Telecom & Technology Consulting
Ever since the dawn of the cell phone, we’ve increasingly become accustomed to seeing people staring at their devices. Whether you’re grocery shopping, at home or in the office, everyone seems to be doing something on their smartphones. The question is, what exactly are they doing? Adobe wanted to get some answers, so they decided to conduct a study. There are some surprising findings. For one, I’ve always assumed that most people primarily use their… MORE
When you work in the technology industry, you’re deluged with an endless list of acronyms and often indecipherable terms. That includes the occasional new term that makes you roll your eyes and think, “Oh brother, here’s another fad.” SD-WAN certainly isn’t a passing trend. Far from it. Officially known as software-defined Wide Area Network, SD-WAN is gaining momentum. In fact, Gartner estimates that by 2020, approximately 25% of IT departments will manage their WAN through… MORE
With mobile now an essential tool for employees, IT departments are quickly fostering the digital workforce while securing company apps and data. But as it goes with any technological shift, things are never that simple. The combination of the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) are starting to affect the mobile experience for employees. Forward-thinking IT teams recognize this convergence, and are developing policies that include governance across all platforms and devices. Meanwhile, they’re providing… MORE
Until recently, CIOs were solely responsible for running the technology side of the company. Now, they’re tasked with creating business models that can grow revenue. This change is due to the exponential explosion of Application Programmer Interfaces (APIs). As such, IT leaders must change their perspectives. Instead of purely being overseers of the company’s technology landscape, they have to put on a sales hat and assess how technology can expand the business. Why the shift?… MORE
Over the last 3-4 years, the retail industry has been grappling with digital disruption. Whether one has succeeded or struggled to adapt, there’s no debate that the pace of change won’t slow down any time soon. The key is to recognize the challenges and seek the many opportunities of implementing a true digital transformation. The retailers that do so will be able to not only compete, but will profit in this chaotic marketplace. However, even… MORE
The cloud has provided communication service providers (CSP) with more than a way to digitize their businesses. Now they can increase revenue with data analytics. To do so, CSPs are making large investments and expanding their infrastructures, which improves capacity and corresponding business value. This is providing newfound intelligence and more precise decision-making capability. Analytics allow CSPs to better understand capacity issues and the impact of specific services, as well as preventing network failures. There… MORE
The mobile experience has become our default method for communicating, learning and gathering information. In fact, our devices are such a “regular” and constant part of life that one day soon we won’t even use the term “mobile.” That day will be brought forth by a number of innovations and changes. First is the inevitable rise of Virtual Reality (VR), which will push mobile to a new level. The mainstreaming of VR will be heavily… MORE
If necessity is the mother of invention, then no business segment follows that credo more than retail. Companies are constantly adapting to new consumer demands, trends, quirks and behaviors. And increasingly, that means integrating technology deeper and wider into their operations, to the benefit of employees, customers and of course profits. What’s on the technical horizon for retail? Here’s our take: Technology everywhere Retailers are creating a clear path to purchase on social, mobile, and… MORE
