Information Technology

Tablets are a mobile device category which support advanced computing capabilities on a larger (7"+) screen, but do not have traditional integrated voice functionality. 'Next Generation' tablets run advanced operating system software that provides a standardized platform for application development and 'connected' content consumption. While the ...

The US manufacturing sector continues to face a challenging operating environment due to consistent competitive pressures from both domestic and offshore sources, volatility in labor and material costs, and changing environmental regulations. An increasing number of manufacturing organizations are turning to advanced operational technology (OT) as ...

Whether consumers decided they wanted more personalized services, or online retailers and content companies convinced them that they did, the digital economy is now at a place where personalization is the assumed goal. To get there, enterprises need to know much more about their customers. In turn, customers and potential customers (end users) must...

This SPIE assesses the recent trends in private cloud, including customer buying habits and the expected growth of private cloud over the next two years. The report also reviews Joyent’s latest offering, Triton Private Region and evaluates it on its market advantages and customer benefits.

When Stratecast began its Augmented Reality (AR) coverage, the general consensus was that AR would be mostly relegated to the gaming community, with few practical real world applications. Stratecast has been consistently bullish on the utility of and the eventual dominance of AR in both the consumer community as well as in business. This year’s r...

The Stratecast Operations, Orchestration, Data Analytics & Monetization (ODAM) analyst team has completed its annual assessment of the communications service provider (CSP) monetization. This market is defined by Stratecast to include the key business management functions of: billing mediation, rating & charging, other core billing, and policy mana...

Can a network operator be a provider of digital services and engage customers digitally the way many enterprises now run their business? The answer is a surprising and emphatic yes, if the right system updates and business process changes are made. This report explains why digital transformation is about the operations, business management, and m...

This study examines the North American SMB (small and mid-sized business) and VSB (very small business) markets for mobile workforce applications. It also discusses optimal strategies for addressing the unique needs of these two segments. Mobile workforce applications are software solutions that allow remote and mobile employees real-time access to...

The increased proliferation of hyper connectivity exposes industrial control system (ICS) endpoints to new cybersecurity threats. According to the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT), ICS attacks have increased substantially in the United States between 2010 and 2016 (ICS-CERT Year in Review 2016 report). While both ...