The IoT and the connected consumer are set to revolutionize retail. Here are a few ways companies are able to take advantage of the tech advancements.
#SMACtalk 80: The Failures and Successes of Enterprise Software with Pega CEO Alan Trefler
In this week’s episode of SMACtalk, hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman had the opportunity to speak with Pega CEO, Alan Trefler. Known for his “Pull no punches” approach to business, Alan makes for the perfect “SMAC” guest because he’s going to take questions head on and leave the audience wanting more. At Pegaworld, we found out that Mr. Trefler isn’t only the CEO at Pega, he is also a chess master …
Here’s Why Mobile Applications Are the Augmented-Reality Hybrid
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Augmented reality (AR) is a big deal. No, it didn’t come along the way we expected, via some expensive headset or pair of glasses. Instead, the smartphone serves as the gateway for millions of people to enjoy an AR experience. Scores of people have been walking around …
Leading New ICT Tech and How It’s About to Rock Your World
If you’re in the technology industry like I am, you know how challenging it can be to stay up-to-date in our fast-changing niche. Even the word technology has a different meaning today than it did a few years ago. It’s no longer just about our gadgets and computers. These days, technology touches almost every aspect of our lives. This is …
Creating Mobile Computing Experiences
The advent of smartphones created the desire for full functionality that fits in the palm of your hand. Apps have become a mainstay of mobile technology, offering specialized functionality in an incredibly vast spectrum of customer desires and interests. Now, mobile technology is a lynchpin of modern business. Users don’t simply want a smartphone—they’re looking for mobile computing experiences. Experience …
Security Heightens as Hackers Target Mobile
Many enterprises have taken to creating their own proprietary apps and software, and mobile devices are now a mainstay in modern business. Shadow IT isn’t the only concern accompanying the growth of mobile in the business world, however. As mobile technology becomes more popular and pervasive, hackers are turning their attention toward mobile devices. Understand Shadow IT in Modern Business …
5 Tips to Improve the Mobile Candidate Experience
The world has gone mobile. It seems like all of us are using our mobile devices to manage the important aspects of our lives today. Including job seekers—both active and passive—who are conducting their job searches on their mobile devices. To engage prospective candidates where they spend the most time, employers must be proactive about offering a mobile-friendly candidate experience. …
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 …
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 …