Tag: business

21 May 2013

An Interactive Look at Connected Devices in 2020 [INFOGRAPHIC]

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by Richard G. Twilley

Whether it’s the Internet of Things and the rising connectivity among devices, or the use of wireless connections for machine-to-machine applications, you might be considering how this technology affects you and your organization.

It’s important to know the sharing of valuable data by devices is expected to become an almost $1 trillion industry by 2020, according to a report by the Carbon War Room. And in the next seven years, we’ll be measuring the growth in connected devices in more than just dollars. The following is a glimpse of what this technology might mean for your business in the future: Read more…

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28 March 2013

How Cloud Will Affect the Future of Your Business [INFOGRAPHIC]

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by Dennis Brouwer

Cloud computing is predicted to grow faster than Moore’s law. That means in the next 18 months, cloud capacity is expected to more than double. But what does that does that mean for your business in 2013? What does it mean for your business in 2020?

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20 February 2013

The Internet of Things and Your Business

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by Richard G. Twilley

 What comes to mind when you think of “connectivity”? Computers and people communicating with each other is a likely answer. But what about other “things,” such as cars, household appliances, and tools? When you start thinking about how objects can be connected to you, to the Internet, and to one another, the possibilities and opportunities for businesses to capitalize on can be boundless.

The “Internet of Things,” is poised to be the next big thing for business because when it comes to “things” connecting to your business and your network, the opportunities are endless. Here’s a look at why:

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22 January 2013

Apps for Your Business

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by Richard G. Twilley

There’s no doubt that new apps are driving the future. But what do these apps mean for business and employee collaboration? And which ones will your boss ask you to use and master?

As we’ve talked about in past articles, in 2020 we won’t be talking about the cloud the same way we do today. Instead, businesses will be able to buy, configure and specify app performance based on the needs of the company. At the end of the day, it makes sense to get more familiar with the apps today, so you can be prepared for work tomorrow.

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06 December 2012

Cloud Makes it OK to Fail

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by Mindy Powers

As we’ve discussed before, the role of the CIO is constantly evolving in today’s tech environment, but so is business as a whole. So, how should business leaders position their organizations for success in this increasingly cloud-prevalent world?

For a company to thrive, it must seek agility and innovation. We know those are business buzzwords but they are important when it comes to the business environment we will enter over the next few years. Agility will be important to integrate technology, and innovation will be needed to make organizational changes that blend information technology more closely with the lines of business.

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27 November 2012

How Will Technology Impact Your Business in 2020? [EBOOK]

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by Dennis Brouwer

Human-like technology. The potential downfall of the data center. Hyper-personalization of data. These are some of the responses IT leaders gave to us when we asked, “What will business technology look like in 2020?”

In 2020, tech experts say, computers could learn from experience, much like the human brain. The end of the data center as we know it might arrive. And technology will know the most important things about us to help us become more productive.

Download the Business Technology Ebook

In our new ebook, Business Technology 2020, the experts — who represent organizations such as Intel, IBM, Frost and Sullivan, Aberdeen, ATLANTIC-ACM and Current Analysis and more — also cover topics that include the cloud, health care, cognitive computing and the role of the CIO, giving a holistic preview of how technology will impact your business in and leading up to 2020.

Download it today!

Do you agree with the experts’ predictions? How do you think technology will impact your business/role in 2020? We want to hear from you! Join the Twitter conversation by following us @CenturyLinkBiz and by using the hashtag #biztech2020.

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04 October 2012

Is the CIO Role Shrinking? Three Ways to Secure the Spotlight

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by Mindy Powers

With more organizations turning to the cloud and third-party providers for data and network infrastructure services, technology leaders are seeing changes to their responsibilities and roles within the company like never before.

It’s no wonder CIOs are looking for more efficient technology. With technical operations, internal business needs, the mobile workforce, the influx of the BYOD, and business-capable Web applications, IT leaders have a full plate.

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05 January 2011

What’s in it for Me? Varying Perspectives on Cloud Computing

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by Cindy Humphrey

During our cloud computing roundtable series we’ve covered a variety of topics from the technical benefits of cloud to the business risks. This range of topics brings us to an important point: the cloud discussion is very different for the business professional than it is for the IT professional.

In our final expert roundtable, we explore this dynamic. For the business person, cloud represents an opportunity to drive profitability, growth and product development. For the IT professional, the cloud represents a way to drive greater efficiencies, offload resources and ultimately provide another tool in the IT toolkit to support the business.

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30 June 2010

Groundhog Day in the Great Outsourcing Debate

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by Eric Bozich

A question we see more businesses asking as they assess their workload coming out of the recession:

“What is the business of my business?”

While seemingly self-evident, this question gets down to important considerations. Is this process or function our core business or should we consider outsourcing to a partner? What is really the best use of our people and resources right now?

We’ve been hearing this more often lately, and it’s a bit like the movie “Groundhog Day” – in a good way.

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13 June 2010

Welcome!

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by Cindy Humphrey

Welcome to ThinkGig, a blog dedicated to helping you run your business more efficiently. At ThinkGig, you’ll find discussions on the topics that matter to you most – such as tips and best practices on securing your business, improving customer service, driving revenue and cutting costs – as well as unique perspectives on industry trends that impact your business.

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