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Rugged Edge Computing for Tough Environments Follows Shift Away from the Cloud
At ISC West 2023, Premio showcases how Rugged Edge Computing can easily stand up to the toughest industrial workloads in the harshest environments without missing a beat. Many trends are shaping the modern security market with a strong focus on rugged hardware such as smart sensors. There is a shift away from the cloud […]
DTC Brands Struggle to Adapt With 2023 Consumers: Brand Trust and Flexibility is Necessary
Selling directly to the consumer buying your products can be incredibly profitable for a business, so why don’t all businesses sell directly to consumers? The simple answer is that there are many risks and challenges that come with running a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, and the risks do not always pay off. The success […]
Voice AI: Changing the Sound of Restaurants and Transforming the Ordering Experience
Takeout and delivery are as much the fabric of restaurants today as a room full of diners. During the pandemic, many restaurants may not have made it out the other side without takeout and delivery services. Still, staffing shortages are a significant issue for most restaurants after the pandemic. Finding the balance between handling orders […]
New Study Reveals Virtual Reality Skills Training Is Poised for Explosive Growth
Mursion, the industry leader in immersive virtual reality training for emotional intelligence in the workplace, and Future Workplace, an advisory and membership organization that prepares HR leaders for the future of work, today announced their partner study: VR Changes the Game for Soft Skills Training. The report examines the rapidly growing trend of VR simulation training being adopted as a means to […]
American College of Education and Study.com Announce Partnership
Study.com and American College of Education (ACE) have entered into a partnership that gives adult learners an affordable pathway to earn a college degree. The partnership offers students seamless transfer of up to 60 college credits earned using Study.com’s online College Accelerator platform to ACE toward degrees in education, leadership, healthcare, nursing and business. “At Study.com, our partners share a belief […]
$2.5 Million Investment Propels Expansion of NextStep’s Care Crisis and Worker Displacement Solution
NextStep, a health care education and job placement company helping solve the caregiver crisis by retraining displaced workers to begin careers in the fast-growing health care sector, recently announced a $2.5 million investment from new funders ZOMA Capital and ETF@JFFlabs, along with existing investors Springrock Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners. This new funding will help propel the company’s growth […]
$2.5 Million Investment Propels Expansion of NextStep’s Care Crisis and Worker Displacement Solution
NextStep, a health care education and job placement company helping solve the caregiver crisis by retraining displaced workers to begin careers in the fast-growing health care sector, recently announced a $2.5 million investment from new funders ZOMA Capital and ETF@JFFlabs, along with existing investors Springrock Ventures and JAZZ Venture Partners. This new funding will help propel the company’s growth […]
Medical and Surgical Education Advances Through the Use of AR Smart Glasses
Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has partnered with the Children of War Foundation (COWF) to further the access to medical and surgical education through the use of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to connect healthcare professionals and surgeons serving disadvantaged populations in coordination with United States-based academic […]
New Report Emphasizes the Importance of Upskilling
GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, today announced the results of a survey exploring the future of work, as accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Future of Work is Here” data highlights the value of continued learning as technology and automation change the workforce, details the importance of upskilling and reskilling, and emphasizes the value of soft […]
New Survey Drills into Employee Concerns for Their Future
Given the severe impact of the coronavirus upon the global economy, it is not surprising that many people are rethinking their work and life priorities. According to DeVry’s Workforce Sentiment Survey, one in four respondents said they were thinking of changing careers due to COVID-19, with 38 percent citing a desire to work from home […]
82% Find Live Online Learning More Effective Than Classroom
Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills training, announced its findings from a survey conducted on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on employee training programs and productivity post the implementation of “Work from Home.” Simplilearn surveyed executives and managers in the Learning & Development and Human Resources functions of companies around the globe on issues related […]
How Workplace Learning Must Adapt To Meet The COVID-19 Challenge
Sam Herring is the Vice President and General Manager, Intrepid by VitalSource. His post originally appeared March 5 here. Herring will appear on an upcoming episode of Remote Possibilities for an update. This past weekend my wife and I braved the crowds at Costco. We were running low on household staples, but I’ll admit, I […]