I also think we're going to see some painful disrupting of "business processes" through IoT -- particularly customer service and customer support. If you sell a really expensive machine -- a farm combine, or an MRI -- ...
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This is the first quarter where it's been made clear that Microsoft is no longer a consumer device company. It's a server company, able to sell consumer services from cloud data centers. It has two sources of server strength:...
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Disagree, Tom. From its pricing and attempted high tech features, Amazon is competing for the high end or else it's got its approach to the market all wrong. Why charge $199 and attempt to implement 3D user interface if...
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"Imagine an analytics vendor suffers a data breach (Adobe ran into some trouble a couple of months ago) and the company using their analytics tools did not respect the Terms and Conditions, they will be badly positioned...
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Peter's right. It doesn't matter that much if the dish washer talks to the water heater behind our backs. What matters is whether the new connectedness can yield useful information and association -- the home builder runs...
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@David: I think when HTML5 came out, one of the things that stood out (apart from many others) was the improved privacy and security. However, I think with the passage of time people have found out workarounds for it. I...
In reply to: Re: Is canvass fingerprinting persistent?
Location Analytics tools are excellent in providing the right data and stats. With the right tools, this data can save lives and better assist in the navigation end. It's good to see tools and analytics evolving to other...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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I just got paid $7500 working off my computer this month. And if you think that's cool, my divorced friend has twin toddlers and made over $8k her first month. It feels so good making so much money when other people...
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It does appear risky to take on the other mobile giants and overpriced. The advantage I see is with leveraging amazon.com's platform for consumers. Amazon has been really pushing consumer technology with its tablets...
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These type of cases also make sense when women in the workforce find themselves in situations where they may have to negotiate time off due to labor delivery. A lot of firms today have incorporated programs for this and...
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Were I a physician, I wouldn't worry so much about FDA approval of medical mobile apps. This is the same government agency, after all, that regurgitates exactly what Monsanto wants it to: GMOs = good for you...
In reply to: FDA Regulation: Meh
Amidst the budget challenges, IT security in cloud should be a priority nonetheless. I can understand the security and privacy concern. In this day and age from what we see across other sectors with password and data breaches,...
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A giant, vastly overpriced "buy" button was exacly my perception of the Fire Phone out the gate. The only consumers who will spend their money on the gimmick in question are those with more disposable income than brain...
In reply to: There's a sucker born every minute
Yes. Simpler is better. When you look at the interfaces of a lot of these sites, many are staff or member users. Catering to easier navigaction is an important element. Even with stakeholders, technical sites or networks...
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This story which highlights disruptive business models makes good point. Such models are in line with technology innovation and trends. Those trends which are disruptive will be the ones to leverage. Sectors such as retail...
In reply to: Disruptive Business Models
Allow me to ask about the 500 lb elephant in the room not being addressed - why would a government employee in the possession of sensitive information be taking his or her (no doubt) agency owned electronic device with him...
In reply to: Whither protection of sensitive data?
InformationWeek Tech Digest - July 22, 2014Sophisticated attacks demand real-time risk management and continuous monitoring. Here's how federal agencies are meeting that challenge.
Building a Mobile Business Mindset
The differences between mobile apps and conventional Windows clients, or even web applications, are far more than skin deep. Yes, the touch-versus-keyboard interface, APIs, and programming languages are new, but that’s arguably the easy part. There are profound differences in how the two are built, the functionality each prioritizes, the release cycles on which they’re developed — even the attitudes, values, and work styles of the developers creating them.
IT Salary Survey 2014: Insurance
Insurance IT salaries are flat, but demand and compensation are highest for people with experience in social media, mobile, analytics, and cloud, according to InformationWeek's 2014 US IT Salary Survey.
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