Innovation

If you need to wear reading glasses or other lenses, how do you know when it is time for a prescription? For most people, things in the distance begin to get a little fuzzy, or the TV isn't as clear as it was. While your current glasses still help you see, a stronger prescription might make things clearer and improve your vision. Similarly, your HVAC thermostat might be working but no longer performing like it used to. As the workhorse of your home, your HVAC system ensures that your house maintains consistently comfortable temperatures year-round. Your thermostat, however, is the director of the show and tells your equipment when to operate. However, like your glasses, if your thermostat isn't as good as it used to be, you will start to notice some problems. If you are like most homeow...

As a business owner, you're well aware of the wealth of data assets your business can amass over time. This business data contains key resources and insights into your operations. The term for this generalized business data is big data. Often times company's big data is raw and unstructured because it contains information from such a wide variety of sources. This is why data management deployments are so important for modern businesses, regardless of their industry. One key example of data management on a large scale for modern businesses is digital architecture deployments. Data fabric is one form of digital architecture that can help businesses optimize their data management techniques. The following are tips for business users who are considering implementing a data fabric system int...

With modern life becoming more and more mobile, variety in payment options are becoming critical to customer service and small businesses alike. Whether it's because of a business model change due to the pandemic or just that you want to offer your customers more payment options, business owners who've already taken the leap know the value of offering mobile payments. If you're a customer who loves to gamble, enjoys street fairs, book signings, or even just likes the option of paying for items through your phone, you understand, too. The reality is that mobile payments are where the future's heading and for good reason. If you've ever wondered what you can use mobile payments for, read on. Gambling Need to pay a bill? Looking to buy some poker chips? Thinking about starting an onl...