Ever since the invention of the wheel, people have been imagining and predicting how technology will shape human life (and business). Now that it’s impossible to separate tech from our daily lives, it easier to assess what will come tomorrow, next month, and next year. But rather than looking to just 2018, we wanted to take a longer, half-decade view. Here are some trends to be aware of from now until 2023: Technology companies are…  MORE

The NFL season kicked off a few weeks ago, and like any year, there are predictions galore. We thought it would be nice to share our opinions as well, but upon further review, it wasn’t really a great idea. See, as much as we love professional football, we’re much better suited to forecast the state of the telecommunications industry. And rather than focus on one year, we believe you would appreciate a longer-term view. Why…  MORE

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

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

No one has to tell retailers about their 21st century economic challenges. With the omni-channel consumer now in control, retailers need every advantage they can get. Fortunately, most have been wise to see data as a key tool to win customer loyalty and boost margins. Here at Agnostic, we see our clients continue to investment in their data operations, both in technology and personnel. And that’s a good thing. By using data to inform their decisions,…  MORE

Every year, technology companies and investors ramp up for a new set of opportunities. 2017 is no different. We assessed some of the major technology opportunities and how companies can approach them. Exponentials This newer class of technology includes robotics, virtual and augmented reality (VR) (AR), 3-D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI). There are also so-called “cognitive technologies” like computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and speech and pattern recognition. All of these are…  MORE

Andy Rooney once famously (or infamously, depending on your perspective) said: “Life is like a roll of toilet paper – the more you use it, the quicker it goes.” That’s what 2016 feels like. Is it really almost over? But here we are, 2017 is right around the corner. It’s time for organizations to put together their security New Year’s resolutions. Network safety is more important than ever, as this year saw perhaps the toughest…  MORE

Digital transformation has been a hot topic for a handful of years now. We’ve all heard the talk: All of this new technology has changed how people behave and what they expect. If your company doesn’t undergo a digital transformation, you’re history. Like most trends, digital transformation lives on a spectrum with truth on one end, hype on the other end. But wherever your perception falls, digital transformation is indeed a real issue that all…  MORE