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• IDG Contributor Network: At the innovation tipping point — outward, forward-thinking prevails

  23-10-2017 20:44
  Today, nearly everything is thinking. There’s an ever-expanding amount of data available to businesses, provided directly from your mobile device, your TV, your toaster, even your light bulbs. And, the proliferation of data shows no signs of slowing down. Consider this: more data will be created in 2017 than in the previous 5,000 years combined.All of this data, all of this thinking, has brought us to an innovation tipping point: Innovation is moving from promise to reality more quickly th
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Virtual reality and blockchain — the future of STEM?

  23-10-2017 17:55
  An acronym used to describe the four most progressive fields in human thinking, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. History has woven these subjects together in a tapestry that displays how the boundaries of our modern civilization have been tested, and yet, this important aggregate field is not without problems. Take two of these, mathematics and technology, for example.Mathematics is an ancient system for bringing order to the world, and among other things, it provides
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: A checklist for superior leadership

  23-10-2017 17:15
  “The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Sheryl Sandberg Many of us live and work with self-awareness ‘blind spots’. We think we’re far better at any number of everyday tasks than we really are: driving, cooking, dancing and singing to name just a few (If you have a spare hour or two to kill, just ask my kids to describe my singing voice.)Leadership is another one of those areas filled with too many people who suffer from self-delusion
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: 3 small mistakes IT vendors make during a sourcing event that are detrimental to their success

  23-10-2017 16:58
  Three frequently heard complaints expressed by buy-side organizations during the course of an IT sourcing event follow. While they don’t necessarily drive sourcing decisions, they most certainly impact them.1. Contradictory responses within an RFP response
  It is surprising just how often we see and hear of this happening. Before submitting an RFP response, it is critical you make sure it is complete, thorough, and void of any contradiction. Contradictions come in many forms and are frustra
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Travel conference CEOs worry technology could drive the de-personalization of travel

  23-10-2017 16:18
  The theme of this year's Skift Global Forum, the premiere annual conference for the travel industry, was "Travel in an Age of Permanxiety." The organizers sought to highlight that travelers (and in fact most consumers) live in a constant state of elevated anxiety due to increased levels of real and perceived uncertainty in the world.However, a different type of digital anxiety emerged as an ad hoc theme amongst the wide range of star-studded presenters, including the CEOs of Marriott, Wyndham, T
  
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• Today, $50 off Sennheiser's HD1 In-Ear Wireless Headphones - Deal Alert

  23-10-2017 15:19
  The HD1 In-Ear Wireless headphones from industry veteran Sennheiser combines immaculate sound quality with take-anywhere mobility. Utilizing a sleek ergonomic design and crafted with high-quality materials, this premium headset exudes luxury. Exceptional wireless hi-fi sound is assured thanks to Bluetooth 4.1 with ACC and Qualcomm apt-X technologies. Featuring NFC for simple one touch pairing, an integrated microphone and ten-hour battery life, the HD1 In-Ear Wireless is a perfect companion
  
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• The chatbot startup that has the Fortune 500 listening

  23-10-2017 12:00
  Chatbots are fast becoming a go-to technology for digital transformations. Industries ranging from airlines to fast-food-chains and financial services are redefining services with help from chatbots, which automate service-related tasks by approximating human speech. And it's a win-win strategy, as chatbots free up employees to pursue higher-value functions and enable consumers to help themselves to relevant information, Q&A style.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please cl
  
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• 7 hot IT career trends — and 7 going cold

  23-10-2017 12:00
  There’s a major IT skills gap in the country and it’s only expected to widen. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there will be 1 million more computing jobs than applicants by 2020.And while this poses a problem for organizations without a plan to address it (two-thirds don’t, according to a recent CompTIA report), the skills gap can also be viewed as an opportunity. For IT pros and for businesses, there’s a chance to get ahead of your competition by matchin
  
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