The Best of DTS Issue 14: Let’s Talk: The Voice Issue

AI Takes Voice Tech to the Next Level

Singing in the shower is one of life’s simple pleasures. You never sound better than with the acoustics of tile and soap bubbles surrounding you. But did you know your voice is also the key to unlocking the year’s most innovative technology? In this issue, we explore Voice tech and how it’s being used for […]

The Best of DTS Issue 13: 2020 Leadership Issue

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Right now, in the midst of life-altering change, leadership is vital to organizations and individuals. Exercising emotional intelligence and empathy are qualities needed in a good leader during these unprecedented times. To assist, we have gathered perspectives on the direction of leadership in today’s social, economic and technological climate. We recognize that leaders come in […]

The Best of DTS Issue 12: Strategic Planning in the 20’s

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In our uncertain world, the fundamentals are changing, the landscape is changing, our core technologies are changing. You are being challenged to use the capabilities you have, and build new ones, as you maintain or defend your place in the market. That requires being clear about what matters and how resources should be allocated. And […]

The Best of DTS Issue 11: Get Smart: Learning at work

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What if your next day of training was in a lab with virtual reality goggles on? Or was condensed into a session that lasted just 15 minutes? Or was tailored to you uniquely? New trends are transforming learning by incorporating technology—with massively engaging results. In the past decade, the desire to build personal knowledge and […]

The Best of DTS Issue 10: Digital Transformation: Revolution or Evolution?

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Digital transformation is so pervasive that we see it in our everyday life. When we take an Uber instead of a taxi. Or order from Amazon instead of heading to the mall. Or ask questions of Alexa or Siri instead of cracking an encyclopedia. With eye-popping examples of reinvention making headlines, it’s tempting to think […]

The Best of DTS Issue 9: Inside IT

Woman in cyber security

Peek behind the curtains of the hottest department in the company IT has become an integral part of nearly all initiatives and a major source of innovation in business, yet it remains largely undervalued and unappreciated. In this issue, we go behind the scenes to discuss three key issues in IT for 2019: training, security […]

IT Training: A Plan for Success

Designing an IT training program is like buying ice cream for a Little League team. Everyone wants something different and they’re all hoping they don’t have to share.

The Best of DTS Issue 8: Strategic is Smart

Signs you need a strategic plan

I’d wager that the best business advice often ignored comes down to this, “You should write a strategic plan.” Stop procrastinating and just do it already! In this issue of the Best of DTS, you’ll find some practical tips to get you started. Overwhelmed by the thought of it? Call us and we’ll assess exactly […]

Strategic Planning 101: Creating A Roadmap For Your Organization

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Mention ‘strategic planning’ and many people think ‘offsite retreat.’ While a day or two away from the office is a good time to focus on your strategic plan, the plan itself is a valuable guide year-round, encompassing every action, initiative and dollar spent.