Across the country each morning, millions of people get ready for work. They shower, get dressed, make breakfast, maybe catch up on the news before heading out of the door. Something else is becoming part of that routine: They’re putting on wearables such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. As these devices have grown more popular, they’re starting to be common in offices. But similar to proliferation of mobile apps, impatience to get wearables to market…  MORE

For years we’ve been hearing about virtual reality, the technology that will replicate “real life” and allow us to interact with it. Flying through space, riding a horse in the jungle, swimming in oceans with dolphins – with virtual reality just about any scenario is possible. The technology has been in development for decades and it seems it’s recently turned a corner. We can now take mental trips with devices like Samsung Gear VR and…  MORE

For those of use who live in cities, it’s impossible to fathom an existence without fast Internet speed. We assume that our friends, neighbors, and the people we pass by on the sidewalk have similar broadband or high-speed Internet plans. And I think I could speak for most and say that rural areas are where we’d find the lowest rate of access to the web, where as urban areas enjoy the highest rate of access….  MORE

When it comes to technology, we humans tend to be fickle, switching from one tool to another as the tides of popularity ebb and flow. Consider how we listen to music. The 1980s welcomed the birth of the compact disc, which eliminated those old scratchy LP records. Suddenly we got better sound and more space in our homes. Then MP3s and online streaming replaced the CD, giving us even more space in our homes with…  MORE

Smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktops. Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, text. With so many devices and myriad ways to communicate and stay connected, we’ve become a nation that doesn’t know how to say “no” to typing out the next message. We all see this problem play out in our daily lives. Take a ride on any form of public transportation and it seems that everyone is using a device – texting or surfing the web on…  MORE

When companies seek to adapt to the digital tranformation, “leadership” is usually the first item on the to-do list. Hire a new CTO, CIO, CMO, Chief Digital Officer, the amount of possible job titles goes on and on. But while leadership is obviously essential for going from point A to point B, it can often be the quality that displaces other legitimate contenders to help a company land on safe digital shores. We believe that…  MORE

In the past, companies were stuck with one choice for telecommunications services: a single provider that would offer you limited options with little or no flexibility. But today’s businesses require a customized mix of voice and data services that is best designed by an independent telecom consultancy. An independent telecom consultancy will not only help you choose the right package of services for your business, you’ll save money and receive prompt, personalized service. A personal…  MORE

As we get into the swing of 2016, we felt it was important to address the telecom landscape and discuss the changes we foresee. Telcos now play in an ultra-competitive arena – increasing customer demands and new vendors mean they have to shift gears quickly to offer increased efficiency, enhanced products and better serve their customers. Here are some trends to look for: Everyone wants broadband. And more of it Bandwidth has become like sugar:…  MORE