A New Generation of ‘Smart’ Textiles 

by Mike Hunter

We are now in the era of not just rapidly expanding intelligent devices but also of intelligent materials. Porcher Industries, a global pioneer in high-performance thermoplastic composites and technical textiles, designs and produces innovative materials with properties tailored to highly targeted uses and recently launched a new generation of intelligent textiles. These … [More]

WEBINAR – June 23: Tech Sector Speaker Series | Renewable + Alternative Energy to Power the Future

Arizona Technology Council

Join the Arizona Technology Council for its Virtual Speaker Series that brings together tech titans, advocates, innovators and industry champions of existing and emerging sectors who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem. REGISTER HERE As the region inches closer to becoming a major tech hub, it’s important that Arizona embraces renewable energy technologies that have a … [More]

Harness the Power of AI

by Seth Earley

Any big company is likely to have an abundance of technology. It has systems for customers, inventory, and products, along with websites and mobile apps. These systems are spitting out data all day long. Within that data is exactly the information needed to make a business more responsive. The problem is, the data is often not used as it could (and should) be. Even after … [More]

Car Dealing without the Handshake

by Mike Hunter

DriveItAway is the first national car dealer-focused mobility platform that enables car dealers to enter the business of Mobility-as-a-Service. DriveItAway provides a comprehensive turnkey solutions-driven program with proprietary mobile technology and driver app, insurance coverages and training to get automotive retailers up and running quickly and profitably in emerging … [More]

Connecting Distributed Teams

by Mike Hunter

Taskade recently launched a real-time, user-friendly platform that lets fully distributed teams organize work, communicate via chat and video, share documents, manage tasks and collaborate in real-time, without the need for extensive training or high-level technical support. Taskade will be offering a limited-time free upgrade to its Pro version to support businesses and … [More]

AI for HR Assistance

by Mike Hunter

MeBeBot is an AI-powered chatbot that can assist human resources departments working even harder during this pandemic to stay in touch with employees, providing employees with immediate answers to questions about HR, benefits, payroll, facilities and more. The program, which is basically “Siri” for HR, is available 24/7 and is easily accessible through Microsoft Teams via … [More]

Futures Execution Algorithm

by Mike Hunter

Striker — recently launched by Quantitative Brokers, an independent provider of advanced execution algorithms and data-driven analytics for futures and U.S. Cash Treasury markets — is the first dynamic agency algorithm for options on futures markets that incorporates both real-time cointegration and implied pricing calculations to determine fair value. Striker transactions are … [More]

Fixes for Back-to-Work Tech Challenges Businesses Should Address Now

by Dr. Barbara Rembiesa 

As coronavirus-related work-from-home restrictions are lifted, some companies and government agencies are going to be staring down major tech woes as they try to deal with the flood of hardware and software that flowed home with workers. But the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) encourages organizations to also look at the process as an opportunity to put … [More]

The Significance of Data Optimization during COVID-19 Pandemic

by Megan Silva

Until recently, very few CEOs, IT or marketing professionals would have put “data optimization” high on the list of agenda items that keep them up at night. These days — and by my estimation — this notion has become a top priority for the majority of businesses. Given the impact of events surrounding COVID-19, I view this not a matter of if but when decision makers also arrive … [More]

Back-to-the-Workplace Security Preparedness – Are You Ready?

Avertium Cybersecurity Experts

As portions of the American workforce transition back to working in a physical office after shelter-in-place orders lift, special considerations for security teams arise. One of the best ways to approach this challenge is to revisit the company Incident Response Plan. “A rigorously developed relevant Incident Response (IR) Plan that considers potential impact to all aspects … [More]