5 Helpful Resources For Anyone Interested In Technology
As society becomes dominated by increasingly complex digital technologies, new solutions are constantly required to help people optimize their workflows and productivity. The companies here are innovating unique tools for doing this, providing consumers with an array of resources related to coding, blockchains, digital marketing, and more. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
5 Companies Creating Innovative Technology Solutions
| Name | About |
|---|---|
| Code Ocean | An open access platform for code and data where users can develop, share, publish, and download code through a web browser, eliminating the need to install software on personal computers |
| Ark Directory | A search engine and community connected to Ark.io, which helps people easily create, customize, and scale their own blockchain networks |
| HackerEarth | Offers resources for developers and employers, including tools for remote interviewing and assessment, programming tutorials, competitive coding challenges, and more |
| Marketing Interactions | Works with B2B companies with complex sales to create buyer personas and digital marketing strategies that are compelling, highly leveraged, and designed to engage prospects across the entirety of the buying process |
| GridGain | Powers digital enterprises with an in-memory computing platform that provides in-memory speed and massive scalability for data-intensive applications and real-time data access across datastores and applications |
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Emerging Technologies in the Modern World
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Serverless computing
- Biometrics
- Robotics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- 3D printing
- Inflatable space habitats
- Blockchain
- Drones
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In Depth
Technology is constantly evolving, bringing to light new processes that make life easier. That rapid pace of advancement, however, can make it difficult to keep up with the latest innovations. In no particular order, these are some of the companies taking things to the next level through creative solutions for improving efficiency and actively fostering community.
At #1 is Code Ocean. The idea for the company was born out of founder Simon Adar's experiences with what is called the "Reproducibility Crisis." His degree work at Tel-Aviv University involved reproducing and building upon previously published work. Doing so was often onerous, requiring the right operating system, programming languages, and dependencies before debugging could begin. He knew there had to be a better way.
Code Ocean was the result of his participation in the Runway Startup Postdoc Program in 2014. He and his team created a platform where authors of scientific articles can upload their code and data in MATLAB, Stata, or any open source programming language and link a working computational environment to the code and article, eliminating the need for additional software. Their goal is to make computational research simpler, more collaborative, and long-lasting.
Their goal is to make computational research simpler, more collaborative, and long-lasting.
Coming in at #2 is Ark Directory. It's a resource connected to Ark.io, a solution created by a team of elite experts for individuals seeking to apply blockchain technology as a foundation for their work, including a technology stack and tools that allow them to deploy blockchains in minutes with complete customization regardless of skill level.
In the Ark Directory, users can find both community and guidance for their blockchain projects using Ark.io. There they can connect with other organizations in the Ark "ecosystem" and gain access to resources and tools related to the application and individualization of the technology. Its prolific Slack channel allows individuals to seek out advice from more advanced users.
HackerEarth clocks in at #3. Founded in November 2012 by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee alumni Sachin Gupta and Vivek Prakash, it was envisioned as a way to simplify the hiring process for technical positions. It evolved into enterprise software that allows employers to interview candidates and assess their skills objectively. It is used by more than 750 customers worldwide, including companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Barclays.
It evolved into enterprise software that allows employers to interview candidates and assess their skills objectively.
Behind this business application is a flourishing community of more than four million developers. Participants can review extensive programming tutorials, participate in mock online coding interviews, compete in coding contests, and collaborate on real-world problems to gain experience. To date, HackerEarth has conducted more than 1,000 hackathons and 10,000 programming challenges.
At #4 is Marketing Interactions. Launched in 2007, the organization works with B2B companies that deal with complex sales to draft and implement digital marketing strategies that engage the consumer at every stage of the buying process. Leveraging storytelling, data, and technology, it crafts results-oriented custom strategies using best practices and innovation. Clients include organizations like 3M, PR Newswire, and Citrix Online.
The Marketing Interactions approach revolves around what founder Adrath Albee refers to in her book Digital Relevance: Developing Marketing Content and Strategies that Drive Results as the "Continuum Experience." It relies on interaction data to determine which pieces of content are most relevant and effective at generating conversion along the sales funnel at which time.
It relies on interaction data to determine which pieces of content are most relevant and effective at generating conversion along the sales funnel at which time.
Rounding out the list at #5 is GridGain. Founded in 2007 by Nikita Ivanov and Dmitriy Setrakyan, the group provides an in-memory computing solution that helps growing companies with their scalability along with guidance on its use. It spreads the data in a user's existing traditional database across a grouping of commodity servers, using massively parallel processing to leverage the pooled CPU power and enhance performance.
In addition to providing service to clients like ING, Marketo, and American Airlines, GridGain works to actively foster community among its users. The company puts on the In-Memory Computing Summit in North America and Europe and a host of smaller events around the world. It also maintains the In-Memory Computing Planet website, offering an opportunity for users to connect and learn from one another.
