The Crazy Lives of Consultants

OCTOBER 11, 2007

I’m sitting in the hotel bar, and they don’t have wireless. At $250/night, wireless shouldn’t be that hard. Let’s not mention the fact that, if I was REALLY that cool, I’d be able to figure out how to use my crackberry as a laptop wireless connection. So I did 8 interviews. They were great, too! Great candidates. Yeah…negative.

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 27, 2023

Maybe they can’t access the wireless network or a piece of equipment won’t connect to the internet. Meeting their expectations is key to a successful project, so before the relocations start, consider some of the things users are likely to ask for that you may not have anticipated. Your users are likely to consider these requests urgent.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 16, 2018

Using data from Twitter (where one of us works), we designed an experiment to study customer service interactions in two industries that generate a significant number of customer service complaints: airlines and wireless carriers. We offered a similar exercise for wireless service customers. from March 2015 to April 2016.

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Martinka Consulting

MARCH 2, 2022

Alarm companies must replace the wireless cards in their systems with updated cards that are more advanced than 3G and this must be done in-person (and it’s a cost that can’t be fully passed on to the customer). We don’t hear too much about 3G (old news) unless you’re in the security and alarm business.

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 14, 2017

Now, of course, if wireless signal can reach you, you're now in the middle of everywhere, aren't you? If the railroad didn't make it to your town, or if the highway didn't have an exit, or if you were somehow off the beaten path, we wrote you off. Your town was in the middle of nowhere.

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Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

afternoons or evenings totally disconnected from work and wireless devices, agreed-upon email blackout times, or uninterrupted work blocks) led to greater job satisfaction and better work-life balance without compromising client service.

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BCG

AUGUST 10, 2016

Cheaper mobile handsets, the spread of wireless data networks, and evolving consumer behaviors and preferences will all drive rural penetration and usage. We expect that more than half of all new Internet users will come from rural communities and that rural users will constitute about half of all Indian Internet users in 2020.

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1 to 1

JULY 15, 2014

According to the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings, wireless carriers rank in the middle of the pack with respect to the customer experiences they deliver, ahead of industries such as hotels and Internet service providers. My own recent experience with one of the largest carriers in the U.S.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Wireless Mouse. Additionally, everyone has unique preferences, I want to highlight that individual experiences can and will likely vary with the gear. Improvements in Work Efficiency and Effectiveness. Much of consulting involves manipulating PowerPoints and switching between different tabs on the screen.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Be Vigilant Against Wireless Hacks. When downloading and updating software make sure you select custom installation instead of standard installation in order to prevent undesired applications from being downloaded and slowing down your PC. You can also block pop-ups from all websites you visit.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 16, 2016

Since 2011, General Electric has publicly stated it would spend more than $1 billion on developing sensors, wireless devices, and related software to install on its aircraft engines, power turbines, locomotive trains and other machinery. For example, Procter & Gamble has had an electronic toothbrush with wireless sensors for two years.

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1 to 1

MAY 13, 2014

While I was very much interested in our discussion, which focused on key trends and challenges facing executives for wireless carriers in North America and other parts of the world, it was the latter part of our conversation that really caught my attention. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.

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Strategy+Business

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Avoid the usual temptations and your big bet on Verizon Wireless might be a big win.'

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1 to 1

JANUARY 7, 2014

Over the past weekend, I stumbled across an article about how AT&T is offering T-Mobile customers up to $450 in incentives to switch wireless providers.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

Internet of Business reports that farmers in the state of Victoria have been promised $15 million to help them deploy robotics, wireless networks, sensors, and analytic solutions to take advantage of the enormous potential of connected technologies. This allows farmers to better understand the condition of their crops and yields.

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Among its clients are AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint and some 450 wireless network providers around the world. Possessing the keys also sidesteps the need to get a warrant or a wiretap, while leaving no trace on the wireless provider’s network that the communications were intercepted. and many of the largest European — companies.

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Killer Consultant

JULY 7, 2012

As you can see, one of the main things is to keep my phone charged up – but one after the other: Wireless presenter. Bluetooth mouse: I’d prefer a cable mouse, but with only two USB ports on my laptop, wireless is the way to go. Great for presenting in front of larger groups. I wrote about it here in more detail.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Advances in sensors, wireless networking, voice recognition and design prototyping are enabling us to build the smart retail robots that can autonomously navigate through stores, help communicate with customers to understand what they need and locate it quickly.

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1 to 1

JUNE 30, 2015

While churn rates vary by country and by provider, annual churn rates for telecom companies average between 10 percent and 67 percent, according to the Database Marketing Institute.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 3, 2019

We implemented wireless, broadcast, the equivalent of webinars, all kinds of stuff. My First Scaling Experience. My very first job out of school was a development role on a very large telecommunications system for the Department of Defense. Back in 1977. When I started on the program, we had a couple hundred people on the program.

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1 to 1

MARCH 2, 2015

Additionally, last week''s announcement from Google that it''s working with AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile to pre-install Google Wallet on all of the providers'' Android phones, further positions mobile pay as on the verge of going mainstream. And during last week''s earnings call, Cook called 2015, "the year of Apple Pay."

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MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Phone operators to wireless. As technology grows and jobs become obsolete, income inequality and poverty could follow for millions of Americans. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. My Take Automation has always been with us. We went from horses to cars. Candles to electricity. Jobs never vanished. Is it different now? If so, why?

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Chad Barr

JANUARY 1, 2010

My suspicion is that my friend’s computer security was compromised by him surfing the net and accessing the wireless network in his hotel room. Safe surfing, Chad. The post How Secured Are You When Surfing The Net?

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Telehealth involves using technologies such as videoconferencing, electronic monitoring, and wireless communications to address the health needs of patients. The aim is to make sure patients have a scheduled follow-up visit before they walk out the door. Adding Telehealth Opportunities.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 11, 2015

The NWS’s Wireless Emergency Alerts – How they use mobile and geo-targeting to distribute highly critical information to the masses, in real-time. The NWS’s Ambassador program – what it means to you and how you can benefit from joining this program (hint: you can save money on your insurance!).

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Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

With my new Verizon wireless card, anywhere accessing the Internet seems to be working flawlessly and easier then before and even my wireless networks at home and the office are instantaneously connected to. All my PC files smoothly transferred over and I did purchase the Microsoft office suite for ease of compatibility.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 8, 2014

There are many good password managers out there – I mention these three because I am already familiar with them.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 2, 2015

The company started making handheld wireless devices in 1999 and gained substantial market share in the initial smart phone market prior to the release of the iPhone in 2007. What would you advise them to look at, and what are your recommendations for growth? You have been brought in as the CEO of Blackberry.

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Seth Godin Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

When a customer shows up at their website then, searching for a new feature like eprinting or getting their wireless to work, it''s both an opportunity and warning sign. A simple example: HP offers inkjet printers at a slight loss, knowing that over time, they''ll more than make it back in high-priced toner.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 15, 2015

My estimate of 2020 for fully autonomous cars on the roads, that most laughed at a few years ago when I made the prediction, is starting to look laughable in the other direction. Please consider Tesla Adds High-Speed Autonomous Driving to Its Bag of Tricks.

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Killer Consultant

JULY 7, 2012

As you can see, one of the main things is to keep my phone charged up – but one after the other: Wireless presenter. Bluetooth mouse: I’d prefer a cable mouse, but with only two USB ports on my laptop, wireless is the way to go. Great for presenting in front of larger groups. I wrote about it here in more detail.

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Chad Barr

APRIL 26, 2008

I pulled out my Laptop, connected my Verizon wireless card to it and within seconds I was connected to the Internet and my email. No only was I able to be productive and take care of business but in one of the calls I needed to check an email with an attachment and an Internet web site we were working on. What a great world we live in today.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Rather than windowless work stations commonly found in call centers, the Airbnb Call Center is designed to be an open space with access to natural light and views of the surroundings while replacing desks and phones with long couches, standing desks and wireless technology. The benefits of these elements is is well recognized.

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Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2016

In the online realm, Amazon’s experiment with its Echo wireless speaker technology – also known as Alexa – has the potential to turn the cumbersome online checkout process on its head. For guests who have time, they can also book services such as spa treatments or chat with hotel staff to get help with dinner reservations.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 16, 2016

When people sign up for Omada’s offering, they receive a wireless, digital bathroom scale, pedometer, resistance band, and tape measure. Customers are also paired with health coaches through a smartphone app who help guide them through health and wellness decisions throughout their day.

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Chad Barr

NOVEMBER 7, 2006

Dialing” answered my Bluetooth wireless phone connected into my sound system in my 645 BMW. Next day, Friday evening, driving back to Cleveland and about 20 minutes south of Columbus I felt ready for a great meal. Dial AmEX” I said.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The scale connects without the need for a home wireless network and requires no set-up beyond the insertion of a battery, making the program more accessible for elderly or low-income participants who may not be tech-savvy. Emphasis on outcomes.

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