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Articles by Cindy Waxer
EchoStor Technologies’ Daniel Clydesdale-Cotter on Shifting from Leading IT Operations to Steering Strategic Invention
Daniel Clydesdale-Cotter, EchoStor Technology’s recently appointed first chief innovation officer, explains why he moved from his CIO role and how he has approached fostering relationships and building the foundation so that innovation becomes “part of every pillar” at the company.
Crime in the Supply Chain and What to Do About It
By creating new ways of assessing risk, building awareness among employees and partners, and achieving strong supply chain visibility, enterprises can reduce their chances of having their assets stolen in transit. By Cindy Waxer, Richard Howells, Till Dengel When it comes to high-stakes cargo thefts, most people think of luxury cars, pricey electronics, and pharmaceutical drugs as prime targets. Yet during the peak of the pandemic, a new mark emerged: medical-grade oxygen.
Smarter Tech Integration Is Critical to M&A Success
Digital assets and skills are the targets of today’s merger and acquisition mania. Here are five strategies to avoid IT pitfalls and deliver the full value. When Newmont Mining Corp. acquired Canadian miner Goldcorp Inc. in January 2019, the Colorado-based giant thought it had, well, struck gold. The deal – valued at about US$10 billion – made the combined company, dubbed Newmont Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, responsible for around six million ounces annually.
Engagement Strategies to Head Off Quiet Quitting
Seek out signs of disaffection – and enact managerial supports – to benefit both employee health and corporate performance. By Caitlynn Sendra and Cindy Waxer Once reserved for human resources professionals and organizational psychologists, discussions on “quiet quitting” are now being had by average employees and TV pundits alike.
What to Do About Supply Chain Crime
By Cindy Waxer, Richard Howells, Till Dengel | 9 min read When it comes to high-stakes cargo thefts, most people think of luxury cars, pricey electronics, and pharmaceutical drugs as prime targets. Yet during the peak of the pandemic, a new mark emerged: medical-grade oxygen. With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, regions including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa struggled to meet the rising demand for this life-sustaining gas.
How Science, Tech, and Dogs Make the World Safer
Advances in medicine and technology, including wearable devices and augmented reality, are elevating humanity’s best friend to a new role: helping to make lifesaving contributions to public health and workplace safety. By Cindy Waxer, Tom Raftery 13 min read Not every hero enlisted to help stem the spread of COVID-19 can claim a winning pedigree, years of medical education, or frontline experience. Take Kossi, for example.
What Is Citizen Development? The Low-Code/No-Code Revolution Organizations Should Go All In On
By Cindy Waxer But in the pivot to today’s “new normal,” mission-critical projects—from deploying remote workforces to scaling cloud infrastructure—also demand customized solutions that address niche pain points and automate specific tasks. It’s a tall order that many business leaders feel pressured to handle under a deluge of competing responsibilities. Fortunately, an emerging movement is helping business leaders overcome this obstacle: citizen development.
Why Principles, Corporate Values Are Essential to Profit
Consumers want brands to align with their values. Weaving them into how a company operates isn’t easy, but doing so boosts loyalty, employee morale, and the bottom line. By David Jonker, Cindy Waxer 11 min read Nowadays, biting into a Chick-fil-A juicy chicken sandwich or purchasing a pair of Nike’s True to 7 sneakers could easily be interpreted as a political act, not a personal choice.
5 Future-Proof Security Safeguards For A Changing Landscape
By Cindy Waxer The Covid-19 pandemic is redefining the security landscape. Remote work arrangements, the speed of digital transformation and a greater reliance on streaming services are all making organizations more vulnerable than ever to ill-intentioned intruders. getty In fact, according to a Forbes CIO Summit poll taken in August, a staggering 71% of participants have seen an increase in the volume of cyberattacks against their organization since the pandemic began.
Today’s Retailer is Turning to the Edge for CX
Despite the increasing popularity and convenience of ecommerce, 92% of purchases continue to be made off-line, according to the U.S. Census. By Cindy Waxer Contributing Writer, Network World | Despite the increasing popularity and convenience of ecommerce, 92% of purchases continue to be made off-line, according to the U.S. Census. That’s putting enormous pressure on retailers to meet new consumer expectations around real-time access to merchandise and order information.
4 Tips for Easier Edge Deployments
There are plenty of reasons for organizations to embrace edge computing. By moving applications, data, and computing services to the edge of a network, as opposed to a large data center or cloud, organizations can lower operating costs, improve application performance, reduce network traffic, and achieve real-time data analytics. By Cindy Waxer Contributing Writer, Network World | There are plenty of reasons for organizations to embrace edge computing.
Best Western Managers’ Social Savvy Drives Satisfaction
Some of the best marketing shares a blurry line with customer service. Best Western shifted its approach to both by adding a few thousand helping hands to its “social marketing team.” As travel review websites such as TripAdvisor and Expedia transform the hospitality industry, many hotel chains are building vast marketing teams focused exclusively on managing a brand’s online reputation.
Boti přinášejí revoluci
Boti však podle n?j slibují, že to všechno zm?ní „p?evzetím objemu rutiny, depresivní práce, která v personálu IT vzbuzuje pocity, jako by byli lidští roboti“. Boti slibují uvolnit pracovníky IT pro d?ležit?jší úkoly tím, že automatizují ?innosti, jako jsou správa tiket?, vyvažování zát?že server? a zákaznický servis. Jak však roste po?et firem, které používají boty jako snadn?jší a levn?jší alternativu pro webové aplikace, mnoho IT profesionál?
Fake meat is on the menu this Thanksgiving
Beyond Meat's Chicken-Free Strips mimic the look and feel of the real thing. As Americans sharpen their knives for Thanksgiving dinner, a new crop of food tech start-ups are carving out their own niche -- faux-meat products that replicate the flavor and feel of the real thing without the ethical quandaries. Forget about the Tofurky you tried at your cousin's vegan wedding.
Remarkable hiring stories
When it comes to hiring, these small business owners have remarkable stories about employees going the creative distance to nail the jobs. Savannah Peterson responded to Andy Butler's ad for a 'marketing ninja' with this photo of her head superimposed on top of a ninja. Owner: Andy Butler Company: D2M When Silicon Valley design and marketing agency D2M Inc. posted a job listing on Craigslist for a "marketing ninja," CEO Andy Butler was hoping for a few creative candidates.
CRM on Mid-Market Terms
[From iSource Business, November 2001] As e-business project manager of Tricord Systems Inc., Grant Butenhoff was faced with a daunting task.
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