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Enterprise Software: IT Trends for 2014: Nexus of Forces, Migrations from On-Premise to Cloud

By Dick Weisinger

The combination of Social, Mobile, Analytics, and the cloud are creating an intertwined set of new technologies that Gartner is calling the “Nexus of Forces.” Tom Eid, Research Vice President at Gartner, said that “starting in 2014, enterprise software markets will…

Moore’s Law: Intel Struggles to Keep the Law Alive

By Dick Weisinger

Moore’s law estimates that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit will double every two years.  The law has proved itself true for nearly forty years, and has driven during that time remarkable advances in information technology.  By one…

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…

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…