Windows Into The Future
By Rob Enderle
Innovation vs. execution: You have to have both
The coming new year always brings out hopes for big, innovative announcements in the tech world. But without the right kind of execution, innovation can't save the day.
Maybe you need a workstation instead of a PC
For most people, most of the time, a mainstream Windows PC delivers all the performance you need. But for high-end users (and gamers) the devil is in the details.
So, you were laid off? Don’t panic
Getting laid off isn't a mark of shame. It could be the start of an entirely new career path.
Nvidia nudges Omniverse closer to connected digital twins — and full automation
If Nvidia has its way, the Omniverse may one day be robotically repaired using AI.
In the shadow of the Twitter disaster: How to prep for layoffs
The way Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, and his executive team have handled layoffs at the company is a case study in how not do it.
Can today’s videoconferencing tech evolve into tomorrow’s metaverse?
The shift to video brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work needs may have abated, but it's not going away. The question now is how it might morph into something new.
As videoconferencing needs change, it's time to plan for what comes next
With companies looking to include remote and hybrid workers in the daily office routine, videoconferencing will play a crucial role in keeping everyone connected. Some thoughts on how to get it right.
Lenovo Tech World 2022: aiming for a metaverse upgrade?
When it comes to virtual reality, most people think first about Meta's efforts. But Lenovo's take on it offers more of the reality part of the equation — just what's needed for success.
The Microsoft-Cisco Teams collaboration could create an interoperability revolution
If everyone's going to work together, our tools have to work together, too. That's why the news from Microsoft and Cisco at this week's Ignite event matters.
Is your company a ‘most loved' workplace? It should be
At a time when 'quiet quitting' and 'quiet firing' are all the rage, it's important to know what employees want — and act accordingly.
Is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11?
Microsoft's Windows 11 is now almost a year old and has gotten its first major update. If you've been waiting to upgrade, wait no more.
A tale of two companies: How Intel and Dell are creating better places to work
Two tech bigwigs with very different corporate cultures are trying to make the workplace a better place for their employees. There are lessons here for other companies.
Want to change a dysfunctional culture? Intel’s Israel Development Center shows how
You may not have heard of Intel's Israel Development Center, but it's at the center of efforts to reshape Intel's corporate culture.
Extended reality — where we are, what’s missing, and the problems ahead
Whether it's virtual reality, augmented reality or the broader extended reality, things are heating up in the market. But we're not yet ready for all these realities.
Blockchain, AI, and the metaverse — tools for better decision-making?
When it comes to working together, people need help — whether they're in a conference room or in the metaverse. Could technology such as blockchain and AI make a difference?
The need to ‘work happy’
At HP's Amplify this week, I saw a video that encapsulated something all workers should take to heart: you should be happy in whatever job you do. If you're not, you're doing it wrong.
Productivity and the risks of ‘quiet quitting’
The latest trend upending the working world involves employees who do just enough to keep their jobs, but not enough to really help their company thrive. That's not good for anyone.
Nvidia: Avatars could replace human speakers
At this week’s Siggraph event, Nvidia offered a multimedia presentation that showcased the company’s technology and demonstrated how easily avatars could replace real people on stage.
Siggraph preview: How Nvidia envisions the omniverse as a powerful productivity tool
It’s not enough to have cutting-edge technology; you also have to sell it if you’re going to be successful.
Real Messenger: The birth of an industry-centric social network?
One of the problems with social networks is that they tend to be broad and unfocused, which isn't ideal for business. That's why Real Messenger might be onto something.
