Edward Humphries

The true measure of 21st-century technology is not in its cool design, level of innovation, or the myriad of features it provides. Instead, consumers want to know if the device they invest their time and money in delivers wireless connectivity. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, cloud-based platforms, and smart devices have all driven developers to think beyond the machine and focus more on its mobility. While connectivity ushers in a level of sophistication, it also provides the

This is a ghostwriting project for an online publication. Back in 2010, Lisa Margonelli threw down the gauntlet on the then-budding smart grid technology. Her Atlantic write up, “What’s Really Wrong with the Smart Grid,” points out that, “…[when it comes to the smart grid], there is no coherent ideology there at all, never mind a green one. And that’s the problem: Nobody has bothered to explain why the Smart Grid is good for you and me and then turn that into policy.”Margonelli’s challenge may have been the swift kick we needed to develop and communicate the concept of smart grid technology today.

Google currently owns two music streaming services: YouTube Music and Google Play Music. However, Google recently announced that the two streaming services would eventually merge into YouTube Music. No solid date has been set, but in the meantime, you can still choose between YouTube Music and Google Play Music. Although the two services are similar, they do offer unique features. With Google Play Music, you can upload music to your device or subscribe to a library of 40 million songs. You can

Music enthusiasts have long considered Spotify to be one of the top music streaming services in the world. While not as popular as Spotify, Google Play Music offers a robust music catalog, a clean format on all devices and a few features that distinguish it from other services. Spotify shines when it comes to helping users find new music. It also delivers auto-curated playlists, a user-friendly interface and a social community. Google Play Music users like that it’s intuitive, bundles with YouT

This is a ghostwriting project for an online publication: 2018’s data breach sweep of Facebook, Google, and Amazon marked a new level of consciousness of the impending threat of data breaches worldwide. Combined, all three breaches affected over 200 million account holders and cost a total of over $5 billion in damages. Although the data breaches swarmed the headlines last year, it was just the tip of the iceberg of 2018 hacks that affected everyone from local startups to established enterprises.

When YouTube launched in 2005, few could have imagined the impact it would have on the Internet. Even fewer people envisioned a world where videos would engulf online marketing – content marketing, to be exact. In recent years, more digital marketing agencies and Calgary SEO companies have started integrating video into their marketing efforts. Some companies have gone a step further by making video SEO their primary marketing tool of choice.

This was one of several long-form web pages that I wrote for this company. It was a massive undertaking. The goal was to improve the SEO and Google Ranking for this tech firm. I worked directly with the client.

I partnered with a digital marketing agency to update and expand the web content on this website. The old content had not been updated in eight years. We added several pages. I've also been writing blogs for this company for almost three years.

Intrusion detection systems are often regarded as a core component in safeguarding production systems that house mission-critical data, IP, and other digital assets. Without an IDS in place, a business’ production infrastructure and data are vulnerable to cyber attacks and other criminal activity. If the data is compromised by an unauthorized entity, the infrastructure of the entire company can quickly crumble, leaving much doubt about the organization’s sustainability.

How Real Estate Firms Can Benefit From Microsoft Dynamics NAV Microsoft Dynamics NAV has become one of the most powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) software tools for businesses looking to make a seamless digital transformation. NAV can enhance an organization’s processes while fueling its growth in the market. Real estate firms are already experiencing the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics NAV consulting from companies who can provide insight into optimizing its tools and features.

Demand for on-site services is rapidly growing. Customers are now looking for vendors who can arrive on site and provide high-quality, efficient service. This has drastically changed the way vendors do business and perform internal processes. Vendors face a wide range of challenges when trying to meet customer demands: How do field service providers keep up with customer needs while staying competitive in their industry? The solution is field service management software. Launchcloud can help y

The simplest explanation of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is this: You can transmit your voice or data over an IP-based network instead of through a traditional telephone line. While that definition is oversimplified somewhat, the digital transformation from a standard line to a data network has been nothing less than revolutionary. VoIP has opened up unlimited possibilities for users while saving companies millions of dollars in setup & usage costs and countless hours of training and co

Barry Communication wanted a complete rewrite with content that reflected the voice and was more SEO-optimized. Plus, they wanted a lot more content for the site. We added 14 more pages to the site. I worked directly with the client on this project.

Innovative companies have learned that the secret to maintaining a competitive advantage is not to compete head-to-head. Instead, it is to resolve to set themselves apart from the competition. This is precisely how top companies operate. Instead of following in the path of existing competitors, they redefine their industry and distinguish their brand from their competition. They started with a key understanding of their competitors and their market and used that to stake a unique course to dom

The more productive wireless technology becomes, the higher the consumer demand for wireless device output grows. The challenge facing manufacturers is to design wireless units that maintain a consistently high level of data transfer. They must be able to take on more capacity for an increasing number of personal and business needs. Designers are presented with the task of improving a machine’s programming, security, performance, versatility, and range all within an endless array of network possibilities.

When it comes to transport innovation, so much discussion has transpired regarding automation inside a vehicle, that few have given thought to something equally as noteworthy: engineering possibilities underneath the vehicle. Like cars and home automation, roads are now being considered as a candidate for smart use. Interstates, back roads, and city streets can provide passage for Internet of Thing (IoT) networks, communication systems, data grids, and a range of other 21st century technologies on the pavement.

Big data — both structured and unstructured — inundates a business on a day-to-day basis. But it’s not the amount of data that’s important. It’s what organizations do with the data that matters. Analysts can evaluate data to gain insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves.

A five-article series on digital transformation for business owners or managers who are considering transitioning from manual processes to digital processes in their company...Brick-and-mortar stores have fallen on hard times over the past decade. Mega household retailers that once seemed impenetrable are suddenly committing to closing hundreds of locations nationwide. In 2018 alone, Sears, Kmart, Toys ‘R’ Us, Kroger, Abercrombie & Fitch, Foot Locker, J.C. Penney, Sam’s Club, Macy’s, and Gap — all once retail juggernauts — joined an endless list of brick-and-mortar stores that closed down multiple locations or faced a complete shutdown.

Let’s face it; remembering a password is a hassle at best. As a result, we fall back into our collective lazy ways. According to a Digital Guardian 2018 survey: 70% of people in the U.S. have more than 10 password-protect accounts. The average email address is associated with 130 accounts. Most users still use the same password for multiple accounts regardless of the risk. 50% of users store passwords in vulnerable places on their computer or remote devices irrespective of the risks (that’s the 1980s equivalent of writing it down on a post-it)

As companies continue to explore new avenues of digital transformation and e-commerce options, the need for paperless processes becomes even more significant. Compared to digital processes, creating, printing, and sending paper documents to clients or business partners can slow your workflow down significantly and cost you money in lost productivity. For this reason, companies are now turning to electronic contracts and electronic signatures as a smarter alternative to traditional hard-copy con