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Internet of Things (IoT): A Specification for Inter-Communication Between Devices and Applications

By Dick Weisinger

A new specification, developed by companies in the UK, has been announced which would make it easier for devices and applications to inter-communicate, developed specifically with the Internet of Things in mind.  It is being called HyperCat. The announcement by…

Big Data Analytics: A Blueprint for Applying Analytics in the Utility Industry

By Dick Weisinger

How can Big Data and analytics be successfully used by businesses today?  What are the drivers behind the technology?  The key success factors?  How can you get started with a Big Data Analytics (BDA) initiative? Those are the questions that…

Social Media Compliance: Navigating the Regulations of Business Communications

By Dick Weisinger

In March 2012,Gene Morphis, at the time CFO of the women’s clothing retailer Francesca’s, broadcast on his personal Twitter account the tweet: “Board meeting. Good numbers=Happy Board” to his 238 Twitter followers.  His gaffe was that the tweet was sent…

Cloud Computing: EU Drafts Guidelines for Cloud SLAs

By Dick Weisinger

The European Commission  recently released a draft of a set of guidelines that are aimed at reducing costs and increasing trust in cloud computing vendors.  The report describes details of requirements for vendors on service availability, the quality of support,…

Enterprise Software: Businesses Slowly Migrate ERP to the Cloud for Greater Flexibility and Cost Savings

By Dick Weisinger

Right now only 2 percent of businesses are running their ERP systems in the cloud, but half of companies have indicated that moving their ERP systems into the cloud is a move their planning to make within the next five…