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My 2017 Tech Watchpoints
Internet of things, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence — they're all worth watching in 2017 and beyond.
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John Parkinson
| January 12, 2017
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Strategy
Forecasting: Looking for Weak Signals
Forecasting the future is a tough act, but there are strategies and signals available that create a useful framework.
By
John Parkinson
| January 4, 2017
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The Cloud
10 Questions for Technology Optimists
It's useful for optimistic technophiles to ask hard questions about just what contributions technology is really making.
By
John Parkinson
| November 9, 2016
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Technology
When Will We Be Able to Trust the IoT?
Regardless of all the buzz around the Internet of Things, the promised connectivity won't mean much until it works all the time.
By
John Parkinson
| March 28, 2016
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Strategy
There’s No Excuse for Poor Customer Service
Yet, listen to this tale of woe. Then ask yourself whether your company paying enough attention to customer service.
By
John Parkinson
| July 2, 2015
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Workplace Issues
What Kind of Problem Solver Are You?
The right approach or combination of approaches can change how you see a problem and deal with it, and make the difference between success and failure.
By
John Parkinson
| April 15, 2015
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Technology
Finance: Processing Like It’s 1995
The finance department used to be an early adopter of technology. How can it overcome its present inertia?
By
John Parkinson
| February 19, 2015
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The Cloud
What Does the Cloud Really Cost?
Moving to the cloud takes some investment as well as a total revamp of an organization's IT budget.
By
John Parkinson
| February 13, 2015
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Technology
Out of Place
As business models evolve away from a dependence on the concept of a fixed “place,” companies will have to adapt.
By
John Parkinson
| December 10, 2014
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Risk Management
What to Do When ‘Best’ Practices Aren’t
Following accepted best practices is usually a good idea, but sometimes it's anything but.
By
John Parkinson
| August 22, 2014
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The Cloud
Who Will Be the Data Keepers?
As Big Data grows bigger, more complicated, and more difficult to deal with, the choice of which data get retained and which discarded becomes pivotal.
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John Parkinson
| June 12, 2014
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Technology
When a Process Can’t Fail, Be Brilliant About the Basics
Three must-haves: 'high-availability' system designs, checklists and team performance bonuses.
By
John Parkinson
| April 2, 2014
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Strategy
The Role of Intuition in a World of Big Data
Running a business solely on "gut feel" is not sustainable, but neither is basing all decisions on the data.
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John Parkinson
| January 29, 2014
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Workplace Issues
Paying the ‘Attention Tax’ on Automation
Although companies are relying more on automated processes, businesses can’t function without the human element.
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John Parkinson
| January 9, 2014
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Why We Loathe Reports
Companies need accurate and timely information to run their business efficiently, and retrospective reports aren’t cutting it.
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John Parkinson
| December 4, 2013
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