Technology Trends
In this section we include any trending topics. Currently there is a lot of buzz around cloud computing and mobile computing.
5 Research Tools for Enterprise in a New Business World
While businesses today are focused on data, many are neglecting research. Here we discuss five research tools that can help with research.
The Four Major Cloud Players: Pros and Cons
Author Todd D. Lyle discusses and compares the important features of today's top four cloud services: Alibaba, Amazon Web Services, Google...
Born in the Cloud: The Next Generation of Cloud Services
There's a new category of cloud vendors known as "born in the cloud." What sets this new generation of vendors apart from legacy cloud...
Tackling Big Data Analytics Pain Points
Big data is revolutionizing analytics, and can be of enormous value to businesses - but only if it's managed and analyzed successfully. We...
Geolocation: What It Is, What It Has to Offer
Geolocation uses technology to determine where you are, and then act on that information. It is used in mapping, social media, advertising...
Mobile Technology: Top Twitter Influencers to Follow
Follow these experts on Twitter to keep up with the latest trends in mobile technology.
What Big Data Trends Are on the Horizon?
Big data is changing the way data is collected and analyzed. Here are some trends in big data to keep an eye on in coming years.
Challenges to Overcome in Big Data Implementation
While some may think of "big data" as simply collecting lots of data, in reality it's much more complicated than that. There are many...
Approaching The Future
What does the future have in store for us? Experts have differing views on what to expect when it comes to the future of technology and how...
Beyond Bitcoin: The World of Alt Coins
Most people associate cryptocurrency with bitcoin, but there are numerous others out there too. From national currencies and cause-based...
A Look at the Growth of Cloud Services
Author Todd D. Lyle discusses cloud computing, the differences between different types of cloud services, their business applications and...
5 Insights About Big Data (Hadoop) as a Service
Hadoop is a great way to get the most out of big data, but there are numerous other tools that can work with Hadoop to provide even more...
How Big Data Impacts Data Centers
With big data being generated at increasingly rapid rates, it can be more than some data centers can handle. There are several factors that...
10 Ways Virtualization Can Improve Security
Properly deployed virtualization techniques can provide security to software, hardware, storage and the network environment. But...
Can Niche Cloud Providers Compete with the 'Big Guys'?
Amazon, Google and Microsoft dominate in the field of cloud computing, but a number of niche providers are competing with them. Can the...
Does a Car Really Need a 'Smart Key'?
Smart keys may seem like modern marvels of technology, but they're not always as smart as their name implies. Smart keys can cause numerous...
Are Wearable Devices a Threat to Corporate Networks?
IT journalists and consumers are eager to get their hands on wearable devices, but company IT departments are wary. Here we look at some of...
What the $#@! Is Hadoop?
Hadoop seems to be everywhere you look, but what exactly is it? What does it do, how does it work, and why is it so useful?
3 Big Headaches for Virtualization Software Users
Businesses are rapidly turning to virtualization software to solve their problems, but they often don't consider any of the challenges that...