Remember how pay day used to be? Someone would walk around the office handing out checks, and we’d spend our lunch hour standing in line at the bank to make sure they got deposited. Fast forward a decade or two, and we’re not only celebrating the wonders of direct deposit. We are marveling at the ability to deposit checks right …
Converge Tech and Business Review: June 3, 2017
There’s much afoot in the world of technology affecting business this week—from Mary Meeker’s always highly-anticipated Internet Trends Report, to Intel’s Mobileye billion-dollar investment. There’s Google’s continued push to beef up security against phishing and ransomware, as well as the interesting challenges that Simple Contact is experiencing in 16 states. Let’s dive in. Intel CEO explains why he spent $15 …
Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Predictions for the Future
Perhaps the biggest irony about artificial intelligence (AI) is that—despite the many things AI can tell us—it can’t tell us how it will ultimately impact our lives, economy, or world. In fact, the impact of AI and automation on our job market and economy has been steadily debated—and loudly—for the last few years, with the story constantly changing. With AI …
SMACtalk 78: The Changing Role of the Enterprise CMO with Tom Libretto #Pegaworld
In this week’s episode of SMACtalk, hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman had the opportunity to speak with Pegasystems CMO, Tom Libretto. Joining Pega just under a year ago, Tom is a seasoned marketing executive with a strong track record in driving results for the enterprise market. Tom has a strong background in driving fast moving marketing teams within the …
Fifty Percent of Businesses Report Ransomware Attacks in Past Year
In 2016, ransomware was one of the most successful forms of cybercrime. And in 2017, that continues to be the case. Ransomware has affected a reported half of all businesses in the last year, with many having been hit more than three times already. That sobering statistic comes from the Global Ransomware Study 2016 from Sentinel One, which suggests a …
Exploring the Human Side of Tech Adoption
There’s little doubt we live in an increasingly tech-savvy society. But not everyone in the workplace is an early adopter of the latest apps and software. In fact, when Pew Research Center categorized individuals into a tech adoption spectrum, 52 percent considered themselves “relatively hesitant,” with 14 percent of those declaring themselves “unprepared.” With this in mind, how do you …
The Risks of Playing Fast and Loose with Security Compliance
Data is a lot like currency in business today, and you wouldn’t leave wads of cash lying around, right? This about this: Do you collect data efficiently? How do you appropriate it wisely? How do you use it to improve or validate your business case decisions? How do you store it? Who has access? All good questions, but we’re going …
Removing the Silos in the C-Suite
Silos—they’re the cockroaches of legacy organizations and pre-digital business mindset. Siloed departments can be an impediment to efficiency, culture, and even a company’s overall mission, especially in the high-speed digital age. But while many of us have embraced the concept of trying to break down those silos in our companies, we haven’t quite figured out how to break them down …
How Cloud Computing and Technology Enable Better Communication
The way we communicate within our businesses and throughout our workdays has been forever changed by technology, and chances are good that will continue to change at a rapid rate. Technology, especially the advent of cloud computing, has paved the way for better collaboration, more effective processes, greater efficiencies, and streamlined business practices. Let’s explore some of the ways that …
Cyber Resiliency: Key to Business Success
Cyber security spending has increased dramatically in the United States in the last five years, and for good reason. Studies show attacks cost businesses as much as $400 billion per year, with five out of every six large companies attacked in 2014 alone. But hacks can be detrimental to businesses, regardless of size, costing more than money—many do irreparable damage …