This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Augmented reality (AR) is a big deal. No, it didn’t come along the way we expected, via some expensive headset or pair of glasses. Instead, the smartphone serves as the gateway for millions of people to enjoy an AR experience. Scores of people have been walking around …
Can DNA Be the Next Big Thing in Data Storage?
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. …
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 …
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 …
Redirecting Dead-ends in App Development and Beyond
Onboarding, or getting new users familiar with your application, is one of the most critical steps to an app’s success or failure. A confusing or boring onboarding process can alienate users before they even start. Therefore, a key part of the development of new apps needs to be designing an engaging onboarding process. Understanding Onboarding Successful onboarding has many factors. …
Security Heightens as Hackers Target Mobile
Many enterprises have taken to creating their own proprietary apps and software, and mobile devices are now a mainstay in modern business. Shadow IT isn’t the only concern accompanying the growth of mobile in the business world, however. As mobile technology becomes more popular and pervasive, hackers are turning their attention toward mobile devices. Understand Shadow IT in Modern Business …
Converting Shadow IT into Change Adoption
Fast-paced technological advances have inadvertently opened the door to increased risks from shadow IT. Cloud-based solutions have given non-IT professionals the opportunity to create and implement applications that expedite workflow. Without being able to control or secure these on-the-fly solutions, chief information officers (CIOs) may see the movement as a security threat. However, efforts to squash the rise of shadow …