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 …
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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 …
The average cost of a data breach was $3.8 million in 2015. This is a 23% rise in just two years, according to an IBM report—$154 per record. Healthcare pays a higher price, estimated at $363 per record, because the data in a medical record is more extensive than that associated with a credit card. …
Cyberthreats 2016: How can you protect your business? Read More »
Who’s mining the polls? If you doubt that Big Brother is watching, open your eyes wider. Big data is getting bigger. Thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices and apps, there is more accessible personal information about you than ever—from your browsing preferences to your location at any given time. Retailers know when you’re close …
How is big data driving the 2016 presidential campaigns? Read More »
During my time at L-Tron Corporation, my passion has revealed itself in the work I do with customers in the Industrial Automation & Data Acquisition arenas. I truly love what I do and feel it’s necessary that I not only provide products, solutions and services that exceed the customer’s expectations but also that I share my …
Two years ago, Gartner reported that augmented reality was on the verge of becoming a technology with valuable potential for the business world. I remember thinking, “Hmmm… Maybe I’d better take a look.” If you’re wondering what exactly “augmented reality” is, Gartner’s principal research analyst, Tuong Huy Nguyen, explained in the article that, “Augmented reality …
Can Big Data predict Oscar Winners? Oscar Sunday takes place on February 28th. At the end of the night, a few dozen people will walk away as winners, while more than a hundred will smile and say, “It was just an honor to be nominated.” But while you might be thinking that the Academy Awards …
And the 2016 Oscar Winner is…. Can big data tell us first? Read More »
ISO 9001 is a set of worldwide standards for managing quality control, established by the International Organization for Standardization. Since 1946, the standards have been developed, reviewed, and updated as needed, by experts in their respective areas, from around the world. ISO 9001 is specifically for Quality Management. Other popular standards include: ISO 14000 Environmental …
Why we’re moving to ISO 9001 and why I’m so excited! Read More »
Whether on patrol or in the lab, we all have a routine similar to this one. While each of our routines may vary slightly (get kids ready for school, read paper, watch news, etc.), there are commonalities, themes, and outcomes that we expect to see (e.g.: leave house by 5:30). Have you ever noticed what …