Tag: innovation

October 5, 2023

It’s late 2023 and businesses are increasingly turning to cloud computing to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. While the adoption of cloud technology is widespread, the complexity of modern IT environments often demands more than a […]

June 7, 2023

The realm of business has always been about innovation and finding the best strategies to rise above the competition. As businesses continue to evolve, a particular model that has gained significant traction is the licensing business model. It provides a […]

August 31, 2022

After spending three days at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, Fla., it’s time to share the highlights of the conference. It was a packed house, with 5,400 attendees and this journalist’s first return to a live event […]

September 26, 2019

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A solution to help African farmers prevent grain contamination. An alternative to invasive biopsies to better detect liver diseases. A communication tool to help authorities communicate with citizens when internet and cell service is down in times […]

September 18, 2019

Those of us of a certain age remember the AAA paper road maps and the hassle of unfolding and refolding them after every use. Or following directions that referred to landmarks like local pubs and corner stores. Perhaps, if you […]

February 14, 2019

In case the stories of closing malls and empty storefronts haven’t caught your attention, shopping has changed. With an ever-growing focus on customer experience, old models upend the established process, bringing consumers and companies together like never before. Think Warby […]

July 19, 2018

In any role, it can be all too easy to fall into a comfort zone; you figure out a method that works, perfect your execution and watch as the fruits of your labor flood in. And repeat. Of course, this […]

July 21, 2017

In the 1970s, Route 128 outside Boston was considered to be the center of the tech world. Companies like Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Data General and others disrupted the market for mainframes with new minicomputers that were smaller, cheaper and more agile. They seemed destined to […]

July 14, 2017

I recently attended an entrepreneurial roundtable where aspiring entrepreneurs meet and discuss new business ideas with experienced business founders. It is a great example of how collaboration can spur the development and execution of a new business. When one entrepreneur was asked how he […]

July 10, 2017

At any given time, a technology or two captures the zeitgeist. A few years ago it was social media and mobile that everybody was talking about. These days it’s machine learning and block chain. Everywhere you look, consulting firms are […]

May 19, 2017

This week, Google is holding its annual I/O developer event, where the tech giant showcases its latest developments, and previews coming features. And on day one, they’ve already shared some pretty impressive new options – here’s an overview of all […]

May 15, 2017

It seems like there has never been a worse time for retail. Sears looks doomed. Many other large retailers, including J.C. Penney and Macy’s are closing stores and even fashionable boutiques like BCBG Max Azria are filing for bankruptcy. CNN […]

March 17, 2017

The terms innovation and city government don’t often find their way into the same sentence. City hall has traditionally been perceived as a place for political log jams, procedures, policies and paperwork. But with the advent of smart cities, all […]

February 27, 2017

It’s impossible for companies to thrive without technology and innovation. Identifying and evolving with industry trends and finding new ways to keep audiences engaged with your brand is what separates successful businesses from the rest. There’s no better time than […]

August 19, 2016

With the total time Instagram users spend watching video increasing 150% over the past six months, it makes sense for the platform to be putting more focus on video and looking at how to capitalize on that demand. Back in […]

August 11, 2016

Welcome to the video age. But haven’t we been through all of this before? Remember the days before Netflix, when rewinding your grainy VHS version of The Lion King was a familiar routine? Switch the context and video is more […]

June 23, 2016

  3D printing is disrupting the way we source products and do business around the world. What was once viewed as a distant possibility is now very much a reality. Companies across all industries should be looking at how they […]

June 6, 2016

The market for drone business services is worth more than $126 billion, according to a recent PwC report. Another report, which separates drones by type and use, predicts the market will reach $5.59 billion by 2020, a 32.22 percent increase […]

May 24, 2016

At their I/O conference earlier this year, Google announced their exciting new visual language Material Design, a concept based on great visual design combined with cutting-edge technology in order to create a unified experience on both mobile and desktop. I’m […]

May 19, 2016

Android Instant Apps is a game-changer for the mobile Web. Announced at Google I/O today, Instant Apps lets developers take advantage of modules that allow mobile Web users to use an application without actually installing it. When clicking a link, […]