According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales during 2019 are forecast to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.4 percent, this growth would result in $3.82 trillion and $3.84 trillion. Based on growth of 10-12 percent, online sales would total between $751.1 billion and $764.8 billion. Despite threats of trade wars, this estimated growth and outlook for online retailers in particular is promising this upcoming […]

Thinking of bringing a new product to your audience? Being in a position where your business is ready to grow is wonderful, and it means that you’re on the right track. A new product just might be the thing to add more profit and to serve more people. Done incorrectly though, a new product can be a huge waste of your time and a flop. […]

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents integration architecture challenges that once solved can enable use cases that deliver fast-growing revenue opportunities. ISA-95 addressed the rise of global production and distributed supply chains yet are still deficient on the issue of data and security, specifically the proliferation of IIoT sensors, which are the real security perimeter of any manufacturing business. Finding new ways to excel at […]

Every industry has its own language, and product design is no exception. To succeed in this field, you have to learn the lingo—but of course that’s easier said than done. Product design terminology is difficult to understand without context, especially as it relates to designing software. With these key product design terms in your back pocket, you’ll be able to navigate more proficiently through industry […]

There are some products that take a long time to gain traction in the marketplace. Those are the exceptions for two reasons: 1) There are few companies that can afford to sustain a new product that does not gain immediate traction 2) Newer products will often improve upon prior iterations by the same company or competitors and so will crowd out older products with little […]

In the world of SaaS products, there are plenty of ups and downs. Every product goes through the process of checks and balances, and sometimes there are more downs than ups. Just because you have a ‘failing’ product doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up shop. Instead, this could be the perfect opportunity to revamp and refocus your go-to-market strategy. If your product is struggling […]

For business leaders, minor expenses can add up quickly. Remember that free 30-day trial of software you tested to see whether it would help you with Google Ads or invoicing or — whatever? I’ve probably paid for a year of unused software in this situation a dozen times. And that’s just one example. There are plenty of runaway expenses if you don’t keep your eyes […]

If we see the last century then there have been many occasions which have impacted the humanity in a great manner. Whether it be the inventions of personal computers, internet or aeroplanes, all these gigantic inventions have totally replaced the traditional methods employed in their respective domains. Whereas, products or services like Facebook, YouTube, and Google have initiated a new domain all over. Uber is […]

Most people think coming up with new product ideas is meant for only a select few. You have to be a visionary, a genius or special in some way. This thinking is counterproductive to most people. In reality, just about anyone can come up with new product ideas. There is a simple and scalable process for new product ideation called Systematic Product Ideation. In the […]

It may be that your organization is just beginning its agile transformation or has yet to begin. It’s also possible that it’s been going on for some time but that you just haven’t made the forward progress you’d hoped for in terms of software releases or customer responsiveness. Whether you’re at the beginning or in the midst of trying to bring about change, one of […]