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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
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Walmart Reveals Economic and Customer Trends
From Consumer Goods Technology: Some quite remarkable findings from the retail giant. " ... A new report from retail behemoth Walmart Stores Inc. uses salesUneven...
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Demotion in Loyalty Systems
Loyalty systems big flaw. Our brains in particular do not like demotion. I remember my own particular example with Delta Airlines. After years of flying globally...
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Neuromarketing for Dummies
I see that Sands Research has recommended the NeuroMarketing for Dummies by Genco, Pohlmann and Steidel, now available for preorder:" ... Yes, a "Dummies" Book(If...
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Generating Infographics
Had reason to look at how to quickly generate simple infographics, and found this review and list of free options. The intent is to use it to create examples that...
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Disney Captures Portrait Artist Strokes
More from Disney Research. We all love the work of the sketch artist; quickly and effectively capturing both engaging art and knowledge. Few of us can do it well...
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Google+ Basics
I have been a user of Google+ since the beginning, prompted to do that by a clients use of the social technology. Though now where near the traffic of Linkedin...
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Avoid the Soft Yes
In the HBR, Avoiding the soft yes. Requires free registration to read in full. Worth doing that.
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Kelloggs Loyalty Program
In AdAge: A considerably complete program for tracking loyalty. " ... Kellogg's loyalty program brings in data on 90% of its products ... Kellogg's Family...
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Microsoft Virtual Academy
Had not heard of this, but Microsoft Virtual Academy provides free MS package training. This appears to be mostly advanced technology oriented.
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Necessity of Encryption
In CIO Insight: A good overview of the reasons for using encryption with personal data. The legal risks involved and current status of state laws in this area.
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Predicting Hiring Success
From Fast Company: Every company wants to avoid expensive mistakes. New methods of analytics with more data is leading to making better hiring choices " ... An...
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Complimentary Webinar on Today's Marketing Strategies
Of interest. by the SNCR which I worked with since its founding. I plan to attend.Complimentary Webinar CMO 2.0: Marketing Strategies for Dealing with Today’s...
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Mobile Devices and Cybercrime
And more In Knowledge@Wharton on Mobile devices and crime. Here in much more detail about the implications of mobile to cybercrime. Your phone may be your weakest...
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Communications of the ACM
The ACM is the premier computing association in the US. It's the only major technical group that I have remained a member of for many years. This blog is mirrored...
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Smartphones Attract Crime
In AdAge: Always thought that smartphones decreased crime by adding a new element of crowdsourced communications to inform authorities. But it turns out that...
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Blended Realities: Glass and Printers
I like the idea of blending emergent technologies. Here the sensory absorption of Google Glass and the realization capability of 3D Printing. " .... It was great...
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Sales Force Motivation
Using Gamification dynamics at Ford Canada. Sales teams, which by their nature are already competitive, are a natural place to insert gaming methods that enhance...
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Augmented Reality as Maintenance Tool
Via Junaio. Work on using augmented reality as an after service maintenance delivery tool for Bosch. Maintenance enhancement in manufacturing was also an area...
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Secure Stealth Clouds
In GigaOM: Amazon battles IBM to build a stealth cloud for the CIA. Is this, as the article suggests, a battle for the soul of the future Information Technology...
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