Long before the Olympic torch is lit at the Summer Games in Rio, fans will be taking part in the worldwide spectacle. Mobile app developers have launched programs that will do everything from letting you watch your favorite sport to helping you find a clean toilet in Rio. Here’s a list of 6 great Apps to …
For many people, the biggest event they will ever organize is a wedding. Now, imagine hosting a celebration that will take place over the span of 17 days with a “guest list” of over a million people and the “wedding party” consisting of 10,500 participants. That’s the colossal effort of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics. …
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Women now comprise 57% of the professional workforce. We’re a majority. Well, not everywhere. Women in technology represent a small minority. In fact, the number of women working in computer and math fields has actually decreased from a mere 28.8% to an even smaller 26.1% between 2003 and 2012—in spite of the growth that …
For the consumer, the Internet of Things (IoT) means you can remotely turn down your thermostat, refill your prescription, and make sure your dog isn’t stirring up mischief at home—all from your phone, while sitting in a meeting, and no one there knows what you’re doing. (Hint: They’re doing pretty much the same thing.) Sociologist …
When you’re in the IT business, you experience a wide range of occupational hazards. You can’t go to a mall, for example, without wondering how the wireless infrastructure is set up. Do they have locationing and know exactly where I am, including the dressing room or cheating on my diet at Mrs. Fields? When I …
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 …