(A 2 minute read) We have apps and gadgets that record our heart rate when we’re walking up the stairs, that tell us when the kids are home, and remind us to buy milk on the way home from work. So, why not expect that our favorite pastimes have also been amended or advanced by …
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(A 3 minute read) Remember the days before smartphones and tablets? Before smart TV, and when “streaming” was something you did in a boat? Think back to when you called home to say you’d be late instead of texting. There are so many advantages that technology provides. Every aspect of our lives—home, school, work, play—has …
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(A 3 minute read…) Millennials are a unique demographic. The people born between 1981 and 2000 number 83.1 million Americans, eclipsing the 75.4 million Baby Boomers who have dominated consumerism since they became adults. According to Pew Research, America’s workforce is now comprised of: 53.5 million Millennials 52.7 GenXers and 44.6 million Baby Boomers With …
(A 3 minute read…) Three years ago, Disney World in Orlando not only welcomed visitors to be their guest, but also began presenting them with a new way to enjoy the experience. The Magic Band Disney introduced the Magic Band, a waterproof, electronic wristband enables the park’s guests to wander through every area of every …
Disney’s latest guest experience technology: Immersion or invasion? Read More »
(A 3 minute read…) Every year, America’s 400 theme parks welcome approximately 335 million visitors and water parks attract about 85 million people, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). An average of 4,423 children are treated in emergency rooms each year for amusement-related injuries, according to a 20-year study conducted …
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(A 3 minute read…) Have you ever served on jury duty? Starting at the moment you are first selected for jury duty to the time you have heard all of the evidence and are deliberating in the jury room to present a verdict, the entire process can be long, confusing and emotional. First off, working …
(A 3 minute read…) When you go out to eat, what’s on your plate might not be exactly what you ordered. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 65% of food borne outbreaks and 44% of outbreak-associated illnesses in the U.S. were traced back to a restaurant. The FDA’s food service regulations vary by …
Technology Serves up Improved Food Safety for the Hospitality Industry Read More »
Remember that girl in school who dressed a bit “weird”? She was goth long before goth became a trend. Or that guy in the office who never seemed to fit in? He may have been labeled “odd”. I remember when someone who was covered in tattoos made heads turn, unacceptable? I know someone in law school who tattooed her …
The teams of professionals at Health and Human Services (HHS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) agencies juggle heavy workloads. Their critical casework is weighed down with the mountain of paperwork required for each case—up to 400 reports and 2,500 pages per child. With the rigorous demands for a caseworker’s time, details can be missed. …
ChildFirst Solution Increases Efficiency for HHS and CPS Caseworkers Read More »
The Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded, with more embedded devices being adding every month. From fitness bands and smart appliances to remote patient monitoring devices and industrial equipment, the technology has not just captured the fascination of consumers and businesses, but hackers as well. IoT presents a new set of security risks that both …
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