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Federal Government Assesses Digital Options to Ease Real ID Rollout

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Despite 15 years of lead time—the law was enacted in 2005 as part of the national security response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks—less than a third of Americans have a card that complies with the standard, in part because of issues with rollout at the state level. At least for now.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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Blue Ocean Strategy has the ring of a concept shaped by technology. Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” Technology has opened protected space.

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Why a Tech Association Merged With a Tech Incubator

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The Illinois Technology Association will join forces with 1871, a Chicago-area tech incubator that focuses on small companies. It’s not unheard of for technology incubators to work directly with associations to help build out new ideas. Together, the groups say, they create a full package to support the state’s tech sector.

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2019 Tech Trends: 3 Factors Associations Should Watch

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Remember how, around 2005 or so, it seemed like PCs (at least on the Windows side) were starting to stagnate, leading to longer upgrade cycles in offices, as much of the existing tech “just worked”? It’s like 2005 all over again. It’s like 2005 all over again. The latest and greatest is becoming a commodity again.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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In 2005, when Highroad was one of the few virtual businesses, the concept raised some eyebrows. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. Commuting, excessive meetings, disruptions and office politics erode productivity.” Today, the idea is more mainstream.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

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Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. Fortunately, subpar technology is a problem that can be fixed. Don’t forget volunteers.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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The technology promises to upend the way business operates. The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. David Caruso, whose company Highroad Solutions has been a remote workplace since 2005, offered this example.