The world’s data is growing too quickly for our current storage mechanisms. Humans generate hundreds of millions of bytes of data every day. We overload servers that take up a large amount of physical space, power, and energy. A recent breakthrough in DNA data storage may hold the answer—in a much smaller and more durable medium than giant data centers. …
Leading New ICT Tech and How It’s About to Rock Your World
If you’re in the technology industry like I am, you know how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date in our fast-changing niche. Even the word technology has a different meaning today than it did a few years ago. It’s no longer just about our gadgets and computers. These days, technology touches almost every aspect of our lives. This is …
Botnets on the March: IOT Disruption and What It Means for Healthcare
I’ve been intrigued by the buzz around IOT, especially when it comes to the utility in the healthcare ecosystem. Just think of the possibilities: proactive monitoring of patients by clinicians, earlier hospital discharge, and of late, cognitive computing that not only promotes better clinical care but also optimizes research. And that’s just the clinical end of the spectrum; if you …
Biometrics and Extending the Function of Digital Signage
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Digital signage has yet to reach its full potential, but a new technology is taking it to the next levels of interaction and customization. Biometric technologies—such as iris, fingerprint, and face scanners—are changing the medium as we know it. As I mentioned back in April, digital signage …
Big Data Segmentation and the Power of Small Data Analysis
While the Internet of Things (IoT) has caused many businesses to shift their focus toward big data, many forward-thinking individuals are considering the importance of small data. Big data analysis has obvious benefits, but early adopters of data segmentation and small data collection will reap long-term benefits. Do Not Forget About Small Data Digital transformation has, in part, been about …
Beyond Cloud Adoption to Cloud-First
Odds are good you’ve adopted some form of the cloud by now, and you’re ready to sit back and enjoy the results. Before you kick up your heels, however, you may want to reevaluate the extent to which you are using the cloud. Cloud-first companies are quickly surpassing those that simply adopt the technology without widespread usage—but luckily, you can …
When AI Chatbots Attack: What You Need to Know About the Struggle to Program Empathy
What’s new in the world of AI and chatbots? Plenty, actually. Love them or hate them, you’d better be prepared for these technologies to power the future of the B2B sales process. First, though, there are a few kinks that need to be worked out—or manners to be worked in, however you want to look at it. Don’t think so? …
New IoT Business Models Equal New Legal Troubles?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is leading to a revolution for the business of companies and still has massive potentials of growth, but such change reveals legal risks never experienced by many of them. The comment from the former CEO of Nokia during the press release of announcement of the acquisition of their smartphone division by Microsoft is very interesting. …
Cloud Computing Ate My Computer
The business world takes advantage of cloud computing more extensively than individual users, but this is poised to change. A number of tech companies are exploring ways to put personal computers entirely in the cloud, eliminating the need for physical storage space and hardware upgrades. Sixa is one such company at the forefront of this movement. Sixa’s efforts began with …
Creating Mobile Computing Experiences
The advent of smartphones created the desire for full functionality that fits in the palm of your hand. Apps have become a mainstay of mobile technology, offering specialized functionality in an incredibly vast spectrum of customer desires and interests. Now, mobile technology is a lynchpin of modern business. Users don’t simply want a smartphone—they’re looking for mobile computing experiences. Experience …