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Serious Insights Device Case Buyer’s Guide   Overview How people use their cases varies widely.  People need device cases that work when traveling, running to the market, attending a concert, climbing a mountain, bicycling, taking pictures, listening to music, watching video or attending a gala fundraiser. That broad range of …

Developing a Winning Thought Leadership Strategy What Is a Thought Leadership Strategy? How do you think about the future of your market? Does your organization include people who help shape your industry? What unique insights does your organization have about its market? What is your vision for the future of …

What is the difference between Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom? Need help with your KM Strategy? Click here for the Serious Insights KM Services The debate over the relationship between data, information, knowledge and wisdom continues to evolve as new forms of representation emerge. My personal perspective runs contrary to …

Creating a Microsoft Teams Structure A Microsoft Teams structure allows organizations to create containers for work. Those work containers can be as arbitrary as an organization allows. Controlling the architecture of a Teams implementation falls to policy and practice rather than technology. Ahead of a Teams implementation, organizations should plan …

Ten Tips for Effective Microsoft Teams Deployment Microsoft Teams wraps SharePoint in a collaborative UI. In its most simple form, Teams offers file management, conversations, and communications, along with a framework for integrating other features related to the work being done in the Team. Teams represent the governing structure. Channels …

Market Analysis: Solid Footing Continues to Elude 2019 XR Market 2019 XR Market: Overview Analysis Serious Insights stopped covering VR and AR aggressively a couple of years ago. It’s time to explore the 2019 XR market. As the nascent market continues to churn, several developments have occurred recently that reinforce …

Review: VogDuo 57W Car Charger–PD $49.99 The VogDuo 57W Car Charger–PD: Many might ask why review a chart charger: aren’t they all the same?  The answer is no. Most car chargers trickle a charge into devices, keeping minimally discharged devices topped, off, but taking forever to charge a device from scratch. …

Review: iPad Pro 12.9 Cases from UAG, Twelve South and Otterbox The iPad Pro 12.9 case dilemma. Apple doesn’t get device cases. Its weird battery bulge for the iPhone case and the elegant but not very protective Smart Keyboard Folio for the iPad Pro leaves plenty of room for additional …

Review: HP EliteBook 830 G5 Current listed price: $1,249 Intro The HP EliteBook 830 G5 Notebook may well be looked back upon as a missing link in the HP product line. The HP EliteBook 830 G5 balances the edge between a modern ultrabook that embraces USB-C as the universal port, …

Review: MyCharge HubMax Universal Portable Charger $99 from MyCharge The Serious Insights in Sweat Pants Unboxing Video The Case for the MyCharge HubMax Universal Portable Charger If you have ever found yourself on a trip fumbling in a bag for a cord to power up a phone or tablet from a …

Review: Twelve South Journal CaddySack, PowerPic and Compass Pro Twelve South continues to come up with niche products that fit lifestyles and technology needs. At CES this year I saw their latest offerings. I was intrigued by their QI-charging frame, their leather accessory book, and their new iPad stand. Here …

Scenario Planning and Agility: The Case for Scenarios In an Uncertain World Scenario planning and agility. Too often, managers and leaders focus on how to control the near-term. They don’t take the time to consider if what they prioritize as important today, will be useful, valuable or applicable to some …

Review: Nixplay Seed 10.1 inch Widescreen (Wi-Fi) Nixplay Seed 10.1 inch Widescreen (Wi-Fi) $149.99 Nixplay sells several types of digital frames—the company provided a Nixplay Seed 10.1-inch Widescreen frame, one of their most advanced and stylish models, for evaluation. This Wi-Fi enabled frame brings a wireless interface the display of …