Idea Hub
OhioX’s Idea Hub is a center of information and shared learning. Here, experts from diverse backgrounds share their thought leadership and research to amplify the ideas, companies and people building the future.
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A workforce platform designed to help Ohioans achieve their goals
Sometimes it takes a few job and work changes or challenges –– and maybe a couple of decades –– for a vision to come full circle, writes Lori Fry of Deloitte. A recent project with the State of Ohio Lori helped lead enables residents to find tools and resources to further their education, enhance their skills, look for a new job, identify funding opportunities, and learn about services that are available to support their academic and career journey.
Great Brands Start with Empathy
“Brand” is often misunderstood as a curb-appeal project for your company. Visuals are certainly part of it, but that misses the depth and value of what a great brand can do. Let’s take a look at three ideas that reframe branding.
Embrace AI as a force for good to take it to the next level: Op-Ed
Events in recent weeks have brought home the scale and scope of artificial intelligence and how society is beginning to grasp the sweeping implications of this technology and work to use it for good and contain risks. We must embrace artificial intelligence as a force for good to take it to the next level writes Emily Fabiano and Rehgan Avon.
Bringing Tech Advances from Commercial to Public Sector
Deloitte's Paul do Forno discusses the transformative evolution of government services, highlighting Ohio's OH|ID initiative and emphasizing the shift towards cutting-edge, component-based approaches for faster adoption of innovative solutions. Positioned at the forefront, Deloitte aims to lead this shift, enabling governments to enhance user experiences and better serve constituents swiftly.
Governments must get in shape to combat increasing cyber attacks
Deloitte's Daniel Poliquin had the honor to participate in an OhioX GovTech panel on government cybersecurity at our Columbus headquarters, and here are several takeaways as they talked through what this looks like for state and county governments.
Denison Edge Program Highlights the Promise of our Next-Gen Problem Solvers
Technology and innovation empower us to tackle complex issues. Deloitte's Lori Fry spent a day with some Central Ohio college students and saw first hand the power of techs potential when combined with passionate and energized young leaders.
Top 5 ERP Implementation Success Factors
A big part of an Enterprise Resource Planning’s (ERP) success is how well the system is implemented. Here are the Top 5 ERP Implementation Success Factors writes, Marcum Technology’s Buu-Linh Tran.
The Future of City Infrastructure: Delivering Health and Prosperity
With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act late last year, bringing $550 billion in federal funding to our nation’s infrastructure, we are on the precipice of an opportunity to achieve massive infrastructure transformation and innovation. And in Ohio, this investment has the potential to truly deliver for Ohio’s residents, writes Deloitte’s Jeremy Jackson.
Creating Business Value Through IT
Business value is often measured using a method called the balanced scorecard, and when it comes to IT, this scorecard has three key components: Customer Centricity, Data-driven, and Innovation-led workforce, writes Waqqas Mahmood, Director of Strategic Consulting for Marcum Technology.
The Need for Relevant, Impactful, Affordable Employee Benefits to Attract Talent
Better compensation and benefits are the top reason people are considering switching jobs in 2021. Employees are leaving in search of better culture, benefits, and compensation and its hurting employers. A lot, writes Emily Fabiano of Workmorphis and Naveed Iqbal of Dolr.
Traveling This Summer? Take These Tech Tips With You
Stay safe, secure, and connected while on the road writes Mary Ann Cordiano, Owner of CMIT Solutions of Cleveland Downtown & East.
Strategies for Government Cloud Adoption
State agencies adopted cloud solutions at a much faster pace during the pandemic. Now it’s time to put the strategies in place to ensure they adapt to the cloud to make the most impact for residents writes Deloitte’s John White.
On the future of AI with Pandata's Cal Al-Dhubaib
Cal Al-Dhubaib, Founder and CEO of Cleveland-based Pandata, on what’s happening and to come with AI
Ohio Tech Day looks to inspire the next generation of leaders in tech, innovation
Across Ohio, companies big and small, nonprofit organizations, schools and government are thinking creatively about how to inspire high school students to become the next generation of leaders in tech and innovation. And on Friday, September 24, we will come together for Ohio Tech Day.
American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red for Girls Event Returns on Friday, October 22, 2021
STEM Goes Red for Girls, the Cleveland American Heart Association’s catalytic program for 7th-9th grade girls passionate about pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, will return as an in-person event held at Cleveland State University on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Protecting agency assets begins with identity-centric security
The more IT environments become distributed, cloud-based and mobile, the more securing identities gravitates to the center of infosec strategy, writes BeyondTrust’s Craig McCullough.
The Colonial cyberattack should scare you
'Here are a few things every executive, at every company, in every industry, should be asking themselves after a major ransomware attack crippled a critical fuel pipeline across a large swath of the United States,' writes Kevin Benacci.
‘Tech’ needs a human-centered redesign to create the inclusive environment we want
Tech has the opportunity, right now, to reinvent itself to be the industry that welcomes and supports the diverse workforce of the future, writes Arianna Gianakopoulos. It can provide not only economic opportunity, but also the opportunity to create positive social and environmental impact through innovative solutions.
Spring Cleaning with Cybersecurity in Mind
The concept of spring cleaning typically applies to crowded closets, dusty cabinets, and cluttered shelves. After a long year spent leading much of our lives online, our digital identities deserve a little cleanup, too.
The Advisory Board: Is it right for my organization?
Brandon Fredericks, CPA is a Principal at Apple Growth Partners and writes on the questions and considerations your company or startup may have when considering an Advisory Board.