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Top technologies that will disrupt business in 2025

IT leaders identify the technologies that are changing the way they work now — and what’s next. In some cases, those with the most disruptive potential are already part of your stack.

By Paul Heltzel

26 Aug 202410 mins

Desktop VirtualizationDigital TransformationEdge Computing

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TD Ameritrade banks on AI, VR

TD Ameritrade has struck forward-thinking deals with Amazon.com and Facebook on virtual assistants and virtual reality, respectively. Will these bets pay off?

By Clint Boulton

5 Nov 2018 6 mins

Digital TransformationFinancial Services IndustryIT Strategy

7 IT projects primed for augmented reality and virtual reality

From training to data visualization, AR and VR are proving to be bona fide business enabling technologies. Here are areas to consider putting augmented reality and virtual reality to work.

By Mary Branscombe

5 Oct 2018

Augmented RealityIT StrategyTechnology Industry

Augmented reality examples: 9 ways companies are putting AR to work

AR is no longer a future tech dream; it has become a realistic, game-changing tool for visualizing data in industries from engineering and manufacturing to construction and healthcare.

By Paul Heltzel

16 Aug 2018

Emerging TechnologyEnterprise ApplicationsVirtual Reality

Farmers Insurance scales training with virtual reality

Farmers Insurance Group leverages VR to accelerate the training of its claims adjusters by giving them the opportunity to experience thousands of scenarios.

By Thor Olavsrud

31 Jul 2018

CIO 100Digital TransformationIT Skills and Training

The tech behind the future of work

By Google

23 Dec 2021

Cloud ComputingVirtual Reality

8 technologies driving health care M&As

Forty-eight percent of respondents to a West Monroe survey cited using technology to disrupt incumbents as one of their top drivers for making health care acquisitions. Hereu2019s a look at what theyu2019re buying.

By Peter Sayer

13 Jul 2018

Healthcare IndustrySmall and Medium BusinessStartups

How virtual reality is helping Embry-Riddle transform air crash education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has turned to virtual reality (VR) to enhance its air crash and safety investigation programs u2014 and to launch a brand-new masteru2019s degree in drone engineering.

By Thor Olavsrud

12 Jun 2018

CIO 100Digital TransformationVirtual Reality

Healthcare goes mobile: how consumer devices are changing the future of care

Today, the most ubiquitous devices in our homes and offices are finding a new place in the healthcare arena. Consumer devices u2013 like smartphones, tablets and VR headsets u2013 are transforming care by making it easier, more affordable, and more efficient.

By David Rhew

31 May 2018

Healthcare IndustrySmartphonesTechnology Industry

Golden State Warriors shoot to augment fan experience with digital tech

The NBA's defending champions are using chatbots, augmented and virtual reality to bolster fan engagement. Now they're sifting through fan data to better target them with merchandise, tickets and other offers.

By Clint Boulton

15 May 2018

AnalyticsDigital TransformationVirtual Reality

Household names bring new tech to consumers with blockchain

The acceptance and opportunities granted by the support of blockchain by major names like Amazon and Google add to ongoing momentum while paving the path for further disruption.

By Ralph Tkatchuk

23 Feb 2018

BlockchainE-commerce SoftwareTechnology Industry

Immersive learning transforming education

Mixed Reality is increasingly being used to teach the creative and collaborative skills needed for the digital age.

By Alice Bonasio

24 Jan 2018

Technology IndustryVirtual Reality

Meeting enterprise objectives with a new “twist” on reality

AR and VR hold great promise beyond the gaming industry. These immersive new technologies can transform the way companies do business.

By Christoph Schell

17 Jan 2018

Digital TransformationTechnology IndustryVirtual Reality

5 practical ways AR can be used in business today

AR is here to stay. The question is no longer u201cshould I use AR at my business?u201d but u201cwhat kind of AR will work best?u201d The answer to that is different for everyone.

By Kevin Rands

16 Dec 2017

IT Skills and TrainingRetail IndustryTechnology Industry

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