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The Silent Killers of Productivity: Social Media and Mobile

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In a recent article written in partnership with Microsoft, I discussed a number of ways technology can help improve productivity for your business. But what happens when technology actually becomes a hindrance to keeping things moving? Enter the silent killers of productivity: social media and mobile. In the most recent Office Small Business Academy Webcast, “Work Smarter: Productivity Tools for …

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The State of Manufacturing

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From the early days of steam power, through the growth of automated production lines powered by electricity, and right up to the use of computer technology and robotics, manufacturing has been at the vanguard of innovation and technological development. It’s not just an historical phenomenon though. It’s an evolution that continues—with innovative manufacturers now building on cloud technologies to connect …

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Enterprise Mobility: Eliminating the Need for Traditional Offices

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So long water cooler conversations! With new technologies supporting enterprise mobility, the traditional office space and all the rituals that went along with it are going the way of the dinosaur. Today’s businesses acknowledge the important role mobility can play in improving productivity, cutting costs, and offering even greater flexibility to a freedom-hungry workforce. I dare say the collapse of …

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Continued Evolution of Enterprise Mobility

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A few months ago, I discussed how enterprise mobility is part of the modern business evolution. Revolution might be more like it. In 2016, we saw record numbers of companies changing how they function in the new mobile environment—increasingly working from mobile-only apps and providing only mobile devices to new employees. As the technology grows and expands, it has the …

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A CIO’s Guide to Mobility Governance

In Mobility, Technology by Shelly KramerLeave a Comment

We live and work in a mobile world, there’s no question about that. As a result, the way we conduct business, is changing. All those devices that form the backbone of enterprise mobility—many of them falling under the potentially treacherous, still slightly “wild wild west’esque” BYOD category—can be great for productivity and employee satisfaction. They can be not so great, …

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How Digital Transformation is Shifting Talent and Hiring

In Digital Transformation by Daniel Newman1 Comment

The digital age is constantly evolving, and mobile platforms have opened up new ways for us to connect, from anywhere, at any time. Mobile platforms are driving new levels of accessibility, allowing more and more people to tailor their work schedules to their liking. This has made us more attached to our devices—with information and our social circles constantly at …

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Wearables Are About Better Experiences, But Can They Stop Being Ugly? #MWC16

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It’s not that I don’t love the idea of better experiences. In fact, I love the idea. I’ve already given all of my privacy away by choosing application after application that undoubtedly hoards my data and sells it to the highest bidder. I am after all on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Slack and so many other “Free Applications.” But then …

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Samsung Knox May Be The Hero for Mobile Device Management

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This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One of the big topics at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is cybersecurity, particularly as it relates to mobility. As the workforce becomes increasingly and more fluidly mobile, the challenge for IT departments, regardless of business size, is to provide the right mix of security …