This post is sponsored by Samsung Semicondutor US. Opinions are my own. For CES 2019 I predicted 5 overarching themes would be distinctly visible throughout the show and all of the coverage that the show receives. Those trends include 5G, Autonomous Vehicles, Flexible Devices and Growing Smart Ecosystems. However, while all of those trends were certain to be massive throughout …
Apple Samsung Deal Was a Crucial Move for Apple
Apple’s deal with Samsung, making its iTunes app available on Samsung’s 2019 Smart TVs, was a crucial move for Apple and its future in the world of streaming media offerings. Why the Apple Samsung Deal Matters Here’s a simple explanation illustrating why the Apple Samsung deal matters so much. I have an Apple TV device. It’s old enough it’s probably …
Employee Benefits: Attracting New Talent and Creating Loyalty with Existing Employees
When you’re trying to attract and keep the best employees for the job, you have to find ways to differentiate your company so it compares favorably to your competitors. So how do you do that? You can start by making sure your employee benefits are topnotch. That means they can’t just be the bare minimum, or you risk your competitors …
Businesses Need Extreme Recruiting to Win Over the Brightest Millennial Tech Talent
Millennials and Generation Z are flocking to Silicon Valley for jobs. No surprise, then, that many companies outside the Valley are looking for innovative ways to attract and retain star coders in a technology-driven market. One of these is a successful new practice called extreme recruiting. A study from Burning Glass found programming jobs are growing 12 percent faster than …
FinTech Trends That Will Take Banking to the Next Level in 2019
I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a bank. Come to think of it, I can’t remember the last time I’ve mailed a bill payment, either. Today’s FinTech has made mobile banking so easy that I can do just about anything right from my smart phone. So, what does that mean for banking in 2019? And how much …
Understanding the Pending Impact VR and AR Will Have on AV Integration
Virtual reality and the closely related augmented reality aren’t just far-fetched ideas any longer. In fact, the technologies are gaining speed, innovation starting to happen rapidly around the world. VR and AR will soon be available to all. What currently has an annual revenue of $1 billion today is forecasted to have a revenue of $30 billion by 2020 according …
How to Prioritize Innovation in the Workplace
Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have less decision-makers, making it easier to take the risks needed to prioritize innovation in the workplace. As these companies start to grow, they often experience a downturn in innovation as management layers increase. In fact, many …
Debbie Madden on How to Build Diverse and Inclusive Teams
I interviewed Debbie Madden, CEO, and Founder of Stride Consulting and author of recently the published Hire Women on a recent episode of my Future of Work Talk show. Debbie’s company is an Agile software development consultancy located in NYC and it’s the fifth company Debbie has built from the ground up. So, who is Debbie Madden? In short, she’s pretty badass. …
6 Digital Transformation Mistakes to Avoid
If you’ve been following my work in recent years, you know I’m a big believer in digital transformation. The companies that fail to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of today’s digital consumers and marketplace are quickly falling to the wayside. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, digital transformation is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. …
How To Avoid Being the Victim of a SMiShing Attack
SMiShing is not a new tactic. A form of phishing, SMiShing is an activity that involves someone attempting to trick you via text or SMS message. If the trick is successful, the individual will receive your critical personal information. Did you know that there are approximately 913,242,000 texts sent every hour of every single day around the globe? This translates …
