06/12/2015|Verizon News Archives
Enterprise Tech News Spotlight: The Future of Voice Mail, Smart Cities, EMV, IoT
Change is inevitable in the technology industry, and the longer enterprises hold onto aging solutions, the harder it is to transition when there’s no other option. We are in an era of rapid innovation, driven by a shift in how software and IT is delivered, managed and monitored. Cloud infrastructure and connected solutions have truly altered the technologies and networks that drive our businesses for the better. This week, I’m showcasing articles that highlight how enterprise organizations can use (or are using) these new solutions and platforms to improve the way they do business.
Businesses are Hanging up on Voice Mail to Dial in Productivity
Voice mail has lost its appeal primarily because it's very much tied to the notion of the phone and your communication being tethered to a physical thing or a physical location. The good news is that businesses are substituting other, newer services that they're using instead. (NPR)
The Benefits of Pay-as-You-Go Cloud
Because the government has been slower to adopt cloud services, it has also been slow to adopt some of its benefits, including price flexibility. One perk of the cloud is a “pay-as-you-go” pricing structure. By introducing new options such as instance-based virtual machines and removing potential barriers to cloud adoption, Verizon is providing its public sector clients with the flexibility and choice they need to meet their operational objectives. (Public Spend Forum)
Verizon Educates Cities and Municipalities on Smart City Benefits
From savings on power to reducing traffic to increasing security and more, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions can help cities do more with less. Verizon hosted a half-day IoT Smart Cities Seminar in Chicago to demonstrate how IoT solutions can make a big impact on cities large and small. (The New IP)
Big Week in Internet of Things
Verizon's IoT business grew 45 percent in 2014, due to that new data payload being wirelessly generated by sensors and delivered to machines or people. It also secured its place in more segments of the market with the acquisition of Hughes Telematics and M2M platform provider nPhase. (Channel Partners)
PCI Compliance is up, but it’s not Enough to Protect Retailers from Fraud
Are retailers prepared to protect their payment systems from a full-blown hack attack — or are they doing the bare minimum, leaving the back door wide open for increasingly brazen and savvy cyber criminals? (NRF)
Startup Incubator Names 10 Companies Receiving Funding
“Techstars Mobility, Driven by Detroit” — a startup incubator backed by Ford Motor Co. and other partners — announced Thursday the first round of 10 companies it will fund. Ford, Verizon Telematics and auto supplier Magna International Inc. are investing $2 million in Techstars, which will fund a total of 30 startups over the next three years. (The Detroit News)
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