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Inside the executive mind. Profiles of the C-suite, entrepreneurs and other decision-makers.
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.
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Retailers Walmart, IKEA light up more rooftop solar
Both retailers see renewable energy sources as key to offsetting rising electricity costs for their stores across the United States.
6 | August 1, 2012 3:30am |
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Software companies attract largest share of venture capital funding in 2012
Venture capital funding of startups and growing companies are setting new records so far this year, and software and technology-related companies were the main beneficiaries.
2 | July 30, 2012 7:31am |
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How to avoid the customer service 'fiasco formula'
Ignoring small complaints can create big problems for your business but rapid response can work to your advantage. Entrepreneur and author Micah Solomon shares why social media can help.
2 | July 30, 2012 3:00am |
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4 steps needed now to remedy innovation deficit: US commerce secretary
First, the bad news: US research and development spending is at the lowest level seen since the 1950s. However, it's not too late to reverse this trend.
July 29, 2012 10:06am |
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Why throw out food when it can be 'digested' outside a landfill?
Insurance company Aflac is among the latest high-profile pilot sets for ORCA food composting technology from Totally Green.
8 | July 27, 2012 3:00am |
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Social startup VoteIt wants to make decision-making simpler
Originally designed as a tool for associations and ad hoc groups, the platform could provide better structure around reaching collaborative consensus.
1 | July 26, 2012 3:00am |
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3 reasons why US is recapturing manufacturing from China
Conventional wisdom says China is losing its outsource manufacturing edge due to rising worker wages. But technology advances in North America are dramatically lowering domestic manufacturing costs.
29 | July 25, 2012 8:13am |
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California lets drivers sidestep anti-texting law with voice control
The "Freedom to Communicate" bill goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, greenlighting hands-free communications while behind the steering wheel.
1 | July 25, 2012 3:00am |
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Dell makes strides in packaging reduction
Since 2008, the high-tech giant has cut packaging volume by 12 percent, helping reduce transportation and procurement costs.
1 | July 24, 2012 3:00am |
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DHL Express adds to alternative-fuel delivery fleet
By August 2012, delivery company will add 100 liquid-propane autogas vans in California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas.
1 | July 23, 2012 1:55pm |
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Is 'Big Data' good or evil? New survey exposes growing debate
Can the world handle all the new insights Big Data will produce? Latest Pew Research/Elon University survey finds a lot of reservations.
3 | July 21, 2012 5:13pm |
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Mobile phones creating entrepreneurial culture across globe: report
World Bank report indicates that mobile technology -- now in the hands of three-fourths of the world's population -- is creating economic growth opportunities on a historic scale.
July 19, 2012 8:42am |
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4 energy-efficiency initiatives you should know about
Has the record U.S. heat got your company scrutinizing electricity costs even more closely than ever? Take some tips from these recent installations and contracts.
4 | July 18, 2012 3:02am |
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Coursera adds 12 universities to expand free, online course roster
'Ivy League Spring' disruption of higher education continues to spread, even toppling university presidents
3 | July 17, 2012 9:02am |
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Why the world's best innovations may come from the 'non-experts'
The age of cross-pollination: The most profound and disruptive innovations will likely come from those with different, outside perspectives.
1 | July 17, 2012 7:52am |
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First installations for wireless electric vehicle charger
Hertz, Duke Energy and Clemson University are using retrofitted Nissan LEAFs to test the Plugless Power technology.
1 | July 17, 2012 2:02am |
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Majority of Americans will work remotely while on vacation: survey
Are we so hyper-connected via the Web and mobile devices that work follows us wherever we go? Or are we just wannabe Technomadics?
4 | July 16, 2012 10:14am |
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6 faces of the tech-savvy shopper
In their quest to support multiple transaction and engagement channels, Capgemini reminds retailers that buyers will desire very different experiences.
July 16, 2012 3:01am |
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Bag versus bottle? Puralytics' new approach to pure portable water
The Puralytics SolarBag is a refillable, 3-liter container that uses sunlight-activated nanotechnology to purify water in about three hours.
5 | July 15, 2012 2:40pm |
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CEOs don't do Facebook: survey
Chief executive officers at leading corporations don't participate in most of the popular social media sites. Is this a bad thing?
1 | July 13, 2012 9:33pm |