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There are many forms of digital transformation. Some businesses are being altered by the ability of machines to analyze and think, in addition to communicate with each other. Others are dealing with an influx of data that—done right—will lead to a revamp of processes centered around customers. Still others are completely recreating their customer experience based on what’s possible in the digital era.

It’s that time of year, to enjoy a Thursday off, with turkey to boot! So it’s also time for the annual Pyramid gives thanks blog in honor of Thanksgiving.

Getting a clear understanding on mobile security in the enterprise is like trying to grab a greased pig—the details are slippery and constantly moving.

Like a kid on Christmas Eve, these are exciting times for independent software vendors (ISVs). Cloud computing and the ubiquitous nature of network access these days mean that more companies are relying on technology as a central driver of its business processes.

Your employees don’t care whether the software that powers your business runs on servers, in the cloud or on the moon – they just want it to work when they need it. Regardless of device, location or time of the day, your company technology should be readily available.

The year 2016 is coined by many research analysts and industry observers as an emerging year of Big Data. It is believed that those who are already leveraging big data are sure to surge ahead while those who did not think of it will lag behind in the digital world. IDC predicts revenue from the sales of big data and business analytics applications, tools, and services will increase more than 50%, from nearly $122 billion in 2015 to more than $187 billion in 2019. The analyst firm estimates revenue by technology, industry, and geography in its Worldwide Semiannual Big Data and Analytics Spending Guide 2015.

From October 2 -7, I attended STARWEST, the largest and one of the longest-running software testing and quality assurance conferences in the US, sponsored by TECHWELL.  It is one of the most respected conferences by QA leaders, as well as individual contributors, as there is something there for everyone in the QA field.

No one can escape noticing the impact of technology on business. There are few industries that haven’t been disrupted by technology of some sort, allowing customers to more easily gather information, check inventories, make a purchasing decision and then execute it, with little or no input from your sales staff.

Do you read the agreement when downloading a mobile app, or do you just click “accept” like the rest of us? Mobile computing has become ubiquitous with our busy lives as work and leisure flow together seamlessly, and apps help us get more done.