Local Providers Answer Demand for Newer, Better, Faster Tech in Education
In the past year, schools at all levels partnered with telecommunication companies to implement technology on an unprecedented scale.
Author: Tracy Barbour
Cleaning Coast to Coast: Marine Industrial Debris Cleanup in Alaska
Alaska’s thriving maritime industry is supported by a variety of environmental companies and other organizations that help clear industrial debris from the state’s waterways and shoreline, keeping Alaska’s ecosystem as pristine as possible while combating a never-ending problem.
Executive Roundtable: Tourism Experts Weigh In on Alaska’s 2021 Summer Season
After a devastating “lost season” in 2020, Alaska tourism stakeholders are hoping this summer will see a much-needed return of visitor spending—or at least the start of the recovery process.
Leadership Coaching: Unlock Your Potential & Maximize Success
Effective leadership is paramount to the success of every business, and an increasing number of executives and managers in Alaska are capitalizing on leadership coaching to enhance their expertise and create positive outcomes for their organization.
Applying Blockchain: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Tech on One of Alaska’s Oldest Industries
Blockchain is one of today’s most cutting-edge technologies—and it is changing the way the world does business.
Unconventional Conventions: COVID-19 Drives Innovation for Meetings and Conferences in Alaska
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, going virtual takes on a deeper meaning for larger-scale events where people have traditionally gathered in person for training, education, and networking. Many Alaska organizations are converting their conventions, conferences, and other meetings to online or hybrid options that are safe for attendees.
Future Feature: The Art of Building and Growing Alaska Brands
Branding is an intangible but powerful force. And branding can be even more important for companies operating in Alaska, a relatively small market where relationships and reputations often play an expanded role in business success.
The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a somewhat nebulous term associated with a plethora of technological advancements that are helping enhance the lives of consumers and business operations. These interconnected objects, which have unique identifiers, have the distinct capability of collecting and transferring data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.
Managing Workplace Risk
Risk management can help businesses protect themselves, their workers, and the public. It can also help companies meet the legal and ethical requirements of providing a safe work environment.
Alaska’s Shipshape(d) Economy
The cruise industry is crucial to Alaska tourism and the state’s financial well-being. The industry includes approximately 2,180 Alaska businesses that provide tours, activities, and services to the cruise lines and their passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association