providers monitor your systems for performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and make recommendations or adjustments to improve efficiency. This can result in faster processing speeds, reduced latency, and improved user experiences.

Whether it’s adjusting resource allocation or fine-tuning cloud storage, managed services ensure that your systems perform optimally without you needing to dive deep into technical details.

5. Compliance and Reporting

Maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations can be a daunting task for many businesses. Azure Managed Services simplify this process by handling compliance requirements for you. This includes implementing necessary controls, conducting regular audits, and generating reports to ensure your business is meeting the required standards.

With the right managed services provider, your company can stay on top of regulatory changes, avoid penalties, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders.

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By partnering with Vbeyonddigital, businesses can offload critical IT tasks, enabling them to focus on growth and strategy.

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erpsoftwaredubaiuae · 17 days ago

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How to Choose the Right Construction Management Solution for Your Dubai Business

Dubai’s construction industry is booming. From record-breaking skyscrapers to luxury villas, projects in the UAE’s bustling hub demand precision, speed, and efficiency. To meet these expectations, Construction Management Software (CMS) is no longer a luxury — it's essential.

But with so many options available, how do you choose the right construction management solution for your Dubai business? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a smart, future-ready choice.

1. Understand Your Business Needs

Before you dive into demos and price lists, take a step back. What are the unique challenges your company faces?

Are you managing multiple projects at once?

Is document control a headache?

Do you struggle with site-to-office communication?

Do you need better budgeting and cost control?

By identifying your specific pain points, you can focus on solutions tailored to your business, rather than getting distracted by flashy features you might never use.

2. Prioritize Cloud-Based and Mobile-Friendly Solutions

In Dubai’s fast-paced environment, on-site mobility is crucial. Cloud-based CMS platforms allow your team to access project updates, drawings, and schedules anytime, anywhere — whether they’re on Sheikh Zayed Road or a remote construction site in the desert.

Look for:

Real-time updates

Mobile app access

Easy file sharing

Strong data security

A mobile-first approach ensures that site managers, engineers, and office staff stay connected and informed at all times.

3. Ensure Compliance with Dubai’s Regulations

Dubai’s construction regulations and safety standards are strict and evolving. Your CMS should help you stay compliant by:

Offering document control features

Tracking permits and inspections

Managing health and safety protocols

Recording quality assurance processes

Choosing software designed with Dubai’s regulatory landscape in mind helps you avoid fines, delays, and reputational damage.

4. Look for Scalability and Customization

Your business might be handling five projects today — but what about fifty in two years? Choose a CMS that can grow with you. Key things to check:

Is it easy to add new projects or users?

Can you customize dashboards and reporting?

Will it integrate with your existing accounting, HR, or ERP systems?

Flexible solutions prevent costly migrations in the future.

5. Focus on User-Friendly Interfaces

Even the most powerful software won’t help if your team doesn’t want to use it. Pick a CMS that offers:

Intuitive dashboards

Easy navigation

Minimal learning curve

Local support or training

The quicker your team adapts, the faster you’ll start seeing results.

6. Compare Costs, but Think Long-Term

Yes, budget matters — but don’t just pick the cheapest option. Compare:

Subscription vs. one-time license costs

Additional charges for support, training, or upgrades

Return on investment (ROI) over 2–5 years

Sometimes paying a little more upfront can save you huge costs in project delays, rework, and administrative overhead.

7. Check for Local Support in Dubai

A partner who understands the Dubai market can make a big difference. Look for a vendor that offers:

Local technical support

Arabic language options (if needed)

Understanding of UAE laws and regulations

Local vendors or international vendors with Dubai offices usually provide faster responses and better service.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Construction Management Software Dubai business isn’t just about technology — it’s about future-proofing your operations. Take your time to evaluate your needs, prioritize mobile and cloud solutions, ensure compliance, and think long-term. With the right CMS in place, your projects will be more organized, efficient, and profitable, keeping you ahead in Dubai’s competitive construction landscape.

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stuarttechnologybob · 20 days ago

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What is service now? In what way is it useful?

ServiceNow Migration Services

ServiceNow platform is a cloud-based medium that assists businesses in managing their workflow, services and offerings, and daily operations more efficiently with its utilization. It's mainly used for IT Service Management (ITSM), but over time, it is completely leverageable to all services, it has expanded to include other areas like customer service, human resources, security operations, and more. The main goal of ServiceNow Migration is to streamline and automate the operational processes by lowering the amount of manual work, and improving how the teams collaborate and solve their problems with the organization.

Why Is ServiceNow Useful?

1. Centralized Workflow Management

ServiceNow brings all your work processes into one platform. ServiceNow Migration assures that it handles the IT support tickets, customer requests or HR tasks, everything that will be organized into a single system with its implementation into the system specific of relating services. This assist to reduce the amount of confusion and improve teamwork.

2. Automates Repetitive Tasks

ServiceNow, aids the routine general tasks like assigning tickets, sending updates, or setting reminders can be automated. Implementing towards ServiceNow Migration saves the time and reduces the chances of human errors by granting the teams to focus on more important work which are more considerable and priority tasks.

3. Improves Efficiency Across Departments

ServiceNow isn't just for IT. While the platform can be used in HR, finance, customer service and security. For example, the HR may use it to manage employee requests, while security teams can quickly respond to threats.

4. Real-Time Tracking and Reporting

ServiceNow lets you track the progress of tasks, issues, and services in real-time. It also assists with detailed dashboards and, analytical reports and data insights that help the managers and senior officials to make better decisions and see where are the scope of improvements that are needed or required.

5. Better Customer and Employee Experience

By speeding and improving the user experience (UX) and, up response times, and keeping the communication clear, ServiceNow helps both customers and employees get the desired support they need faster with complete assistance from the system side or end. It creates a smoother, more organized experience for everyone with implementing the ServiceNow Migration.

6. Scalable and Customizable

ServiceNow platform can be scaled up to meet your needs and demands, whether you're a small business or a large enterprise as per your concerned objectives as per your preferences. As it also consists of features of customization, so that you can customize your workflows to match your teams' operations.

ServiceNow is a powerful tool that helps organizations manage work smarter. From automating tasks to improving service delivery, it plays a key role in making business operations more efficient, organized, and responsive. Businesses can rely on shifting their existing data system to new mediums with companies and experts like Suma Soft, IBM, and Cyntexa for a hassle-free ServiceNow migration journey. While the industry leaders and experts guarantees for a smooth transition shift with custom solutions offerings, advanced security measures and ongoing support, allowing the companies to maximize the benefits of modern digital infrastructure.

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