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The Rise of Data Science in Marketing with Scott Gordon
Data has forever changed the way marketers reach consumers. Scott Gordon, SVP of Partners at data company Adstra, discusses these industry-wide paradigm shifts, how they impact consumers, where talented data scientists can make the biggest impact, and where he thinks emerging technologies will take marketing in the years to come. Who is Scott Gordon? Scott Gordon is the SVP of partners at Adstra, where he leads teams focused on the [...]
How to Build a Mobile App in 7 Steps
When smart devices began to release mobile apps, it really felt like no matter what you needed to get done, there was some sort of tool to help, conveniently on your phone (or iPod Touch if we want to go back even further). While it seems that the sky's the limit in terms of apps, there are still plenty of gaps that can be filled with new mobile app ideas. [...]
Data Science and Blockchain – What You Should Know
If you’ve been reading the latest cryptocurrency news, blockchain technology may be a familiar term. Blockchain is the unique technology behind cryptocurrency’s security and protection. Though blockchain is currently used only in financial management, it has the potential to be used in other industries. When combined with data science, blockchain technology has the ability to not only grow, but transform industries. Here’s what you should know about blockchain and how [...]
HP Wants Half of Leadership Roles to be Women: What Does This Mean for the Rest of Tech Giants?
Female underrepresentation in leadership positions has long plagued the technology industry. Over the last five years, many major technology companies have launched initiatives to increase representation among women in technology. However, progress has been slow. A recent McKinsey & Company study reported that between 2015 and 2020, female leadership increased from 23 to 28% in SVP roles and from 17 to 21% in C-suite roles. HP’s new initiative indicates a [...]
The Top Ten App Development Companies in the U.S.
In recent years, numerous app development companies have popped up to deliver clients spectacularly performing apps. If you’re looking for a job and don’t know where to start, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten app development companies to work for by looking at their customer satisfaction scores, awards, and features in major publications. We also took a look at reviews from current and former employees on Glassdoor, to [...]
Web-Based Applications are Replacing Desktop Apps for Good. Here’s Why.
Have you ever opened up Google Apps or Microsoft 365 for work? Or logged into a system to buy tickets or book accommodations? Then you’ve probably used web-based applications. With such easy access and widespread use, web applications are slowly overtaking desktop applications, an application that runs on the desktop of a computer. What does that mean for developers and users? It means that over the next several years a [...]