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    Software

    What to Know About New Voice Assistant Technology

    The popularity of digital voice assistants is growing rapidly. While the initial focus of this sector was on smartphone devices, voice recognition technology is beginning to reach other areas - like the automobile and the workplace - with a gathering strength. But the most exciting arena for voice-activated software agents lies in the home.

  • Business Innovation
    Software

    How Business Intelligence and Automation is Taking Over Marketing

    Since the internet made its transitions into the average household in the 90’s there has been an explosion of websites. Billions and billions of sites clutter the World Wide Web and amongst all this chaos are the millions upon millions of online stores. The noise coming from all retailers competing for attention has become deafening to most, hence the overwhelming popularity of software additions like ad blockers. If you are one of the many businesses competing in the online sphere, you have to start getting creative and playing smarter if you want any reasonable share of the online market. Technology is allowing companies, with the foresight to utilize it, to…

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    Gadget

    Drones: Meet the Hardworking Robots of the Sky

    Whether it’s lighting up the night sky above the Houston NRG stadium at this year’s Super Bowl or shooting rare video with a bird’s eye perspective, drones seem to be everywhere now. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones as they are more commonly referred to, were also one of the most coveted gifts this past holiday season. While the recreational possibilities offered by this technology are often talked about, drones are also hard working machines that have helped make a number of industries, like the oil and gas industry and security industry, more efficient and safe. One way drones are making it safer for people to do their jobs is in…

  • Education Technology
    General Education

    Is the Digital Age Reinventing Education?

    More schools and universities are introducing technological developments in their classrooms and adapting to the digital age of the 21st century. This may be a logical evolution but it has aroused misgivings among some teachers provoking controversies about the true relevance of these tools to the learning process. Do they hurt or benefit the dynamics of the classroom? To what extent can  or should education change? These issues have been open for discussion for some time and in recent years the positions have been diversified among educators from different fields. Now is an opportune time to analyse these perspectives. Dangers and possibilities of using technology in the classroom Like most…

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    Management

    Your Company’s HR Processes Probably Suck. Here’s Why

    It doesn’t matter whether you run a small business or a large corporation. Human resources are at the heart of your company and are pivotal in helping it grow. We all know that the people we hire are what makes our enterprises great and successful. So it will come as no surprise that a poorly implemented HR department will do your business no favors. Do you find that your business has a high turnover of staff? Are your employees generally unhappy about some aspects of their work? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your HR processes probably suck. Here’s why: Your employees don’t know what they…

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    Management

    Protecting Your Business From Disaster

    Although the modern business arena is brimming with opportunity for people with the right mindset, this is balanced out by a number of different risks and hazards which my pose a serious threat to the company you’ve worked so hard to establish. Obviously, you don’t want your business to come crashing down due to one little instance of negligence! Here are a few important tips for protecting your business from disaster.

  • Office Health Hazards
    Mental Health

    Has Your Office Turned Into a Health Hazard?

    Work is something everyone has to do eventually. Whether we’re on a construction site operating heavy machinery or sitting in an office typing away on a keyboard, it’s important to put our health and safety as a priority instead of our work. However, offices can be extremely busy, loud and very stressful places to work in. As a result, they can quickly turn from a peaceful and quiet atmosphere into a dangerous health hazard full of hidden surprises that can catch us off guard and make us hate our work. Not only that, but your health could be at risk if your employer or your fellow co-workers are neglecting basic…