PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO TALENT ZOO’S DIGITAL PIVOT Ever wanted to have the world at the tips of your fingers or in the palm of your hand? Soon you will be able to. Well — your world, at least! At a time when technology pretty much runs our lives, we’ve found out what works and what doesn’t — quickly. Just like when it is freezing cold outside and you’re stuck shoveling snow, but you’re waiting for a very […]
Five Necessary Elements for Effective Mobile App Downloads & Development
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO TALENT ZOO’S DIGITAL PIVOT It’s okay if your company still has no mobile presence. What’s more important is that you are ready to redeem yourself now. It’s better late than never. And as late bloomers are beginning to understand the importance of branding in mobile, especially in 2016, joining the ranks of millions of businesses taking advantage of the mobile economy is probably one of the smartest things you can do. Snapp, […]
Axway Acquires Appcelerator, Both Entities Continue to Expand Enterprise Potential
Previously Published to TMC Net’s Communications Developer Zone Two entities came together in the name of enterprise business and accessibility, as Axway, driver of business critical interactions for enterprise business, acquires Appcelerator. Known for a platform utilized in mobile app development amongst customers such as T-Mobile, PayPal and GameStop, the acquisition of Appcelerator means a totally new direction for Axway, as it expands B2B service incentives for new and existing clientele. Appcelerator brings Axway competitive […]
Tech Companies Scrambling to Differentiate Robocalling from Wanted Calls
Previously Published as a World News Report by TMC Net Robocalling is on the rise, and much of it is illegal. Because of this, Robocall blocking is also on the rise. There are obvious positives that come with such a non-intrusive technology. But these technologies are preventing legit calls from coming through, such as prescription pickups and important announcements from the local school district. Not all robocalls are unwanted, so blockers are preventing necessary information […]
Rapid Adoption of Wearables Reflects Personality, Loyalty, and Convenience
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO TALENT ZOO’S DIGITAL PIVOT In 2016, we will see a sharp influx in the production, delivery, and adoption of IoT technologies and wearables. Here, at Digital Pivot, we have disclosed quite a launches set for later this year. But just how rapidly are these technologies becoming part of our everyday lives? The NPD Group broke down dollar and unit sales for 2015, analyzing details related to the wearables industry, and came up with some […]
China Mobile Adopting NFV Solutions to Improve Telecommunications Structure
Previously Published to TMC Net’s NFVZone China Mobile is migrating systems into smarter and more agile networks. To do this, they are adopting the ZTE Corporation’s Network Function Virtualization (NFV), as their means in optimizing networks to allow for faster speeds and better connectivity to user devices. Through this adoption, China Mobile will find that systems are easier to manage. A provider in a country with the highest world population, this seems to be a […]
Hey, Lazy! There’s a New App With Your Name on It!
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO TALENT ZOO’S DIGITAL PIVOT What a shame! No, really, what a shame! Robots and Pencils just released a new app this morning for the iPhone and Apple Watch that gives us a whole new perspective to fitness, weight loss, and our overall health, period. And, it’s no cakewalk, either. Or, wait… maybe it is CAKEWALK. With a growing market for health and mobile fitness, it was bound to happen. A mobile app […]
FTC Success Elusive In Enforcing National Do Not Call Registry
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED ON TMCNet’s TELEMARKETING SOFTWARE SITE Every two years, the FTC (News – Alert) is required to report to Congress on the use of a National Do Not Call Registry. This includes complaints and utilization by both businesses and consumers. Gauging how well companies are adhering to guidelines and finding loopholes surrounding current laws, Congress will have a better understanding on which laws are working and which need to be amended in eliminating telephone spam […]
Revolutionary Trends Shift the Customer Experience, Increasing Brand Loyalty for 2016
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TO TMCNET’S INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY SITE As the year ended, multiple technologies and integrations signified that this is a great time to be a tech or customer service professional. We are now living in a time when you can read social media posts on the sides of your shoes, while simulating a walk on the moon. As a tech professional, you might be striding through your day, because in our lifetime, we have seen […]
What Can Businesses Learn About Omni-Channel Marketing from Signet’s Extensive Brands?
Previously Published to The Mad Marketer Earlier this month, Signet Jewelers acknowledged that omni-channel marketing was a major factor in increased sales for 2016 – and especially for end of year holiday shopping. In fact, they claim that it has, according to The Wall Street Journal, “Amazon-proofed” their endeavors. In the eight weeks leading up to Christmas, this Bermuda-based diamond retailer grew its sales by 5 percent in comparison to previous years. This year, Signet […]