In "Bitcoin or BitConcerned", I discussed some concerns about the fast-rising currency site Bitcoin. I know that there have been several articles about people that have lived on Bitcoins ... for a 24 hours, a week or longer. Giving (or attempting) to give the new initiative some credibility in … [Read more...] about Bitcoins: Trust, Security and Competition in the Horizon
Strategic Uses
Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Sensible Data & IoT
Kept you guessing on the next two thoughts? Well here is the continuation of Tech Thoughts for 2016. Now for the next two. The first blog in the series can be viewed by clicking here. 3. Big data will become sensible data to pan for gold. The term "big data" has become such a phenomenon. I … [Read more...] about Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Sensible Data & IoT
Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Content & VDoC
Those of us born before 1985 have seen the rapid escalation of technology advancement. The smartphone, that you take for granted in your purse or pocket, provides more access to data to you now than CEOs and the President of the United States had in 1985. Electricity reached 90% of US households … [Read more...] about Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Content & VDoC
Technology Disruption Cuts the Razor Blade Strategy
In business schools, we teach various concepts that are important. Recently, a former student contacted me about a new venture idea. After listening to him discuss the specifics of the business model, I could not help but think of Porter's Five Forces concepts; specifically supplier/customer … [Read more...] about Technology Disruption Cuts the Razor Blade Strategy
One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies’ News Content
One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies' News Content Facebook Hosting News Sites’ Content is Bad News for News Sites but will be Necessary Given the Power of Facebook Robert Clement, Bryant University, MBA523 I recently read an article titled, “Facebook May Host … [Read more...] about One Small Step for Facebook, One Giant Leap for Media Companies’ News Content
Fatalistic Project Management and Cheap Shoes!
At the early stages of my career, I never understood the value of buying a high-quality pair of shoes for business attire. Figuring that "low cost alternative" was the best value. Then, I read the opinion article from ComputerWorld (May, 19, 2014) titled "A Project Staffing Worst Practice" and … [Read more...] about Fatalistic Project Management and Cheap Shoes!
Teaching Technology: Or Educating for Value Generation
Read my blog post and classroom 'flip' about RetailMeNot at http://blog.cengage.com/teaching-technology-educating-value-generation/. … [Read more...] about Teaching Technology: Or Educating for Value Generation
Amazon: Started with Books, Finish with None
For years, I would always refer to Walmart as the king of retailing. For those in Rhode Island that remember Ann & Hope, there are a few stories about how Sam Walton pioneered his retail empire after Ann & Hope, a Rhode Island-based retailer. If you are from the RI and older the 40, you … [Read more...] about Amazon: Started with Books, Finish with None
Project Management: The Fast Lane
Austin Hatem '14, IT442, Bryant University April 14, 2014 Project management provides an increased focus that systematically accelerates the rate at which projects are completed Project management has too long been conceived as a practice that stymies project completion. Companies worldwide … [Read more...] about Project Management: The Fast Lane
Communication Determines the Outcome of a Project
Kathy Philangam '14, IT442, Bryant University April 11, 2014 Treat project management communication as if it is with your significant other. Communication is the foundation that upholds our relationships not only in our everyday lives but especially in project management. Anthony Robbins, … [Read more...] about Communication Determines the Outcome of a Project