THREE QUARTERS OF AMERICANS ARE LIKELY TO PURCHASE A WEARABLE IN THE NEXT SIX TO 12 MONTHS; INCREASED / LONGER BATTERY LIFE IS THE KEY FEATURE PURCHASERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN WEARABLES

Banks are working on digital strategies, with few complete solutions as yet

New data from ecoATM shows tablet trade-ins on the rise in face of declining tablet usage

Biannual shopper survey reveals shoppers' preferences for giving, receiving, redeeming, and exchanging gift cards

Big data analytics jumps to No.1 in demand skill, big growth in CDO roles

Tenth year of survey reveals proportion of employers struggling to fill jobs at seven-year high

In today's ever-changing and increasingly global marketplace, organizations are establishing employee groups around the world to access diverse skill sets, set low-cost workforce and round-the-clock business hours. While there are many areas to misstep in the process of becoming global, leaders must examine which best practices are necessary and beneficial in order to achieve global operational excellence.

New research by CARAVAN® Omnibus Surveys from ORC International shows that even though the Internet of Things (IoT) is ever present in today's business and technology circles, only half of the American adult population (51%) has heard of the term. Even with tech-savvy Millennials, 1 in 3 do not know the term, and only 8% of American consumers regard themselves as being 'very familiar' with it.

National Small Business Association President and CEO Todd McCracken testified today before the House Committee on Small Business highlighting the serious concern cybersecurity issues pose for America's small-business owners. Citing recent NSBA survey data, McCracken noted the huge increase in the cost of cyber attacks on small firms in just under two years.

York has a distinct research advantage in computer science, which may contribute to its rising tech scene. This is a key finding of a new report, America's Knowledge Economy: A State-by-State Review, released today by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of information solutions, and The Council of State Governments (CSG), the nation's only organization serving all three branches of state governments.

The new dress code: the launch of Apple Watch has seen rivals upping their game as wearable technologies heat up the market

- Contrary to popular belief, research indicates drivers still want to own their vehicles.

- The new generation of car owners' consumer trends and societal demands are shaping the industry.

- The automotive industry needs to advance vehicle automation and connectivity to align with consumer trends.