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Infographic: Breaking up Big Tech
Brian Wallace Science & TechnologyAre tech companies growing "too big to fail?" In 2018, five tech companies — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google — earned a combined $800 billion in revenues. In March, Elizabeth Warren released a campaign ad calling for the breakup of big tech companies. Facebook removed the ad, sparking bipartisan backlash. Today, 2 in 3 Americans — regardless of political party — support the breakup of Big Tech. This infographic outlines why so many are calling for the tech giants to be broken up and the laws that might make it happen.
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Infographic: Is the future of security biometric?
Brian Wallace Science & TechnologyMore than 85% of Americans want to use biometric security to verify their identity or to authorize payments. Since Apple first introduced Touch ID in 2013, the global market for mobile biometrics has grown to over $14 billion. So, are PINs and passwords becoming a thing of the past, and are biometrics really better than traditional security? This infographic outlines the realities of biometric security.
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How can healthcare companies protect themselves from data breaches?
Daniel Markuson Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare remains the most breached industry in 2019. Thirty-two million healthcare records were breached in the first half of this year, which is double the total for all of 2018. There are no signs that cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are going to cease. To avoid a bad reputation and legal action, healthcare organizations must make cybersecurity their top priority. Here are four main tips on how to protect your healthcare organization from getting hacked.
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5 ways to boost your social media brand strength in 2020
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAre you looking for ways to position your brand as powerfully as possible in the coming year? Of course, you are. You can do it most effectively by eliminating worries about points that don't pose a threat to your established reputation while making fresh choices that will surprise and engage your consumer base and new audiences more than ever. How do you do it? Try these tricks and tips.
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Infographic: The history of headphones and their productivity benefits
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHeadphones have come a long way since the electrophone was invented in Britain in 1895, allowing subscribers to listen to live musical performances over phone lines. Today, Americans typically spend more than 32 hours weekly listening to music, almost equivalent to a full-time job. Seventy-eight percent of people say music improves their productivity at work, and 46% of people wear headphones at work to avoid conversation. This infographic outlines the history of headphones and explains the productivity benefits of using headphones at work.
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What is the future of leadership?
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf everything rises and falls on leadership, are we in good hands, or should we be concerned? While technology is moving at the speed of light and leveling everything in its path, leaders often seem hesitant to change their rather archaic traditions and beliefs. This is causing some uneasiness among employees and other stakeholders. So, what is the future of leadership, and how can leaders be effective and successful in this brave new world?
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How to stress privacy in your digital marketing campaigns for 2020
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingOnline data protection is a key concern for digital consumers across the board. As a digital marketer, it's very important to make sure your customers' info is secure. But you also need to let your customers know how you ensure their privacy in all conceivable ways. How do you update and perfect your communication about this crucial info in your campaigns this coming year? Use these research-based strategies.
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Survey: Healthcare communication is stuck in the past
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationHealthcare communication issues are a thing of the present, not the past. Communication remains fragmented, with many healthcare organizations remaining reliant on landline phones, fax machines, and pagers. Furthermore, the adoption of modern communication technology is often happening in silos. These findings are from technology company TigerConnect in its annual State of Healthcare Communications report, a survey of healthcare leaders and patients detailing the pervasive challenges in healthcare communications.
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5 ways to update your IT to protect patient safety
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationAs a hospital administrator, you always want to make sure that your IT is keeping complete pace with crucial services your patients need. Keeping on top of these tasks can be time-consuming, however, and you can't always immediately identify innovative ways to employ new technology. But you can update your IT strategies with your team using the following science-driven info, and your patient safety goals will be met more effectively than ever.
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Infographic: How to secure your data from mobile apps
Brian Wallace Science & TechnologyHow do apps steal your personal information? It turns out they're not really stealing at all, because in the fine print they tell you what data they are taking and what they plan to do with it — it's just that no one reads the fine print. Additionally, user data is very valuable: more than $100 per user for most platforms. Learn more about how apps compromise privacy with this infographic.
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