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Six Digital Transformation Opportunities for SMBs

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If you think of digital transformation as something reserved only for the enterprise, think again. Now, it’s true that there are a number of ways large organizations can sink their teeth into digital initiatives, but it’s also true that customers are at the heart digital transformation. When we look at it that way, it’s clear there are major opportunities for …

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Beyond Digital Transformation to Hyper-Disruption

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Most business leaders are familiar with the concept of digital disruption—a subset of innovative disruption, or a new tool that changes the rules of an industry and how the market operates. In the case of digital disruption, that tool is technology itself. Businesses who keep pace with digital transformation can safeguard against a crushing tide of forward-focused competition. Shifting your …

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Are Larger Touch Screens Finally Here?

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We’re living in a world where consumer environment shapes product development in a big way. Technology evolves rapidly and with each generation of devices, consumers want more. Customers have been clamoring for larger touch screens for a long time, and now it appears that their wait is coming to an end. In response to consumer demand, Dell is at the …

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Pushing Data to the Atomic Level

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This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Miniaturization is an important goal in computer technology. The smaller we can make computer components, the more we can fit into a single device and the more powerful it will be. Data storage is no exception. Scientists dream of creating data storage centers that can store the …

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From Platform-Centric to People-Centric IT

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Just as the focus shifted from hardware to software in the modern business world, we’re now seeing a similar transformation with IT models. Platform-centric IT models and design (where companies base the majority of their IT around a single solution ecosystem) are making way for people-centric models. The future of technology does not lie with complex applications overly laden with …

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How the Cloud Helps Businesses Refocus on What Matters

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The advent of cloud computing technology signifies a marked shift in focus away from hardware and on to the virtual world. Cloud technology has revolutionized IT. I believe one of the benefits of cloud solutions that may not be immediately apparent is how it allows an organization to free up entangled resources, and by extension improve core business practices and …

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3D Printing Goes Chemical

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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 …

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Pokémon Go and the Introduction of AR

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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 …

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Data Storage is Not One Size Fits All

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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 …

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The Newest Trend in IoT: Physical Flexibility

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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 …