Gartner Research recently conducted a symposium exploring the Internet of Things. Gartner analysts are studying four fundamental usage models that could help businesses take advantage of the emerging technologies. Their goal is to help businesses see through the cluttered of information flooding the market concerning the Internet of Things. “As the Internet of Things grows […]
Versatile Infrastructure to Meeting Changing Needs
Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs) can leverage the latest advances in technology to increase versatility and performance. In the past, many smaller businesses feared the large upfront investment required to update company infrastructure. Over the last several years, the rapid developments in virtualization technologies have made it easier than ever for SMBs to take advantage […]
Making Big Data Pay
Successful business leaders are learning ways to leverage big data within the organization. According to an independent study by the the Economist Intelligence Unit, the business landscape is dramatically changing based on the massive level of data being collected each daily. While effective use of big data can be daunting, some businesses have effectively utilized […]
Four Steps in Transforming Your Digital Strategy
Developing an integrated digital strategy can play a key role in planning your business’s long-term future. It not only helps align your technology investment strategy, it may may also help you consider the future of processes and product/service lines within your business. As your business considers developing an integrated digital strategy, McKinsey & Company suggests […]
Developing an Integrated Digital Technology Strategy
What’s your digital technology strategy? While businesses from large to small use technology in almost every level of business, not many business think in terms of an integrated digital technology strategy. The analysts at McKinsey & Company developed an digital technology matrix that can help businesses think about how technology is integrated at every level […]
Disruptive Technologies That Will Transform Our World
Disruptive technologies are rapidly changing our lives, our businesses and our world. The McKinsey Global Institute released an in-depth study on 12 disruptive technologies that are changing the way we work and live. These technologies bring new possibilities as well as new challenges for governments, business and families.[1] The idea of disruptive technology comes from […]
How Will Technology Change Your Business? Part 2
Rapidly emerging technologies are driving economic growth and reshaping the marketplace at the same time. Businesses that learn to capitalize on these innovations will thrive in the days ahead. McKinsey & Company recently updated their list of formidable technologies that are creating the future even now. [1] Today I’m covering the second half of a […]
How Will Technology Change Your Business? Part 1
Technology impacts processes, people, and even the products we make and sell. One simple definition of technology from Merriam Webster is “the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.”[1] Applying new ideas and new tools in the line of business can fundamentally change the business. By looking ahead to some of the shifts in available […]
Leveraging IT Like Top-Tier SMBs
The leading SMB owners tend to view technology as a strategic asset and not as a necessary evil. Symantec recently conducted a global “SMB IT Confidence ” study of business owners with 10 to 250 employees.[1] The most successful SMB owners overwhelmingly recognize the value of technology for reaching business goals. In an interesting twist, […]
Small Data Centers for SMBs
As SMBs realize the need for processing, analyzing and protecting data, they face the challenge of effectively managing and developing a small data center within the organization. Managing a data center in an SMB context often means juggling a range of challenges like budget constraints, cultural boundaries and perceptions, and spacial limitations. IT World recently […]