Technology is constantly morphing from complex to simple and back again, usually because systems are used as designed one day and modified to do something else the next. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that can embrace this modern landscape, manage complexity (by simplifying it), and match the pace of business tech innovations are well on their way towards starting off this …
How Collaboration Inside the Enterprise Has Shifted
Startup Stock Photos[/caption]Businesses today know that success in the marketplace requires an understanding of knowledge management and collaboration as well as increased options for flexible work/life balance for workers. Organizational psychology backs up the pursuit of open collaboration, and in many cases, a flexible work environment inspires loyalty and productivity. Combined with a younger workforce interested in new technology, these …
Should SMEs Be Worried About Mobile Device Management?
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As the leader of a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), requiring employees to use their own mobile devices makes sense because it cuts costs. However, SMEs should be aware of security risks and put a mobile device management (MDM) solution in place. With half of all employers …
5 Exciting Technologies Launched by Samsung at CES 2016
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Every year, right after we resurface from the holidays, the worlds largest tech companies, media and gadget crazed techies converge on Sin City to show off the future of Technology. This year’s CES in Las Vegas, is looking to be another big year for launching some of …
Remote Work Only Works With True Mobility
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The world is an incredibly diverse office – for those who can take advantage of it. With the right tools, bandwidth, and transportation, people today can literally work anywhere. Look around the next time you run out for a coffee, stop by a café for lunch, or …
To Cloud or Not to Cloud: That is the Compliance Question
Some companies have embraced cloud technology with open arms, while others approach it with extreme wariness—understandably so, since for industries that handle sensitive data, cloud security risks could spell disaster. However, fear of the cloud often comes from a lack of information rather than actual risk. Companies today have the opportunity to use public, private, and hybrid cloud options, yet …
2015 Technology Year In Review! #SMACtalk Live Style!
In this episode of SMACtalk, Daniel and Brian dig into the tech and business trends that shaped 2015 the most. From the launch of Meerkat during Mobile World Congress to the shifting forces in brand storytelling, 2015 was a year where companies embraced the power of Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud to drive their businesses forward. Other topics in the …
Wrapping Experiences Into the Business Digital Transformation Journey
When you hear “digital transformation,” what do you think of first? Many people believe a digital transformation is all about the customer, making it easier to connect and communicate with your buyers. Of course, consumer experience is essential, but it’s not the only consideration. A digital transformation is about employee experience, too—and balancing the two is the key to success. …
Are CIOs being too Conservative with Digital Transformation?
Digital transformation changes the nature of every aspect of business. The concept extends to every department in an enterprise, as well as into the marketplace. For CIOs, in particular, digital transformation represents a unique opportunity. Chief information officers, chief technology officers, and other technology managers must change with the winds of digital disruption or risk becoming obsolete. The Role of …
Improving Productivity by Better Utilizing Wearables
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Wearables offer companies an opportunity to improve productivity—if used correctly. According to a recent UK study, reported in The Telegraph, Goldsmiths, University of London analyzed the impact of wearable technologies in the workplace on employee well-being, productivity, and job satisfaction. They found that worker productivity increased by …