DENT Files: Embracing Chaos
The Taoist view of being reflects the eternal balance between chaos and order. The yin-yang symbol visually represents this dualist theme. Intuitively, one might strive to minimize or eliminate chaos, but the Dao-centric worldview directs us against that. Instead, it encourages achieving a balance between the two opposing states. Too...
How Remote Monitoring Tools are Changing the Face of Infrastructure Management
Remote monitoring tools are playing a crucial role in the modern era of IT management. It is possible to monitor private networks remotely, which is helpful for IT departments that have to keep an eye on their vast network. One of the major reasons why remote monitoring tools are being used widely is due to the rise in remote...
Smartization: How Businesses Turn Pandemic Threats Into Opportunities
When the global economy buckled under the pressure of the pandemic, businesses sought new ways to stabilize and grow. While organizations large and small struggled to weather its effects, some emerged more successfully than others. Although their strategies differed, digitization and smartization prevailed as the overarching themes....
What is the metaverse? 2 media and information experts explain
Rabindra Ratan, Michigan State University and Yiming Lei, Michigan State University The metaverse is a network of always-on virtual environments in which many people can interact with one another and digital objects while operating virtual representations – or avatars – of themselves. Think of a combination of immersive virtual...
Events as a Part of Marketing for Bars and Brewery Businesses: the Ultimate Guide
Bar owners and craft brewers alike need to schedule recurring events as a part of their marketing strategy. Beer-specific events are one of the most potent ways to build a strong and reliable brand that can make other marketing efforts more effective. However, to make your event successful, it’s more vital that you stand out....
One-Third of Employees Are Frustrated by Technology at Work: Here's What You Can Do Differently
Did you know that one in three employees are frustrated by work-related technology? Less than half of them report that their organizations place importance on implementing technologies that make work easier. Many others claim that technology at work makes their job harder. Many business leaders don’t engage employees in the...
A Brave New World — Working From Home
Working from home is not new, but the scale to which we find employees working from home is new and can be overwhelming. Many companies have found that travel expenses and overhead have been reduced, others have found that many employees are more productive, and still others see themselves able to grow without a heavy infusion of...
Bare Metal vs Cloud Servers - Which is right for your business?
The server that hosts your business website is the foundation of your online presence. A fast and reliable web server can boost website conversion rates, customer satisfaction, and branding. With so many hosting options available to you, it's a challenge to know which one will work best for your company. This article gives you a...
How to manage cloud servers & services: 4 tips to use
The cloud can offer significant benefits over in-house equivalents, whether hosting simple software apps or taking charge of entire business IT infrastructures. However, the advantages will be undermined unless you take steps to optimize your use of the cloud resources you have at your disposal. With that in mind, here are some top...
Why You Need QA and How It Can Save Your Money
Almost every business and individual in the world today uses software. Unfortunately, very few people and organizations are very interested in testing the quality of the software they use. Software testing is crucial to get the best performance from software. Quality Assurance (QA) is about much more than software testing. Quality...
5 Little-Known but Very Helpful Online Tools for Your Small Business
Running a thriving small business is the dream of every new entrepreneur. Not only do you become your own boss, but you also get complete control of your vision and, ultimately, the outcome of your business. But running a successful business is not without its challenges. You have to manage finances effectively, ensure...
More Than Just Cases, Catalyst Is Reinventing the Ways We Think About Phone Care
In the fall of 2016, Apple launched the first version of AirPods. No one thought to make a case for this small, expensive accessory that felt like a little bar of soap in your hands — slippery not to mention easy to drop, or lose. But who would think to make an accessory for an accessory?? Catalyst created and launched the first case...
Is Virtualization the Future of Remote Work?
Has your business made the switch to remote working during the covid-19 pandemic? It seems like remote working (or perhaps hybrid working) will be the next big trend for businesses. However, there have been some challenges surrounding it. For example, you can’t guarantee that people will have all the equipment or software they...
4 Powerful Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Social CRM
Today’s customer is more empowered and informed than ever. As a result, customers’ expectations are at the highest, putting pressure on the brands to better know their customers. The core reason for introducing the traditional customer relationship management (CRM) system was to help companies know their customers...
Event Technology Trends That Are Shaping the Future
Technology trends are taking over virtually every sector, and the events industry has not been left out. From live streaming and artificial intelligence, these technologies are helping increase attendance, streamline attendee experiences, and simply the work of event creators. But which event tech trends should you adopt? We’ve...
e-Signatures and How They Help Digital Businesses
Signing paper documents may still be a fairly common practice, but in the digital age it makes more sense for businesses to make the leap to e-Signatures instead. This is especially true for organizations that primarily operate digitally, rather than requiring face-to-face interactions with customers. Here is a quick overview of...
Why Society Needs Connectivity from a Variety of Sources — Not Just 5G
Over the past year, 5G technology has been at the forefront of these conversations. While 5G continues to evolve and deploy globally, we’re also seeing an increased demand for connectivity in instances where 5G isn’t the appropriate fit. Society is becoming more and more reliant on connectivity for everyday life. As the demand...
Rise Of The Drone
Drone Technology is advancing at an exponential rate. The application and uses are increasing in groundbreaking ways due to increased technology of the payload and battery technology. With the recent FAA rule that allows drones to fly above people and in certain conditions, fly at night, the time is now to see these new technologies...
Top 5 Jobs Robots Could Have in the Next Decade…Will Yours Be Next?
While automation and the use of robotics has drastically increased the efficiency of manufacturing processes, logistics, and delivery, the casualty list for a slew of manual and service-based jobs on and off the production line is growing.
Product Review: Fenix LD30 Flashlight - 1600 Lumens
Sometimes that light on your iPhone just won’t cut it, and sometimes you have the phone to your ear. Maybe you’ve lost your car keys in the kitchen and have your partner on the phone? Maybe you’re in the attic putting up the holiday decorations? Measuring just 4.2 inches, the Fenix LD30 is small enough to carry anywhere but...
CES 2021: Using AI to Tackle Big Picture World Problems
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in problem solving is largely uncontested. The question is how long will it take. CES 2021 kicked off its first official day with an early morning roundtable on "The Power of AI." Jeremy Kaplan, editor in chief of Digital Trends, served as moderator for a panel that included Bridget...
CES 2021: Bosch Doubles Down on AIoT for 2021
Bosch, once a simple automotive parts company, made it clear during the CES 2021 opening keynotes that company executives see its future leading the AIoT field. AIoT, the artificial intelligence of things, is still a budding field with companies around the globe diving in head first. While Siri and Alexa fit the bill, as a technology,...
Zibi – Ottawa’s First Carbon-Neutral Community
Not often do communities truly give back to the planet, but Zibi in Ottawa, is doubling down. It’s going carbon-neutral. The town is a joint creation of Dream Unlimited, Dream Impact Trust, and Theia Partners. The community is a 34-acre master-planned area. It was designed to combine Canada’s history with the prospects of city...
5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2021
Challenges for the tech world skyrocketed in the face of a global pandemic. Computer power, health initiatives, artificial intelligence, and the like required a level of real-time innovation previously unprecedented. Here are five tech trends to keep an eye on in the coming year.
Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time
Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”
Making Water Out of Thin Air
There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.
Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think
The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it's for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option —...
Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions
New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.
7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices
In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.
Big Wheels Keep on Turning...Quietly
While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.
