A guide to Raspberry Pi alternatives, from low-cost options to more powerful boards. Six years after the release of the $35 Raspberry Pi computer, demand remains as strong as ever, with sales on track to pass 18 million boards anytime now. While the Pi’s initial success stemmed from it being a budget board packed with enough computing power and features to perform tasks ranging from controlling robots to running a media center, its enduring popularity results from its strong software support and extensive community, who help newcomers and have created a wealth of tutorials and guides. But the Pi is not alone, a broad spectrum ofRead More →

How do you take your business into the brave new world of digital innovation? Here are a few examples of how this is happening today. Today’s wholesale value chain is undergoing dynamic change. New business models are changing how we do business on a daily basis. We’re now seeing smarter robots and the beginning of artificial intelligence. Smarter printing and products are giving consumers new options. We have new opportunities in service and maintenance models. We’ve also heard a great deal about the push for technology adoption in the business to consumer (B2C) market. At the same time, the business-to-business (B2B) or wholesale market hasRead More →

Make decisions faster, face to face. Use shared calendars to see when others are available and schedule meetings with automatic email invi tes. With one click, turn your meeting into a video conferencefrom any camera-enabled computer, phone, or tablet. Share your screen to review your work as a team, and make decisions on the spot. Collaborate in real-time. Easily work on documents, spreadsheets, and slidesacross your devices, with or without internet. Work in a single document with teammates or people outside your company. See edits as othe   rs type, communicate through built-in chat, and ask questions in comments. Multiple people can work at the same time, and every change is saved automatically.  Read More →

From the cloud, to cybersecurity, to data analytics — these new and emerging IT certifications are growing in popularity and demand, according to a report from Global Knowledge. Top IT certifications for today’s hottest skills Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Google Certified Professional – Cloud Architect Google Certified Professional – Data Engineer IBM Certified Solutions Architect – SoftLayer v1 IBM Solutions Advisor – SoftLayer v1 IBM Certified Designer – IBM Cognos Analytics Author Reports V11 MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure MCSE: Data Management and Analytics MCSE: Mobility MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert MCSD: App Builder Source: 13 emergingRead More →

Which specific skills will CIOs hire in 2018 According to recent Skill Survey, CIOs will hire skills in BI & Analytics, security, cloud, infrastructure, networking, vertical-specific skills, enterprise architecture, business consulting, among others. Today’s business expect CIOs and their IT organizations to develop digital technology and business skills such as design thinking, data sciences, usercentric design and exposure to new technologies, such as IoT, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Blockchain, to drive transformation and sustain long-term benefits.Read More →

How blockchain can prevent PNB-like frauds Blockchain is a digitally distributed ledger system that records an asset’s movement and ensures point-to-point tracking of information on transaction.. If blockchain technology was used for transactions and accounting, the fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB) could have been prevented, opine fintech experts. And now, more than ever, is a time when those in power should understand the urgent need to implement this technology in our banking system. This is because frauds are on the rise, especially in in public sector banks. According to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report, sourced by Reuters through an RTI, state-run banks have reported 8,670 “loanRead More →

Now considered essential to driving profits, digital transformations are shifting from platform-first strategies to initiatives that leverage emerging technologies in service of clear customer and operational goals. Digital transformation has moved beyond a nice-to-have to let’s get cracking. Once a top priority for early adopters and cutting-edge enterprises, digital transformation has moved into the mainstream. Few would argue that digital transformation initiatives are vital to the success of their organization. In fact, 64 percent of respondents to a 2017 Constellation Research survey said digital transformation is essential to driving profits. A recent Frost & Sullivan survey looking at end-user perspectives on navigating digital transformation globally, foundRead More →

  The future of technology industry will continue to see explosive growth in the digital revolution. Global trends are placing an intense focus on Cybersecurity, Predictive analytics, Artificial intelligence, The cloud, Augmented reality and Blockchain. While these trends have set the stage for future job seekers, recruiters are struggling with the shortage of qualified candidates for the surplus of jobs available. With that said, you may ask, ‘What skills do I need to get noticed by IT recruiting firms?’ The top skill set that comes to mind may include industry certifications or specialized degrees on the following areas. Network and Information Security. With the rising number ofRead More →

How Blockchain Can Empower Content Creators Decentralization and blockchain would be the perfect fit to empower content creators. Every piece of content could be recorded on the blockchain along with impressions, likes and comments. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram run a ton of advertisements. Those dollars go directly from advertisers to the social media platforms. Content creators don’t see any of it unless they have a special arrangement with the advertiser or the social network. For the majority of creators, this is not the case. Decentralization and blockchain would be the perfect fit to solve this problem. Every single piece of unique content couldRead More →

As consumers increasingly move online, traditional retailers are struggling. These technologies will help. Despite the fact that the economy is strong and American consumers are shopping in full force, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers across the United States are continuing their nosedives into bankruptcy. This so-called “retail apocalypse” began in 2016 when major retailers began shuttering their brick-and-mortar locations by the thousands. Sears has fewer than a third the number of retail stores it had ten years ago. Walmart just closed 63 Sam’s Club stores. Macy’s closed 68 stores last year and J.C. Penney closed more than 100. Payless filed for bankruptcy, and half of the malls in the U.S. areRead More →