Thirty years ago, The Simpsons started as a cartoon short on the Tracey Ullman Show. Since then the series has become a part of pop culture history. The Simpsons humor seems outlandish but sometimes also seems to predict the future. In 2000, the Simpson’s eerily predicted Donald Trump’s presidency. The show has also accurately predicted a number of technology innovations including video chat, smartwatches, and 3-d printed food. One of the reasons for the show’s success is the creator’s skill to tap into the consciousness of the everyman/woman. In honor […]
In some shape or form, most enterprises are using the cloud. According to the RightScale 2018 State of the Cloud Report, 81% of enterprises have a multi-cloud strategy. The report also showed enterprises with a hybrid strategy (combining public and private clouds) fell from 58 percent in 2017 to 51 percent in 2018. Why would organizations select a multi-cloud strategy over a hybrid strategy? One big reason is a multi-cloud strategy provides IT with flexibility. A multi-cloud strategy approach can provide organizations with many competitive advantages. With a multi-cloud strategy […]
The blockchain is used in a variety of ways. Many companies are investing in blockchain technology. In our new infographic, we break down the principles, benefits, and more about the blockchain.
This past month at the DISASSEMBLY: BROOKLYN art show in New York City, Liquid Technology Manager, Michael Cappuccilli joined Brooklyn artist, Wiena Lin, and representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, MIT Senseable City Lab, and Basel Action Network to explore the true cost of affordable consumer electronics. The panel, “Design and the E-Waste Crisis,” took place on August 16, 2018 to educate attendees regarding the negative impact that obsolete electronics have on the environment. DISASSEMBLY: BROOKLYN is a site-specific, participatory installation that examines consumer electronics through the lens of […]
Why do R2 and e-Stewards matter? Well, both are electronic waste standards. These regulations were created to stop illegal and harmful e-waste practices. Before these initiatives, there was little policing around organizations exporting e-waste to countries like China, and Ghana. Often in these countries e-waste is mishandled leading to exposure to toxins and hazardous materials. In 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organized a multi-stakeholder process to create a voluntary, market-based mechanism for ensuring best practices in electronics recycling. The operation led to the creation of the R2 […]