Breaking-down internal complexity to achieve simplification is top-of-mind for business leaders as we enter 2015. Why? Boston Consulting Group reports that effectively managing complexity can help a company grow profit margins by 25 percent or more.

The buzz: The X’s have it.

The buzz: Driver’s ed.

The “Connected Car” is not a new concept, with online diagnostics, monitoring, GPS, entertainment and communications making vehicles “connected” for several years.

The buzz: Simplicity.

No one asks for a more complicated life. But here we are, leading busier, more complex lives than ever, by many measures. Take heart.

News headlines report major corporate data security attacks almost daily. Yet despite this broad awareness, too many companies are still vulnerable to hackers who find inroads to exploit.

Enterprise software is undergoing a revolution – and an evolution, as IT vendors hear a powerful message from business software users who expect more than just features and functions.

Breaking-down internal complexity to achieve simplification is top-of-mind for business leaders as we enter 2015. Why? Boston Consulting Group reports that effectively managing complexity can help a company grow profit margins by 25 percent or more.

The buzz: Retail. ‘Tis the time for seasonal hiring, especially in retail.

The buzz: Gamification.

Gamification is a trendy buzzword in businesses today because of its significant benefits.

The buzz: Design.

In a world where everyone is expected to focus on execution, there’s a critical need to innovate everything from cars and shoes to enterprise software.