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Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy
Contributing Editor
Heather Clancy has written for United Press International, ZDNet, Entrepreneur, Fortune Small Business, the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times. She holds a degree from McGill University. She is based in New Jersey.
Heather Clancy
I am fascinated about how businesses of all sizes can transform their operations through technology -- not just to make themselves more efficient, but to rise above their competitors. That's the theme for my two ZDNet blogs, Small Business Matters and Next-Gen Partner. For SmartPlanet, I'm focused on profiling inspirational and controversial business leaders who have great leadership lessons to share. I also write regularly and passionately about corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues for GreenBiz.com.
Occasionally, I will pop up at an industry conference in some sort of speaking capacity. In cases where an engagement involves a sponsor that may be covered in this blog, that fact will be disclosed in coverage as appropriate.
My corporate writing work usually consists of crafting research white papers about some aspect of technology or moderating Webcasts. In the event that my commentary (in written, audio or video form) mentions a company for which I have provided consulting advice, I will disclose that fact. However, there is no connection between these projects and topics that I cover in my blogs.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire Lambrecht
Contributing Editor, Cities
Claire Lambrecht is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Guernica and CBS MoneyWatch. Previously, she served as a Fulbright ETA and Teach For America corps member. She holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Hawaii and is pursuing another from New York University.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn is a multimedia science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has corresponded for PRI's The World, Radiolab, Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, and a number of NPR affiliate stations. She also produces and hosts a podcast for the Mind Science Foundation. Previously, she performed neuroscience research at the University of Washington Autism Center and the Seattle VA Hospital.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 05-2012
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Feds tap IBM for building energy-efficiency project
The contract will cover more than 50 of the federal government’s most energy-wasting buildings; projected savings could be $15 million annually.
May 23, 2012, 8:30 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Skip college and build a business, entrepreneur urges
Tech industry entrepreneur Peter Thiel wants to prove that many people are better off pursuing business opportunities than spending four or more years in a classroom, accruing massive debt.
May 23, 2012, 4:45 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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AT&T: Want to save water? Look at building cooling towers
Telecommunications giant teams with Environmental Defense Fund to seek operational savings that marry energy and water consumption efficiency.
May 22, 2012, 10:15 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Why humanity grads make the best technology leaders
‘Technologists and engineers focus on features. In contrast, humanities majors focus on people and how they interact with technology.’
May 22, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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FedEx closes in on 2020 fleet efficiency goal
The logistics giant is closing in on a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, through both retrofits and electric vehicle investments.
May 21, 2012, 10:36 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Developing a mobile app? Plan ahead for translation
For many multinationals, language localization of smartphone applications is still an afterthought. Here are 5 ways to make it easier.
May 18, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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First commercial cargo launch to space station imminent
Commercial space race about to heat up: a private cargo spacecraft is ready to serve as a resupply line to the International Space Station.
May 17, 2012, 10:27 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Crowdsourcing starts to clear away corporate cobwebs
McKinsey reports companies are enhancing innovation with approaches such as internal ’stock markets’ and Web forums.
May 16, 2012, 10:00 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Razoo turns online fundraising into a social event
The concept of giving days is just one of the ways in which non-profits and charities are innovating to raise more money.
May 16, 2012, 3:02 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Is Silicon Valley out of touch with the mainstream economy?
Over-the-top valuations suggest a widening gap between Silicon Valley and the rest of the economic world. But technology created in the Valley may be helping other regions catch up.
May 15, 2012, 2:23 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick