Cash is becoming obsolete. It’s cumbersome. And when you can pay for something as small as a pack of gum by waving your phone or card at a machine, why bother weighing yourself down with something as “old-news” as dollar bills and coins? Consumers are in a never-ending search for the next cool thing that …
Money on the move: The future of mobile payments Read More »
Why is IT tucked away from the rest of the corporate space? They slip in when someone needs help and then just as quickly retreat to their corner—the farthest corner—of the enterprise. The Harvard Business Review published research that suggests CIOs (Chief Information Officers) are under-valued by other executives. Almost half of the executives surveyed …
C2C Communication: Connecting CIO’s to Other C-Levels Read More »
In a few weeks, my family will be taking a road trip from New York State to South Carolina. With 3 kids under the age of 6, you may be thinking that my husband and I are crazy…and I’d have to agree. But we’re hoping that once we reach sunny skies and warm weather, we’ll …
Why the 4910LR is an Officer’s Ticket to Success Read More »
Many industries are still male-dominated, especially in the technology field. You might be the only woman in the room during a meeting, conference, or event and, yes, this minority position can be awkward if you allow it to be. I prefer to look at this situation as an opportunity to shine—for my own benefit and that …
Meeting Mastery—Tips When You’re the Only Woman in the Room Read More »
I was watching a commercial recently. It was another one of those insurance ads where the spokesperson shakes his head at the consumer who foolishly didn’t protect themselves from the risk of fire, flood, accident, or anything else that could have been protected by insurance. Well, as much as this might hurt to hear…people who …
Data back-up: Are you a frequent flyer or a no-show? Read More »
Your pet can wander off. So can your child. But are we ready to use the same RFID technology to put microchips in humans? I’ve heard all sorts of reports about radio frequency identification (RFID) microchips being used in people. One “news” article said that all European newborns will be injected with a microchip by …
From pets to people: Are we ready to be microchipped? Read More »
As PC technology evolves, so does the hardware and software available for use in industrial applications. The progression of I/O support from ISA/PCI to PCI/PCIe, along with the transition from Windows NT/2000/XP Pro to Windows 7 & Windows 10 have forced most users to consider upgrading their industrial platforms. For some, upgrades are inevitable due …
Two Industrial PC Form-Factors that Support ISA Cards Read More »
Sometimes, thinking outside the box requires getting into one. Corporate data security, for example. There’s a blurred line between using mobile devices for both work and personal tasks. That means that a smartphone or tablet can be lost or stolen, and a curious child can unknowingly download malware by being lured with the promise of …
Using Containers for Enterprise Data Security on Consumer Devices Read More »
Is a natural-born leader a real thing? Do babies emerge with the innate ability to guide others—once they learn to walk, talk, and handle their basic needs? Or are they the merely humans who have been correctly nurtured to cultivate leadership? I believe some people have more natural leadership ability than others. Some youngsters are …
The whole transition to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) that stemmed from the consumer’s passion for their smartphones and later migrated to tablets created a major challenge to the enterprise IT community. How do you allow workers to use consumer devices in a business environment while also protecting the security of the network and its …