The sheer scale is hard to comprehend, particularly following so quick on the heels of Facebook’s 533-million-user leak just a week earlier. Were your details leaked? Check here The LinkedIn data dump was first reported by CyberNews, which noted that data on two million profiles has already been leaked to all by the hackers — as proof that they weren’t making up their claim to have 500 million profiles in total....
But what happens when a customer decides that they’re ready to learn more about your company? It turns out that the vast majority of customers aren’t being provided with the information they need to make a purchasing decision. What’s worse is that every time an attempt to connect is missed, that potential customer is motivated to take their business elsewhere. Fortunately, these steps can help you make the most of your potential customer base....
Realtors may be getting worried, but the reality is that people are preferring to take care of these deals online. Services like Airbnb are perfect to rent houses for a few days, but it is not designed for traditional residential leases. And classifieds may not be that safe. All this leads to the necessity of a service like HomeSuite. HomeSuite is a technology-enabled monthly furnished rental broker. They make the difficult process of renting houses easy by combining the best a broker has to offer with the best of technology....
Closed circuit television (CCTV) is in widespread use in public spaces, government buildings, and private establishments. The ease and lower cost of security cams means a surge in popularity of home-based CCTV, too. Employers too are increasingly using CCTV in the office, a move which may dramatically cut harassment and other human resource issues. According to HIS Markit’s 2017 worldwide video surveillance report, demand for video surveillance equipment is likely to continue to rise; they predict an annual increase of around 7 percent overall this year....
I’ve personally had challenges on this front and find it an area that benefits from experience (read as mistakes). I know I’ve both over-asked for equity in early days as well as been promised equity that never materialized and was forgotten after the company was sold. Neither was right and I don’t think either was nefarious. Here are some ranges regarding the formation and early stages of the company of what you should expect to ask for or offer to various individuals....
For a college football player looking to get drafted by an NFL team, shaving one-tenth of a second off a 40-yard dash time can be worth millions of dollars. For a golfer, eliminating just a single stroke during a 72-hole tournament can be the difference between hoisting a trophy and coming in second place. Understanding this, many startups and established companies have looked into new sports tech to enhance athletic performance....
But in the same talk, Pontin showed a clip of John F. Kennedy telling the Americans about the spirit behind the manned lunar landing mission. The JFK government chose to do it because it was hard. And this kind of spirit is not lost in some of the world’s top technological innovators. Whether it’s funding new companies or founding a consortium, they are moving on from discussing to solving what ails the planet and its people....
Scrum Drives Innovation The Agile Approach, also known as Scrum, involves horizontal collaboration across IT teams, with a focus on continuous innovation and adding value directly to the customer. As described by Idealist Consulting, Agile project management follows a project structure of design, tweak, repeat, launch, and improve. It “allows for the freedom to make changes as necessary, without the shackles of an outdated document” (Idealist Consulting). Those that can credit a large part of their success to the Agile Approach include ground-breaking companies such as Google, Salesforce, Apple, and Spotify....
You need to find ways to improve your workflow process to modernize, boost productivity and increase profits. Here are seven affordable productivity tools and methods that you need to use. Get the Right Meeting Tools Meetings are important. However, if your company exclusively engages in boring, useless meetings, you might as well just scrap them right now. Coordination is the only way to truly see success in your business. The meeting needs to be short and well-prepared to save the time – which is the most important resource for any small business....
If you do a Google search for “social good” right now, you’ll find more than 125 million results. Now, if you do a Google search for “social good apps”, you’ll get more than 25 million results – a significant number, really, when you compare the much more extensive history of social good as a concept to that of mobile apps as available digital tools. And the results for “social good apps” can only be expected to increase as more organizations find the need to adapt to an increasingly mobile society....
Check out the four ways to make sure your budget lines up with your small business needs before it’s too late: Understand Cost-Income Structure of Your Business Most organizations rarely record precise data on what their costs are. In order to deal with your costs, you should first recognize your creators of income. What amount is rolling in from offers and deals? What are your avenues for profit? At that point, the organization needs to work out which particular expenses are embroiled in creating its income stream....
Let’s face facts, enterprise software is complex and expensive. Every company, no matter how large or small, grapples with finding the most effective operational systems for their company. It is one of the most critical decisions top management has to make. According to McKinsey, on average, large IT projects are 45 percent over budget. In addition, 17 percent of IT projects are executed so poorly that they threaten the very existence of the company....
In order to keep your passwords secure, they should be 16 characters long and contain upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Unless you’re a prodigy, I doubt anyone can keep track of these different passwords. The good news is that you can manage your multiple emails and logins securely by trying out any of the following approaches. The Hard Copy Approach This may sound outdated, but it remains one of the easiest ways to keep track of your passwords....
Using apps and online services to replace machines in your office can work wonders. Video calls and real-time messaging apps have enabled businesses to seamlessly integrate onsite and offsite staff, and the potentially infinite capacity of Cloud storage means your business is easily scalable. You can also—finally!—get rid of your fax machine and start sending online faxes. Online faxing offers security and convenience in sending documents, and they can easily be sent from your phone or laptop....
It’s fair to say that in 2016, the amount of women and minorities in the tech industry is nothing if not disappointing. But it is also fair to acknowledge that many young business leaders are not mature enough to understand the importance of diversity when it comes to the success of their business. Diversity and the Rise of Mobile Apps The era of paper based communication is over. In 2016, there is a mobile app for every need....
The main question with this updated device is whether it is still relevant in 2015. Do not be mistaken though; the iPod Touch is right on spot with the legacy of Apple and proves to be an efficient device in itself, with better insides, and a retro iPhone 5s-like feel outside. Design and Specifications The design is nearly identical to the 2012 model but without the loop. This is a svelte 4-inch device that looks like a thinner iPhone 5....
The report, titled I’d Blush If I Could, was conducted by Unesco to study the effects of the increasing trend of gendered artificial intelligence. It takes its name from what was, until recently, Siri’s response to comments that are little more than street harassment in the real world. And let’s just say, they didn’t find a lot of good news. How Are Virtual Assistants Sexist? The UN report was nothing if not extensive, and very thoroughly delved into exactly what aspects of virtual assistants are considered sexist in their depiction of the average human woman, which their voices are clearly modeled after....
According to local news, the scooters had their audio messages replaced with more edgy statements, although Lime has failed to see the funny side. The news follows a series of unfortunate events for scooter companies, from criticism from environmentalists to vandalism. What Has Happened to the Lime Scooters? Lime offers dockless electric scooters as a faster way to get around large cities: Users can download a mobile app that helps them locate scooters near them, unlocks them, and charges a set fee of a few cents per 15 minutes of use....
When you’re looking for a job – or a great job candidate – chances are, you turn to LinkedIn. The social network has become the go-to place for building both a rewarding career and a successful company. But, what about the billions of volunteer hours given each year? Where do people go to find the perfect position for giving back to their community? LinkedIn sees the potential in connecting these people with cash-strapped nonprofits that have lofty missions and more work than paid staff....
While many of today’s sessions and panels centered on the rapidly growing startup ecosystem in Miami (and thereby the many different opportunities for investment), likely one of the most notable was the keynote held by Mark Suster, the general partner at Upfront Ventures. A notable leader in the venture community, Suster didn’t so much talk about Miami in the particular, but rather on the overall landscape of venture investing in the general....
