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You know this COVID-19 scourge has quite obviously changed us forever. To still get things done everyone using Zoom and Teams to continue their work, school, church, scout meetings, family meetings…I call it Life Continuity. But something has emerged I’m not so sure everyone has noticed. I know I have, and so have a […]
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The Challenges of Remote Work: The Mecca Minute
Wow! What a month! Or should I say four. Since early December when the first COVID-19 outbreak started in China, we’ve made a lot of strides towards making our workforce able to work from home. For me it’s been a big challenge. I have a household full of humans that all want to fight […]
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Coronavirus and the Tech Industry: The Mecca Minute
Today I’d like to talk a little coronavirus and its impact on tech. Tech firms all over the world use international trade events to showcase their products and maybe even in many respects test the market waters to see how products might do in the industry. But this is important to the tech world […]
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What in the World is DevOps: The Mecca Minute
In one of my business networks, a C-level exec asked me “what the hell is this DEVOPS thing.” Being from IT I was forced to answer the question in a way that didn’t cause him to glaze over, and I think I did OK. DevOps, for this type audience, is better described in business terms […]
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Protecting Yourself Online this Holiday Season
On this extended holiday episode of The Mecca Minute with Gerry Mecca we explore how to protect your personal information online this holiday season. As shoppers increasingly look to make their purchases online, it becomes even more important to make sure you have the correct protocols and protections in place. As an IT expert, […]
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Explaining Robotic Process Automation
With this edition of the Mecca Minute I’d like to talk a little robotic process automation or RPA. RPA is hyperautomation that takes automating processes to the next level. Like many other subjects I’ve shared in the past, this concept is not new. But the big reason that it has evolved from a dream […]
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Understanding Digital Disruption and Transformation: The Mecca Minute
Understanding Digital Transformation Digital transformation is yet another oversimplified set of buzzwords with a very complicated meaning. Digital transformation is most often associated with the conversion of a largely manual processes into a highly efficient and inherently more organized process using data. It can also be applied to streamlining the development of products […]
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Rhythms of Change: A Mixtape for Health Equity
In today’s healthcare landscape, the focus on health equity signifies a collective awakening to the needs of historically underserved communities. Amidst this backdrop, a pertinent conversation unfolds about how to tailor and scale culturally competent care to address the disparities in health outcomes. Recent studies suggest marginalized groups face a multitude of barriers to […]
Streamlined Operations & Enhanced Efficiency: How Tote Pallet Building Systems are Revolutionizing Robotic Palletization in Modern Warehouses
With their focus on efficiency and simplicity, how are tote pallet building systems revolutionizing robotic palletization in modern warehouses? Joe McGrath, the Solutions Design Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, delved into the transformative potential of tote-based systems within the broader ecosystem of pallet building. He highlighted the simplicity, repeatability, and reduced complexity that tote systems […]
Automation in Action: Robotic Pallet Movers are Enhancing Efficiency and Transforming the Modern Warehouse
The world of logistics is undergoing a major transformation, all thanks to robotic picking and stacking tech. These robotic pallet movers automate the stacking of products, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy in warehouses and distribution centers. As e-commerce continues to grow, the demand for quicker and more efficient operations is pushing the adoption of […]
Extended-Stay Hotels Must Analyze Markets & Embrace Flexible Options for Sustained Growth
The extended stay hotel market, once riding high on unprecedented growth, has recently faced a dip in occupancy rates. This downturn marks a significant shift from the robust expansion observed over the past years, driven by a surge in guests who preferred longer stays due to various economic and lifestyle factors. Despite this, the […]