NASCAR, ISC Name CSO

NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

Online Retail Credit Card Fraud Jumps 20% During Holiday Shopping Weekend

Fraudulent transactions where a credit card is not physically presented to a merchant-increased significantly from Black Friday to Cyber Monday 2016 when compared to the same period in past years.

Vector Security Secures $300 Million Credit Facility

Vector Security, a provider of intelligent security solutions to both residential and business customers and ranked No. 5 on the SDM 100, has entered into a $300 million credit agreement.

Nortek Security & Control Expands Manufacturing Capacity

Nortek Security & Control, a provider in the security, smart home and wellness technology markets, will be expanding its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent.

PSA Founding Member Dies at 103

PSA announced November 22 that Paul Marcus, founding member of PSA Security Network and considered to be one of the founding fathers in the physical security system integration industry, died at 103 years old.

3 Ways Entrances Can Make Money for Your Enterprise

We've all used different types of entrances as we move about in the world:  swing doors, sliding doors, revolving doors, gates and turnstiles. Aside from providing access into buildings, how many people consider that certain types of entrances can reduce costs and sometimes create opportunities to make money? 

Industry Mourns Loss of Joseph Comunale

The security industry is in shock and mourning over the tragic death this week of Joseph Comunale, a sales associate at Tri-Ed Distribution Inc., with corporate headquarters in Woodbury, N.Y. Comunale, the 26-year-old son of Tri-Ed's president, Pat Comunale, was apparently the victim of homicide, according to news reports.

NCS4 Achieves ANSI Accreditation

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi has earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute Personnel Certification Accreditation Program (ANSI).

Key Tracer Reveals Rebranding at ISC East 2016

Key Tracer, a provider of key control and management systems in North America, announced that it will be exhibiting at ISC East, showing latest products from Real Time Networks - its new corporate entity recently revealed at ASIS 2016. The Key Tracer brand remains a wholly owned division of the new corporate entity.

Bosch Security Systems and Sony Establish Partnership for Video Security Business

Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation signed a contract to establish a business partnership to collaborate in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications. Effective from the beginning of 2017, the two companies aim to combine their technological expertise to set new standards in high-resolution and low light video imaging. As part of the agreed partnership, Sony's video security customers in all markets except Japan will be served and supported by the sales and marketing organization of Bosch Security Systems. The partnership is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

UCC President Teresa Gonzalez Receives Stanley C. Lott Award at 2016 CSAA Annual Meeting

Teresa Gonzalez, president of United Central Control, was awarded the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA)'s highest honor, the Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award for Exemplary Service, at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Fla., on October 26. 

 

ONVIF Hosts 2016 Annual Member Webinar

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted its annual membership meeting on October 25, updating members on ONVIF's accomplishments of 2016 and its outlook for the year ahead. ONVIF member companies heard presentations on the final release of Profile Q in 2016 and the ongoing development of Profile T for video, in addition to learning about the growing prevalence of ONVIF's more than 7,000 conformant models of products in bid and specification processes in projects around the world.

IoT Creates New Opportunities for Insurance in the Smart Home

Insurers are racing to gain access to data in order to quantify risk on a more granular level. Today, most insurance discount programs for smart products are cross-marketing programs focused on lifting sales and collecting data that can, over time, be analyzed to more precisely quantify risk.

The Call for Presentations Is Open for CEDIA 2017

CEDIA is looking for presentations focusing on current and/or emerging technologies or business practices relevant to the residential systems industry.

Creating Operational Efficiencies with Key Management Access Control Systems

Today, businesses of all sizes and types rely on research, obtained through data mining, to help them see the big picture and identify trends and patterns that can help create operational efficiencies. With the concept of "Big Data," every piece of data (from digital to conventional) is a potential piece of information that can be tracked, collected, sorted and analyzed. 

The 10 Easiest Passwords to Hack

A new research paper has listed the top-ten least-secure passwords currently in use online.

LRG's Diana Wolff Named to Forbes Agency Council

Forbes Magazine recently named LRG Marketing Communications President Diana Wolff to the newly established Forbes Agency Council. 

The Most Stolen Items in the U.S. this Holiday Season

Apparel, children's toys, electronics and electronic accessories are expected to be the most stolen items this holiday season in the U.S.

SecurAlarm Names New President Brent Van Haren

Brent Van Haren has been named as the new president of SecurAlarm Systems Inc. when Pat Van Haren stepped down after 23 years as president.

Study Analyzes Bomb Threats in Schools

According to the Educator's School Safety Network (ESSN), a national non-profit school safety organization, the vast majority of media reports related to school safety this school year have been about bomb threats.

Milestone Community Kickstarter Program Will Generate New XProtect Application Integrations

Milestone Systems has announced a contest called Milestone Community Kickstarter 2017, with the submission period ending November 30, 2016.

Top School Security Concerns During Election Day

With Election Day just days away, schools across the country are preparing to open their doors to the public to operate as polling locations.

SAFE Security Announces Investment by Ironwood Capital and OFS Capital

Paul Sargenti, president and CEO of SAFE Security, announced that lead agent Ironwood Capital and co-investor OFS Capital Corporation have made an investment in SAFE Security. 

ADS Security Makes 6th Acquisition of the Year

ADS Security (ADS), a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Branham Security of Elgin, S.C. The purchase adds approximately 1,100 accounts - primarily residential - to the ADS Columbia customer base. ADS opened its first branch in South Carolina in 2014, with the acquisition of American Burglar and Fire Alarms.

Vector Helps Johnston County, N.C., Go Live With ASAP

Johnston County, N.C., is the latest municipality to go live with Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), a technology that automates communication between alarm monitoring central stations and 911 centers, resulting in improved accuracy and speed of emergency response.

UCC Hosts 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Event

Contract monitoring provider United Central Control (UCC), announced its 13th Annual Extreme Outdoors Hunting Extravaganza attendance reached nearly 200.

Leviton Partners With Samsung SmartThings to Offer Whole House Automation

Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering an automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace. 

Illinois ESA to Fight New Schaumburg Law, Lehan Says Government Is 'Confiscating Customers'

Kevin Lehan, executive director of the Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA), said a new Schaumburg law would be tantamount to the government confiscating customers from private alarm companies. 

Unified Access Control: A Cyber Game-Changer

As the age of the Internet is hitting a crescendo, cyber vulnerability is no longer a growing concern; it is a reality most businesses will face in the near future without adequate network protection.

FTC Chooses AMAG Technology's Symmetry Homeland Security System

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has selected AMAG Technology and its Symmetry Homeland Access Control System to secure its headquarter building, office of the executive director. 

Dahua Releases Statement on Mirai Botnet Attack

Dahua Technology USA Inc. released the following statement on October 24, 2016:

CTA Announces New Standards for IoT

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.

Smart Grids Lack Cybersecurity Protection

A new Tripwire survey found that 38 percent of respondents believe smart grids have the greatest cyber security risks when compared to other smart city services and 20 percent said they have the smart city initiatives for their smart grids.

Notifier by Honeywell Presents LVC With the Million Dollar Award

Notifier, a manufacturer of engineered fire alarm systems, has presented LVC with the Million Dollar Award at their annual conference.

More Consumers Would Use Mobile Wallets if They Gave Something Back

After several years of slow adoption, mobile wallets are finally starting to gain real traction with consumers, but many still need an extra push to turn their mobile wallet use into a true habit.

69% of Organizations Will Do Away with Passwords within 5 Years

A new survey says that 69 percent of organizations are likely to do away with passwords within the next 5 years.

Red Hawk and Affiliated Monitoring Announce Strategic Alliance

Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S., a provider of fire, life safety and security services, announced plans for Affiliated Monitoring to manage central station monitoring for Red Hawk customers.

Is Your Access Control System a Gateway for Hackers?

Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system. 

Magazine Names ISC East Best Turnaround Event of 2015

ISC East 2015, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), was honored on Friday night by Trade Show Executive magazine at the annual Gold 100 Gala. ISC East took home the Grand Award for the Best Turnaround in 2015. This is the second award for ISC East this year; the show was also named as one of the Fastest 50 growing tradeshows.

Security Industry Association to Present Women in Biometrics Awards at SIA Honors Night

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Women in Biometrics Awards.

Lou Marciani Recognized as 2016 SIA Insightful Practitioner

The Security Industry Association (SIA) named Dr. Lou Marciani, director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi, the 2016 recipient of its SIA Insightful Practitioner Award.

Owen Security Solutions Acquires Tight Security Systems

Owen Security Solutions has successfully completed the acquisition of Tight Security Systems of Ellijay, Georgia. 

Convergint Technologies Closes 7th Acquisition Of 2016

Convergint Technologies, a global provider of service-based systems integration, acquired Go Security Solutions. Founded in 2009, Go Security Solutions is a full-service systems integrator specializing in electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm systems and mechanical security solutions.

Middle Atlantic Celebrates AV Month With Online Training

Middle Atlantic Products has announced a full month of online training opportunities throughout October in celebration of AV Month 2016. 

FCC Upgrades Mobile Emergency Alert System

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to update and strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

Monitronics Rebrands to MONI Smart Security, Will Also Sell Directly to Consumers

Monitronics, a subsidiary of Ascent Capital Group Inc. and ranked No. 4 on the SDM 100, unveiled its new name - “MONI,” and will enhance its dealer model by selling directly to consumers. 

AFA Protective Systems Hosts Fire and Safety Summit at NYC Fire Museum

AFA Protective Systems Inc. (AFA), a New York-based super regional fire safety and security systems integrator, hosted a Fire & Safety Summit on September 21 at the New York City Fire Museum. 

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Atlanta Airport to Participate in ACI-IATA Smart Security Program

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Airports Council International (ACI) North America/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition by and between ACI World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the City of Atlanta, the owner and operator of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).  

China Uses World's Largest Telescope To Search For Aliens

China claimed their ability search for alien life forms by suing a radio telescope , launched Sunday, which astronomers called a “game change”.

Germany Orders Facebook To Stop Collecting WhatsApp User Data

German regulators have banned Facebook from collecting WhatsApp user data, in a move that could set a precedent in other countries.

Want Execs To Trust You? Bulletproof Your Data Before You Present.

When an executive disregards data, it's not always an irrational choice.

Airports Increasingly Invest in Security Technology

Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year.    

Mission 500 Charity Softball Game Raises More Than $55,000

Mission 500, a non-profit charity focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised more than $55,000 at its second annual Security Softball Game on August 20 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. 

Appeals Court Reverses American Express Antitrust Ruling, Citing Consumer Benefits

The Second Circuit reverses an antitrust ruling against American Express.

Can You Make Teleworking Work For You?

Here's a scenario that every small business owner fears: A key employee resigns because he or she cannot continue to come to your place of business to work for reasons out of their control, such as an illness or a family issue. Is there another answer besides accepting the resignation?   With

EQ-Radio: A New Device for Wirelessly Detecting Emotions

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed a device that can detect a person's emotions using wireless signals. “EQ-Radio” is a device designed to measure subtle changes in breathing and heart rhythms to accurately detect whether a person is excited, happy, or sad.

Experts Will Share Their Knowledge at Securing New Ground 2016

Securing New Ground (SNG) 2016, the security industry's top executive conference, will be held Oct. 19-20 at the Grand Hyatt New York City. SNG 2016 is presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA).

Forget About Law and Ethics -- Is Hacking Back Even Effective?

Are the risks and practical issues too great to allow "hacking back", even if it's not illegal or bad?

China's "Other Sea"

Investors paying too much attention to China's dispute over the writing of the navigation rules in the South China Sea -- one of the world's biggest trade routes -- have perhaps missed China's “other sea,” the sea of debt that is threatening to derail its robust growth and progress in recent years.
But the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) hasn't. 
In a recent report, the Swiss-based institution pointed to the rapid rise of China's credit-to-GDP ratio, which now stands at 30.1, three times the threshold of 10 that indicates an impending financial crisis. 
To be fair, China isn't the only country with high credit-to GDP ratio. So does Japan, the UK, and the Eurozone.
The trouble is that China's debt is a routine political process. China's credit is extended from state-owned banks to state and province-owned corporations. By contrast, the situation is a credit risk management problem in the UK, Japan, and most of the Eurozone. Additionally, some of China's state owned enterprises, which receive the loans, are stockholders of the state banks that provide them.
That's why nobody really knows what the size of China's debt-to-GDP ratio is.
Compounding the problem, parallel government ownership of both creditors and borrowers concentrates and magnifies rather than disperses and diffuses credit risk, leaving the Chinese economy vulnerable to a systemic collapse -- as the Greek crisis so colorfully illustrated.
Worse, parallel government ownership of lending and borrowing institutions complicates creditor bailouts. The reason why the “haircut” of Greek debt had such a pervasive impact on the Greek economy was that government-controlled banks and pension funds were the creditors of the general government and government-owned enterprises. So the haircut shifted losses from one government branch to another.
The situation is even more serious in China, where the outright simultaneous government ownership of banks, pension funds, and common corporations has yielded an odd state in which both the creditor and the borrower are government branches.
Government-owned banks lend money directly to government-owned corporations -- which usually function as welfare agencies -- and to land developers, who are behind the country's “investment” bubble, one of the engines of the Chinese economy.
Could you imagine what would happen to financial markets if China suffers a Greek-style crisis, one day?
That could, perhaps, explain investor skepticism over Chinese equities, which have been underperforming the neighboring market of India in the last year.

Women In VC: Why They Get Ahead Faster In China, View Video

Women are getting ahead faster in China venture capital circles than in the U.S. View this Silicon Dragon video interview with three leading VCs in China to hear how they're rising and challenges they face.

Oracle OpenWorld Trip Report - Impact for Customers and Investors

Last week I attend Oracle OpenWorld and broadcasted LIVE for three days with my team.  Here is our trip report that summarizes the impact to Oracle's customers and investors.

Inspiron Laptops & 2-in-1 PCs

Here is a comparison of three incredible laptops. Each are high performers equipped with revolutionary processors, dynamic display and DVD drives. Some models
feature Intel processors and optional touch displays on select system.

Are you ready for this ? HyperDrive Aircraft

This may happen in the near future. A supersonic airliner that flies three times at the speed of sound and runs on nuclear fusion. Stephen Dowling investigates the challenges of making airliners run on atomic power.

Maximizing Revenue: Align Your Selling Season With Your Customer's Buying Season

You must put your foot to the pedal in peak seasonal buying periods to ensure you maximize sales when the buying is good.

How Did F1 Lose $1 Billion Of Value In Two Months?

Two years ago New York Post media reporter Claire Atkinson revealed that Liberty Media planned to buy Formula One auto racing from its controlling shareholder the private equity firm CVC so there shouldn't have been any surprise when it finally announced the deal earlier in September. However, the majority of the sports media was dazzled by the $8 billion price tag which some saw as being as high-octane as it gets. Not everyone.

iPhone Hackers Say Apple Weakened Backup Security With iOS 10

Apple makes a bizarre choice in choosing a weaker password protection mechanism for iOS 10 backups.

Lunch Business Is Falling Off, As Many Diners Have Reservations

Higher lunch menu prices appear to be turning some diners away from restaurants, while a rise in working from home may be having an impact as well.

Yahoo Hacked - Change Your Passwords and Security Info ASAP!

In 2014, hackers attacked Yahoo and stole the personal information on about 500 million users. Reports of surrounding this data breach first appeared in August of this year. This comes just one month after Yahoo was bought by the largest telecommunications provider in the United States, Verizon Communications. Verizon's July purchase of Yahoo cost $4.8 billion.

ISC West to Launch Unmanned Security Expo

ISC West unveiled plans for the all-new Unmanned Security Expo @ ISC West, launching April 5-7, 2017, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The Unmanned Security Expo will take place within the larger ISC West event, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), and will focus on aerial drones and ground robotics for security applications.

U.S. Senator Calls for Increased Security of 911 Emergency Infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., is urging DHS and the FCC to develop a comprehensive plan to beef up outdated 911 call centers in New York state that could be open to terrorist and cyberattacks.

New Rules For Raising Venture Capital

Expect the process to be grueling -- so you need to be prepared.

3 Ways Retailers Plan To Protect Customer Data in 2017

Retailers are required to install chip card technology, but they are looking to protect customer data in three other key ways.

6 Podcasts All Affiliate Marketers Should Subscribe To

Affiliate marketers are always looking for a way to stand out in a crowded market. You need to be updated on what's going on everywhere at all times. One of the easiest ways to do this is to subscribe to podcasts. Find out what's going on in the world from the best. With podcasting popularity increasing by 23% in the last twelve months, now has never been a better time to learn from the best.

SIA to Honor Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications With Lippert Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, vice president, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.

FDA Cleared, Shockwave Lithoplasty for Peripheral Vascular Disease

This unique system, which recently approved by FDA, breaks up plaque in patients with peripheral artery disease by using a balloon and sound waves. Shockwave is basically a traditional angioplasty balloon catheter with added capability that resembles lithotripsy that is used to break up kidney stones.

Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive SIA Lippert Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award.

Forget About Pakistan And India, Myanmar Is The Next Big Market Opportunity

Pakistan and India have been good places to invest your money in the last five years, if you are a frontier or an emerging market investor chasing after the next big opportunity, that is.
In the last twelve months, Global X MSCI MSCI +% Pakistan ETF has been 20%, while India's has been up close to 13%--see table.
The trouble with frontier and emerging market opportunities is that the potential for further gains is tamed, once they are discovered by foreign investors.
Besides, emerging markets suffer big setbacks as crony capitalism catches up with economic growth. Sometimes these setbacks can last decades, and even reverse the progress the country has made towards development (how many times have Mexico and Brazil have been “emerging?”).
That's why investors should look for new investment opportunities in emerging markets that have yet to be discovered by foreign investors -- like Myanmar.

Why It's All In The Name For The Manor F1 Team

Formula One is full of the world's most well-known brands. There's reigning champions Mercedes then the Red Bull energy drinks company's eponymous team followed by Ferrari, perhaps the most storied name in motorsport. Creating a brand to compete with them is no mean feat but one team has more experience than most at doing it.

UN Meeting to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

On September 21st, global leaders from the United Nations (UN) will convene to discuss a major global health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance kills 700,000 people worldwide each year, and the number could reach 10 million per year by 2050. Only three times before has the UN convened heads of state to tackle an urgent health problem. HIV, Ebola, and noncommunicable diseases (i.e. diabetes, obesity) are the only other issues that prompted similar action.

Could US Government Innovation Challenges Fund Cyberattacks On US Industry?

The US Government has given away a quarter billion dollars in taxpayer funds via innovation challenges, but can't measure their success, while placing no restrictions on projects that could conduct basic cyberattacks on American industry

Vector Named 2016 Best Home Security Company by Delaware Magazine

Readers of Coastal Style Magazine have named Vector Security, the provider of intelligent home automation and mobile security solutions, the best home security company in Sussex County, Delaware, for 2016.

21 States Sue To Block Labor Department's Overtime Rule

Republican states once again sue the Obama administration, this time over the overtime rule.

The Washington Post Refuses Edward Snowden Its 'Deep Throat' Treatment

Edward Snowden fed the Washington Post and three other media outlets the scoop of a generation,Now the Post, in an editorial, claims its source should be prosecuted for espionage. Cartoon by Kirk Anderson.

ASIS 2016 Accolades Winners Named

ASIS International selected its ASIS 2016 Accolades Award winners. ASIS Accolades recognizes the security industry's most innovative new products, services, and/or solutions​featured at the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2016), which took place Sept 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Laptop or Tablet - Which Do You Prefer?

The digital world we are living in can be very puzzling and confusing.
A vast majority of the public has very little or no technical knowledge. And yet, they have an increasing number of choices when it comes to purchasing one technology over another.

The Washington Post Refuses Edward Snowden Its 'Deep Throat' Treatment

Edward Snowden fed the Washington Post and three other media outlets the scoop of a generation,Now the Post, in an editorial, claims its source should be prosecuted for espionage. Cartoon by Kirk Anderson.

5 Extreme Customer Experience Lessons Every Parent Can Relate To

I can't believe the world is over-populated considering how hard it is to bring a human into this world. Or at least as I limped out of the hospital on that bright September day this was the thought that kept going through my mind.

Allied Universal Acquires Apollo International

Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Apollo International. 

Security Equipment Inc. to Offer Medical Alert

Security Equipment Inc. (SEi) a full service security firm founded in 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska, has added of a new life safety service to their expansive list of services. 

Rafael Nadal Anti-Doping Agency Data Leaked By Fancy Bear Hackers

Allegedly Russian hackers leak another batch of TUE data, with Nadal the biggest name in the dump.

No More Turtlenecks - Try Snakables

The new iPhone 7 has arrived and it does not have wireless charging. Which means you will have to use one of those charging cables that are notorious for developing a turtleneck and breaking after a few weeks or months.

When To Listen To Your Gut (And How To Know When Your Instincts Are Wrong)

It's what happens outside a formal meeting and the small comments and reactions of team members that often provide the most value to leaders and teams.

India's Semi-Soviet, Semi-Latin Model

India has made a great deal of economic progress in recent years. But it has yet to catch up with other emerging economies in per capita GDP, human development, and innovation, including its neighbor and BRICS peer, China.
Markets have taken notice, with iShares S&P India lagging behind the equity market of neighboring Pakistan.
The root cause India's lagging behind other emerging economies is the country's economic model-A Semi-Soviet, semi-Latin model that is backwards – it applies markets and governments in areas of the economy where each institution fails rather than excels.
This has resulted in a large and corrupt government that lacks the resources to execute its multiple roles in the economy. 

The Personal Data Revolution: Why It's Time For Marketers To Care

Data privacy has turned into one of the most important, hotly debated topics globally. And while lawyers, governmental officials and technology experts weigh in, the people who should be most concerned, involved, and engaged are marketers. According to a Deloitte report, 73% of consumers would reconsider using a company if it failed to keep their data safe (this compares to only 51% who would switch companies if they were charged a higher price than competitors for a similar product).

This is a consumer problem, meaning that it is a marketing problem. How data is collected, how it is used, what companies do with the data, and with whom they share it all impacts the consumer?s experience. And while marketing should arguably lead enterprise-wide thinking on the topic, few do.

To better understand the nature, importance, and ramifications of the personal data revolution, I turned to Addison Deitz, EVP/Director of Global Operations and Client Support, and Jessie Kernan, Global Head of Data and Strategy, both from Rapp.

Automaker Porsche may expand range of Panamera Coupe design.

Porsche is ready to introduce its first station wagon, adding a new category to the brand's portfolio. This move pushes the company beyond the iconic 911 sports car into a more pragmatic vehicle.

Is This 25-Year Old America's Leading (And Savviest) Millennial Influencer And Brand Ambassador?

Generalizing about anyone's age or generation is always dangerous. I know BabyBoomers who still live it up like they just graduated college, and have Millennial friends who are already entrenched with three kids under five in the suburbs.

Walmart - Robto Shopping Carts?

Shopping carts at Walmart are getting an upgrade. Imagine walking through Walmart and not having to push around a fully loaded shopping cart. There may be a shopping cart pushing bot coming to a Wal-Mart near you.

Taxes, Your K-1 & The 2016 Presidential Campaign

Every four years, someone runs for office and proposes to change the levers of taxation that will help or hinder you. Have you read the plans of this year's candidates?

Why I Love Being Underestimated - And You Should Too

Can't shake the naysayers? Here's how to embrace them.

Can Huawei Shift From Carrier Leader To Global Cloud Player?

Huawei Technologies is a large, $60B China-based company that, while many in the U.S. may not be familiar with, is a very big name in the carrier and telco equipment and consumer smartphone space-especially in China and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The company is making serious moves to expand their reach into the carrier and enterprise cloud and take on the role of a “global ICT leader” and believes that the "C", "communications", in "IT" will make the difference.

Facebook And Apple's Messaging Dreams Face A GlobalProblem

They?re trying to build a thriving business on their chat platforms, but chronic spam in developing nations will make it hard to build trust.

How Does Corporate Culture Fuel Fraud? Start With Volkswagen And Wells Fargo

Temptation can be high for employees to cross ethical lines when the company's culture gives them the motivation and the means.

It's On: Tesla, Mobileye Spar Bitterly Over What Triggered Autopilot-Related Split

The maker of camera-based vehicle sensor systems and Tesla have differing versions of why their relationship collapsed.

CEDIA Casts Global Vision for the Future of the Association

CEDIA and CEDIA EMEA announced their intent to formally integrate to one unified worldwide association, bringing significant benefits to all members. 

Facebook And Apple's Messaging Dreams Face A Global Problem

They're trying to build a thriving business on their chat platforms, but chronic spam in developing nations will make it hard to build trust.

Government Officials Optimistic About Benefits of Smart Cities

Government officials have favorable expectations for the benefits and value that smart cities solutions will deliver.

The Benefits of Weight Loss to Reduce Chronic Knee Pain

Did you know that just 1 pound of weight loss can result in 4 pounds of reduced strain on the knees? While that might not sound like much, it means a lot to those who suffer from chronic knee pain or those who are concerned about osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.

2016 Trump Takes Issue With 2015 Trump's Tax Plan, Proposes $7 Trillion In Tax Increases

The Presidential campaign of Republican nominee Donald Trump was marred by infighting earlier today, with 2016 Trump ripping the tax proposal set forth by 2015 Trump, alleging that the plan favored the rich, unfairly benefitted big business, and recklessly added trillions to the deficit.

The First 10 Shopify Apps To Install When You Setup Your E-commerce Store

Shopify is an awesome e-commerce platform that's affordable, easy to use, and ready to go right out of the box. It's much more than a shopfront. Shopify stores feature fully-secure checkouts that allow retailers to start taking payments instantly, while Shopify Shipping takes the legwork out of order fulfillment (it can manage the whole process for you – seriously). Shopify can even handle your marketing by automating email and creating targeted social campaigns on your behalf.

Solar Powered Smartphone Screens Could Be Next

Today smartphones and tablets currently have strong and clear screens that serve a variety of functions. But what if they could also supply energy to a smartphone or tablet?

CEDIA Unveils Plans for Workforce Development and Veterans' Employment

CEDIA affirmed its commitment to workforce development and veterans' employment. CEDIA's workforce development initiative seeks to provide a comprehensive solution to one of the most consistently voiced pain points of CEDIA members - lack of a qualified workforce. 

Bradley Wiggins And Chris Froome Medical Files Leaked By World Doping Agency Hackers

Fancy Bear hackers leak medical files on 25 more athletes, as two of the world's top cyclists have their doping substance exemptions spilled.

Tesla Sues Oil Industry Exec It Says Pretended To Be Elon Musk To Gain Secrets

The company claims a fraudulent email was an attempt to gain insider information.

In A Streaming World, WeTransfer Uses Downloads As Its Secret Music Weapon (For Now)

Do downloads still play a role in the music industry? Dutch file-sharing startup WeTransfer says yes, and it has the executive board and artist partnerships to prove it.

Identity Theft: How To Protect Yourself Or Resolve It

A credit expert offers advice on how to avoid becoming an identity theft victim and what to do if you get scammed.

CEDIA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers

CEDIA has named the 2016 volunteers of the year. Each has contributed significant time and lent their expertise to help develop and refine CEDIA programs and offerings. Each year CEDIA recognizes three individuals: a new volunteer, a training volunteer and an overall volunteer. 

The Samsung Galaxy S7

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a very similar design to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Croissant Wants To Be The Uber For Coworking Spaces

Can the on-demand coworking model make Croissant the go-to startup for commitment phobic millennials?

Weary Of Overly-Studious Asians, This Taiwanese CEO Tempts Them With Sports

Sports can give teenagers recognition leading to university scholarships and something to say when Western schools ask about extracurricular activities.

Princeton Identity Announces Agreement With Samsung

Princeton Identity Inc. announced an agreement to license their patented iris recognition technology to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. for use in the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and other mobile devices.

A Global Battle Plan: Social Entrepreneurs Needed to Accomplish UN's Sustainable Development Goals

Almost a year ago, the world's governments came together and made a commitment that will profoundly shape the future of our planet. It was an unprecedented collaborative process, a historic moment of global consensus that could go down as one of the greatest single acts of collective action in history. And chances are you have never heard of it.

Synaptics SecurePad Integration Into Clevo Gaming Notebooks Gives Us A Glimpse Of The PC's Future

Identity protection is one of the key aspects of overall security and protection against attacks. Nobody cares more about protecting their identity than gamers many of whom have thousands of dollars' worth of games and in-game content. People are getting hacked everywhere, inside games and outside games and getting compromised. In some cases, people get their credit card information stolen and in other cases they lose control of their accounts where their characters and items are. But the problem is that game companies up until recently haven't had any way to protect users' data other than email.

Report Ranks the 30 Safest College Towns in America

SafeWise security experts have released the 2016 list of the 30 Safest College Towns in America. 

Clever Eating: Foods to Boost Brain Power

Do you want to boost your focus, memory and overall brainpower? Well it turns out that food might be the key to increasing your brain's mental capacity. There is lots of information about the importance of healthy eating for the body, but what about clever eating for the mind? Yes, that's right… clever eating. It's all about using smarter eating strategies that can help boost your brain's overall functioning.

What Every Aspiring Start-Up Can Learn From Country Music's Most Anticipated New Artist

Every once in while in every industry someone comes along who you know is about to go viral. 'Personal calculus' is the main reason why venture capitalists back individuals first, and ideas second. The music industry is no different-ever mining for the next Blake Shelton or Beyonce the same way tech angels treasure hunt for the next game changing, Silicon Valley start-up.

Donald Trump Wants To Get To The Bottom Of Hillary Clinton's 'LungGate'

For weeks, Hillary Clinton and her campaign have described her continuous hacking cough as a symptom of seasonal allergies. Now, after she collapsed at a 9/11 commemoration ceremony, she is admitting that she has pneumonia. Cartoon by Ted Rall.

South China Sea: Philippines And Washington Should Give China Some Space

Philippines and Washington should give Beijing some space to save face over its big legal defeat over South China Sea disputes -- to help diffuse the tensions in the region, which are turning into a major geopolitical event, and adding anxiety to already edgy global markets.

Hacking The US Election: How The Worlds Of Cyberwarfare And Politics Are Colliding Spectacularly

In a world of ascendant cyberwarfare, how will the future of “cyber first strike” weaponry impact the democratic process?

How Authentic Is Your Personal Brand -- And Does It Matter?

When I talk with women leaders about the power of a personal brand, I am struck by how often they use the word “authentic.”

Interview: How Facebook's Project Storm Heads Off Data Center Disasters

When Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012, flooding streets and subways, the news galvanized engineers at Facebook headquarters in Silicon Valley.

Defective Airbags Prompt GM Recall

Seems this is the season for recalls. We just had the recall of battery exploding smart phone devices, now we have another recall on vehicles with airbags that fail to deploy.

Why Would A CEO Give IT Responsibility To The Chief Marketing Officer?

A common challenge for contemporary companies is to align functions. And it is especially challenging when trying to integrate the engineering, process-oriented IT function with the more agile, market-oriented marketing/sales functions. While companies are testing and trying different structures to drive collaboration, integration, and results, one unique approach that Delta Dental has adopted is to integrate the functions under a trained marketer. To better understand how this shift occurred and the benefits, I spoke with Kristin Merlo, Chief Marketing, Sales, and IT Officer for Delta Dental of Washington.

Wall Street Sell-off: A Scary Chart For Investors

One day's chart doesn't say much about Wall Street's direction. But there's something scary in Friday's sell-off chart: The sell-off extended across several asset categories and commodities. The Russell 2000 and Silver suffered the biggest losses, with iShares Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) down close to 3 percent, iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) down 2.74%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (NYSE:TLT) down 1.64%, and SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) down 0.66 percent.

On Sale Now – USB Drive that Kills Computers $49.95

According to sources, a Russian security researcher going by the alias Dark Purple developed a USB flash-drive that could destroy components on a computer's motherboard when plugged in.

My1Login Picks Up Support From A Scottish Unicorn

Scottish unicorn Skyscanner's CEO is stretching his wings to take a stake in My1Login.

NextCon 2016 - How You Can Improve Your Company's Prospects This Year

Business conferences are important for entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world. You need inspiration, and you need to look constantly be looking at things from a fresh perspective.
One conference you shouldn't miss this year is NextCon. NextCon16 is bringing together a range of energetic and inspiring speakers. Some of the biggest names speaking this year are Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, and tech superstar Guy Kawasaki.
Every smart entrepreneur acknowledges they don't know it all. In fact, 85% of startups fail because of overconfidence. You need to keep learning to grow, and there's no better way than from some of the biggest names in business. You'll look at challenges and obstacles in a completely different way.
What is NextCon?
This is a conference for entrepreneurs, small business owners, tech professionals, and everyone in between. The whole goal of the conference is to teach you how to run a business and how to make sure it turns a profit.  The conference takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona from November 14th through November 16th and is hosted by Nextiva, a unified cloud communications company.
Attendees get exclusive access to some of the most well-known names in the tech industry who are doing unique and creative you can implement in your business.
Identifying Areas for Growth
Growth is ultimately what your business is all about. You need to make sure that you're growing your business, as well as growing as a person. Professional growth requires you to take an honest look at what you're doing and compare it to what others are doing.

IoT Industry Veteran Establishes Full Service Consulting Group

Avi Rosenthal, a professional in the IoT industry, established IoT Consulting LLC, a consulting group dedicated to providing companies with the access and knowledge they need to develop the next generation of connected devices. 

What To Expect from the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Suggestion Box

The goal is to improve cybersecurity, in part, by fostering partnerships between government-at the federal, state, and local levels-and the private sector to create cybersecurity technologies, policies, and best practices for businesses in all industries.

FAA strongly advises against Samsung Galaxy Note 7 use on Airplanes

In a statement released on the Federal Aviation Administration website, the FAA has urged passengers to stop using or charging their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on planes.

Wells Fargo, Volkswagen And Their Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Customer Service

Great customer care stories are all around - why, just today...

DDoS Extortionist Copycats Continue To Hound Victims

It has been a while sine I wrote about this subject (or about anything at all for that matter) but, it occurred to me to today that the distributed denial of service (DDoS) extortionist issue is a problem that needs to be talked about again. Over the last couple years there have been a lot of websites come under attack from miscreants armed with all manner of distributed denial of service platforms and tools.

Sidelining China, Taiwan Turns To Investment In Tough But Eager India

When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen took office in May, she announced plans to direct investment to Southeast Asia and India.

Apple Event Recap: iPhone 7

Apple CEO Tim Cook said yesterday that Apple has sold over 1 billion iPhones making it the best-selling product of its kind in the history of the world. With a track record like that, it is no wonder people all over the world were waiting for this device.

How Uniform Profile Photos Can Reduce Cybercrime

Google Apps, Slack, Salesforce, LinkedIn-Each of these applications allows users to upload a profile photo.  

SDC Founder Art Geringer Passes

Electronic Security and Door Hardware legend and founder of Security Door Controls (SDC) Arthur V. Geringer passed on September 5, 2016 at age 93. 

China Won't Solve Pakistan's Biggest Problem

China's purchase of Pakistani assets, like the K-Electric Company, may cheer investors for a month or two, but it won't solve the country's biggest problem --corruption.

Unconventional Career Advice By Christine Bailey

At school when I was 16 I was told that something I wanted to do was only for stupid girls! Luckily I had the support of a great teacher who broke the rules and made it happen for me. That started me on a journey of recognising how important it is to be inspired by mentors.

TPG Makes A Big Cyber Security Bet On McAfee As Intel Refocuses Under CEO Krzanich

TPG is buying McAfee through a joint venture with Intel in which it will take a 51% stake in the IT security firm and run it as a new independent company.

Apple Event is Today - Are you Ready?

In just a few short hours, Apple will commence its annual September event in San Francisco. It all starts in San Francisco at 10AM PDT, New York at 1PM, London at 6PM, Paris 7PM and Tokyo at 8PM.

Legalities Of A Cyber Breach -- Heed Your In-House Counsel

"Boards must address cybersecurity on a continuing basis as part of their overarching risk-management responsibilities."

5 Influencers Share How They Used Networking to Grow Their Personal Brands

Your personal brand is how the world perceives you. With that in mind, it's smart to control the way you build your brand so nothing is left to chance or interpretation. As people begin to recognize you based on your interactions and the content you share, they'll be able to identify your brand with a certain level of expertise.

Companies More Concerned With Private Data Loss Than With Hackers

With network security top of mind, businesses are nearly two times more concerned with losing private data (47 percent ) than hackers disrupting their systems (26 percent).

Governor Christie Nixes NJ-PA Tax Deal; Large Increases Looming For PA Residents

Turnover in public accounting being what it is, few people at my firm realize that before I moved to Aspen a decade ago, I spent nearly two years working in our Princeton, New Jersey office. The wife and I lived across the river in Pennsylvania during that time, and once each morning and again in the afternoon, I would waste an hour of my life commuting along a 13-mile stretch of Route 1.

Europe's Energy Transition: Megatrends & Tipping Points (Part 6)

New Entrants and Converging Industries

Google to release 4 products on October 4th

All leaks and rumors point to October 4th as the date for Google's big announcement of it next two phones, a 4k version of Chromecast, a Daydream VR headset, and new 7-inch Google tablet.

Just One Photo Can Silently Hack Millions Of Androids

Attacks only require a photo with hidden malicious code to land on a victim's phone. Google is patching and so should users.

PR Trends That Will Help You Dominate 2017: Part II

As you contemplate your budget for the next fiscal year and plan the changes that will improve your PR efforts, here are a few more trends you should consider adding to the mix if you want to adapt and succeed in 2017.

Acer's Predator 21X Gaming Laptop is a Beast!

IFA Berlin is on day 5 of its 6-day event that runs from the 2nd to the 7th of September 2016. This year's event is taking place at the Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. There are many new technologies and products show-cased at this event. One such product is Acer's new Predator 21X Gaming laptop.

Common Sense: The Key To An Empowered Workplace

If employees don't want to be micromanaged, they need to demonstrate common sense in the workplace.

Huawei: US Enterprise Strategy Hobbled By Chinese Tunnel Vision

Huawei's greatest strengths may lie in its telecom and consumer lines of business, but the focus and excitement at Connect was all about the enterprise. From its Cloud 2.0 strategy to 'smart' infrastructure for everything from airports to college campuses, Huawei has all the ingredients of a global technology powerhouse.

Except one: its inability to penetrate the US market.

PR Nightmares: When Political Correctness Goes Too Far

In some cases, the very organizations attempting to achieve good PR by being ultra sensitive to political correctness risk terrible PR when they take their PC efforts too far.

Avoiding Rifts Within Company Leadership

"Perfect partners don't exist. Perfect conditions exist for a limited time in which partnerships express themselves best." -Wayne Rooney

Samsung puts out the fires with exchange program for Galaxy Note 7

By now, everyone knows about the recall on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Samsung made this announcement on Friday prior to halting Galaxy Note 7 shipments due to fires and exploding.

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From College Football

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from college football season.

Apple Watch 2 – Coming September 7th

Apple's big event in San Francisco is now only 4 days away which brings us closer to the revealing of the long awaited Apple Watch 2.

Police Puppies Offer An Adorable Alternative To Scary Police Dogs

Police puppies would be a far safer, and more pleasant way to seek justice. Cartoon by Keith Knight.

Entrepreneurs With A Great Idea Need A Great Partner

It only takes one person come up with a great startup idea, but in my experience as an investor, it's a rare entrepreneur who has all the skills and resources to build a business as well as a solution. Yet I meet inventors and startup founders every week who balk at the thought of sharing the founder position. In my view, it's a key reason that 90 percent of startups fail to launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - “Fire in the Hole, or Hand”

Did you ever think that you could compare a smartphone to a grenade? Think about it. You unplug your smartphone and it explodes. You pull the pin on a grenade and... well you get the picture.

The Most Powerful American In Cambodia: The Unlikely Rise of Bretton Sciaroni

How a politically exiled ex-Reaganite wound up working with former Communists in a newly democratic Cambodia over 20 years ago.

Apple says “See you on the 7th.”

The date has been finalized and the invites have been sent. September 7th is the date for the highly anticipated Apple event at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

Axis to Take Over Canon's Network Video Sales & Marketing

Axis Communications and Canon Inc. announced an agreement under which the two companies would change their sales and marketing efforts in major regional markets worldwide. 

4 Things First-time Entrepreneurs Need To Know About Getting Started

Making your first foray into entrepreneurship isn't easy, but there are four key lessons that will set you on the right track.

Kaymera: The Anti-Spy Android OS Made By The Hottest iPhone Hackers In Surveillance

CEO of Kaymera says the security of the company's Android OS can't be compromised by the company's owners, whose software was caught targeting iPhones of an activist and a journalist last month.

China To Push Ambitious Economic Agenda On Wary World Leaders

When leaders of 20 major nations and the European Union meet next week, their host China is likely to push far-reaching measures for world economic stimulus. But Beijing's agenda that covers consolidation of cross-border investment rules and the industrialization of Africa may get just a polite, diluted reaction from the other leaders, who include U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. China would have trouble pushing the Sept. 4-5 Group of Twenty (G20) nations summit toward bold action because of increasingly obvious weak spots in its own economy, the world's second largest, and hesitation in making domestic policy changes sought by other countries.

ADT Partners With Ring Video Doorbell

ADT announced the expansion of its partnership with Ring, inventor of the smart doorbell.

In Tough Environments, Security Gets More Resilient

It can get tough out there. Common challenges include limited visibility due to illumination problems or environmental factors, as well as vibration and background noise with video solutions.

Mobile Phones Replace Checkbooks, Fingerprints Trump Passwords

The rise of robust mobile technology is driving change in the payments landscape.

Bots And Cybersecurity: What's The Risk?

The bad bots are on the rise. What should business owners do?

Selling Sins, Part 1: Avoid these Dangerous Assumptions with Women Customers

There I was, standing in a sea of black suitcases at a local department store. My current wheelie bag was in dire need of replacement. As a long-time road warrior, I knew this bag would be my constant companion, so I approached the task with the same care and thought that other people might put into choosing a new SUV.

Apple sued because of iPhone 6 Touch Disease

If you own an Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, your phone may have or may be contracting touch disease.

How to be a Speaker for Vistage

Would you like to speak to CEOs all over the nation? Vistage has one of the largest active speaker databases in the world, with more than 1,000 experts speaking on topics from strategic planning, to finance, sales, marketing, leadership, and work life balance.

Musk Promises Major Upgrade In Tesla Autopilot's Ability To 'See'

Tesla's brash CEO touts imminent enhancements to its semi-automated driving feature on the same day the company confirms plan to raise funds by year end

What Does The Future Of Augmented Reality Look Like For Marketers?

One of the latest technologies driving marketers wild is augmented reality-but what does the future hold for this phenomenon?

Why You Shouldn't Panic About Dropbox Leaking 68 Million Passwords

More than 60 million passwords leaked in 2012 hack, but solid Dropbox security should prevent any account hijacking.

Bullguard Acquisition Of Dojo-Labs Shakes Up Fledgling IoT Security Market

During the heady days of summer when everybody is supposedly on vacation and off grid, the British press has a name for it.

#AskForbes Chat: Tips For Success

Tips for success from author & Under 30 honoree Brian Wong.

Impact Investing Expert Proposes 'Impact Classes' To Parallel 'Asset Classes'

Cathy Clark, a leading expert in impact investing, is working on the concept of "impact classes" to parallel "asset classes" to make mission-driven investing easier and more effective.

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 Will Appeal To Business End Users - A 30 Day Review

I spent the better part of the past 30 days with Samsung's latest phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 as a business phone. Net-net, I believe business users will enjoy the experience like I did and embrace the many business-friendly features that it has. Samsung was the company to create the device category that we now know as the “phablet” as well as the modern business smartphone market with the Note line of products. This was enabled by the larger display sizes and the ability to write accurately on the screen with a stylus which Samsung branded as the S Pen. Prior to the Note7, the Note line looked and felt very industrial and the Note7 is a departure from that design philosophy. I have previously written about the consumer as well as the enterprise IT point of view but I also wanted to write about it from the business user POV. End-users like consumers want a great looking phone that they can also get a lot of work done on.Sexy, consumer design

How One Woman Is Fixing A Broken Link In Food Distribution

Annie Myers is the owner and founder of Myers Produce, a regional distributor connecting small, primarily organic farmers throughout Vermont and Western Massachusetts with wholesale customers in New York City and the Boston area. I caught up with Annie to learn more about Myers Produce, why she decided to start her company and what role she sees for young people in agriculture.

Sorry, Uber. Social Data Validates The Lyft Growth Story And Valuation Demands

Over the past couple of weeks, we've seen a lot of media coverage of Uber and Lyft – more than usual.  Uber announced it is rolling out self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, and we learned that the State of Massachusetts is imposing a “taxi-tax”, giving the revenue to cab companies on the defensive.   Lyft decided to shop itself around, but apparently had trouble finding a buyer for the company at the price they wanted.

6 Killer Tips To Increase Your Productivity - And Your Profits

Six quick productivity hacks to take charge of your work day.

Pot User's Guide To Immigrating To The United States

A new article just published reported that the DEA is looking for candidates to grow marijuana for research but it seems there are few takers. That is probably because marijuana is still a prohibited drug as far as the federal government is concerned. Despite that fact, at the state level the use of marijuana has grown rapidly. Four states: Alaska, Washington, Colorado and Oregon (as well as the District of Columbia) have legalized pot for recreational use, while an additional twenty-five states have adopted laws legalizing marijuana in some other ways. In fact marijuana use  is so widespread in the United States now that there is even a Yelp app for finding the best stores selling pot.

This May Be The Best Free Business Resource For International Entrepreneurs

Global entrepreneurship is on the rise, but the road to success is notoriously lonely and isolating at times. The British Library in London is hoping to change this by providing mentorship and networking opportunties to its visitors, and is improving success rates for entrepreneurs who are starting up their own business ventures

Mobile Phones Replace Checkbooks, Fingerprints Trump Passwords

The rise of robust mobile technology is driving change in the payments landscape.

How IoT Refines What Sales Success Looks Like

IoT disintermediates B2B account management. What is sales' role when machines take care of and order for themselves? The findings of study into the characteristics of successful sales people are shared and their relevance in the era of IoT.

Employees' Security Hygiene Getting Worse as Ransomware Exposes Insider Negligence

At a time when ransomware and other attack techniques that exploit insider negligence become rampant, only 39 percent of end users believe they take all appropriate steps to protect company data accessed and used in the course of their jobs.

Tesla Still Driving Towards The Perfect Autopilot With New Restrictions

With a new software update, Tesla is hoping to further perfect its autopilot feature, save for one huge flaw.

4 Ways Women Can Lead Fearlessly in Silicon Valley

You'd hope, in well-educated Silicon Valley workplaces, that gender wouldn't matter. But it does. Using these four steps, female CEOs can lead confidently in a man's world.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - Battery Issue Fixed

If you are a Microsoft Surface 3 owner, you may or may not have experienced a problem with your tablet's battery.

Asia's Quest For Google's Lunar X Prize

In Asia, where government has long held the reigns in outer space affairs, how does the private competition stack up? The lure of space entrepreneurship is certainly resonating in the region.

World's Smallest Pacemaker Gains FDA Approval By Monique C. Bethell, Ph.D.

More than 4 million people worldwide have pacemakers with about 700,000 more patients who receive one each year. Between 1995-2009, the number of people who received pacemakers increased by more than 50%, yet very little attention was given to the technology behind the procedure.

People Disregard Security Warnings Because of Bad Timing

If you want people to pay attention to your security warnings on their computers or mobile devices, you need to make them pop up at better times.

4 Simple Techniques to Increase Your Sales this Week

How did your bank account look when you woke up this morning?

This Suburban Dad Positioned His One-Man Business To Break $2 Million This Year

Not many people break $1 million in a one-person business. Laszlo Nadler, whose startup appeared in this blog last year, blasted through that milestone in 2015. This year, the father-of-two, based in East Brunswick, N.J., is on track to break $2 million at his Amazon store Tools4Wisdom-and still has no employees. Tools4Wisdom sells planners that help customers focus on their big-picture goals, instead of simply plowing through a daily to-do list. “I've just passed the threshold where the business is significantly taking off,” says Nadler, who came up with the idea in 2012, while still working as a corporate project manager.

6 Predictions For How IoT Tech Will Affect Online Marketing And SEO

The "Internet of things" could be the next major tech revolution; what would such a development mean for the world of online marketing?

First Apple Computer Auctions for $815,000

The Apple Computer Company as it was known back then, was founded on April 1st 1976 and sold its first Apple 1 computer in July 1976 for $666.66.

Drones at the Airport

Nowadays, drones are everywhere. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and are equip with features such as high definition cameras for video/photo and GPS.

You Can Fix Critical iOS Security Flaw By Jumping To iOS 10

Apple and security experts are urging iOS users to update to the newly released iOS 9.3.5 as soon as possible. Apple developed the update to address critical security flaws in iOS after exploits were used to compromise iPhones and spy on journalists and dissidents in the wild. Another alternative, however, is to go ahead and make the switch to the iOS 10 beta.

The Biggest Problem For Most Small Business Owners

Second and third generation owners often get stuck doing things the way their parents or grandparents did. Forbes contributor Louis Mosca explains.

Almost 20% of Consumers Would Avoid a Retailer After a Breach

Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs. 

Entrepreneurial Takeaways From The First Year Of An IPO

The CEO of Xactly provides advice on taking your company to the next level – even if you do not have plans to go public.

Everything We Know About NSO Group: The Professional Spies Who Hacked iPhones With A Single Text

Meet NSO, the Israeli spy supplier that just got busted selling some of the most sophisticated iPhone hacking tools ever seen.

5 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure By Monique C. Bethell, Ph.D.

Many Americans suffer from high blood pressure, and some don't even know it!

Less Than One-Third of Organizations Prepared for IoT Security Risks

Less than one-third of organizations are prepared for IoT security risks, according to a new survey.

News Team Interviews Convicted Burglars Who Reveal Tricks of the Trade

 

The I-Team of New York's NBC Channel 4 put together a four-part investigative series in which they sent surveys to more than 500 convicted burglars and interviewed many of them.

Gigster is the Craigslist For Top Developers

With tech jobs concentrated in the Bay Area and New York, it could be challenging for companies outside of America's coastal cities to find top-notch developers. That's where Gigster fills the void. The marketplace gives top developers from tech companies like Google opportunities to moonlight for non-tech firms.

You Have 30 Days To Stop WhatsApp Sharing Your Data With Facebook

WhatsApp and Facebook will share usage stats and numbers, unless you tell them not to within 30 days.

Indian Startups Are Tapping Into New Sources Of Capital As Funding Dries Up

As 2016 progresses into its second half, a KPMG and CB report shows that Venture Capital Investments in India have fallen, with a drop sharper than anywhere else in the world.

JValley Software Solutions Acquires LENSEC

LENSEC, the manufacturer of Perspective VMS, has recently been acquired by JValley Software Solutions.

iPhones May Get Curved Screens Next Year

Apple's newest iPhones may feature a completely redesigned touch screen.

Microsoft: No Single Organization Can Close Skills Gap

Microsoft reported doing over $1 billion of corporate giving, mostly in-kind, for fiscal year 2015. The software giant is making giving a more integral part of its strategy, as I explored here. One current initiative is a drive to encourage more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, a three-year, $75 million program called YouthSpark.

The Big Data Era of Mosaicked Deidentification: Can We Anonymize Data Anymore?

Current approaches to generating the anonymized data that is the lifeblood of the big data era are failing us, but how big of a problem is this?

Want To Be A Great Leader? Encourage Lots Of Mistakes And Weird Career Moves

Here's how to be the kind of leader who makes people fearless, rather than fearful.

Exploring the Impacts of Tailgating Prevention Strategies

In Part I of this two-part article, “Defining Basic Tailgating Prevention Capabilities and Goals,” we organized different types of pedestrian security entrances into four distinct Capability Levels for combatting tailgating: Crowd Control, Deterrent, Detection and Prevention. We showed that each level has a different impact on an organization in terms of capital cost and whether security staff are recommended based on the entrance location and the need to respond to jumping over, crawling under, or other tailgating infractions. 

How Cell Phones Can Map The CIA: Is Location Secrecy Dead?

In this mobile-drenched world the locations of the government?s intelligence workforce can be mapped in realtime and the nation?s most sensitive and classified facilities cataloged by private companies

Diving Into All Things Food Aboard Summit At Sea

Imagine Burning Man meets TED Talks meets Davos at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival? on a Norwegian cruise line. That?s Summit at Sea. The purpose of SaS is to ?connect and inspire the thought leaders of our time,? co-founder Jeff Rosenthal summarizes. And they do so by ?offering opportunities to learn from people doing innovative work.?

Blockchain 101 With Andreas Antonopoulos: How Bitcoin Makes Each Of Us As Powerful As A Bank

?Shifting from a perspective of 'only humans control money' to 'machines and software control money' is really radical and it changes a lot of things,? says the Bitcoin and blockchain expert in the latest Unchained podcast.

Telular Surpasses One Million IoT Subscribers in the Commercial Telematics and Security Markets

Telular Corporation, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has surpassed one million IoT subscribers in the commercial telematics and security markets. To drive continued growth, the company has strengthened its position in the commercial telematics space by realigning its recent acquisitions under the SkyBitz business unit.

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Why Sharing Passwords Is Now Illegal And What This Means for Employers And Digital Businesses

Some employers no doubt will see the 'Nosal' case as a valuable deterrent and tool to prosecute unauthorized access by employees and former employees.

SIA Accepting Nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award

The Security Industry Association (SIA) opened a call for nominees to receive the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which is presented annually at SIA Honors Night in New York City.

Sony's Security Division Extends Territory of Representative Firm Professional Sales Agents Inc.

Sony Electronics' security systems division is expanding the presence of Professional Sales Agents Inc. (PSA), its manufacturer's representative firm for the Southeast, to cover the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. 

Identiv to Present at 5th Annual Gateway Conference

Identiv Inc. announced that company management will present at the 5th Annual Gateway Conference. The conference will be held September 7-8, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, and Identiv's presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:00 - 1:25 p.m. PST.

2 NEW PlayStation 4 Models - Unveiling September 7th

PlayStation fans could soon see two new updated versions of the Sony PlayStation 4 gaming console.

Malware Targets Hillary-Haters With False Promise of Video Showing ISIS Payoff

A malicious email tries to lure people into following a link that downloads malware into their computer by promising to reveal a nonexistent video showing Hillary Clinton exchanging money with an ISIS leader.

ESA Supports Relief Efforts for Louisiana Flood Victims

This past week, heavy rains and extreme floods have devastated southern Louisiana resulting in more than a dozen fatalities and thousands displaced from their homes - many unaware of whether those home are still standing. As the rising water begins to wane, ESA members are looking for ways to help victims of this flood.

14 Noteworthy Social Ventures Looking To Scale

The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University conducts an annual accelerator program for social entrepreneurs from around the world. The 14 participants this year pitched at the annual demo day event. All have achieved some scale of look to grow dramatically in the future.

Is 'Pokmon GO' Keeping Tabs on Your Children?

Just as the characters in the game pop up in unexpected places, so have ?real world? issues.

Is Your Smart Security Camera Protecting Your Home Or Spying On You?

Inexpensive smart security cameras are found in millions of locations to remotely link you to your home or office. They can add another layer of security to enhance existing alarm systems or can provide basic monitoring service to notify of changes in the environment from movement or noise within a protected area.

Say Goodbye to Data Plans - Sprint and T-Mobile offer Unlimited Data

Remember when wireless companies first started offering unlimited cell phone minutes? Well right now we are seeing the first days of “unlimited data”. However, if you are a Verizon customer, you have to wait a little longer.

Gallup Poll Shows Children Worried About School Safety

A growing number of children have expressed fears about safety at their schools, particularly in public schools.

Chillin' It With Country Music's Fastest Rising Star Cole Swindell

Every up-and-coming, club-toiling singer-songwriter in Nashville will agree on one thing: there's no skipping the toll lane to country music stardom. For every Taylor Swift or Tim McGraw there are thousands of others who still namelessly grind it every night out on Nashville's honky-tonk bar circuit while working two day-jobs. Like aspiring actors in LA, they're all looking for that one big break that will change their lives forever.

Security Partners Announces New Dealer Funding Program

Security Partners teamed up with Financial Security, a division of Belmont Finance LLC, to create a dealer funding program designed to grow dealers' RMR, build their businesses and maintain ownership of their accounts for the long term. 

DFJ's Steve Jurvetson Talks About Investing, Innovation & Robots As Agents Of Change

What makes a company a good investment? Steve Jurvetson, one of today's savviest and most forwarding-thinking venture capitalists shares his thoughts on what real innovation requires and why he's invested in smart, collaborative robots to drive the transformation that manufacturers really need.

5 Suggestions for Leading An Intergenerational Workforce

As more people continue working past ?retirement age? and businesses are disrupted at war speed by young entrepreneurs, the workforce is becoming a multi-generational minefield. But it doesn?t have to hard to navigate.

Uber - Everyone's Autonomous Car Driver?

So just when I was seriously thinking about becoming an Uber Driver, sources reveal that Uber Technologies will soon be testing an autonomous car program in Pittsburgh. So much for my Uber Driving career.

#AskForbes Chat: Cybersecurity Concerns & Advice

Join us on Twitter for an #AskForbes chat about cybersecurity.

SmartBiz Helps SMB Entrepreneurs Lower Cost Of Capital With Faster SBA Loans

Have you tried to get an SBA loan? Solutions?those tied to traditional lenders?are emerging to provide faster, less risky finance options with a lower cost of capital.

The Statutory Problem With IRS Firearms

I never thought that there was any legal question about the authority of IRS criminal investigators to be armed. There are quite a few specialized federal law enforcement organizations.  Their officers have arrest powers, which, at least in this country, implies that they might be needing to pack heat. When I looked into it further, though, there appears to be an issue.

Shadow Brokers Leak Just Revealed How The NSA Broke American-Made Encryption

A Cisco hack leaked by the Shadow Brokers offers the first example of just how the NSA exploited American vendors' security kit.

Lenovo vs. Asus vs. HP - Best Laptop Under $500.00

New student orientation and registration is currently going on for millions of students at Colleges and Universities all over the country. That means new books, new school supplies and of course, new laptop computers. The top thing students look for in laptops is price, performance, and looks. Not necessarily in that order.

What If You Haven't Filed Tax Returns For Your Business?

The consequences can be serious – so here are some steps to consider.

Banks vs. Bots

Fintech is en vogue right now, and for good reason. Trim's digital assistant cuts unwanted recurring bills automagically. Mint tracks our expenses and helps us achieve our goals. Digit squirrels away bits and pieces into a savings account.  Venture capitalists, myself included, invested as much as $19B into financial technology startups like these in 2015 alone.

Security Risks Prevent Consumers from “Buying” into Mobile Banking

Kaspersky Lab announced the results of a survey which found that banking customers are hesitant to use mobile features due to fraud and security concerns.

5 Healthy and Creative ways to add Fiber to your Diet By Monique C. Bethell, Ph.D.

We all know that fiber has lots of health benefits, particularly for digestive health.

Top 10 Security Predictions Through 2020

By Earl Perkins
Gartner, Inc.

Service and Maintenance Services Leads Security Systems Integration Market Revenue Growth

IHS reported the global market for security systems integration reached $60.3 billion in 2015, including not only security equipment sales of video surveillance, physical access control and intruder alarm systems, but also installation and maintenance services. 

How To Overcome The Growing Visibility Problem On Social Media

It's becoming more and more difficult to get your content visibility on social media channels. Here are 3 ways to overcome this challenge.

When Does A Startup Need To Create An Employee Handbook?

How many employees should a startup have before it needs to draft an employee handbook? There's no one-size-fits-all answer but it's a safe bet that a startup's policies should be documented sooner rather than later.

What's So Sensational about Your Customer Experience?

Why Marketers Need to Include All Five Senses in Their Customer Experience Formula

DJI's South Korean Drone Playground Is Spectacular

A sneak peek into South Korea's decadent drone park -- and how this type of experience is becoming prevalent in America.

Nutanix Purchase Price For PernixData Revealed?

It looks like we now know how much Nutanix is paying for PernixData.

Wearable Technology for Peanut Allergy Sufferers: By Monique Bethell Ph.D.

Food allergies are on the rise in the U.S and worldwide. Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and adults. A 2010 study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that the number of children in the US with a peanut allergy more than tripled between 1997 and 2008.

The Cybersecurity Stakes Of Election 2016

We have less than 90 days to go until Election Day 2016. Citizens across the United States will go to the polls to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump-or possibly one of the alternative candidates, Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, or Evan McMullin. There is a lot at stake in any general election, but this one feels more important than most-especially as it relates to cybersecurity.

Why Michael Phelps Can Make Faces But 'Crabby' Gabby Douglas Can't

“When they talk about my hair or me not putting my hand up on my heart or me being very salty in the stands, they're really criticizing me, and it doesn't really feel good,” a teary-eyed Douglas told reporters who felt the need to badger her about the attacks. “It was a little bit hurtful.” Cartoon by Rob Tornoe.

Where are Laptops Stolen From Most Often?

Losing proprietary business data through the theft of laptops or other devices can be priceless, but when users are working in the office, IT may be lulled into a false sense of security that devices are safe on the premises.

Robot Cameras Capture Gold at 2016 Olympics in Rio

The 2016 Olympics Games in Rio has had a lot of old records broken, new records set, and new technologies used. Photo and video equipment must be of the highest quality to be able to capture those priceless history making moments. Usually, the athletes make history, but this time, we also have robotic cameras not only capturing history, but making history as well.

Nespresso Delivering a Strong Buzz

My hands are shaking as I write this. I'm completely focused. Yet I'm bursting with energy. And I'm pretty sure I've exceeded my target heart rate. But no worries. I've simply been testing out the Nespresso Lattissima Touch from the company's OriginalLine. I'm beyond caffeinated. And elated.

5 Instagram Hacks That Social Media Experts Don't Want You To Know

Instagram isn't what it used to be.

Legrand Announces Complete Schedule of Installer Training Sessions at CEDIA Expo

 

Legrand announced its complete schedule of installer training sessions planned for the September CEDIA Expo in Dallas, encompassing more than a dozen. All of the courses provide continuing education units (CEU) required for qualifying for or maintaining professional certifications from CEDIA and InfoComm. 

IRS Weapons And Ammunition Spending Is Unremarkable

Concern about IRS spending on weapons and ammunition has been a "thing" of late. I've been trying to take a closer look and my conclusion is that it really is not much of a thing.  Tracing back behind headlines like "IRS Sure Spends a Lot of Money On Guns and Ammunition" and "IRS Spent $10.71 Million on Guns and Ammo"  and "Why Does The IRS Need So Many Guns?" brings you to a report by a group called Open The Books titled The Militarization of America.

Americans Prefer a 'Password' Over a Fingerprint

Biometric security checks such as voice, facial or eye recognition are still not favored by the vast majority of Americans despite the technologies' ability to make it easier to access online services.

What China's US Buying Spree Means For The Future of Hospitality

The Chinese are on a US buying spree like no other.  Since the beginning of the year, Chinese investors have announced interest in, or closed on, several multi-billion-dollar deals on a variety of American enterprises, including GE's appliance division, Strategic Hotels & Resorts (owner of numerous luxury properties here and abroad), a construction manufacturer, the Chicago Stock Exchange, Carlson Hotels (owner of the Radisson brand), Hollywood's Legendary Entertainment Group, Google's smart phone hardware division (Motorola) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts (ultimately acquired by Marriott International after a heated bidding war).  According to CNBC, the average deal announced so far this year amounts to $1.5 billion, eight times greater than last year.

Client Attraction Lessons from the Ashton Eaton Olympic Decathlon Drama

American Ashton Eaton, the reigning decathlon champion from the 2012 London Olympics and world record holder, brought some drama to the sport at this year's Olympics in Rio.

Why We Should Score Data Breaches

Disclosure: Our family is one of the “tens of millions” of Americans that may be affected by the Anthem data breach announced last year.

Volkswagens Vulnerable to Hacking Attacks

A new study at the University of Birmingham entitled “Lock It and Still Lose It – On the (In)Security of Automotive Remote Keyless Entry Systems” has exposed a hacking threat to Volkswagen's keyless entry system.

A Recruiting Startup's Strategy For Acquiring Its First Customers

New recruiting platform UpScored has managed to land 13 pilot clients. Taking a niche approach and providing high-touch service have helped along the way.

Despite Global Economic Volatility, Small Business Borrowing Remains Strong

Loan approval rates at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) declined slightly for the first time in six months in July 2016, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™, the monthly analysis of more than 1,000 small business loan applications on Biz2Credit.com. Last month, big banks granted 23.1%, still a solid figure considering where we once were during the post-Great Recession credit crunch when approval percentages were in the single digits. Credit unions (41.5%) and alternative lenders (60%), providers of asset-based and cash advance loans also experienced a dip in their loan approval rates.

How Women-Lead Startups Are Taking The Reigns In The Taboo Industry

According to the inaugural Bank of America Women Business Owner Spotlight 54 percent of women entrepreneurs expect their revenue to increase over the next 12 months, compared to 48 percent of male small business owners. Additionally, 60 percent of women business owners expect to grow their business over the next five years (vs. 52 percent of men) and the two main sources of funding used by women entrepreneurs as they grow include their business credit card (28 percent) and bank funding (23 percent).

By The Time Wal-Mart Catches Up With Amazon, There Will Be No Neighborhood Stores

Wal-Mart is getting serious about catching up with Amazon. Very serious, forging the right partnerships and amassing the right talent and resources to compete effectively against the e-commerce leader. That would mean the eventual elimination of the last standing neighborhood store.  Wal-Mart has a reputation for paying very little compensation?barely above

Is Government Secrecy Dead In The Internet And Social Media Era?

In a world of Wikileaks, Snowden disclosures, OPM breaches and inadvertent live tweeting of officials' itineraries, is the $11 billion a year spent on secrecy worth it?

7 Startup Pitfalls Can Kill Your Business Growth

In my role as an advisory board member for several startups, I'm always excited to see that initial surge of revenue from a great rollout campaign. Unfortunately, many passionate entrepreneurs read this initial surge as success, and charge ahead with more of the same passion, leading to a series of potential pitfalls that can quickly jeopardize the health of the entire business.

What Is Agile?

The Learning Consortium comes to the Drucker Forum

How Greg Mercer Started An Amazon Business That Raised $18k For Charity

In today's world, filled with internet entrepreneurs and experts vying for attention in a cluttered online space, there is a prevailing trend of each person speaking louder than the next. The resulting cacophony is enough to leave anyone confused and disheartened.

Rise of the Robot Hotels: More Henn na hotels to open in 2017

Ever since the first completely robot staffed and operated hotel opened in July 2015, the world has been watching to see how successful it would be. Apparently, it was a huge success because the second hotel is set to open in March of 2017.

Middle Market M&A: Making Money After Your Sale -- Part 2

The sale of the family firm might structured in a way that varies sale proceeds based on the post-deal success of the business. In such situations, sellers are keenly motivated to see that buyers are successful. In this installment, we talk about those things sellers might do pre-deal with an eye towards that post-deal success.

Google plans ultra-fast wireless Internet for Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Ultra-fast Internet service could soon be a reality for Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Tech giant Google has chosen Raleigh as one of 24 potential markets for its ultra-fast wireless Internet service.

CVS Pharmacy Launches a Mobile Wallet

CVS announced the launch of CVS Pay, a proprietary mobile wallet housed within the CVS Pharmacy app.

Oracle MICROS Hackers Infiltrate Five More Cash Register Companies

Hackers who breached Oracle's point-of-sale division are on a rampage. They now have deep access to the American retail industry.

Filling Big Shoes With Square Feet: What Dollar General-Walmart Deal Means

While Walmart, Target and other chains test ways to maneuver into smaller footprints, other retailers benefit from their missteps. Most recently, Dollar General acquired the slightly larger Walmart Express stores. Still, the future of retail depends more on connections than size.

Entrepreneurs...Don't Make These Mistakes With The IRS

It's fairly common for entrepreneurs to get in trouble with the IRS. Hey, the rules can be mind-numbingly complex, right?

Self-Checkouts at Grocery Stores Promote Theft

Self-service checkout technology may offer convenience and speed, but it also helps turn shoppers into petty thieves.

ASUS vs. GIGABYTE vs. MSI - Gaming Motherboards (Under $200.00)

The PC Gaming arena demands gaming computers that can produce crisp sharp video, clear audio and process the enormous amounts of data required when playing multiplayer online role-playing games and online first-person shooter games. When building such a PC, a good motherboard is a must have. Here are three motherboards that fit the bill.

Ninth Circuit Issues Gentle Reminder: Qualifying As A Real Estate Pro Means Nothing

In the tax world, nary a week goes by without the courts being asked to settle whether a taxpayer qualifies as a "real estate professional." This week was par for the course, with two such cases already having been decided, and it's only Thursday.

Oracle MICROS Hackers Breach Five More Cash Register Companies

Hackers who breached Oracle's point-of-sale division are on a rampage. They now have deep access to

This Female Entrepreneur Is Driving Change In India's Car Rental Industry

Car rental company Myles is proving that next gen India is thinking quite differently from their parents when it comes to cars and whether to own one or not.

Agility In The Cloud: Which 'As A Service' Works For You?

The data center is fundamentally changing. Yet today, as before, every company in the world is building their own data center. That makes about as much sense as every company building their own furniture or generating their own power. It's inefficient, and it's a big diversion of limited corporate resources.

Making Blockchain Waves With National Currencies Mobilizing Centralized Order Matching

Die-hard fans claim bitcoin is a panacea for the world's financial ills and will be adopted for everything from bank clearing to stock exchanges. But this future-gazing misses where the use cases are right now - and therefore where the easy wins are for broader blockchain tech.

Is This Start-Up Creating The Future Of Fashion With Zika-Proof Apparel?

It's unlikely that you'll see a flowing, Zika-resistant dinner gown parading down the fashion runways of Paris or Milan within the next year, but NOBITECH, a 4-month old start-up founded by 33-year old former Shark Tank contestant Ben Wood, may just be cutting a new frontier into the fashion world with

Playing War Games With The Fortune 500

The most successful companies anticipate and invent the future – often before their competitors do. What's one of their secret weapons? Competitive War Gaming, exercises that generate defensive strategies to fend off competitors while building a sound offense that sparks innovation and growth.

Why Good Content Isn't Enough For Good SEO

To say that "good content" is all you need for a successful search optimization campaign is misleading and inaccurate.

The Highest-Paid Summer Olympic Athletes

The Highest-Paid Summer Olympic Athletes

Exclusive: David McJannet Joins HashiCorp as CEO

David McJannet joins HashiCorp from Greylock Partners as CEO.

How To Handle Pressure Like An Olympian

Imagine the pressure of knowing that your shot comes once every four years.

Social Entrepreneur's 5 Insights On Corporate Volunteering--You Will Love Number 5

Social entrepreneur Angela Parker helps corporate clients develop volunteering programs. Read the article to see why she says to "go easy" when making new demands of ourselves and our employees.

Fintech 50: The Future Of Your Money

Fintech 50: The Future Of Your Money

What's Your Favorite Fintech Company? Call for Nominations For The 2016 Forbes Fintech 50 List

Last year, Forbes published our first-ever Fintech 50 list of the top firms in the space. We're doing it again and would love to hear from you -- which companies should we consider?

Richard Branson: How Virgin Avoids Delivering Stepford Customer Service

I'm in Chicago with Virgin Group founder Richard Branson; we've come together discuss my favorite topic, customer service. Branson gets right down to it: “The kind of service that customers want today is unscripted and authentic."

Your Startup's Best Retention Bet? A Culture Of Learning

Why do most employees leave their jobs? It's not always over inadequate salary, perks, or even poor leadership. Most workers - especially Millennials - switch for career development. To retain top talent, startup leaders need to break out the chalk.

A Female Entrepreneur Rises From Defeat

Funlayo Alabi's venture, Shea Radiance, suffered a huge setback a few years ago. But purpose and passion gave her the strength to weather the storm.

Catholic Priest Guilty Of Tax Evasion Shows IRS Interview Risks

Do not talk to the IRS Criminal Investigation Division without a lawyer, as a Catholic Priest's guilty plea for tax evasion illustrates.

Show News: ASIS 2016

The ASIS International 62nd annual Seminar and Exhibits takes place September 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. and will feature many new events. 

How To Build Your Personal Brand Like Donald Trump

Trump doesn't sugarcoat his thoughts. He doesn't mold what he has to say to embolden his position with a certain audience. He speaks his mind in a way that makes him feel authentic.

Survey Finds Significant Increase In Theft Or Loss Of Data Due To Insider Threats

New cybersecurity survey highlights insider threats.

5 Ways To Reboot Your Recruiting Strategy

A whole lot of crickets. That's what many frustrated recruiters say they hear when they post a job opening.

Negotiate This: Office Rent

Welcome to Negotiate This, where we're telling true stories of how using collaborative negotiation can expand what is possible. We ask women entrepreneurs and leaders to share their stories of how creativity and collaboration led to successful, win-win deals. These true stories are anonymous, and names have been changed so that women can openly share important and practical details of their negotiations.

When Boundless Optimism Meets Medtech Anything Seems Possible

This is a study in optimism. Howard Leonhardt successfully developed a medical device and sold it to Medtronic. Now he's hoping to repeat that success multiple times simultaneously while launching a stock market for socially conscious companies.

Survey Says EMV Pushing Aside Other Payment Initiatives

Reducing credit and debit card fraud by implementing EMV chip card acceptance has become retailers' top payment issue in 2016, but retailers are also busy with new data security enhancements such as point-to-point encryption and tokenization to better protect payment card data.

Banking Tech Reform's 1st & 10 But Long Way Short Of Goal Line

Crisis or regulation would appear the only things that will compel banks to change their behaviour. So, with this in mind, can a shake-up in UK retail banking really be instigated after a British financial watchdog announced that new phone-based apps could help customers find banks offering the best account?

iPhone 7 Rumors: Features, Specs, and Release Date

So let's get right to it then. The Mobile World Congress which was held in Barcelona was well attended by Apple competitors who were busy presenting their new products. It seems these companies are in constant flux trying to products with better features to command market share. Samsung is almost always in attendance with it innovations following closely by a few other strong showings. The world and waiting and watching for September which has historically been the time when Apple debuts major new iPhone offerings.

"Media Contagion" is Factor in Mass Shootings

 People who commit mass shootings in America tend to share three traits: rampant depression, social isolation and pathological narcissism.

Let's drink to good health: Herbal Teas to Lower Cholesterol

Let's face it – we all like to have a good drink every now and again. But what if that drink could both good AND healthy? There's a lot of information about healthy foods that can help lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health. But don't just think about eating healthy – you can drink your way to good health too!

How Ro Kohli, The 'War Machine' Of Promo Items, Moved Into Custom Toys

Ro Kohli makes promo items for a living, but his latest are an unusual move into action figures.

San Diego's Smart City And Cybersecurity Cluster Means Smart Is Safe

Formerly better known as the headquarters of Qualcomm and the US Navy that respectively employ 10,000 and 20,000 people in the city, San Diego is becoming an innovator in the creation of Smart Cities and is fostering a growing cluster of companies engaged in cybersecurity.

Why So Many CEOs Call It Quits After Their Companies Get Acquired

Why do many startup CEOs quit after their companies are acquired? This question was originally answered on Quora by Jason M. Lemkin.

Top 25 Public Colleges 2016

Top 25 Public Colleges 2016

Two Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Fill A Niche Back-To-School Need Most Retailers Ignore

Cashiers across the country are ringing up back-to-school sales, the second-biggest shopping season of the year next to the December holidays. Back-to-school and back-to-college spending is projected to top almost $76 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. A clothing line killing it with a tiny college niche is Frill Clothing -- a one-stop sorority shop.

The Lowline, NYC's Underground Park, Will Be Replicated Across The World

The subterranean park sets a global precedent for high density cities.

Clinton Vows Estate Tax Hikes, While Trump Vows Repeal

Trump would repeal federal estate taxes, while Hillary will increase them materially, raising the rates and cutting the exemption.

New York Sales Tax Settlement Could Change The Way Art World (And Others) Do Business

State's aggressive enforcement will likely increase the art industry's cost of doing business in New York, which could have a dampening effect on the world's largest art market.

Everyone Is Voting For Trump

Democrats and their allies in the corporate media keep emphasizing that Donald Trump is an existential threat to American democracy who is so dangerous that he must be stopped at all costs. Whether or not you think they are exaggerating, there seems to be no limit to their arguments. Cartoon by Ted Rall.

10 States With The Highest Average Sales Tax Rates

10 States With The Highest Average Sales Tax Rates

6 Simple Hacks that will Turn You Into a Twitter Marketing Genius

Twitter can be one of the most challenging marketing platforms to learn and scale.

Watch A Keurig Coffee Maker Transform Into A Bionic Hand In 200 Hours

Keurig coffee maker is turned into a bionic hand with 200 hours of hard graft.

Debit Begins Its Shift to More Secure Types of Transactions

The 2016 Debit Issuer Study, commissioned by PULSE, takes stock of the debit industry's shift to chip (EMV) cards and mobile payments.

8 Insights For Millennials To Excel As Entrepreneurs

As an advisor to startups and an angel investor, I encounter many Millennials as entrepreneurs who are leaders and great role-models for the rest of us in business. Unfortunately there are still others who have great ideas and passion, but seem to have a very naïve understanding or acceptance of what it takes to get ahead of the crowd and succeed in business.

Youngest Self-Made Women 2016

Youngest Self-Made Women 2016

San Diego's Smart City And Cluster Goes From Strength To Strength

Almost two weeks ago, news broke that there had a been an overnight shooting in San Diego. As the information began to filter through, it became clear this was not a global terrorist event, but the shooting of two San Diego Police Officers.

Beauty Brand Memebox Just Raised $66 Million To Boost Rapid Expansion In China, U.S.

South Korea's online beauty retailer Memebox today announced it has raised a substantial $66 million in funding, led by previous investors, Formation 8, Goodwater Capital and Pejman Mar Ventures.

Attention Social Entrepreneurs: Registration Deadline for $100M MacArthur Award Is Coming Up Fast

Social enterprises with the potential for significant impact can register by early September to enter a MacArthur Foundation competition for $100 million.

Google Is Expanding AMP In Search Results: Here's What It Means For SEO

Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs) are expanding to more organic search results. What is this change going to do, and how is it going to affect your SEO strategy?

Why I Love My European Chip Cards And Why Americans Should Embrace Them

Americans may not be thrilled by the technology yet, but chip credit and debit cards are increasingly popular internationally and point to a long-term reduction in fraud as a result.

11 Surefire Ways For Women To Get Power And Make A Ton Of Money

Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, talks about power, money, sex, owning the future, why every woman needs a champion (who may be a man), and managing your own mind. Are you ready?

San Diego's Smart City And Cluster Goes From Strength To Strength

Almost two weeks ago, news broke that there had a been an overnight shooting in San Diego. As the information began to filter through, it became clear this was not a global terrorist event, but the shooting of two San Diego Police Officers.

Data's Big Promise: Unlocking New Ways To Innovate

Companies are still learning how to overcome challenges associated with big-data management, such as security and privacy, not to mention the shortage of deep analytical talent. It is critical that they learn fast or risk being left behind in a rapidly changing, data-driven economy.

ASIS 2016 Show News

The ASIS International 62nd annual Seminar and Exhibits takes place September 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. and will feature many new events. 

AICPA Has No Standing To Litigate IRS Credential Program

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants was in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia court defending our brand against hordes of unernrolled tax preparers waving their IRS Records of Completion.  I'm trying to decide whether this case or the big deal they made out of responding to H & R Block's new grab for upscale business is really a good use of AICPA resources.  It seems to me that if AICPA was really looking out for keeping tax work being done by American CPAs, the organization would be fighting outsourcing return preparation to India . But that's just me.

CrowdOptic Meets Skywalker: Cool Technology Launches With An Exclusive Approach To PR

When a highly-placed and accurate article takes hold, the right kind of customers take notice. This is how CrowdOptic has leveraged exclusivity in its media strategy to to excel in PR.

Three Rules You Need To Follow Before Starting A Business Abroad

Familiarize yourself with the new country's culture and customs before conducting business there.

India Aims To Be The World's Newest International Arbitration Hub

The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), which begins proceedings this month, will be India's very first arbitration tribunal.

Keys To Improving Leadership Communication

Keys To Improving Leadership Communication

Your Technology Skills Crisis - See It Before It's Too Late

Lots of companies perform “workforce analyses” when they believe there's a growing skills gap between the technology they need and the skills and competencies of their technology teams. Is the gap real? Is it growing? I've discussed this before, but the gaps are widening and the pace is accelerating – at light speed.

The Tony Robbins Interview: How 'Raw Communication' Changed My Life

Leaders cannot inspire unless they're inspired themselves. Tony Robbins is a great communicator because he's authentic and believes in his mission.

Let's drink to good health: Top 5 Drinks to Lower Cholesterol

Let's face it – we all like to have a good drink every now and again. But what if that drink could both good AND healthy? There's a lot of information about healthy foods that can help lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health. But don't just think about eating healthy – you can drink your way to good health too!

How Cyberwar From Hacking To GPS Jamming Is Changing The Face Of Society

From hacking elections to sending yachts off course to cutting power grids, cyberwarfare is reshaping the dynamics of conflict and leveling the global playing field, claiming privacy as its first causality

Under New Trump Tax Plan, We'll All Become Freelancers

Trump?s plan includes a 33% top income tax rate for salary income, more than double his 15% top rate for business and self-employment earnings.

Hackers Go For Gold At 2016 Rio Olympics

Hackers are competing at the Rio Olympics too! In one event called stealing your personal data. #Rio2016

Cutting Through Competitiveness-killing Red Tape: The Bureaucracy Measurement Index

by Eduardo Alvarez, Georges Chehade, Olaf Schirmer, Manish Mahajan

Scam Alert: $250K in `Free' Money

Somebody wanted to give me $250,000 with no strings attached. How to avoid small-business scams.

China Tech Innovation Goes Mainstream (Finally) As Facebook, Twitter Look East For Ideas

China tech innovation goes mainstream (finally) as Facebook and Twitter look to WeChat and Alipay for ideas.

Theft And Mayhem In The Bitcoin World

The schadenfreude of Bitcoin enthusiasts over Ethereum's recent troubles ended abruptly last week. A major Bitcoin exchange, Bitfinex, was hacked and nearly 120,000 BTC (around $60m) was stolen. The price of Bitcoin promptly crashed, and Bitfinex was forced to suspend trading. Suddenly, Ethereum was not the only basket case cryptocurrency around.

Best Router for Your Home Network (Under $200.00)

A router is an electronic device that is designed to connect computer networks together. These connections can be either wired or wireless. Basically, you would need a router if you wanted to share your home internet connections with several computer and devices. Here are three very good routers that retail for less than $200.00. Let's see what we get for that kind of money.

WikiLeaks Won't Hack Trump Taxes After All, But Would Trump Sell Them?

Julian Assange and WikiLeaks may disagree over going after Trump's tax returns, but many voters still crave them.

Finding The Right Business To Buy

Here's a look at finding the right business to buy

How To Move From An Entrepreneur To Manager Or Fail

As a business advisor, I have too often seen technical entrepreneurs get a product or service off the ground with ease, but then struggle mightily when their business reaches a couple of million in annual sales, or the employee count grows beyond a handful. It's at this stage that the job changes from creative and tactical to managerial and strategic. Many don't survive the change.

Alarm.com Releases List of Top 10 Most Connected U.S. Cities

Among cities with populations greater than 500,000 people, Alarm.com did a study to identify the most connected cities in the U.S.

Accounting Manager Fights IRS For Deduction For MBA Courses

Thanks to a trip to Tax Court, Alex Kopaigora will be able to keep his deductions for MBA expenses for the year 2011, mostly. Mr. Kopaigora began working for Marriott International Corporation in 2002 and advanced to a position of significant responsibility.

In June 2006 petitioner accepted a position as senior assistant controller for the Marriott hotel in Los Angeles International Airport (Marriott LAX). In his role as senior assistant controller, petitioner was responsible for managing a team of employees, reviewing employee performances annually, participating in hiring activities, and training employees. Petitioner's duties included preparing financial reports, creating budgets, analyzing financial data, producing forecasts to enable reaction to business changes, and monitoring different departments' performances. Additionally, petitioner conducted audits, prepared an accounting of taxes, prepared financial reports according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), enforced internal controls, reconciled balance sheets, and ensured compliance with reporting requirements.

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There's A Windows PC Helping Control Every Fleet Truck -- Any Idiot Can Hack It In 30 Seconds

Thanks to terrible security, all you need is an SD card with some malware on to ruin a truck fleet, Tulsa researchers warn.

Not All the High-Tech Jobs Are in California

Early last year, researchers at the Brookings Institution started tracking the progress of what they dubbed "advanced industries."

5 SMS Marketing Tips Every Startup Owner Should Know

SMS marketing is one of those areas of marketing that many startups seem to avoid, at least in the beginning.

NTT Security Launches in August

NTT Security Corporation, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, started its operations as a specialized security company of NTT Group on August 1, 2016, bringing together NTT's advanced analytics technologies, threat intelligence and security experts. 

Common Threat Pulling Old Foes Australia And Indonesia Closer Together

Five years ago Australia banned live exports of farm animals to Indonesia over suspicion of cruel treatment, setting back trade ties. Just two years after that Jakarta vented over allegations that Australian intelligence agents tried to tap Indonesian ex-president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's mobile phone. Australia reacted by reviewing relations, including a people smuggling policy crucial to keeping migrants out of Australia. The 2014 presidential election in Indonesia, a 257 million-population developing archipelago in Southeast Asia, delayed any restoration of productive ties with Australia, a much smaller but wealthier country to the south that happens to send a lot of tourists to Bali. Then last year Indonesia executed two Australian citizens for drug offenses, angering people down under again.

The Art Of The PR Pivot--Fitness Titan Kathy Smith

How does an entrepreneur with a highly visible personal brand stay relevant over phases of industry or decades of time? Here's what fitness expert Kathy Smith has done to succeed.

Doyle Security Systems Acquires Syracuse Accounts From Murphy's Lock and Alarm

Doyle Security Systems Inc., a regional provider of residential and commercial security, life safety and medical monitoring systems, has announced the acquisition of all alarm accounts from Murphy's Lock and Alarm. 

Diuretics: Helpful or Harmful?

Feeling tired? Bloated? Or perhaps you have some swelling in your feet or hands, excess body weight or been told you have high blood pressure. A common remedy for some of these conditions might be to reach for diuretics to help reduce water retention in the body. In fact, lots of people are taking or being treated with diuretics and may not know how these medicines work in the body. Even more important to know is whether or not they are as helpful as we want to believe?

World's Top 20 Countries Tighten Scrutiny Of Shaky Chinese Economy

China's quickly expanding economy helped inspire the Group of Twenty nations to start holding leadership summits in 2008. Heads of state from the world's most economically influential countries along with European Union officials met then to brainstorm ideas as markets, jobs and companies worldwide fell under the U.S.-driven Global Financial Crisis. China was still growing in 2008, extending already more than 20 years of industrialization padded by budgetary stimulus to head off spillover from the global crisis. Annual growth in China, the world No. 2 economy, was hitting double digits.

'Overwatch' Servers Back Up After Major DDoS Attack

Blizzard's servers are down as hackers retaliate against the Overwatch publisher for banning cheaters.

3 Types Of Meetings That Will Engage Your Team And Increase Team Performance

Are you sick of boring meetings that achieve very few results? Discover how to have meetings that are efficient, effective, and keep your team happy and executing with high accountability.

This $6 Hacker Tool Pops Cash Registers And Hotel Rooms Wide Open

Device the size of a card deck can hack hotel rooms at an alarming speed.

Monitor Dynamics and Carillon Announce SCVP Credential Validation for PACS to Meet U.S Federal Requirements

Monitor Dynamics and Carillon Information Security announced the availability of a fully FIPS-201 compliant PACS solution, using SCVP for PIV, CAC, PIV-I and CIV credential validation.

9 Tips For China Licensing

When one of my law firm's China lawyers is retained to “draft a China contract,” we usually first must determine whether or not it is premature to draft the contract. For example, if a client wants us to draft a manufacturing agreement to have its widgets manufactured by Chinese Company A, there is no point in our starting on such an agreement if the two parties are not yet close to agreeing on the widgets' price.

Windows 10: End of an Era & A New Beginning

Today is August 1st, 2016 beginning the first month without the Free Windows 10 upgrade. The free offer ended just over two days ago. According to one Microsoft MVP, “To have qualified for the free offer, all upgrades must have completed and reached the “Welcome” screen by 11:59 PM UTC-10 (Hawaii) on July 29.” Let's have a moment of silence for the end of an era. Microsoft has declared that Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows ever. So what's next?

9 Tips for China Licensing

When one of my law firm's China lawyers is retained to “draft a China contract,” we usually first must determine whether or not it is premature to draft the contract. For example, if a client wants us to draft a manufacturing agreement to have its widgets manufactured by Chinese Company A, there is no point in our starting on such an agreement if the two parties are not yet close to agreeing on the widgets' price.

America's Most Stolen Vehicles 2015

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual Hot Wheels report, which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States.

Why Leaders Fail, And Why The Fix May Be Simpler Than You Think

Successful leadership is all about relationships. It's about relationships between and among people. And it's about the leader's relationship with tried-and-true principles and practices.

Hacker Explains Why OurMine Took Over 'Pokémon GO' Creator's Social Media Accounts

FORBES talked to a hacker claiming to be from the infamous OurMine group regarding the decision to attack the accounts of Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke.

The Great FinTech Robo Adviser Race

Perhaps no other sub sector of the fintech arena has received as much institutional and retail interest as the robo advisors. The business of financial planning and personal investment affects large pools of capital and large investor segments. Innovation in the investment technology space is creating a fierce race among startups, brokerages, wealth firms and insurance companies to serve a shifting and evolving account base. But there are many factors to consider as competition heats up.

Retrofit Fits the Bill for Outdated Security Technology

Enterprise security executives are retrofitting and upgrading legacy systems for myriad reasons.

Four Interview Questions To Help You Hire People With Grit

People with grit have the character to succeed because they will think outside the box, solve problems and get the job done. Here are four types of interview questions that can help you identify people with the drive and determination to be great.

From Russia, With Love? Trump, Putin And The DNC Email Leak

Embarrassing emails and files leaked from the Democratic National Committee may be courtesy of Vladimir Putin in an attempt to influence the American election in favor of Donald Trump, who has said nice things about Putin. Cartoon by Chris Britt.

"I See You, You See Me": What Space Means for the Surge of Intelligence

The expansion of commercial space imaging is a disruptive force for many governments. Given its security implications, Western players will not be the only ones to shape its spread and uses. Asian players too are already moving to harness the underlying technologies and trends.

Flipping A PR Flop: These 4 Founders Show How It's Done

These four U.S. founders turned their initial PR mistakes into wins in ways that others can model as well.

Sorry Google And Tesla, FiveAI Will Have The Best Driverless Car

A new UK startup is looking to blow Tesla and Google's driverless technology offerings out of the water. (Or should that be off the road?)

Ex-FBI Cyber Sleuth: DNC And Clinton Campaign Hack Part Of A Pattern

The hacks into the Democratic National Committee's computer networks are continuing to receive widespread attention.    And yesterday the Hillary Clinton campaign announced that a DNC data analytics program used by them has also been breached.

Women In Tech Must Continually Challenge The Status Quo, Says This CEO

The CEO of a cybersecurity firm says female tech execs must always shift the norms.

61% of Americans Fear Hacking of Internet-Connected Cars and Home Security Video

A new survey reveals a large portion of Americans fear the hacking of their cars (61%) and home security cameras (also 61%). 

How To Know What Your Brand Experience Is Worth

In principle, measuring return on experience isn't all that complicated. Define the goals at the start of the marketing campaign, set success criteria, execute the campaign, measure and assess results. Simple, right? Well, no, of course not.

5 Excellent Cable Modems: Buy Your Own and Avoid Rental Fees

Nowadays, everyone connects to the Internet in one way or another. Whether it is by a wired connection or Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence), some sort of modem (modulator-demodulator) is used. Based on your service provider, you will be using a broadband service that comes with a cable modem, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or Satellite. If you happen to live in an area where there is no broadband available, you can still use the much slower dialup. Cable companies charge a rental fee for using their modems. However, you can purchase a higher quality modem and avoid paying the extra charge. Just make sure you consult your service provider's list of compatible modems. I purchased an ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 which has already paid for itself. I don't like to be “nickeled and dimed”.

Meet The 'Fishmonger' Behind America's Top Celebrity Chefs

I can count the days each year that my wife eats fish on one hand. She doesn't like scales, tails, or bones, and when it comes to the two-eyes up, bottom-dwelling filter feeders you can forget about it.

National Monitoring Center's California and Texas Headquarter Facilities Obtain CSAA Five Diamond Certification

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) International announced that the National Monitoring Center locations in Lake Forest, Calif., and Irving, Texas, has obtained the CSAA Five Diamond Central Station Certification.

Marketing 101 -- Make Your Customer Service Team An Asset Not A Necessary Evil

Customer service is one of those necessary evils for a lot of business leaders. Part of the reason for this is it costs so much to run an effective customer service team. When a company is thinking about making cuts they will nearly always make reductions in this area first.

Cisco Live 2016: Analyst Take On Important Security And Networking Announcements You May Have Missed

Cisco Live is Cisco Systems' annual education and training conference, held in multiple countries worldwide and attended by their customers, partners, resellers, press and analysts. Two weeks ago, I attended the U.S. analyst conference held in Las Vegas, July 11-12, called C-Scape, which is a “sub-show” inside of Cisco Live. This conference is always a good opportunity to get a finger on the pulse of what's going on at Cisco Systems and here were the big announcements that were made that week, and some of my takeaways. I may do a follow up on C-Scape later in the month where I got up close and personal with Cisco's senior executives, including CEO Chuck Robbins, but the following are about the Cisco Live announcements.

Motorola Declines To Commit To Monthly Security Updates For Android

Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, made a splash last week with the introduction of new Moto Z and Moto Z Force smartphones. Not only are the devices well-built, premium Android phones with seriously potent performance, they also bring with them a very innovative version of modular expansion called Moto Mods that is the best implementation yet, with impressive add-on features. But with along with all the hype and buzz of these great new Android smartphone launches, a wind of caution kicked-up yesterday afternoon, that may give some potential users cause for hesitation.

Industry Mourns Loss of ESA's NTS Instructor John Frederic

On July 13, 2016, ESA's National Training School (NTS) and the Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association chapter lost a dear friend and instructor, John Frederic. Frederic died unexpectedly leaving behind his teaching partner and wife of 53 years, Mary Ann.

Research Shows Gap Between Perception and Reality of Mobile Vulnerabilities

Despite extensive resources dedicated to mobile security, many IT decision-makers remain concerned about the level of vulnerabilities that persist.

BlackBerry's Smartphone Sacrifice Is All About Security

As promised, Blackberry has another smartphone to reveal to the world. The DTEK50 is a good mid-range package, and the list price of $299 is not only less than the launch price of the BlackBerry Priv. It's also the Android handset where BlackBerry pulls its focus away from the High Street, and targets the enterprise market with as much force as it can muster.

China Beginning To Sound Like North Korea

Beijing is beginning to sound like the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) when it comes to the way it has been handling the South China Sea disputes

Destruction of CCTV Footage From Nice Terror Attack in Dispute

 

French anti-terror police have requested the video footage from the July 14 terror attacks in Nice, France, be deleted to avoid “uncontrolled dissemination,” but Nice officials argue the footage must be kept as evidence, according to an article by BBC.

Congressman Messer Introduces Bill to Protect Students from Acts of Terror

Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) introduced H.R. 5867, the National Strategy for School Security Act of 2016.  

KeySniffer Lets Hackers Snoop On Your Wireless Keyboard From 250 Feet

Researchers from security firm Bastille Networks today issued a warning that wireless keyboards from at least eight different manufacturers are vulnerable to hacking. The “KeySniffer” technique can capture all of your keystrokes --including passwords and other sensitive information-- from up to 250 feet away, using a $12 radio.

Ultimate HD Golf: Hitting the Links in Total Comfort

It was 98 degrees in Orange County, Calif. today, with unusually high humidity. Yet I decided to play a quick nine holes. And proceeded to, without even breaking a sweat. How so? I headed to the brand-new Ultimate HD Golf that's located inside an L.A. Fitness workout club in Mission Viejo. It's an air-conditioned indoor course simulator that also accommodates lessons, clubfitting and driving range practice time. While there are plenty of sports bars, country clubs and even private residences across America with golf simulators, this is the only one I know of inside a health club.