Chris Chiappinelli is the editor of Esri’s WhereNext magazine. Through his writing, he explores the intersection of business strategy and location intelligence—and the challenges that keep executives up at night. Prior to joining Esri, Chris managed internal content for PTC, a pioneer in IoT technology, smart products, and augmented reality. Earlier in his career, Chris spent a decade as a journalist covering business and technology news.
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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.
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In a fractious retail landscape and in the era of big data, many retailers are struggling to create a more nuanced view of customers.
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.
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How should your business approach digital transformation? Digital trailblazers reveal valuable insights.
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