This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We all live in the world, but it’s our world that really matters to us. To that end, digital signage is developing along with geotargeting and big data to provide more consistent marketing. But it’s also shaping personalized experiences—and in 2016’s customer-centric market, those experiences are what …
How Businesses are Capturing the Moments In-Between with Mobile
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Mobile has changed how we live and work, allowing us to engage with our contacts and collateral whenever and wherever we want. Smartphones have led the charge—two thirds of Americans have one, after all—but there’s more to it than that. Mobile has become integrated into some workplace …
Will Mobile Data Use Drive Companies to IoT for Revenues?
Today’s mobile devices are really fun-sized technology powerhouses, used for everything from gaming to staying active on social to keeping up with work while on the go. (Oh, and smartphones can even make calls, too, if anyone does that anymore.) These feature-packed devices use a ton of data, and it’s becoming increasingly economical for consumers to get more of it …
The Future of Personal Computing
What does “personal computing” mean to you? PC Mag defines it as “using desktop and laptop computers for personal use.” Let’s just say I approach that explanation with a bit of pause. After all, tech is my industry—I live and breathe it on a professional level, but I think sometimes those of us in this business often forget that we …
Security Is a Must, But Is It Costing Productivity?
In past posts, I’ve discussed how important it is for companies to focus on their IT security strategy. When strategy becomes too rigid, however, employees pay the price. Accessibility issues create extra work for the help desk, slowing a company’s productivity. How do you balance security and productivity? The two don’t have to work against each other. You can protect …
Beyond the Novelty of 3D Printing
Once in a while, a technology comes along with the potential to be completely game changing: If you ask me, 3D printing presented that way and hasn’t let us down yet. It’s getting better—we’re about to see the technology evolve away from prototyping and into something much more revolutionary for a number of industries. Let’s go beyond the novelty of …
Knowing What Really Sets Your Business Apart
Cloud and software are not only changing the way we do business, but also the way we think about IT and competitive advantage. In an effort to streamline efficiency, companies are now separating and outsourcing non-competitive processes. Of course, content and marketing are vital for any business, but further competitive processes depend on the particulars of your specific business needs …
From Mobile Phones and Devices to True Mobility
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Nearly 30 years ago (yes, it’s been that long), people everywhere were awestruck about the first cordless phone. The ability to move while talking on the phone was the first step toward mastering mobility—a feat that has now totally revolutionized how the world operates. It’s no longer …
Understanding the Value of Your Hardware to Software Ratio for IT
Most modern companies evolving within today’s digital landscape are finding a link between the strategic use of hardware and effective software deployments. As a single piece of hardware becomes more powerful and manageable, companies and CIOs can streamline and secure their digital transformation by maximizing their hardware and leveraging their software to power business. Tomorrow’s CIO will focus on leading …
How Software and the Cloud Will Change Business Technology
Business today is all about digital transformation. And if your’s isn’t, it should be. Now, that said, if your’s isn’t you’re also not alone. As HBR.com reports in a recent article, there’s a new digital divide opening up in America. While nearly every “individual, company and sector of the economy now has access to digital technologies — there are hardly …