Retail and technology remain a very hot topic as traditional storefronts continue to either reinvent or become obsolete. Initially, online retailers, through low overhead, were able to cut into traditional retail establishments by undercutting on cost alone. Years of drab storefront design and lack of focus on “customer experience” led to the perfect storm where online retailers were able to deeply cut into traditional brick-and-mortars profits. Ultimately, who wanted to visi

This past week, widespread power outages struck Washington DC affecting everything from the White House to the State Department and was caused by a small fire at a power substation in Maryland. "At this time, there is no indication that this outage is the result of any malicious activity," a Department of Homeland Security official told CNN, adding that the department is monitoring the power outage. - CNN Adm William Gortney, the NORAD commander, said power in the nation's ca

The value of meeting in person is immeasurable; from the first handshake to the last. But large in-person events, while they provide a wealth of opportunity to meet others and share experiences to further build relationships, are usually overwhelming and discovering the best conversations, and establishing new connections, remains hit and miss; until now. As the big business of events evolves, technology’s hand in establishing, enhancing, and maintaining the closest of bonds