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Chris Chiappinelli is the editor of WhereNext magazine. Through his writing, he explores the Internet of Things, digital transformation, big data analytics, and other trends that keep executives awake at night. Most recently, Chris managed internal content for PTC, a pioneer in the Internet of Things and a purveyor of technology for smart products, augmented reality, and other cutting-edge applications. Prior to his work at PTC, he spent a decade as a journalist covering business and technology news.

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A Breakthrough Way to Map DNA?

Alice Rathjen has spent a career contemplating new ways to study human genetic information. Now she has a plan.

Should Products Have Carbon Labels?

A growing number of consumers support labels signaling that a company is working on its carbon footprint.

Think Tank: How to Reopen the Workplace during COVID-19

Faced with an unprecedented threat to employee safety, business and organizational leaders are mapping a changed workplace.

Think Tank: The Connected Farm Is Even Smarter than You Think

There's a new brand of tech savvy emerging, and it doesn't originate in Silicon Valley. It's down on the farm.

Think Tank: Smart Service Comes of Age

Customers expect quick service, and leading companies are harnessing new tech and innovative techniques to deliver it at the moment of demand.

Think Tank: Blockchain Evolves into Geoblockchain

Blockchain technology is finding inroads in business, and its maturity curve is bending toward geoblockchain.

The Logistics behind On-Time Holiday Deliveries

Consumers expect faster deliveries than ever—at lower cost. Companies are using everything from robots to location intelligence to accommodate.

Business Leaders Confess IoT Confusion

A recent survey reveals that business leaders believe strongly in the promise of IoT. Many simply don't understand it.

Think Tank: Defining the Business Case for Drones

The companies using drones to their greatest potential understand the strategic value of location intelligence, experts say.

Growth Insights: Getting Ahead of the Country’s Changes

Authors James and Deborah Fallows share insight on how America is changing, and how cities outside the mainstream are playing a vital role.

Life Coding “Will Change Every Business on the Planet”

Digital transformation has been a seismic shift for companies. Now ‘life coding’ promises equally profound changes for business, expert says.

Think Tank Series: A Single Pane of Glass for Corporate Security

A look inside the world of corporate security, where the safety of people and assets is top priority and new tools are making their mark.

Think Tank: What You Should Know about Personalized Pricing

Leading companies are adjusting prices not just for specific markets but for specific customers. How?

Think Tank: The Surprising Truth about Unified Commerce

In a fractious retail landscape and in the era of big data, many retailers are struggling to create a more nuanced view of customers.

The Think Tank Series: IoT and Big Data Get Real

As buzzwords go, big data and the Internet of Things are high decibel. It's time for a reality check on what's real and what's hype.

Buzzwords, Hidden Dimensions, and Innovation: A UPS Story

UPS executive Jack Levis shares advice on sustaining innovation over the long term, mobilizing 50,000 employees, and fighting buzzwords.

Digital Transformation: A Walk-Through Guide

How should your business approach digital transformation? Digital trailblazers reveal valuable insights.

When a Place Combines with a Feeling

We often think of cameras in public places as intruders. Then along comes a project that peers into our public lives in a new, welcome way.

Where Next?

Executives face the recurring question of where to take their business next. An array of technologies can help or hinder that journey.