It seems like there’s always a new buzzword to describe what’s happening to our personal and professional lives because of technology. Whereas we once summed up the change with the phrase digital transformation, we’re now up to creating a living, breathing digital ecosystem—and recent studies show a majority of today’s companies aren’t built to survive it. Think about cities like …
Top Five Digital Transformation Trends in Health Care
Technology is changing every industry in significant ways. To help frame how, I’m starting a new series discussing top trends in various markets. First up: Healthcare. No one can dispute technology’s ability to enable us all to live longer, healthier lives. From surgical robots to “smart hospitals,” the digital transformation is revolutionizing patient care in new and exciting ways. That’s …
Technology and Business Week in Review: March 11, 2017
Building a chatbot for Facebook, John Deere partners with Kespry to bring drones and aerial data to construction and forestry, and comScore launches a new product called Connected Home. These are just some of the stories we were interested in this week in the world of technology and business—here’s an overview. Wanna Build a DIY Facebook Messenger Chatbot—No Coding Required? …
Converge Tech and Business Week in Review – March 4, 2017
The S3 storage outage that brought down the Internet, the Slack bug that could have been a big nightmare for business owners, how virtual reality can transform remote work, and how understanding your co-workers can help keep you and your business safe from phishing scams. We offer these and other interesting stories in our weekly overview of the tech and …
Converge Tech and Business Week in Review: February 25, 2017
From emerging technology trends to watch for 2017, understanding the difference between the latest machine technologies, and a software bug that leaked sensitive information from millions of the company’s high profile clientele. Here’s an overview of the tech and business news that we think you might want to know about this week. Emerging Technology Trends in 2017. Technology is an …
Converge Tech and Business Week in Review – February 18, 2017
Voice-activated assistants and cool/creepy mail sentiment analysis, sneakers a hot online fraud item, what marketers need to know about AI, and the things that keep security experts up at night. Here’s an overview of the tech and business news that we think you might want to know about this week. Cortana introduces ‘suggested reminders’ based on email content. Voice-activated assistants …
Creating a Culture that Embraces Tech Change
Technology holds the key to prosperity and growth for many businesses. That said, you’ll need a culture of change and adaptability if you want to make the most of it. Even more than size and budget, culture is a huge predictor of a company’s ability to succeed in today’s digital age. The good news: you can build a culture that …
Converge Tech and Business Week in Review – February 11, 2017
Every week is an exciting week when it comes to what’s happening in the tech space—here are the stories we found most interesting this week in tech and business. Building the predictive enterprise: What CIOs should tell CEOs about artificial intelligence. Digital transformation is happening at a fast pace and people within your organization need to be ready to embrace …
Converge Tech and Business Review: February 4, 2017
Technology is revolutionizing how we work and how companies operate. Here are the stories we found most interesting for this week’s tech and business review. A Netgear exploit could expose thousands of router passwords. Known for fast and high quality routers, Netgear is in the news based on security issues. If you use a Netgear router, you may want to read …
Who Needs To Lead Digital Transformation In 2017
The question of when digital transformation will be complete is a moot point these days. New technologies and digital trends will never stop. However, it’s likely that the people leading the charge will be the change from year to year. In a recent report from Altimeter, analysts found that CMOs lead the transformation in 34% of companies, while CIOs and …