When you were a child, remember Highlights Magazine? To the Hidden Picture article? To find something inside the graphic? A recent Wall Street Journal article said that "retailers have been stealing ideas from online rivals about how to run websites for years.” That may be true, but online … [Read more...] about Does Online Commerce Strategy Mimic Traditional Retailing?
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Politics and Hershey Chocolate, Smartphones are Here!
Chocolate is one of the most popular items that people enjoy eating. Total sales of chocolate in the United States is approximately $20B with per capita consumption of chocolate is about 12 pounds per year. So what does this have to do with smartphones? Mobile Phone Adoption Well, a new report … [Read more...] about Politics and Hershey Chocolate, Smartphones are Here!
Bitcoins: Trust, Security and Competition in the Horizon
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
Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Security
Kept you guessing on the last thought? Well here it is ... the continuation of Tech Thoughts for 2016. The first blog in this series can be viewed by clicking here. 5. Security anxiety will consume organizations. Now that you have read the first four, this one should not be very … [Read more...] about Tech Thoughts for 2016 — Security
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
iDisconnect: Where’s the Digital Boundary?
iDisconnect: Where's the Digital Boundary? by Chris Vigneau, MBA Candidate The Dilemma: Let’s be blunt; people are addicted to their phones, and it’s not a good thing. Consider these terms: iDisorder, workplace telepressure, no-mophobia, mobile addict, digital burnout, technology boundaries, … [Read more...] about iDisconnect: Where’s the Digital Boundary?
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!