Defining the success of a project can be a difficult endeavor. This is because project success is subjective. One project might be deemed a success if it adheres to the planned timeline, another if it stays within its initial budget, and still another if it avoids scope creep. As projects are a major investment…Read More
In a time when Goliaths with massive market shares control almost every sector, there exists an extraordinary anomaly: craft breweries. In fact, between 2008 and 2016, the number of breweries expanded by a factor of six, and the number of brewery workers grew by 120 percent. With all this growth has come an overwhelming amount…Read More
Earlier this year, professional services network Deloitte released it’s 2018 Global Blockchain Survey. The report includes the results of a survey of 1,000 blockchain-savvy executives from seven countries and nine industries. According to the report, 74 percent of respondents say their organizations see a “compelling business case” for blockchain technology. Additionally, 34 percent say their…Read More
In January 2009, a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine looked at the benefits of automation in Texas hospitals. According to the report, increased automation of notes and records was associated with a 15-percent decrease in the odds of in-hospital death. In the decade since then, automation technology has only increased and today,…Read More
An important component to big data management is transforming your analytics into a visual representation that can be easily digested by stakeholders. Data visualization can be a powerful tool that has a strong impact. Unfortunately, there are also a number of ways in which data visualization can go awry. There have been numerous examples of…Read More
In 2014, Becker’s Hospital Review, a hospital business magazine, released a report exploring the various benefits of technology innovation in the healthcare industry. Overall, the report details how IT investment has an impact not only on an organization’s performance but also it’s bottom line. One of the hospitals mentioned in the report saw complications decrease…Read More
In 2017, Aruba Networks, an information technology and security company released a report looking at the impact Internet of Things (IoT) technology would have on the healthcare industry. According to Aruba Networks, the healthcare industry ranks third when it comes to IoT implementation. The company’s report found that 60 percent of healthcare organizations had…Read More
Last year, American software company Monetate released a report exploring how personalizing business communications can benefit a company. The report included the results of a survey of more than 130 senior marketers at companies across the country. Among the report’s key finding was that personalization efforts increase profitability. According to the report, 95 percent…Read More
Selecting a data solutions provider is probably one of the most nerve wracking but crucial activities a business can undertake. Selecting the right provider can exponentially improve your operations, increase efficiency, and boost profits. However, choosing the wrong provider can lead to a waste of time and money, delayed projects, and often an irreparable cultural…Read More
According to the most recent Small and Medium Business Trends Report, small businesses that are embracing automation are thriving, while those not embracing automation are struggling. As part of the report, Salesforce Research, a cloud computing company, surveyed 500 small business owners representing companies with less than 200 employees. The study found that small businesses…Read More