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Recently, Verizon announced that it will begin trials on 5G (or fifth-generation) wireless technology within the next 12 months. This came as a surprise to many, myself included, as the expected date for 5G availability is still at least a few years down the line.
 Why You Need to Know: Looking forward, a 5G network will support the ever-evolving Internet of Things and make wireless connections faster and more reliable, benefiting both consumers and enterprises. |
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Google, which has made its fortune in the over-the-top (OTT) space (Gmail, Google Hangouts YouTube, the entirety of the Google Play store, etc. etc.) is embracing the RCS carrier messaging standard with the acquisition of RCS specialist Jibe Mobile.
Why You Need to Know: The move is part of an ongoing disruption to traditional SMS messaging brought on by the next generation of digital services. |
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Who has access to your critical enterprise assets? This has become one of the most important questions in cybersecurity today.
Why You Need to Know: Though third-party access is a vital reality within the enterprise, managing this access often comes as an afterthought in the industry's overall security strategies and postures. |
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Flash storage—so well-known to consumers in the form of USB sticks for storing and moving around files—is making its way to the mainstream enterprise storage arena.
Why You Need to Know: It offers plenty of advantages—no reliance on a power supply for data retention, for one—but prices will need to fall just a little further in order to spark truly widespread adoption. |
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Cloud computing is another example of how technology can be a key enabler of the continuous improvement process.
Why You Need to Know: Settling for the status quo means settling for mediocrity. As we've seen with innovative companies like Apple, Netflix, Uber, Etsy, Airbnb and others effective use of technology can be key to disrupting markets. |
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