Yes, you heard it right: this year we’ve secured a booth at Microsoft Build and are pretty excited to engage with the developer community there. As a Microsoft partner, we’ve always sent staff to Build to learn about different technologies, …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Amazon is expanding its Vancouver tech hub with a new headquarters. This is expected to bring an additional 3,000 high tech jobs to the city in fields including e-commerce technology, cloud computing, and machine
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Live migration has been around for years, but live migration for GPUs has never been possible – until recently. The NVIDIA Virtual GPU March 2018 release with Citrix XenMotion support, …
Today, I will be going over Control 3 from version 7 of the top 20 CIS Controls – Continuous Vulnerability Management. I will go through the seven requirements and offer my thoughts on what I’ve found. Key Takeaways for Control 3 Takeaway 1. A robust, vulnerability management program powered by the correct tools will empower […]… Read More
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The Vatican Secret Archives is one of the grandest historical collections in the world. It’s also one of the most useless. The grandeur is obvious. Located within the Vatican’s walls, next door to the Apostolic Library and just north of the Sistine
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Why is it so hard to change, especially from a business perspective? Why is it so hard to understand that new technology capabilities can enable new technology approaches? And nowhere is that more evident than in how companies are trying (and failing)
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Many business owners are pretty familiar with Microsoft Office 365, which launched several years ago. It was a corner stone of Microsoft Office shifting from “CD” based software installed on a computer to a cloud computing environment where Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel were accessed via a web browser.
Launched more recently is Microsoft365 which combines the online office suite with Microsoft security solutions.
Microsoft writes, in a blog – To further protect SMBs from cyberthreats and safeguard sensitive information, today we’re announcing the addition of advanced security features in Microsoft 365 Business, which gives businesses with up to 300 employees an affordable, comprehensive solution for empowering employees and safeguarding business data. Microsoft 365 Business includes Office 365 for productivity and collaboration, plus device management and security capabilities to protect company information across the devices people use for work. Now we’re adding new ways to protect against phishing and ransomware and prevent unintentional leaks of business data.
CEO of Solace IT Solutions, Chris Oakman, works with SMBs to help them get up and running with the right technology. He says it doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive to keep your team productive and your business data secure.
“I work with a lot of small businesses that have historically had to pay for individual security services like spam filtering and anti-phishing,” said Oakman. “For these businesses, Microsoft 365 Business could save them up to $3,000 per year while including these and many other data protection capabilities in a more integrated way.”
With the addition of these new capabilities, Microsoft 365 Business offers your business a complete solution for productivity, security, and device management. Watch this video to learn how iSalon Software, a U.K.–
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Recently I had the pleasure to meet with a group from KT, South Korea’s largest telephone company. It was very exciting to hear about their experiences at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics where they partnered with major companies like Intel and Samsung with their 5G wireless network technology to deliver the most high-tech Olympic games in history! With the world’s telecom giants racing to unveil the world’s first 5G, KT was the first to provide a large-scale pilot service and show case it at one of the world’s most public venues, the Winter Olympics.
The Pyeongchang games opened with dazzling display of a record setting 1,218 Intel drones with onboard LEDs, joined and orchestrated through 5G connectivity to a central computer. Intel provided live or on-demand VR coverage of 30 events, a project powered by the 5G network. Between 3 and 6 camera ‘pods’, each containing 12 x 4K video cameras were used for events such as speed skating, alpine skiing and bobsleigh. These cameras generated as much as 1TB of data per hour. While Gigabit Wi-Fi could have provided this speed and capacity, 5G provided ubiquitous coverage across the venue and real time control because of its low latency. In KT’s 5G pilot, a video demonstrated the speed and capability of 5G, using real-time, 360-degree video of athletes competing, displayed on a Samsung 5G display. It’s a feat that would be impossible on current 4G technology without buffering. Although the peak speeds for 5G could be 20 times faster than 4G. The 5G speeds reached in these trials were 4 time faster than 4G which still allowed for crisp streaming of the Game’s action from all angles.
In addition to video streaming and VR, other 5G enabled communications use cases included: Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled robots to help inform and entertain fans and athletes in Korean, Chinese, Japanese and English. Self-driving busses served thousands of fans with safe, efficient transport between venues. The speed of the 5G network enabled them to receive information in real time from a central control center, helping them to avoid obstacles or crashing into other vehicles. The busses were also able to download and display 3D video files on transparent screens giving fans a front row seat even before they arrived at their chosen event.
Samsung equipped two Dutch speed skaters with smart suits with sensors positioned over the material to feed live body position data to the skaters’ coaches. Coaches were able to analyze their racers’ posture and make improvements using coded signals to a communications device on the skater’s wrist. While these were used only in training and not in competition, the Dutch team won Gold medals in seven of the ten individual speed skating events and four medals in short track speed skating. Over the years the Netherlands has built a dedicated culture and athletic infrastructure for producing speed skating superstars. What improvements could be possible with 5G technology in their training regimen?
This successful showcase of 5G technology will help to accelerate the development of standards and the delivery of commercial 5G networks in 2020 or sooner. While 4G wireless mobile technology revolutionized the consumer market and boosted the use of cloud, 5G is set to transform the edge for IoT and Industry 4.0. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless communications technology that will enable new kinds of users on the edge that require very low latency, low power consumption, low cost, high reliability, and exponentially higher data loads. The sharing of information among systems like smartphones and robots will be enabled by 5G as well as bi-directional M2M communications which will provide data services that will differ from those that offer voices services for mobile phone users. Vertical industries like e-commerce, manufacturing, medicine, automotive, oil and gas, and logistics, are developing transformational business propositions on top of 5G.
Congratulations to South Korea for their success in delivering an amazing, high tech, Winter Olympics and to KT for providing the first large scale pilot of a 5G network which will help to advance the commercialization of this technology and unleash the full potential of IoT and Industry 4.0 applications.
Here is a short video of the amazing opening drone display at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
This is not news.
I repeat. This is not news!
If you have been following the Virtual Desktop, VDI, Hyperconverged, HCI and any of the burgeoning cloud momentum, this is not news to you.
Citrix and Nutanix are partnering once …
The International Conference on Learning Representations isn’t a name that rolls off the tongue. But for researchers looking to stay on the cutting edge of deep learning, it’s the place to be. Better known as ICLR, this year’s conference will bring together experts
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Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) adds incredible value to your XenApp and XenDesktop deployments. It accelerates user logins to virtual apps and desktops and improves the server scalability of the infrastructure hosting your virtual apps and desktops — saving you …
By Kevin Warren
Kevin Warren, Chief Commercial Officer, Xerox
Customers want digital services suppliers that will be with them for the long haul, that are dynamic and able to provide high-quality products, and unparalleled service and support – worldwide when necessary.
We knew this when we invented the managed print services market back when talk about “the cloud” was limited to meteorology.
These days, when cloud enablement is table stakes, our document services are no longer limited to printing — nor available only to large enterprises. Even small and medium sized businesses must navigate the “less-paper” office, reach sustainability goals, gain greater visibility and control of document processes and costs, and improve security with the latest authentication, encryption and virus protection technology.
Whether you’re talking about managed print services, document imaging, security, workflow or mobility, Xerox is a partner who will be with you for the long haul. We will help your company navigate our world’s relentlessly-changing technology.
I’m favorably biased, of course, but you don’t have to take my word for it. Independent analysts study the document services market. They note the market’s needs and examine the vendors. For your consideration, I share this roundup of analyst reports on our managed print and document services from the past few years.
What they say about Xerox services for printing, workflow, documents, security and more.
Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) has awarded Xerox with a prestigious BLI PaceSetter award in the Document Imaging Security category thanks to its strong device-certification program to ensure compliance with rigorous industry security standards, excellent hard drive security and job-protection features, device integrity and intrusion-detection features (powered by McAfee), and top-tier device management security features. (Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: Document Imaging Security.)
Read the Keypoint Intelligence BLI PaceSetter 2017-2018 Document Imaging Security. Interested in seeing the certificate as well? Click here.
Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) recognized Xerox as the only vendor to score in the top tier for all four categories in its study: platform technology, developer support, market approach and app portfolio. The report cites our “unique go-to-market strategic approach, productizing the platform for dealers, customers and ISVs as a truly customizable, beneficial tool for all.” (Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: MFP Platforms & App Ecosystems.)
Click to see the certificate and view the award article.
Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) noted our wide range of mobile print offerings, from free apps to robust, scalable solutions. Jamie Bsales, Director of Solutions Analysis for Keypoint Intelligence, noted our “… approach to mobile print is perfectly suited to the real world. The solutions are easily integrated and can be employed as simply as sending an email to a colleague.” (Source: BLI PaceSetter 2017- 2018: Mobile Print.)
To learn more view the award article and certificate.
Four printers and multifunction printers from our VersaLink and WorkCentre families sweep the Keypoint Intelligence (Buyers Lab) Summer Pick Awards.
The report notes: “Xerox has a strong document workflow portfolio, including proprietary assessment and collaboration tools. It has developed core assets that address a broad range of horizontal business applications and verticals to address key markets strategic to its growth.” (Source: “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Document Workflow Services Hardcopy 2016 Vendor Assessments,” September 2016, IDC #US40994416, by Robert Palmer, Holly Muscolino and Terry Frazier.)
Read the IDC MarketScape for DWS – Xerox Excerpt
In the first ever IDC MarketScape Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment, Xerox was named a Leader. One of our main listed strengths in the assessment were our ConnectKey enabled devices, that were identified as among the best in class for addressing endpoint security risks and providing protection from internal and external cyber threats. (Source: “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment,” October 2017, IDC #US41988517, by Robert Palmer and Allison Correia.)
Read the IDC MarketScape for WW Security Solutions and Services – Xerox Excerpt.
Listing Xerox as a leader, Keypoint Intelligence-InfoTrends highlighted our established MPS program with a diverse customer base, our services centered approach, and our partnership with Hyland Software and Datawatch, which helped us differentiate our MPS offering. (Source: “Managed IT Infrastructure: Managed Print Services Analysis,” by Brendan Morse, InfoTrends, March, 2015. In a Porter’s generic strategies analysis, companies are placed in accordance with how they seek competitive advantage in the market.)
Read the InfoTrends Managed IT Infrastructure Managed Print Services
Amongst traditional MPS vendors for workflow automation, Xerox was positioned first in brand perception in a Digitisation Study conducted by Quocirca. Our commitment to enhancing our MPS offerings to tackle digital transformations of large and complex organizations has earned us the top spot. (Source: Quocirca, “Digital transformation: Bridging the paper and digital gap,” April 2016, by Louella Fernandes.)
Xerox was named as a leader in the Quocirca Managed Print Services Landscape for the 8th year in a row. We have maintained our leadership in Quocirca’s evaluation of the MPS market due to our “global scale, comprehensive office and production MPS portfolio and a long track record of excelling in global delivery, multivendor support, analytics and reporting,” according to Louella Fernandes, research director at Quocirca. (Source: “Managed Print Services Landscape”, 2017 by Louella Fernandes, Quocirca, July 2017.)
Read the Quocirca “Managed Print Services Landscape, 2017” Summary Report.
Xerox retained leadership in Quocirca’s fourth consecutive report on channel managed print services. “Xerox has one of the most advanced and mature channel partner ecosystems in the industry,” said Louella Fernandes, associate director, Quocirca. “What particularly sets Xerox apart is its business development program, which offers extensive marketing, sales, training, operational support and resources for channel partners.” (Source: “Channels to Managed Print Services”, 2018 by Louella Fernandes, Quocirca, April 2018)
Read the Quocirca Channels to Managed Print Services – Xerox Excerpt Report.
A lending website ceased all operations over concerns with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Chris Beach, the founder of Streetlend.com, decided to shut down the service after five years of operation due to uncertainty and risk created by the GDPR. He explained in a message posted to the site that the penalties […]… Read More
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Secure Personally Identifiable Information Information security has been a constant challenge for enterprises. Especially in a software test environment, enterprises face the threat of exposing the personally identifiable information (PII) of customers and commercially sensitive data (financial, operational, and strategic) to the test teams (external vendors).
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Almost half of all automotive firms have invested over $250 million in smart factories, more than any other sector Paris, April 30, 2018 – Capgemini today announced a new report by its Digital Transformation Institute, which reveals that the automotive industry can expect
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“Data! Data! Data!” he cried impatiently.
That isn’t just Sherlock Holmes bemoaning his lack of data in The Adventure of the Copper Beeches; it’s also a timely reminder that in today’s data-driven world, data is at the heart of everything …
A lot of people think the coworking movement is only about shared office space, which is wrong
There are thousands of other types of shared workspaces in the U.S., including Makerspaces - communal workshops where entrepreneurial makers share ideas and tools - shared biolabs, auto repair spaces, artist spaces and many others.
Another example is shared commercial kitchens.
These are spaces where bakers, caterers and other food entrepreneurs can rent, often by the hour, commercial grade kitchen space. These spaces also offer training, events, mentoring and access to food specific networking activities.
There are hundreds of shared commercial kitchens in the U.S. and their numbers are growing rapidly. According to a 2016 report by Econsult, "between August 2013 and March 2016, the number of kitchen incubators increased by more than 50%".
So far the shared commercial kitchen industry, much like the early years of coworking, mostly consists of small, independent operators.
But just as WeWork, Industrious, Serendipity Labs and other office coworking space chains emerged, the same may be happening with commercial kitchens.
Pilotworks is one of the first nationwide chains of shared commercial kitchens. This food incubator has locations in 7 cities and has raised $13 million in venture funding (led by Campbell Soup's venture fund) to help them expand.
It will be interesting to see if the shared commercial kitchen industry moves the same way as office-based coworking has. The industry is, obviously, quite different than office coworking.
One could easily argue makerspaces are a better analog for commercial kitchens than office coworking is. And so far at least, there hasn't been a successful makerspace chain.
So the jury's still out on this.
For more on Pilotworks, see Food & Wine's How This Culinary Incubator Is Democratizing Food.
For more on the trends driving the growth of artisan food, see our New Artisans section.
Organizations face a number of security challenges when migrating to the cloud from on-premise data centers. Their work isn’t done once they’ve completed the move, either. At that stage, enterprises must decide on the best approach to fulfill their end of the Shared Responsibility Model and ensure “security in the cloud” with respect to protecting […]… Read More
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Cyber security is a field both deep and broad with a large number of complicated facets. As no one can be an expert in all things, it can sometimes be difficult even for experienced security professionals to know where vulnerabilities are in the system. That’s where risk assessments come in; they can help you identify […]… Read More
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At the most recent SuiteWorld held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oracle NetSuite made two major announcements that demonstrate the company’s commitment to helping small business achieve rapid growth and performing extensive research into implementing cutting edge AI technologies.
With the introduction of new AI technology, NetSuite ensures customers can leverage a unified business platform to enhance the improvement of multiple operations located across the globe. Localized product support helps subsidiaries located in countries such as France, Brazil, and Germany perform consistent operational processes, while supporting global compliance.
Executive Vice President for Oracle NetSuite, Jim McGeever, said during a conference call “With ever-changing regulations and evolving customer expectations, it is getting harder for businesses to drive growth both locally and internationally. With new native localizations and customer support, we are giving our customers a complete solution with language, currency, tax compliance and local support teams in six of the world’s biggest and fastest growing economies.”
NetSuite Technologies Easy to Launch and Manage
NetSuite has developed a technology platform that allows small businesses to implement high tech programs in less time, which increases business productivity and enhances customer service. By leveraging the experience acquired from initiating thousands of eCommerce platforms, SuiteSuccess gives small businesses the tool to match larger companies in terms of producing comprehensive business to consumer and business to business eCommerce KPIs, reports, and dashboards within 30 days of launch.
Small business owners get to use drag and drop management tools that do not require extensive training to master. The tools quickly perform edits and organize content into a wide variety of categories. The self-management tools help business operators quickly modify the appearance of their eCommerce websites, without requiring the expertise of an accomplished web developer. Customers of NetSuite smart business applications have the capability to perform a large number of operations scheduled to deploy well into the future.
NetSuite Helps Hint Grow into a Multi-Million Dollar Company
Although not quite a rags to riches story, San Francisco-based Hint has a story that would make Horatio Alger proud. The creator of unsweetened, fruit flavored water has morphed from a small family run business into a multi-million dollar juggernaut. Hint partnered with NetSuite about 10 years ago and the amazing growth shows no signs of slowing down. As the founder and owner of the business shoots for sales of one billion dollars per year, NetSuite applications will help the former mom and pop business compete against large corporations that dominate the flavored bottle water market.
Hint’s modest start was inspired by Kara Goldin, who as a San Francisco Bay native embarked on a personal health journey that involved eliminating a 10 can per day Diet Coke habit. Goldin’s vision was to make water more appealing by adding different types of fruit to pitchers of water. Rave reviews from friends and family members prompted Goldin to see if bottled fruit flavored water could make an impact in the beverage market. After pitching the idea to Whole Foods, Goldin delivered 10 cases of her masterpiece.
The 10 cases sold out within 24 hours.
Six months later, Whole Foods devoted a section of the beverage aisle for stocking bottled water produced by Goldin’s new business, Hint. Soon thereafter, Goldin hired NetSuite to incorporate technologies that would support rapid growth.
As a long time former executive of AOL, Goldin summed up her business vision during a recent interview. “I didn’t set out to launch a beverage company, but as I learned more about the options available to consumers, I realized that it was time to shake things up,” said Goldin. “The market was ready, but it was still dominated by centuries-old stalwarts. To have our voice heard in such a crowded space, we needed to couple all of our startup energy and enthusiasm with business processes that allowed us to operate like a much larger firm. NetSuite has given us a platform to grow our business so that we can focus on delighting our customers.”
NetSuite Helps Small Businesses Incorporate AI
The Hint success story offers just a glimpse into the powerful impact NetSuite applications have made on small businesses. Small business owners can no longer afford to depend on applications that look backward for data. Standard business intelligence (BI) does not pass the test for growing a small business and adapting to rapidly changing customer dynamics. NetSuite works with small businesses to implement technology solutions that provide real time data. By integrating advanced machine learning and multi-layered data science under the technical umbrella of a unified cloud suite, small businesses have the tools to analyze data and make quick decisions.
R “Ray” Wang, who is the founder and principal analyst at Constellation Research said, “A future where AI drives new business models is quickly becoming the present. Having business applications that can deliver predictive, prescriptive and automated outcomes is going to be an imperative for businesses that want to grow and succeed in the years to come.”
NetSuite’s revolutionary AI and machine learning technologies ensure small businesses have improved insights by using automated data analysis processes to decide the most efficient courses of action. The intelligence cloud suite helps small businesses rapidly grow by allowing users throughout expanding organizations to benefit from new technologies.
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