Technology has transformed the way we live, creating new forms of communication and new ways of looking at how we blend our professional and personal lives. Check out these posts to explore different technological advances and how they’re driving change in the workforce.
Okay, you knew one of us was going to write about blockchain at some point – so here goes nothing. Blockchain, as defined by the MIT Technology Review, is simply “a mathematical structure for storing data in a way that is nearly impossible to fake.” It has become a driving force in today’s tech world,…
Continue ReadingCar connectivity in fleets is a growing trend. In one of our recent blog posts, Motus Vice President of R&D and Product Innovation, John Petrucelli, explored Google and Apple’s race to phone and car connectivity. Android Auto and Carplay have opened up a whole new world of automation for drivers across the globe. And while…
Continue ReadingWe know that battery drain can get you down – so we’re here to bring you back up with Smart Track! This new feature is designed to help users reduce battery drain while using the Motus App to automatically track business mileage. Let’s get your questions answered so you’re fully clear on the benefits of…
Continue ReadingEmbedded versus tethered apps: Who wins the battle? Your phone knows a lot about you – and is getting smarter every day. Why not share some of that data with your vehicle (especially if you drive for work)? The notion of connectivity, however, introduces a whole new set of privacy issues. The million-dollar question remains:…
Continue ReadingA few weeks back I had the pleasure of attending Google I/O: a developer festival in Mountain View, CA that “brings together developers from around the globe annually for talks, hands-on learning with Google experts and a first look at Google’s latest developer products.” The conference gave me a first-hand glimpse into how Google is…
Continue ReadingHR and IT Collaborate for Better Cyber Security, Technology and Employee Experience As Human Resource leaders, we’re laser-focused on recruiting, hiring and retaining top talent. But how? By finding ways to continuously improve the employee experience with the help of technology. It all makes sense: if employees have a seamless onboarding experience and are armed…
Continue ReadingLast week was an exciting one for Motus as we took home a win at the MITX Awards for the second time in as many years. The MITX Awards show bills itself as the largest and most prestigious annual awards competition in the country for technology and digital innovation, so to be recognized among the…
Continue ReadingIn August 2017, at midnight Houston time, Jake Lewis woke up to the sound of water at his feet and stepped into a murky pool of flood water. This was the most ferocious storm Houston had seen in decades, and it brought a mass evacuation of residents to higher ground in Austin. Thousands of miles…
Continue Reading#CES2018 – the world’s largest electronics tradeshow, wrapped up a couple weeks ago and what an exciting time it was. The display of cutting-edge technology, electronic gadgets, and innovative companies was impressive. I could’ve sworn I was at an NFL Playoff game with the number of people concentrated in one area. Despite the lines being…
Continue ReadingToday’s working world is almost entirely mobile. In fact, it’s expected that by the year 2020, 75 percent of the U.S. workforce will be full-fledged mobile workers. Part of the allure of being a mobile worker is having the freedom to be productive outside of what’s considered the traditional office space – and today’s technology…
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