The technology industry has been talking about automation and the future of work for years, and society has already seen some major shifts in the workplace as a result of automation and robotics technologies. For instance, in 1900, more than 11 million people were employed in agriculture in the U.S.. In 2015, just more than…
The COVID-19 crisis sent shockwaves through global supply chains. Moreover, as a report from Deloitte lays out, the disruptions created by curtailed transportation, volume stalls, and delivery delays “exposed the vulnerabilities of many organizations.” Lots of businesses, it transpires, lack business resiliency. As the Deloitte report correctly concludes, into the future, businesses need technologies that…
Contact:Laura BlackEditor At Largelblack@specialtypub.com Naperville, Ill. – Aug. 7, 2020 – Connected World, along with technology professionals, their family members, and colleagues, gathered together at a live virtual celebration on Thursday, August 6, to honor the 2020 Women of Technology, the Women of IoT in Marketing, and the Hall of Fame winners, all of which…
Contact:Laura BlackEditor At Largelblack@specialtypub.com Naperville, Ill. – Aug. 7, 2020 – Connected World, along with technology professionals, their family members, and colleagues, gathered together at a live virtual celebration on Thursday, August 6, to honor the 2020 Women of Technology, the Women of IoT in Marketing, and the Hall of Fame winners, all of which…
This is the year for women to step up in leadership roles. These are the women who have a vision for diversity in their company whether in comes in the form of people, technology, transformation, or innovation. These are the individuals that understand companies that lead, and lead by change. And change requires transformation and…
The IIoT (industrial Internet of Things) is a rapidly growing space, and, as with all rapidly growing spaces in the technology realm, growing pains include figuring out how to secure devices and systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. MarketsandMarkets estimates the IIoT market will grow from just over 77 billion in 2020 to 110.6 billion by…
Eleftheria Kontou, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, lays out a similar series of directives that could make up a roadmap for smart transportation infrastructure success. “Key steps would be: (1) establishment of pilot programs and test beds for technology demonstration and assessment, (2) regulation that encourages…
Are we raising a class of mediocre students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? Tough question to ask and answer. Although my children are all grown, personally I am glad I do not have to worry about getting them back-to-school during this time of COVID-19. I know a lot of people, including friends and…
Meg Fitzgerald, author, “Ascending Davos: A Career Journey from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom,” takes a deep dive into some of life’s lessons for her book and career. She tackles some of the tough questions like how to carefully pivot to help a career advance, keys to female executive health, and tips she has…
Across many industries, experts are preparing to retire, and bringing with them a wealth of experience and know-how. Are you prepared for that knowledge and experience to walk out the door? AI (artificial intelligence) can help solve the labor shortage and other production problems. Quite simply it can be the “brain” to help figure things…
