DiSciTech Awards: Innovation, Gutsy Determination Rule!
Michigan is showing its tenacity once again as it has become one of America's most proliferate states when it comes to companies whose livelihoods embrace digital, science and technology. Corp! magazine is honoring those DiSciTech winners for their sense of enterprise, innovation and, yes, plain old gutsy determination to make a difference in whatever field they've decided to embrace.
Better Than Silicon? Experts Pit Michigan’s Tech Industry Against Top Dogs
The latest look at technology job numbers in Southeast Michigan reveals an up and coming powerhouse in the field. A report released March 27 shows the Metro Detroit region’s tech jobs grew 15 percent in 2013, making it the fastest growing region for tech jobs in the nation.
How Leaders Can Survive the Google Algorithm Zoo
Knowing the goals behind Google’s search changes and focusing on high-quality content can ensure that your website always has a place on Google’s top results pages.
On the Road to a Services Defined Enterprise
Consumers simply want – and place the greatest value – on the experience delivery that their services provide. And that ability will be the governing factor for IT organizations moving forward. Vince DeLuca, CEO at Logicalis U.S, explains how to get there.
Here’s How to Make it ‘SharePoint Rocks!’
Google “SharePoint sucks," and you’ll get a lot of results. Why so much dislike for a platform that offers so much? With 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies using SharePoint, let’s face it, SharePoint is here to stay. C/D/H consultant Julie Boudro tells how to make it "Sharepoint rocks!"
‘Joy, Inc.’ Offers Blueprint for Energy, Vision and Commitment
Richard Sheridan's "Joy, Inc." is a blueprint in book form for what your company or the company you call home could be with the kind of energy, vision and commitment the Menlo Innovations CEO describes in detail.
Keep your Gadgets Going the Power is in Your Hands
Have you ever had to make a choice between continuing a critical (hands-free, of course) phone call to a client and having Siri let you know when to turn left – because your battery was on its last legs? There are some new and increasingly smaller and more powerful external sources of backup power out there, including one that was just introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Producing A Revolution – 3D printing opens new avenues for inventions, innovation
Coming to a shop or home near you: 3D printers. This amazing technology is gaining big ground in the medical industry and other sectors. Corp! looks at the promises and hype of printing your own products.
The New Business as Usual
Businesses are responding to many forces in today's marketplace and while each of these is a distinct trend, with its own set of technologies to service and support it, together they are forming a new normal for business and IT working together. Logicalis U.S. CEO Vince DeLuca explains how.
Michigan’s Bright Idea – Solar Power Lights Up the State’s Energy Mix
Nov. 21, 2013 – Solar power is gaining ground in Michigan. It may be a surprise to many, but Detroit catches almost the same amount of rays of sunlight every year as Sun City Center, Fla., near Tampa Bay. Federal and state incentives are sparking a growing solar business sector in the state.
How to Engage Employees Around the Globe
Oct. 31, 2013 Reward packages are a major driver of employee engagement. But how can globally expanding companies meet the challenges of managing and communicating the value of their reward packages to engage a multinational workforce? Cloud-based technologies could be the answer.
What, When and Where to Cloud
Oct. 17, 2013 - With all the services, features and functionalities being offered by enterprise cloud service providers today, the question is no longer should a company use cloud services, but rather, what, when and where to cloud.
How to Innovate While Staying True to Original Vision
Sept. 26, 2013 - How do you provide a solution that is easy and intuitive enough for beginners yet still fulfills the needs of your veteran users? Protecting every reiteration of a product family can be a fine line between innovation and upholding the original vision.
Secure Social Media: Modesty May Be the Best Policy
Sept 26, 2013 - A new approach to social media security could evaluate objectives, risk tolerance and selected social media tools to weigh the ultimate experience and potential reward.
Are Your Social Media Connections Just Taking up Space?
Sept. 26, 2013 - It might seem impressive that you have more than 3,000 Facebook friends or LinkedIn connections, but how many of them are really useful? The reality is a large portion of your connections or friends are just taking up space.
Mobile App or Mobile Website?
July 11, 2013 - Resist the temptation to quickly put up a mobile website or rush to develop a native app. The wrong approach can detract from the company, waste resources and deliver disappointing results. Here are five questions to help you choose the right path.
Should You Rent Or Own Media?
June 27, 2013 - Whether you're tasked with online marketing for a small business or a giant brand, your objective is to build online equity. Deciding which kind of equity you want to build, and how long this equity should last, will determine your online budgetary decisions.
How Boosting Cell Signals Can Boost Business
June 27, 2013 - Weak or spotty cell service can mean lost opportunities for businesses large and small. Strong signals wherever your business takes you helps you stay ahead of or on pace with the competition. Bob Van Buskirk, CEO of Wilson Electronics LLC, points out the applications and cellular signal boosters to improve connection quality inside offices, cars and homes.
How to Get Noticed by Outside Digital Outlets
June 20, 2013 - Ready to put your business on the map with a whole new set of online influencers? It's time to get blogging - only this time you're moving outside of your company blog.
Actual Security: Protect the Data Rather Than the Infrastructure
June 20, 2013 - It is essential that each person take responsibility for protecting his or her own data by removing that responsibility from service providers. We must face the reality of security: no matter what assurances are offered, our information isn't safe in other people's hands.
