Today you will see endless speculation as to why Microsoft is acquiring business (social) network LinkedIn. What seems like an unlikely pair has stunned the tech and social media world this morning as they announced a ~26.2 Billion dollar a cash deal to make LinkedIn Part of the Microsoft family. The Big question on many peoples mind is why? Allow …
Mobile Video Communication: Enterprise Ready or Consumer Toy?
We are all becoming more familiar with mobile video apps. The availability of Skype and FaceTime allows us to call home or chat face to face with a friend from anywhere. These apps work, they are simple, and they integrate with our mobile lifestyle. These tools have exponentially increased our comfort level with mobile video conferencing. Many of us are …
Will CMOs Be Making The Tech Purchasing Decisions Soon
Today, most tech purchase decisions are still being made in the CIO/CTO suite. There is nothing new about that. With certain initiatives being handed down from leadership, buying and implementation has always been done in the tech department. However, as the debate around CIO-CMO fusion continues, and as data-centric and customer-centric businesses seek to work faster, issues like shadow IT, …
IT Pros and Working Toward The Frictionless Enterprise
In an era of increasing reliance on technology in business, the traditional in-house IT model for enterprise companies is coming under pressure as other aspects of the organization look for a more nimble approach. In many instances, it’s not unusual for the IT function to be viewed as something of an obstruction to be worked around rather than an asset …
Exploring The Future of Real Time Collaboration
With the proliferation of cloud, mobile, and social, we are more capable than ever to connect and communicate in real time. However, with so much stimuli coming from so many different applications, connecting in real time isn’t always easy. As the demands for virtual collaboration increase in future, we need to continue to invest in ideas that allow companies and …
Cloud collaboration and the future of ad hoc real-time communication
With new technologies and solutions arriving at our doorstep more frequently, there has been a seismic shift in the way we communicate as individuals, businesses, governments, and societies. Today, much of our business communication is built upon the foundation of scheduled meetings and calls. However, we are always connected via text, social, and mobile. When it comes to business, improving …
Why Video Collaboration Is Key to Building Smarter Workforces
Given the current trend of taking office spaces from the physical to the virtual realm, working together from diverse locations across the world is not at all uncommon. This has changed the way we collaborate and the way we co-work. However, while we often no longer consider physical presence as an important factor when it comes to attending a meeting …