Bio
Kimberly Crossland graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in international business and marketing. She started her career overseas for one of the leading computer security software companies. Then, she returned to the United States and worked with a cloud collaboration startup firm. Now, she works as a writer offering important information for people in IT on the most current trends and how they can employ those trends to give their business legs to succeed.
Articles by Kimberly Crossland
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10 Signs You're Computer Illiterate
Computing and the web are changing at a rapid pace. The vast expanse of the digital world can be tough... -
Can Big Data Analytics Close the Business Intelligence Gap?
CIOs increasingly demand better data mining and data analytics. In a survey by Gartner Research, CIOs said that the biggest... -
The 4 Key Benefits of Business Analytics
For a business, the top concern is offering valuable products and services to customers. To do this, they need to... -
Pardon Moi? Top Siri Fail Messages
“I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.”If you’ve ever had an interaction with Siri, chances are you’ve heard this phrase.... -
Mobile Technology: Top Twitter Influencers to Follow
Remember the days when everyone had a flip phone? The smaller the better, we used to say. Now, the opposite... -
Web Roundup: Strange New Claims and Creations
Whether you’re a fan of classic toys, a modern-day gamer or just an amateur user of technology, one thing is... -
Web Roundup: Major Privacy Updates in Technology Worldwide
It’s no secret that privacy is important online. Many consumers worry about how much access search engines and social networks... -
Web Roundup: Privacy, Hacking and Emerging Technology
In the tech world, new technology arrives fast and leaves just as quickly. This week, we take a look at... -
Web Roundup: A Look Ahead at 2015
It’s time to say so-long to 2014 and hello to 2015. See what we left behind and what’s to come... -
Web Roundup: New Innovations and Releases in the Tech World
New releases and innovation are what keep the tech world fresh and exciting. It's also what keeps companies in business.... -
Web Roundup: Security Remains a Top Concern
How secure are you? That seems to be the theme in the tech industry as of late. Security against malware,... -
Web Roundup: Is Technology Costing You More Than You Realize?
When it comes to your mobile security, how safe are you? That question seems to be a little harder to... -
Web Roundup: Smartphones, Hackers and Cutting-Edge Mobile Technology
When it comes to mobile technology, there's a delicate balance between staying on the cutting edge and maintaining security. With... -
Web Roundup: Development in the Mobile Industry Is On Fire
The world of technology has always been fast paced. Now, as more developers power forward with new devices, the mobile... -
Web Roundup: Oops! Apple Does It Again
Apple made waves this week with the release of its highly anticipated new products. From the iPhone 6 to the... -
Web Roundup: Wearables, Mobile and a Dog's Eye View of the World
2014 has proved to be a year for mobile technology advancement. As we near the final quarter of the year,... -
Web Roundup: Smartphones are Smarter Than Ever ... Again
When it comes to your mobile device, do you know who has access to your data? With new worries over... -
Web Roundup: New Waves in the Technology Industry
When it comes to data security from law enforcement agencies, tech companies are not backing down. From Microsoft’s increased transparency... -
Web Roundup: Microsoft Layoffs, Facebook Experiments and the Dangers of Data Hoarding
Without a doubt, there are major shifts taking place in the way technology is used in the world today. From... -
Web Roundup: Big Data Scores at the World Cup
When it comes to analyzing big data, the idea that tremendous insights can be gleaned from numbers is not new.... -
Web Roundup: Mobile Releases, DSL Ripoffs and Microsoft's Plea for Positive Press
Some of the biggest names in the tech world are being watched extra carefully this week. Some have created a... -
Web Roundup: Privacy, Internet Speeds and Room for Innovation in the Digital Music Industry
When it comes to mobile providers, one thing is for sure: Privacy is one-sided. Customers have limited privacy (more limited... -
Web Roundup: It's Raining Bitcoin!
There’s no denying it - bitcoin is here to stay for the long haul. Although there were doubters early on,... -
Wearable Tech: Geek or Chic?
Many would argue that the term "fashionable technology" is an oxymoron. Until recently, these two words rarely sat next to... -
Web Roundup: Stories About Bitcoin Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
This month, Techopedia is featuring content on Bitcoin. Sure, this cryptocurrency probably gets enough press, but despite its fame, it's... -
Web Roundup: What's Next for Hadoop Might Surprise You
The more people get access to information, the more overwhelmed they feel when it comes to figuring out how to... -
Web Roundup: Big Data Debates, Security and the Heartbleed Bug
With the fast-pace growth of Hadoop, Cloudera, and other big data news, it can be hard to keep up with... -
Web Roundup: Wearables, Hadoop and Making Big Data and IoT More Accessible
The fun thing about technology is that it never stops progressing. This week, we take a closer look at some... -
Web Roundup: Awesome Angles on IoT
The Internet of Things. Ask an average person on the street to define the term, and you might get a... -
Web Roundup: Small Business, Mobile, Wearable Technology and More
There’s no doubt that the world of technology is fast-paced and constantly changing. Keeping up can seem almost impossible. In... -
Web Roundup: Big Data Is Winning the Hearts of Children, Lovers and Lawyers
The world is becoming increasingly disrupted by big data. It’s everywhere, including in theme parks, our relationships and in the... -
Beyond the Hype: 7 Key New Features in iOS 7
Apple made a big move recently by launching the highly controversial iOS 7. The near instant feedback from social networks... -
A 3-D Printer Isn't a Replicator Yet, But These People Are Using It Anyway
3-D printing really pushes our buttons. For all of human history, we've had to painstakingly build or construct the objects... -
5 Real-World Problems Big Data Can Solve
For some time now, the term big data has floated through the tech world, carrying an air of excitement, intimidation... -
Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks
Consumers are not the only ones at risk of identity theft. The newest victims of social media identity theft seem... -
Why Businesses Will Love Windows 8
If you've seen a screenshot of the new Windows 8 operating system, you have likely been shocked by just how... -
5 Things You Need to Know About Big Data
Like the cloud, big data is another buzzword that has been openly tossed around without proper understanding of what it...