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Digital Transformation: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
By Michael Rivera, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive acceleration in digital transformation (DT). The event distorted the day-to-day activities of people and organizations. The global-wide lockdowns forced companies to use technology to run operations and...
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Making the Most of Industry 4.0
By Michael Rivera, PhD Manufacturing companies leverage advanced automation, data, and other industry 4.0 solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity. There are smart machines that have made manufacturing processes a lot easier and cost-effective....
4 Questions for Business Leaders Considering an IoT-Led Digital Transformation
By Michael Rivera, PhD Many more organizations are realizing the importance of connected environments. And using the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive digital transformation is the way forward. But digital transformation means different things to different businesses....
Leveraging Big Data to Transform the Aerospace Industry
By Michael Rivera, PhD Data has always been integral to the aerospace industry. From early aviation to modern aerospace manufacturing technology, data has played a critical role in decision-making, safety, and operational efficiency. However, the amount and complexity...
Industrial IoT as an Enabler for Digital Transformation Evolution
By Michael Rivera, PhD Digital transformation involves leveraging digital technologies to create or modify business operations to meet market demands. But technologies are advancing quickly while market requirements and consumer demands are becoming more dynamic...
Diversity in Action: Thinaer’s Hiring Process
Thinaer has been making constant efforts to do our due diligence in driving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace! Check out how we've updated our hiring approach to accomplish that, and more: Read the article
Accelerating Digital Transformation Through Employee Experience
By Michael Rivera, PhD For most companies, enhancing customer experience has been the primary end goal for digital transformation. Businesses want to differentiate themselves in the market using Machine Learning (ML) to gather and analyze data. IoT solutions then help...
What Data is Powering Your Digital Transformation?
By Michael Rivera, PhD What companies come to mind when you hear the word “data?” For many people, data is directly correlated with tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. These companies heavily rely on user data for advertising and marketing. The data...
Understanding IoT’s Impact on the 4 Tiers of Digital Transformation
By Michael Rivera, PhD Digital technologies offer a vast array of possibilities, making digital transformation the best way to prepare your company for the future. Unfortunately, the biggest challenge for enterprises is not having a comprehensive knowledge of what...
Making a case for IoT and Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management
By Michael Rivera, PhD Several internal and external factors contribute to the risk in global supply chains. Some of these are major trends, like globalization and global connectivity, making global supply chains more complex. Others are rooted in the continuous...
Capturing the Massive Economic Potentials of the Internet of Things
By Michael Rivera, PhD Since its inception, the Internet of Things has been projected to bring colossal changes and provide radical solutions to many operations. Although it hasn’t reached its full potential, these projections aren’t far from the truth. IoT solutions...
Leveraging Industrial IoT to Generate Value for Manufacturing Companies
By Michael Rivera, PhD Manufacturers face new challenges with each passing day. Increased customer expectations such as demand for customization and the complexities in the global supply chain have led manufacturers to seek more innovative ways to stay competitive....
How to Fix Data Overload in Healthcare With Predictive Analytics
By Michael Rivera, PhD Healthcare professionals deal with large amounts of data daily. They sift through big data like medical history, the rate of patients suffering from an illness, health survey data, and treatment trends. And most times, this data is too complex...
IoT in Healthcare: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Delivery
By Michael Rivera, PhD Patients' interactions with doctors were once limited to visits. Then it moved to phone calls and text messages. There was no way for medics or hospitals to regularly assess patients' health and make recommendations. Due to the increasing need...
Internet of Things in the Healthcare System: Solving Healthcare Challenges With IoT
By Michael Rivera, PhD As health technology progresses, healthcare systems are prioritizing investment to digitize their facilities and enable integrated care models. Better patient outcomes require remote treatment and real-time health statistics. The present...
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