Mecca Minute
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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What Super Bowl 59 Taught Us About UGC
In this episode of UGC for B2B, host Logan King sits down with Game Changers podcast host Katie Steinberg, who attended Super Bowl 59 and witnessed firsthand how User-Generated Content (UGC) is transforming the fan experience. Katie shares her experience in New Orleans, describing the electric atmosphere, the immersive fan activations, and the way content…
Ironman Mindset for Success with Kathryn O’Day | Ep. 24 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
Balancing high performance in business, family, and fitness is no small feat, but Kathryn O’Day makes it look effortless. As a seven-time Ironman finisher and a venture capitalist, her approach to goal-setting and resilience offers valuable lessons for professionals looking to push their limits. After all, Ironman is one of the most challenging single-day…
Next-Gen Logistics: How Quantum Computing Powers Smoother Shipping and Fewer Delays
Supply chains are more complex than ever, with companies managing vast networks of suppliers, transportation routes, and inventory systems. Traditional computing methods are reaching their limits, struggling to process massive datasets efficiently. But here, quantum computing can come to the rescue: By integrating live data from IoT-enabled traffic monitoring tools and vehicles, quantum systems…
Revolutionizing Construction Efficiency with Tailored HVAC Solutions
Discover the influence of Polygon’s cutting-edge GDX-45 HVAC systems, showcased in the Solomia Project by Operations Manager, Kyle Mattingly. Facilitating both construction progress and workforce comfort, these systems are practical solutions for the challenges of construction environments. Overcoming Project Challenges In the ongoing pursuit of progress, constructions often face hitches requiring strategic problem-solving. During…