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Cloud Computing: Even Half of CPA’s Now Say They’ve Adopted the Cloud

By Dick Weisinger

The speed of Cloud Acceptance sometimes seems astounding.  I was surprised to see a recent survey that found that nearly half of CPA’s have already adopted some form of cloud computing.  CPA’s tend to be conservative and highly risk adverse…

4D Printing: A Revolution of Smart Objects

By Dick Weisinger

3D printing is a process for constructing three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model by successively adding or stacking layers of material.  3D printing differs from conventional manufacturing methods which typically create objects by removing material through cutting and drilling.…

3D Printing: Low Volume Production by 3D Printing More Eco-Friendly Than Traditional Manufacturing

By Dick Weisinger

3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), creates objects from a digital 3d model by printing layers of material from different raw materials. Recent studies are looking at the impact on the environment of 3D printing technology compared to other manufacturing…

Big Data: Businesses that Ignore Privacy Concerns Risk a Crisis of Trust

By Dick Weisinger

Businesses that use Big Data are able to derive significant benefits for their business.  The Boston Consulting Group (BCS) identifies five types of opportunities  that Big Data can provide businesses: New business insights Improvement of core operating processes Faster and…

Business Technology: Top Trends for 2014

By Dick Weisinger

Brian Hopkins, analyst at Gartner, reported three main categories of technology trends that will characterize technology change in 2014.  They are: Engagement – Businesses need to create a compelling digital experience to attract and engage their customers Smart – Smart…