Why Silence May Yield More Productivity Than You Think – Valutrics
We all love to maximize downtime by turning it into productivity, like getting work done while on the road, but how many of us actively seek out downtime–that is, essentially, time…
Oligopoly forms amid SaaS market consolidation – Valutrics
And then there were three The report defined oligopoly as control For marketing automation software, Salesforce is close to forming another oligopoly along with Adobe and Oracle, depriving smaller vendors…
Creativity, Change and Innovation – Valutrics
The Handsome Threesome Not that long ago, a somewhat mysterious cloud shrouded creativity on the work floor. Everybody seemed to have their own definition and understanding of the word. The…
The Hardest Thing for Any Entrepreneur Is to Sell Your Story. Here Are 2 Ways to Do It – Valutrics
No one–absolutely no one–likes the hard sell. You don’t, your potential clients don’t, and your customers don’t. From my years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, I’ve learned the trick…
Integrating Security into DevOps Takes Care – Valutrics
It makes sense to involve IT security with DevOps, but the integration isn’t as easy as it sounds. DevOps is quickly evolving from the experimental phase to becoming the standard…
It’s time for the DevOps organization to stop ignoring security – Valutrics
DevOps teams often focus on speed at the expense of security, and it’s an oversight that needs to change, according to Lev Lesokhin, executive vice president of strategy and analytics…
Which is the Innovator? Kroger or Amazon? – Valutrics
Now, first of all, Kroger is a Cincinnati-based company not a Seattle-based company, so it is only natural that I should hear more about the things Amazon is experimenting with…
Has Your Business Stopped Growing? Here’s How to Turn Things Around. – Valutrics
Has your business ever stalled out and simply stopped growing? It happened to me. Early on in my career as an entrepreneur, I couldn’t figure out why everything stalled. But…
Want to Change Your Business Model? Answer These 3 Questions. – Valutrics
To grow sustainably, is it better to take on projects that are frequent and reliable, or sparse but lucrative? Q: I own a film and production company, and I shot…
CX Can Be Enhanced With Digital Innovation – Valutrics
The vast majority of CIOs and other tech leaders said that they feel under pressure to constantly improve their organization’s customer experience (CX) through digital innovation, according to a recent…
How to Ensure a Successful OpenStack Deployment – Valutrics
There are three keys to embarking on a successful OpenStack initiative. This year, OpenStack has seen an increase in adoption across businesses of all sizes, not just in the enterprise.…
QVC: Real-Time Data is the Future of ECommerce – Valutrics
In its 31-year history, home shopping TV channel QVC has always faced the limitations of time — just 168 hours a week to sell its products. Here’s how real-time data…
Artificial intelligence market: Weighing the IT channel’s role – Valutrics
Like mobile technology, cloud computing, big data and IoT before it, artificial intelligence may just be the next big thing that channel partners should have on their radars. But as…
Two Simple Concepts for Getting the Most from Absurd Ideas – Valutrics
It happens every few months. The head of your department has gathered everyone together for a brainstorming session. Senior and junior colleagues sit around a conference table as the leader…
The Innovative Home: Sustainable, Smart, Mainstream – Valutrics
Between now and 2030, the greatest need for innovation is going to be in new residential and commercial construction. Buildings are a major source of global demand for energy and…
CEO’s Should Embrace Social Media, Not Avoid It. Here’s Why – Valutrics
This week, Wall Street Journal columnist Bruce Nolop published an article entitled Why CEOs Should Steer Clear of Social Media. In the article, Nolop argues that CEOs of companies large and…
For Strong Leadership When Your Company Gets Big, Do These 3 Things While It’s Still Small – Valutrics
What measures should a new, privately owned enterprise put in place at the outset, so that they practice good governance even after they become big? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain…
6 Crazy Effective Growth Hacks for Your Next Content Marketing Campaign – Valutrics
If you’ve ever been to Disneyland, then you have probably had the misfortune of experiencing the ride It’s a Small World. While it may have taken you days of agony…
4 Signs You’re Playing It Too Safe – Valutrics
One of the most difficult challenges of starting, growing and then maintaining a business is that as a founder or CEO you spend so much time in the day-to-day trenches…
If You’re Trying to Raise Money, Doing Any of These 9 Things May Scare off Investors – Valutrics
Most new and existing businesses can benefit from outside funding. With such funding, they can grow faster, launch new initiatives, gain competitive advantage and make better long-term decisions as they can…