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Top Project Management Trends For 2013
January 9, 2013 2:48 pm | by ESI International | CommentsESI International, the world's leading project management training company, has released its top 10 trends in project management for 2013. The 2013 trends reveal that expert leadership is lacking in all areas of project management, portfolio management, and program management.
2013 Consumer Electronics Show Kicks Off
January 9, 2013 2:43 pm | by CBS News | CommentsTens of thousands of gadgets, including the new wave of high-definition televisions, are on display in Las Vegas at the biggest tech show in the industry. This year's show is missing two of the biggest tech giants - Google and Apple. CBS News' Bigad Shaban has a first look at what's hot at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.
Boeing's 787: What New Problems Mean
January 9, 2013 1:15 pm | by CBS News | CommentsWhat could new troubles mean for the future of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner? Are these problems growing pains or something more significant? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the continuing issues.
In A Galaxy Far Far Away, Samsung Finds Record Profits
January 8, 2013 11:34 am | by ReutersTV | CommentsSelling about 500 smartphones a minute, Samsung has convinced millions that its handhelds are indeed the droids they are looking for. And despite rising challenges, that doesn't look like it will be changing anytime soon for the South Korean tech giant.
Economy Poised To Improve, Economists Say
January 7, 2013 12:56 pm | by NBC News | CommentsNow that home construction is picking up, and state and local government layoffs are leveling off, there is reason for optimism in 2013. Many economists are saying that the economy is now poised to pick up steam. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.
Optical Wireless Pioneer Shows Auto Makers The Light
January 4, 2013 1:41 pm | by ReutersVideo | CommentsScientists from the University of Warwick are undertaking research into the use of optical wireless in cars, technology that can send data signals with light. The researchers say optical wireless could replace most wiring within vehicles, providing an eco-friendly solution that cuts fuel and maintenance costs. Reuters' Jim Drury reports.
2012: The Year The PC Died?
January 3, 2013 11:42 am | by CNN Money | CommentsIn 2012, the PC went from being the butt of jokes to suffering the ultimate indignity - being left for dead by Wall Street Bible Barrons. PC shipments dropped by more than 8 percent in the third quarter of 2012 and are forecast to be down for the full year for the first time in more than a decade. Is the PC dead?
Phantom Eye In The Sky
January 2, 2013 3:01 pm | by Boeing | CommentsThe Phantom Eye is a hydrogen-powered, unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) designed to serve as an eye in the sky for surveillance, disaster relief, search and rescue, and a multitude of other uses. For more information visit www.boeing.com.
$30,000 For A Gold MacBook With Diamonds
January 2, 2013 2:57 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsA Las Vegas startup, Computer Choppers, personalizes any electronic gadget with unique designs in precious metals and stones. Specializing in Apple products, the company can take an iMac or tablet and strip it down to bare metal, engrave or personalize it for a customer, and then plate the gadget 24K gold, platinum, or other finishes.
Fukushima Disaster Tests Mettle Of Local Robot Makers
January 2, 2013 2:53 pm | by ReutersVideo | CommentsDespite being recognized as a world leader in robot design, Japan is playing catch-up to develop robots capable of dealing with the crippled nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Authorities have had to rely on American made machines to assess the damage inside the reactors. But now the country's big three manufacturers are building their own versions of durable, remote-controlled robots for hazardous environments.
Whisky Maker Mixes Drinking And Driving
January 2, 2013 2:52 pm | by Reuters | CommentsMillions of people around the globe toasted the new year with a glass of one of Scotland's best exports but only one traditional whisky also provides fuel for your car. Ivor Bennett reports from the Scottish distillery, Tullibardine, which has gone into business with Celtic Renewables, part of Napier University, to convert its whisky leftovers into auto fuel.
Made In The USA Again: Factors Affecting A Resurgence
January 2, 2013 12:48 pm | by PwC | CommentsIn this video from consulting firm PwC, US Industrial Products leader Bob McCutcheon discusses seven key factors that will affect a resurgence in American manufacturing, from shale gas, to talent, to demand, and more. Check it out here.
IMTSTV: 2012 A 'Fantastic' Year For Manufacturing
December 21, 2012 11:59 am | by IMTSTV | CommentsIMTSTV's Penny Brown interviews Angel Martinez, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Caterpillar on how tax reform can boost manufacturing, improving U.S. infrastructure and importance of workforce development; Pat McGibbon interviews Richard Aboulafia with Teal Group on the fiscal cliff as it relates to the aerospace industry; and more. Brown says 2012 was "a fantastic year for manufacturing."
The True Cost Of Microsoft's New Tablet
December 20, 2012 8:11 am | by CNN Money | CommentsThe Surface is Microsoft's attempt to break into the tablet market that the iPad has been dominating since it came out nearly three years ago. The first tablet the PC company has made, Microsoft's Surface tablet's healthy profit margin could make it a big winner.
Boeing Prepares For Happier Landings
December 20, 2012 8:10 am | by Reuters | CommentsWith one of the busiest holiday travel seasons of the year about to begin, air traffic control procedures are set to receive a 21st century face lift. Aircraft industry giant Boeing is in the final stages of testing out a new system that gives airplanes tailor-made landing paths, a technology they say will decrease airlines delays and cut harmful fuel emissions significantly.
