Idea Hub
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The Need for Relevant, Impactful, Affordable Employee Benefits to Attract Talent
Better compensation and benefits are the top reason people are considering switching jobs in 2021. Employees are leaving in search of better culture, benefits, and compensation and its hurting employers. A lot, writes Emily Fabiano of Workmorphis and Naveed Iqbal of Dolr.
Traveling This Summer? Take These Tech Tips With You
Stay safe, secure, and connected while on the road writes Mary Ann Cordiano, Owner of CMIT Solutions of Cleveland Downtown & East.
Strategies for Government Cloud Adoption
State agencies adopted cloud solutions at a much faster pace during the pandemic. Now it’s time to put the strategies in place to ensure they adapt to the cloud to make the most impact for residents writes Deloitte’s John White.
On the future of AI with Pandata's Cal Al-Dhubaib
Cal Al-Dhubaib, Founder and CEO of Cleveland-based Pandata, on what’s happening and to come with AI
Ohio Tech Day looks to inspire the next generation of leaders in tech, innovation
Across Ohio, companies big and small, nonprofit organizations, schools and government are thinking creatively about how to inspire high school students to become the next generation of leaders in tech and innovation. And on Friday, September 24, we will come together for Ohio Tech Day.
American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red for Girls Event Returns on Friday, October 22, 2021
STEM Goes Red for Girls, the Cleveland American Heart Association’s catalytic program for 7th-9th grade girls passionate about pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, will return as an in-person event held at Cleveland State University on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Protecting agency assets begins with identity-centric security
The more IT environments become distributed, cloud-based and mobile, the more securing identities gravitates to the center of infosec strategy, writes BeyondTrust’s Craig McCullough.
The Colonial cyberattack should scare you
'Here are a few things every executive, at every company, in every industry, should be asking themselves after a major ransomware attack crippled a critical fuel pipeline across a large swath of the United States,' writes Kevin Benacci.
‘Tech’ needs a human-centered redesign to create the inclusive environment we want
Tech has the opportunity, right now, to reinvent itself to be the industry that welcomes and supports the diverse workforce of the future, writes Arianna Gianakopoulos. It can provide not only economic opportunity, but also the opportunity to create positive social and environmental impact through innovative solutions.
Spring Cleaning with Cybersecurity in Mind
The concept of spring cleaning typically applies to crowded closets, dusty cabinets, and cluttered shelves. After a long year spent leading much of our lives online, our digital identities deserve a little cleanup, too.
The Advisory Board: Is it right for my organization?
Brandon Fredericks, CPA is a Principal at Apple Growth Partners and writes on the questions and considerations your company or startup may have when considering an Advisory Board.
Fostering an innovation-based Ohio economy, with the workforce to match
The Fourth Industrial Revolution of artificial intelligence and automation is upon us -- and Ohio can lead the way, if it continues to invest in AI education and the innovation economy, write guest columnists Chris Berry and Alex Kotran write in Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.
Top 10 Digital Ecosystem Trends In Supply Chain And Logistics
Mike Walker, Sr. Director of Applied Innovation at Microsoft, on the top 10 digital ecosystem trends in supply chain and logistics.
The importance of inclusivity in NEO’s innovation ecosystem
Dr. Albert Green, Founder and CEO of AMG Consulting Group, on the importance of inclusivity in Northeast Ohio’s ecosystem.
AI + Humans Is The Superpower Your Organisation Needs In 2021
Cal Al-Dhubaib, the Managing Partner of Cleveland-based Pandata, on how AI + Humans is the superpower your organisation needs in 2021
View: Three Ways To Leverage Digital Ecosystems
Mike Walker, Sr. Director of Applied Innovation at Microsoft, on three ways to leverage digital ecosystems.
View: Boost STEM education to reduce racial health disparities
Randal Doane, of Cadence Editorial Services in Oberlin, writes on to boost STEM education in order to reduce racial health disparities.
View: Five Surprises from Coronavirus
Brian Gale, President and CEO at I.D. Images, with five surprises that have emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
View: COVID-19: Five strategies to help funded startup companies survive the Coronavirus crisis.
Rich Mazzola, of Marcum LLP, on how emerging companies can survive the Coronavirus crisis.
View: Zooming in on key conversation skills in pandemic
Randal Doane, of Cadence Editorial Services in Oberlin, writes on how with social distancing in effect, the value of skilled conversation, for vendors and clients, and between friends, is likely to rise exponentially.