Samuel Greengard

It’s apparent that big data and next-generation analytics are revolutionizing business and delivering once unimaginable insights. A new report from CompTIA, Big Data Insights and Opportunities, reveals that 72 percent of companies with a big data initiative have achieved results that exceeded expectations. Moreover, 31 percent of companies are exactly where they want to be […]

In a world where almost everything is being transformed into a digital data point—and the volume, velocity and variety (3Vs) of data expand at a seemingly exponential rate—it’s apparent that the ability to govern big data increasingly separates winners and losers. A newly released study conducted by Pentaho, a Hitachi Services Company, in association with […]

Over the last few years, there has been no shortage of hype about the Internet of things. Connected devices are the hot topic of discussion at conferences, in publications and in the news. Nevertheless, the IoT is rocketing into the business world and our lives. These devices—from activity trackers and door locks to beacons and […]

As we wade further into the digital age, it’s apparent that computers are at the center of everything. Yet, what seems like radical advances in hardware, coding and more, pales in comparison to what lies ahead. We have only begun to feel the impact of digital technologies. Last year, McKinsey & Company pointed out that […]

As a young boy, I was intrigued by science fiction novels and short stories by the likes of Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein. These books represented a very cool and intriguing future filled with amazing technologies. Today, we’ve arrived at that future. Over the last few years, we have witnessed radical advances […]

By now, it’s fairly apparent that password security is completely broken. Consumers can’t create decent passwords and manage them effectively, and too many organizations can’t seem to stop thieves from stealing them and breaking into enterprise systems. There’s a fairly basic takeaway here: when a problem pervades every corner of society and business, it’s clear […]

It’s no secret that IT is advancing at a furious rate. Keeping up with the constant changes is nothing short of daunting. Although the imprint of IT is everywhere, here’s a look at four strategic areas that promise to most heavily define 2016: Security Everywhere. Let’s face it, current approaches to cyber-security are completely broken. […]

Over the last decade, virtualization has moved into the mainstream of the enterprise. The adoption rate for the technology now extends into the high 90 percent range for large enterprises. Yet putting the technology to work effectively remains a significant challenge for many organizations. “Optimizing a virtualized environment and getting the most out of the […]

These days, every company claims it places a premium on customer service. Unfortunately, the facts speak otherwise. A just-released study conducted by cloud communications provider Corvisa offers insights into the disastrous state of customer support. The company surveyed more than 1,300 consumers and found that a whopping 48 percent have stopped doing business with a […]

The complexities of enterprise resource planning (ERP) are not lost on most business and IT executives. In many cases, these systems are complex and unwieldy. This can lead to diminished productivity, subpar results and a drain on enterprise time and resources. One company taking direct aim at the challenge is Tube Specialties Co., a Troutdale, […]

Over the last few years, hype over wearables has reached a fevered pitch. Although Google Glass has disappeared (for now) and the Apple Watch has encountered a tepid response within the enterprise—industry research indicates that business users account for about 2 percent of smartwatch sales—don’t think that wearable devices are a passing fad. Within a […]

One of the biggest challenges for charitable organizations is putting dollars to work in the most effective way possible. At Goodwill Industries New York and New Jersey, which provides essential services and aid for 95,000 individuals, including the disabled and veterans, the task is enormous. “Information technology is at the center of almost everything we […]