Enterprise Tech Spotlight: Autonomous Cars, Retail Readiness, Managed Security Services
Did you hear about the mock city that just opened up in Michigan to help test autonomous vehicles? If you haven’t, you must check out this week’s lead story, which documents “the world’s first controlled environment specifically designed to test the potential of connected and automated vehicle technologies that will lead the way to mass-market autonomous vehicles.”
Also this week, I’m spotlighting technology platforms to help retail businesses ramp up for the holiday season, Verizon’s latest managed security service and the importance of security in the mHealth wearables market. Finally, Verizon’s VP of global channels Adam Famularo sat down with CRN to talk about the challenges Verizon channel partners face and how the company is helping them improve their businesses.
University of Michigan Opens Fake City for Driverless Vehicle Research
Mcity, billed as a linchpin to preserve southeast Michigan's dominance in automotive technology's future, is designed to accelerate development of inter-vehicle communication and driverless cars. (Govtech.com)
Retail Readiness: 6 Ways to Prepare for All Seasons
Now is the ideal time for retailers to take stock of e-commerce platforms and assess retail readiness for handling high-traffic periods such as the upcoming 2015 holiday season. Here are ways to provide a satisfying customer experience all year and earn brand loyalty. (Apparel)
Verizon Launches Managed Security Service
The services will come in three tiers and are designed to be an IT security team in a box. Verizon will use its networking expertise to protect networks and the data flowing into an enterprise. (ZDNet)
Wearables, mHealth Devices will Suffer if Security is an Afterthought
It's time, once again, to talk security for mHealth technology. Why? Because the importance of "baking in" security from the outset of a mobile healthcare technology effort doesn't seem to be taking root. (FierceMobile Healthcare)
Growth is a Good Problem to Have
Verizon didn't always have a reputation as the most channel-friendly carrier, but last year the provider refocused its efforts to work side by side with solution providers. Verizon’s Adam Famularo recently spoke with CRN about how Verizon's channel strategy has evolved and grown under his leadership so far. (CRN)
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