The Best of CES 2020 CES 2020, and its rally of 100,783 industry attendees, 68,064 exhibitor personnel, 6,365 members of the media all jostling around the 2.9 million square feet where 4,400 exhibitors showed off their best ideas— ended on January 10. And now it’s time to look back on what mattered in all of that. Most “best of lists” don’t mention all 4,400 exhibitors. Each … [Read more...] about The Best of CES 2020
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Why Big Data Won’t Make You Smart, Rich, Or Pretty
Why Big Data Won’t Make You Smart, Rich, Or Pretty The future of Big Data rather lies in the darkness of context change, complexity, and overconfidence Note: This article is updated from one that originally appeared at Fast Company. 2012 was declared the year of Big Data. The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) reported that 90 percent of the IT professionals … [Read more...] about Why Big Data Won’t Make You Smart, Rich, Or Pretty
Scenario Planning and Agility: The Case for Scenarios In an Uncertain World
Scenario Planning and Agility: The Case for Scenarios In an Uncertain World Scenario planning and agility. Too often, managers and leaders focus on how to control the near-term. They don't take the time to consider if what they prioritize as important today, will be useful, valuable, or applicable to some future state of the organization. As soon as the future comes up … [Read more...] about Scenario Planning and Agility: The Case for Scenarios In an Uncertain World
Why The Slow Pace of IIoT Adoption?
The Slow Pace of IIoT Adoption The slow pace of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) adoption offers a lesson on technology getting ahead of its customers. Unlike pure software plays, IIoT requires a sophisticated network of sensors, along with meaningful data collection and algorithms that turn insights into actions. According to a Cisco study “60 percent of IoT initiatives … [Read more...] about Why The Slow Pace of IIoT Adoption?
Elon Musk and Falcon Heavy Launch Define Audacity
Image: SpaceX via Flickr. The SpaceX Falcon Heavy test launch was audacious. Audacious investments like this were once constrained to projects funded by government coffers. And while the U.S. government continues to be audacious, it no longer aims its audacity at the stars, but at the past. With the launch of Falcon Heavy, Elon Musk officially becomes the top fulfiller of … [Read more...] about Elon Musk and Falcon Heavy Launch Define Audacity
