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 …
The Hard Line Between Disaster Recovery Planning and Experience
Balancing proactive and reactive business approaches is tricky. If you wait too long to address a risk, your business could suffer a major blow, but investing in a what-if scenario costs time and money that may not be the best investment—unless you consider peace-of-mind about your company’s future a sound financial investment. Too many times, companies who fail to invest …
The Reallocation Benefits of Managed Services
Business leaders know they must strategically manage all assets to realize their goals and keep their company at the top of its field. However, many focus more on daily routines than optimizing efficiencies over the long term. Reallocating IT resources using managed services allows businesses to make the most of in-house talent and achieve strong business outcomes, optimizing business operations …
The Solution for Low-Risk App Development
In a world full of apps, one must be at the forefront of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design to remain competitive. Without quality UI, your audience will get lost, confused, and frustrated—all of which leads to an incredibly negatively UX. Unfortunately, good designers can be expensive, and executives with the right capabilities are hard to find. The …
The Coming Battle Between Apps and Chatbots
For the last several years, we’ve grown accustomed to having an app for everything. The market is flooded with options to address just about any need a person has. A technology that could challenge that phenomenon seemed unlikely—until recently. The chatbot may be giving apps a run for their money. In fact, there is a very real possibility that apps …
The Future of 3D Printing Capabilities and Revenue
The 3D printing revolution has brought with it an interesting new perspective on personalization. Though it is still in its early days, people are excited about the possibilities of this growing tech. As equipment becomes more affordable, people will have more opportunities to design their own creations. As we lean in this direction, businesses will earn revenue through software and …
HP Betting on Seamless Workflow
For years, consumers have been eager to combine the computing power of their PCs with the mobility of their smart phones. Many companies have ignored this demand, focusing instead on adding snazzy new features to woo consumers with the next wave of technology. HP, however, has developed a new device that consumers have been waiting for—the seamless work phone. We …
Will Software Be the Savior of Personal Computing?
Does software drive value for hardware? Many companies seem to think so, as they’ve turned their focus away from developing hardware and onto creating more sophisticated software to power devices. This leaves a wealth of opportunity in hardware development, a niche that Microsoft is beginning to fill. Will their focus on Windows 10, particularly in the mobile field, make them …
3D Printing and the Real-Time Personalized World
In the 1957 comedy Desk Set, a “state-of-the-art” computer that filled a warehouse-sized room figures prominently. Even when computer technology was available, it was so big and expensive that only giant corporations could afford it. Suffice it to say, technology’s come a long way since then. When the idea of personal computing took root, the entire industry transformed. Twenty years …
How Edge Computing and Digital Transformation March to the Same Drum
Edge computing—the practice of expanding computer applications, services, and data to the logical ends of a network—moves away from centralized nodes to the literal edge of the computing sphere. Perhaps a less complicated way to think about it is this: instead of devices like drones or traffic lights needing to connect back to a computer hub to make things happen, …