Artificial intelligence is having a big impact on retail stores, VR is disrupting the real estate industry, smart glasses are replacing desktop computers, and the possibility of Foxconn building factories in the US are some of the interesting news we have for you this week. Let’s take a look at the tech and business news we found of interest this …
Women in Business: Driving Innovation in Senior Leadership
I had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion at the recent PegaWorld event, on the topic of how women in business are driving innovation in senior leadership. PegaWorld, an annual event put on by software company Pega, is designed to bring together business and technical visionaries from the world’s leading companies. My panelists certainly represented the best and brightest …
Migrating to Office 365? Here’s How to Mitigate IT Risk
I recently wrote about why businesses love cloud technology [and Microsoft Office 365]. When you boil the reasons down, they’re pretty straightforward: Businesses, no matter how big or small, turn to cloud-based platforms like Office 365 because they’re good investments. The costs are low, the functionality is high, and the result is a more efficient, collaborative workforce supporting a company …
Why Businesses Love Cloud Technology [and Microsoft Office 365]
Adopting cloud technology is the ultimate competitive advantage for businesses large and small, and it’s easy to see why: Cloud-based solutions are flexible, scalable, feature-heavy, and cost-effective—all major plusses for your organization. While many share those inherent similarities, it’s important to remember that not all cloud technologies are created equal. One cloud solution that stands above the rest is Microsoft …
Tech and Business Review: July 15, 2017
After a holiday break, we are back and excited to share with you some interesting headlines. From a security lapse that has affected millions of Verizon customers, to how a delivery service company is using technology to power the convenience economy, to steps you can take business can take to protect your data when working with third party vendor and …
Employee Digital Device Practices Continue to Pose Security Risks
Cybercrimes are on the rise, and with the number and sophistication of attacks growing rapidly, it can feel as if the workplace is constantly under siege. Companies of all sizes, and across all industries, wonder how to protect themselves while maintaining compliance with federal regulations, and without disruption to their business. The 2015 Cyber Security Intelligence Index report from IBM found that 95 …
Tech and Business Review: June 24, 2017
Six trends shaping IT cloud strategies, how businesses are protecting themselves from cybercriminals, and Adobe’s acquisition of Mettle’s SkyBox tools to expand its VR video portfolio are just some of the interesting stories we found this week to share with you. 6 trends shaping IT cloud strategies today. The majority of companies today, regardless of their business model, depend on technology …
Tech and Business Review: June 17, 2017
These last few weeks I’ve been in Vegas for the PegaWorld event, in Phoenix to meet with one of my business partners, to Prescott, AZ (where it was much cooler) and now I’m headed to NOLA tomorrow for the SHRM conference with my partner Eric Vidal and TalentCulture’s Meghan M. Biro for some immersion in the HR and HR tech …
The Operating Model for the Digitally Transformed Enterprise
Effective workplace communication is more than just a topic for an HR memo—it’s the foundation for innovation, collaboration, and all around forward motion for companies in this digital age. Often, organizations embrace social collaboration tools internally as stakeholders work to create a culture ripe for digital transformation success. All that social collaboration is great—necessary, even—but without leveraging the capabilities employees …
Tech and Business Review: June 10, 2017
Last week Shelly Kramer was in Vegas to attend and moderate the Women in Tech panel during the #Pegaworld Conference. Following her tweets during the conference just reiterates the idea that technology is driving innovation in business. Those who do not embrace and adapt digital transformation in their organizations will be left behind. No matter how busy we get, we …