Samuel Greengard

Unless you’ve been trekking in Outer Mongolia for the last few years, you know there’s a serious IT talent shortage. Part of the problem is that there simply aren’t enough students graduating from universities and technical institutes to keep up with demand. There’s also the fact that technologies are turning over so fast that it’s […]

If there is any remaining doubt that the Internet of things is rapidly moving from hype to reality, a quick glance at several research reports should snap the issue into better focus. Juniper Research points out that retailers seeking to capitalize on the IoT will spend $2.5 billion in hardware and installations costs by 2020, […]

These days, virtually no corner of the enterprise remains untouched by IT. From customer-facing Websites and brick-and-mortar storefronts to mobile apps and clouds, IT—and how well an organization puts it to work—separates the leaders from the laggards. A new report from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, Accelerating Business Transformation through IT Innovation, offers insights into […]

As more and more financial transactions take place electronically, the challenges and stakes grow. It’s no secret that over-the-air theft of data is a huge problem, but identity theft and outright breaches also represent growing risks. Thankfully—but way too late—the U.S. government has issued regulations that will force merchants, starting in October, to use more […]

One of the biggest frustrations with today’s technology begins with batteries. While computing processing power is advancing at a furious rate, batteries seem to creep forward. This leaves many devices, particularly smartphones, mired in mediocrity—and in desperate need of battery cases and an array of fixes in order to get through the day. The Apple […]

The Key to Battling Cyber-Crime Begins With Users The Key to Battling Cyber-Crime Begins With Users Businesses must do a better job of educating consumers and employees about proper cyber-security precautions as a first line of defense against cyber-criminals. Insecurities Rule 84% of surveyed Americans believe their personal information is more vulnerable than it was […]

These days, virtually no corner of the enterprise remains untouched by IT. From customer-facing Websites and brick-and-mortar storefronts to mobile apps and clouds, IT—and how well an organization puts it to work—separates the leaders from the laggards. A new report from the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, Accelerating Business Transformation through IT Innovation, offers insights […]

Today’s omnichannel business environment presents enormous challenges for CIOs and other business and IT leaders. Consumers, armed with the Internet and smartphones, demand more from organizations, particularly in the always nettlesome arena of customer service and support. They want what they want how, when and where they want it. UK research firm Loudhouse, which examined […]

Big data and analytics are at the heart of today’s biosciences and pharmaceutical industries. The ability to crunch numbers and understand complex equations is critical. But building an IT environment that can deliver massive processing power and accommodate storage and other requirements is nothing less than daunting. “There are sometimes terabytes of data to deal […]

The hype surrounding the Internet of things has reached epic proportions. Nevertheless, the IoT is very real and it is rapidly transforming business and IT. The New Jersey Institute of Technology has released a new report and infographic that snaps the emerging IoT into perspective and offers insights into the technology’s opportunities and risks. Already, […]

It should come as no surprise that, these days, protecting enterprise assets falls somewhere between whack-a-mole and the movie Groundhog Day. Every day presents new challenges that seem to get worse. Cisco Systems has just released its Midyear Security Report and the picture is not pretty. Among the lowlights: *Exploits of Adobe Flash vulnerabilities, now […]

Engaging shoppers and delivering value is at the center of successful retailing. But in today’s world, smartphones and social media add both challenges and opportunities. One organization that understands this concept well is Mall of America (MOA), the Bloomington, Minn., shopping complex that measures nearly 2.5 million square feet and features more than 520 stores. […]