We live in a fast-paced world that values instant gratification—both in and outside of our professions. Because of this, advancing technologies are becoming even more important. One thing IT departments are starting to adopt is something called “edge computing.” Edge computing is a data-centered process that gets data where it needs to be in a […]
4 Effective Ways to Create a Data Strategy for Your Business
Once you’ve generated enough data for your business, you need to make it work for you. Luckily, you can harness your data’s power by following these four steps: 1. Identify and Describe This is a crucial step for harnessing the power of your data. It essentially involves getting to know what your data is and […]
Employing Social Media Marketing to Improve Sales
You likely already know the importance of having an online presence for your business (especially the value that social media can bring to a business). However, how do you measure whether your efforts to beef up your online presence are doing anything to contribute to sales? As many as 86 percent of marketers feel it’s […]
Telstra to Launch LTE-Broadcast Services Ahead of Release
Within the year, we may have another broadcast service available: LTE-Broadcast (LTE-B). Ahead of the nationwide launch sometime in 2018, Telstra (in a partnership with Ericsson) will be releasing several LTE-B -compatible services in conjunction with Samsung. Telstra LTE-B will be integrated into Samsung handsets in the already existing Telstra Media, as well as a […]
UX: There’s More to It Than Good Looks
Ask any engineer and they’ll tell you: it’s more important for the application to do what it’s supposed to do rather than to look good while doing it. Most users, however, are not engineers and will only use a product that is intuitive, simple and “feels right.” This is where user experience – or UX […]
How the Internet of Things (IoT) Intersects with Big Data
Understanding the relationship between big data and the so-called Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly becoming a concern that businesses can no longer afford to overlook. With the growing proliferation of smart-devices that comprise the IoT, automated data generation, enhanced connectivity and the means to perform more complex and in-depth data analysis with greater ease […]