Xerox Researchers Present Study on "Turking" and other Crowdsourced Work this Week in Baltimore

Turking is a term that refers to crowds of people who perform tasks that computers don't do well, such as picking details out of images. If a city government wants to count the number of parking meters covered in graffiti, for example, it can pay "Turkers" nominal amounts of money to click through thousands of photographs and tag the meters that need to be cleaned up.

Business process automation (BPA), once limited to only the biggest of organizations, is making inroads among smaller companies, according to new research released today by CompTIA, the leading non-profit association for the IT industry.

Expense reporting, invoicing and employment reviews are among the areas where organizations are using technology to move away from paper and manual processes to digital formats, CompTIA's Trends in Workforce Automation and Communications study finds.

Roles to Help Companies Keep Pace With Tech Trends See Biggest Pay Gains, According to Salary Guides

Trends like big data and mobile media are translating into growing paychecks for some professionals, according to the recently released 2014 Salary Guides from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group. Employers are prepared to offer increased compensation this year to skilled information technology (IT) and digital professionals who can help organizations meet the following objectives: keep information and networks secure, turn data into business intelligence and seize new opportunities in the mobile space.

Color that transcends time and place; designers take a sophisticated approach to color and combinations this season

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today unveiled the PANTONE(® )Fashion Color Report Fall 2014, a comprehensive overview of designers' use of color in their upcoming collections. Released to coincide with New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE Fashion Color Report features the top 10 colors for women's and men's fashion for fall 2014, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots.

Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a landmark study just completed by Technomic. The research included inputs from foodservice consumers, operators and suppliers to better understand the current state and future expectations for these key issues.

Large Organizations Plan for More Spending, Hiring, Text Analytics, Online & Mobile Experiences, and CX Consultants

Global trade rules need to keep up with rapid innovation in software-driven products and services such as cloud computing and data analytics, according to a new report from BSA | The Software Alliance. To stop the spread of digital protectionism, BSA proposes a forward-looking trade agenda that enables digital commerce, promotes innovation and creates level playing fields for information technology.

A study conducted by WoodWing Software from mid-December to mid-January examined relevant publishing technology trends for 2014. A total of 125 participants – mainly from the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region – answered four multiple-choice questions about their publishing strategies and the use of social media. The submissions came mainly from newspaper, magazine and corporate publishers as well as advertising agencies and marketing departments. Of these, 59% plan to implement a comprehensive multi-channel strategy this year. A full 22% still focus on print above Web and Mobile. In social media, Facebook (77%), Twitter (61%) and YouTube (53%) clearly dominate, while the high interest in LinkedIn (32%) is also noteworthy. With social media, 71% want to increase brand awareness, while 42% want to address new markets.

2014 Digital Technology Marketing Priorities Report Cites Lead Generation as Top Priority While 41% of Technology Marketers Do Not Nurture Leads.

Research reveals common challenges preventing IT progress in Africa and recommends steps to overcome technology roadblocks

New survey identifies the attitude and reactions of consumers toward dealer advertising and the rise of digital, social and mobile

Sodexo's report provides a detailed glimpse into the "always-on" workplace of tomorrow, offering solutions on how to get employees engaged, healthy and productive