The 3D printer has come a very long way from printing simple plastic shapes. Now a number of industries are using the technology to create items of varying size, complexity, and composition. BMW has been experimenting with 3D printing for more than a decade, and other major car manufacturers are beginning to use the technology. Embracing 3D printing enables these …
Pokémon Go and the Introduction of AR
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As mobile technology advances and becomes more entwined with all aspects of daily life, augmented reality (AR) comes closer to full fruition. The concept of AR is the point where the digital and analog worlds mix. Pokémon Go provides a perfect example and may be the trigger …
Data Storage is Not One Size Fits All
With an increasing number of smart devices in use, the Internet of Things (IoT) is producing an exponentially larger data stream every year. To remain competitive, businesses must tap into this wealth of information among various platforms, but a lack of data storage quickly makes this problematic. To keep up, businesses must adopt new storage solutions to keep up with …
Artificial Intelligence and HR: The New Wave of Technology
It’s no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training—changes are afoot that many of us couldn’t have imagined 15 or so years ago. And I love it all. The reason this “tech meets HR” marriage …
The Newest Trend in IoT: Physical Flexibility
The Internet of Things (IoT) has led to some exciting innovations. From fitness trackers to blood pressure monitors and smart home devices, its reach is expanding. The next trend is toward not only mobility, but also flexibility—and I mean that literally. A few recent developments have set incredible expectations for the coming year. Roll Up Your Display Last month, Samsung …
Heads Will Roll: The 3D Industrial Printing Revolution Marches On
In the world of industrial 3D printing, there really is a revolution going on! And it’s a tremendously exciting one, changing entire industries along the way. There’s a good chance it will impact your business in some way, whether it’s how you approach R&D, how you manufacture goods, how you approach distribution, or in some other way. The 3D printing …
How the IoT Will Change Retail
It wasn’t too long ago that the Internet of Things (IoT) was a new term, and retailers were formulating nascent ideas and predictions on how this new technology might be implemented to serve the industry at large. A recent Retail Systems Research (RSR) report officially puts those days behind us, as 72 percent of surveyed retailers reported to be currently …
Fog Computing and Business Continuity
Data storage and processing are moving to the cloud, which means faster, more efficient systems. The ever-growing Internet of Things (IoT) pushes processing even further from center, out to collection points, in a process known as fog computing. Though this will advance analytics and reduce latency, it reincorporates hardware into the equation. Glitches and natural disasters can destroy devices or …
5 Tips to Improve the Mobile Candidate Experience
The world has gone mobile. It seems like all of us are using our mobile devices to manage the important aspects of our lives today. Including job seekers—both active and passive—who are conducting their job searches on their mobile devices. To engage prospective candidates where they spend the most time, employers must be proactive about offering a mobile-friendly candidate experience. …
The Magic Innovation Formula—It’s not Abracadabra, it’s PxQxT
There is no blueprint to business success, and no growth strategy in the enterprise is a surefire bet. However, there are a few universal truths. For example, we know that the digital marketplace is constantly changing, and successful leaders need to understand innovation. That’s fine to say on a conceptual level, but success is not about innovation. Innovation for the …