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Tools make it possible, but people make it happen
Randall Craig Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf there has been one significant change in the area of marketing and engagement, it is the almost complete ubiquity of "programs." Some of them have names everyone knows like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Others have names like Salesforce, Marketo, Dynamics or iMIS.
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How the Internet of Things improves the supply chain
Charles Bell Distribution & WarehousingYou've likely heard of the Internet of Things (IoT) with regard to everyday technologies that can make your life more convenient. For instance, some of the most popularly discussed uses are fitness bands and smart thermostats, both of which can impact your life in a fairly intimate manner. But in a broader sense, the IoT is truly about full, wireless connectivity between devices for the sake of improved efficiency and safety in all walks of life. One application that not a whole lot of people talk about is the IoT's use in company supply and shipping divisions.
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Events are a designed reality, and we need less events, more reality
Paul Schreuder Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementReal life is natural and authentic. Events are designed and created. Can something that is designed also be natural and authentic? Or is a designed, created situation by definition unnatural, fake and an imitation of the real world? If this is true, an event can never be "real." Here’s why we need to give this a moment’s thought.
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Developing a positive math mindset
Brian Stack EducationAs a former high school math teacher, I often ask myself why math has such a bad reputation in our society. For years I have found people either really enjoyed math — likely because they "got it" in school — or they just plain hated it.
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5 ingredients for IT staffing effectiveness
Galen M. Metz Science & TechnologyYears ago, a colleague shared the following story with me. Struggling with a complex project, her team spent long hours and finally met the first milestone. She brought in a cake to celebrate the accomplishment — and was reprimanded for bringing in cake without prior approval.
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The future is now: 3-D printers are poised to disrupt the economy
Ronnie Richard ManufacturingIt's Monday morning. Your alarm goes off, and you slowly spill out of bed. You shuffle along to the kitchen and pour a fresh cup of coffee in your favorite mug — all set to start a new work week. But as you reach for some sweetener to add in, your arm knocks the mug off the counter, shattering it on the floor. How do you replace it?
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Bill Gates: Ed tech hasn’t lived up to its promise
Bambi Majumdar EducationBill Gates and news go hand in hand, so the hoopla surrounding his recent comments about education technology at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego shouldn't come as a surprise. But it should be a wakeup call for parents, students, school districts, authorities and education departments.
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Digital detox: A balanced approach to a world of tech
Christina Nava Science & TechnologyAs technology continues to evolve, the constant presence of it in our day-to-day lives carries the threat of not only being a distraction, but also turning into an addiction if we're not careful. A little over a year ago, I wrote about the deadly distraction of digital devices, discussing the trend of people texting and taking selfies while engaging in risky behavior. These problems appear to be getting worse as numerous studies of distracted driving and technology addiction continue to make headlines.
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Self-driving cars one step closer to reality with new lobbying group
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn 2016, not a week goes by without some new development in the area of self-driving cars. Since merely the beginning of May, there has been news of Fiat Chrysler and Google teaming up on self-driving hybrid minivans, GM collaborating with Lyft for a self-driving car on-demand service, and continued murmurs of Apple getting into the autonomous car world.
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Selfie pay: New technology could revolutionize online purchases
Cait Harrison RetailMost of us have experienced the frustration of trying to remember a password — or worse, finding out that our personal information has been compromised. Now, a new payment initiative by MasterCard is working to address both of those problems with one solution: the selfie.
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