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Mobile devices like smartphones are often categorized as consumer devices, and yet they’re really crossover machines that impact the enterprise space and worker productivity in many industries. Smartphone trends, therefore, are worth watching when considering the future of work, since the smart devices and applications that become ubiquitous in the consumer realm become part of the business world whether companies like it or not. Perhaps the best stance is to recognize how mobile connected devices are making life easier for employees in their personal lives and find ways to leverage that technical know-how into the workplace to streamline processes and enhance collaboration and productivity. The post Enterprises and the Future of Mobile Devices appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/enterprises-and-the-future-of-mobile-devices/ via IFTTT

Peggy and Henry Bzeih, CTO/CSO, automotive & transportation, Microsoft, talk about the latest automotive advances at the company. He talks about mega trends, saying mobility is the movement of people and the movement of goods. The post Moving Mobility Forward appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/moving-mobility-forward/ via IFTTT

It’s 2021, and the decade of sustainability is officially underway. 2020 proved to be a bit of a hiccup, but, despite some setbacks, sustainability has remained a focus for cities around the world. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have made it even clearer to governments that they need to be building digital, sustainable cities if they’re going to thrive under the pressure of future challenges, including global climate change. The post September: Navigating Automation, Inter-Generational Knowledge Transfer, and the Future of Work appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/september-navigating-automation-inter-generational-knowledge-transfer-and-the-future-of-work/ via IFTTT

If you aren’t using the latest technology to keep your home secure and your family safe, you are really missing a trick The post Home Security Gadgets You Need to Know About appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/home-security-gadgets-need-know/ via IFTTT

Are you looking for ways to add extra value to your home when it comes to selling it? The post 4 Fantastic Ways to Add Value to Your Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/4-fantastic-ways-add-value-home/ via IFTTT

If you’ve been contemplating installing a fence around your property, then you probably have questions regarding the benefits fencing brings.  The post 5 Reasons Why Your House Needs a Fence appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/5-reasons-house-needs-fence/ via IFTTT

There is a reason the phrase “better together” has taken off. The best ideas, projects, and products come as a result of collaboration. And in an industry such as automotive, collaboration simply isn’t optional, which is why I love Microsoft’s approach to creating a strong ecosystem. The post Mobility: The Road to Transformation appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/mobility-the-road-to-transformation/ via IFTTT

Pizza ovens are a fantastic piece of equipment to have in your home. They allow you to make pizza from scratch and really get that authentic taste. The post The Best Pizza Oven for Your Home: Choosing the Right One appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/best-pizza-oven-home-choosing-right-one/ via IFTTT

The renovation of a home is never an easy task, but it certainly is worth all the trouble. The post Renovating Your Home? Here Are The Things You Mustn’t Forget appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/renovating-home-things-mustnt-forget/ via IFTTT

If you're building new construction soon, you should learn all the benefits steel has to offer. The post The 5 Benefits of Building With Steel appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/5-benefits-building-steel/ via IFTTT

The home maintenance industry has been around for centuries, and it looks like it will be around for decades more. The post How to Prepare Yourself to Start Your Home Maintenance Business: A Guide appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/prepare-start-home-maintenance-business-guide/ via IFTTT

No one wants to live in fear or feel that they are not safe but many of us do not take enough precautions to avoid this situation from occurring. The post Smart Ways To Boost The Security Of Your House And Keep Your Family Safe appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/smart-ways-boost-security-house-keep-family-safe/ via IFTTT

I love the ambition by many organizations to end roadway deaths in the United States by 2050, but is that a realistic goal? How close are we to reaching that goal? And what still needs to be done to get there? The post End Roadway Deaths: What’s Next? appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/end-roadway-deaths-whats-next/ via IFTTT

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a sweeping trend toward remote work that isn’t going away. As the pandemic drags on and continues to threaten public health, many businesses are grappling with providing some sort of hybrid work situation for their employees. And while there are many good things about the rapid adoption of remote and hybrid work solutions, security has, in some cases, taken a hit. In times of such rapid change for enterprises and society in general, cybersecurity must be a priority. The post Hybrid Work Models Demand a Focus on Security appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/hybrid-work-models-demand-a-focus-on-security/ via IFTTT

If you want to buy your dream home, then you will need to save money. Housing prices are skyrocketing, which means that saving up enough can be difficult. The post Smart Tips On How To Save Money To Buy Your Dream Home appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/smart-tips-save-money-buy-dream-home/ via IFTTT

A good renovation is not only about making things look good, but also about making the rooms in the home more comfortable to live in. The post How to Make a Nice Renovation in Your Home When You Are a Single Mother appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/make-nice-renovation-home-single-mother/ via IFTTT

In addition to revamping the appearance of the roof, painting over the rusted roof helps to prevent further rusting. The post Can I Paint Over a Rusted Metal Roof? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/can-paint-rusted-metal-roof/ via IFTTT

All things 5G are on the rise, it seems, and as 5G becomes more commercially available to consumers and enterprises, there will be many ripple effects. New data from Allied Market Research suggests the global small cell 5G network market will generate $19.62 billion by 2030, up from $858 million in 2020. 5G will impact the IoT (Internet of Things) by making it easier to network a ton of endpoints together. Fast speeds and low latency will also create new IoT opportunities and spur IoT innovation across a range of industries. The post Companies Build out Infrastructure for 5G in IoT appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/companies-build-out-infrastructure-for-5g-in-iot/ via IFTTT

It has been 20 years since the September 11 attacks—and it has me thinking a lot about first responders and how many things have stayed the same and how many things have changed in the past 20 years. Here is one big thing that has changed: technology. The post 20 Years: First Responders and Technology appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/20-years-first-responders-and-technology/ via IFTTT

From smart doorbells and smart lights to baby monitors and thermostats, our homes are getting savvier in making our lives more comfortable and relaxed. The post The Best Tips For Securing Your Smart Devices appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/best-tips-securing-smart-devices/ via IFTTT

Before you complete your pool decking project there are things that you need to think about first. The post Pool Deck Replacement: All You Need to Know appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/pool-deck-replacement-need-know/ via IFTTT

It’s time to start preparing your home for the colder days that are about to come, and keeping your house warm is of utmost importance. The post 6 Best Tips to Get Your House Ready for Colder Seasons  appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/6-best-tips-get-house-ready-colder-seasons/ via IFTTT

If you want to know which appliances need annual maintenance checks, here’s the top three appliances that you should check more than other appliances. The post Top 3 Appliances That Should Get Yearly Maintenance Checks appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/top-3-appliances-get-yearly-maintenance-checks/ via IFTTT

This is a question many homeowners ask themselves when they need a new water heater or a new bathtub. The post Factors That Determine Average Plumbing Costs appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/factors-determine-average-plumbing-costs/ via IFTTT

This is a great question, especially considering that air conditioners are not cheap. The post What Does Home Air Conditioner Service Include? appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/home-air-conditioner-service-include/ via IFTTT

Proper cleaning requires motivation, energy, and the right tools for the job. Fortunately, technological advancements make even the worst jobs a lot easier. The post 10 Revolutionary Cleaning Gadgets No Home Should Be Without appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/10-revolutionary-cleaning-gadgets-no-home-without/ via IFTTT

Food and water scarcity have been a global problem for as long as we can remember. Today, new factors—like the COVID-19 pandemic, upheaval in the supply chain, and an uptick in natural disasters caused by climate change, just to name a few—are bringing to light new concerns for food shortages across the globe and here in the United States. The post Food Shortages in the States appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/food-shortages-in-the-states/ via IFTTT

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a glimpse into what the future of work look like. Pre-pandemic, many more businesses had the idea that employees worked best when they were together in a building, each working the same hours in the same place—at least for the most part. However, one of the many lessons COVID forced upon the workplace and the workforce has been that remote work is actually pretty effective for a lot of people and for a lot of different job types. What could make remote work even more effective, though? Continuously advancing technologies that facilitate collaboration—like VR (virtual reality). The post VR Plays a Role in Bringing Remote Workers Together appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/vr-plays-a-role-in-bringing-remote-workers-together/ via IFTTT

A lot of tough work gets done on construction sites. However, bad weather can ruin a lot of hard work and progress. The post How to Protect Construction Sites From Bad Weather appeared first on At Home in the Future . from At Home in the Future https://athomeinthefuture.com/2021/09/protect-construction-sites-bad-weather/ via IFTTT

It’s 2021, and the decade of sustainability is officially underway. 2020 proved to be a bit of a hiccup, but, despite some setbacks, sustainability has remained a focus for cities around the world. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have made it even clearer to governments that they need to be building digital, sustainable cities if they’re going to thrive under the pressure of future challenges, including global climate change. The post August: Transformative 5G and A Look at What’s Next appeared first on Connected World . from Connected World https://connectedworld.com/august-transformative-5g-and-a-look-at-whats-next/ via IFTTT