(Editor's Note: This article in the “Real Words or Buzzwords?” series examines how real words become empty words and stifle technological progress.) For years, I’ve been writing about how the physical ...

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In the May 5, 2021, Creating Data Advantage memo, then Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks states, “Data is essential to preserving military advantage, supporting our people, and serving the ...

Fleet management has evolved rapidly in recent decades, as supply chains become increasingly automated and more dependent on real-time information. These transformations have resulted in new ...

For decades, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have been the silent workhorses of the global economy. Yet when it came to technology, their needs were often an afterthought. Many growing companies ...

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Data stands out as a key resource for retailers in the increasingly digital world. Businesses are generating more data than ever before, from transaction records and customer profiles to social media ...