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Here’s How to Kickstart Your Data Protection Strategy

In Security by Toby OwenLeave a Comment

Many business leaders associate data protection with cyberattacks. Mainly, due to the alarming news stories that continue to surface—from the WannaCry ransomware attack that spread across 150 countries to Equifax’s massive breach that affected as many as 147.9 million consumers. Luckily, media coverage for these incidents has spurred much-needed awareness for data security.  However, cyberattacks are just one concern when it …

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Developing an Agile Business Model in Today’s Ecosystem

In Business and Leadership by Daniel NewmanLeave a Comment

Change is just about the only thing we can count on in digital transformation. Disruption is coming at businesses from every direction in today’s ecosystem, and those companies who aren’t prepared to duck and weave to survive it won’t survive. Studies show that more than 40 percent of S&P 500 companies have gone by the wayside since 2000; another 50 …

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4 Digital Transformation Trends Driving Industry 4.0

In Digital Transformation by Daniel NewmanLeave a Comment

When you hear the word ‘industry’ you may think of factories or tall smokestacks. And even though technology grows in leaps and bounds daily, this is still our mindset. For manufacturers that want to remain in the game, they must embrace the digital transformation and everything it has to offer. They need to pay attention to the digital transformation trends …

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The Value of Creativity in the Era of Automation

In Technology by Moa NettaLeave a Comment

Is artificial intelligence a threat to the value of creativity, waiting in the wings to steal jobs and turn the marketing industry into a Matrix-style dystopia? Elon Musk is a leading voice on the subject of robots replacing many of the tasks humans do today. He suggests we’ll need a global fund to maintain demand for the services that machines …

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Everything You Need to Know About Infrastructure as a Service

In Cloud by John GreeneLeave a Comment

As companies are scaling up quickly during this time of digital transformation, many are discovering the benefits of a hefty IT department. However, they are not finding the budget to go with it. To meet this demand, many cloud service providers are offering a variety of services that meet the IT needs of organizations in a more cost-effective and productive …

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Top Takeaways from 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigation [Report]

In Security by Carolina Curby-LucierLeave a Comment

As the number of threats and security breaches continue to grow, protecting your business from a cyber-attack takes a conscientious and sustained effort. Cybercriminals are expanding their forces and the assaults are becoming more sophisticated every day. If you aren’t fully engaged in your cyber security efforts you could be vulnerable. Do you know the biggest threats to your cyber …

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Want to Mitigate AI Bias? Start with Unbiased Data

In Technology by Daniel NewmanLeave a Comment

  Most people are under the impression that artificial intelligence (AI) is bias free. After all, what could have fewer opinions than a machine? But as it turns out, research shows AI carries the same biases as whoever created it. Which means the data we’ve now grown accustomed to relying upon to make any number of decisions—from who should receive …

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AI for SMBs: Actionable Tips for Strategic Implementation

In Technology by Daniel NewmanLeave a Comment

Artificial intelligence (AI) or bust. That’s the chant you’ll hear across the digital landscape today as major corporations are beginning to reap the rewards associated with automation, machine learning, and digital assistants. I mean, we all know AI is going to be revolutionary for the big players in the digital marketplace. But for SMBs who lack the same resources, talent, …

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6 Ways the IoT Will Improve Accounting

In IoT by Daniel NewmanLeave a Comment

As of this year, 20 billion devices are expected to be connected globally. That stat is impressive—but it’s not nearly as exciting as the value these devices could add to your company’s bottom line if you use them strategically. From mobile phones to cars, planes, machines, and more, the data these connected devices are harvesting can be a game changer …