As a noted futurist and technologist, Mr. David Smith fuses his dual
expertise to deliver thought-provoking presentations that focus on the
broad, emerging trends of the technological future. He is an expert at
relating these emerging trends to the specific interests of the
audience, providing a forward-looking analysis of what developments and
opportunities can be expected in the near and more distant future in a
particular industry or organization.
Mr. Smith’s dynamic keynote presentations are popular at conferences
and leadership meetings around the world. He is also quoted in many
publications, classes, books, and in a recent survey, the Analysis of
Presenting, Mr. Smith was selected as a “Top 10 Really Good Presenter.”
His presentations enlighten attendees with an understanding of
important trends and the future direction of technology within their
industry.
Mr. Smith brings more than 30 years of experience in digital
convergence, strategic planning, and emerging technologies. Mr. Smith
has assisted in creating and implementing plans for Fortune 100,
emerging companies, universities, and government agencies, including
Bank of America, Boeing, CIA, Lockheed Martin, National Security
Agency, Sun Microsystems, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
In 2008, Mr. Smith joined HBMG, Inc. as CEO. At HBMG, he is responsible
for the global strategic planning, product development, and business
execution of the company leading the organization to double digit
growth. Mr. Smith is transforming the company from a small one product
company in one industry to an international power house that enables
organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create
value from their information.
As a visionary leader in innovation, he has played an integral role
leading two of the nation's most successful consortia, SEMATECH and the
Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC); designing
IN-Q-TEL for the United States intelligence agencies, the intelligence
community’s R& D venture capital solution; and working on the
Coordination Committee and the Steering and Implementation Committees
that developed the highly respected Semiconductor Industry Association
National Technology Roadmap.
Other accomplishments include being a Senior Research Fellow at the
University of Texas at Austin IC2 Institute, the recipient of the
SEMATECH Eagle Award for its 1993 strategic plan and the Council of
Consortia Award for Extraordinary Contributions and Achievement in
Technology Transfer.
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Collaboration is at the heart of Electronic Content Management.
Effective collaboration allows people across the extended enterprise to
circulate ideas, experiences and knowledge. Smart organizations look to
collaboration technologies in order to increase productivity, lower
costs, and enhance existing IT resources. To maximize agility and
responsiveness, companies today focus on improving collaboration among
employees, partners, and customers. Organizations around the world and
from varied industries use Electronic Content Management, or ECM
technology to foster collaboration, implement vital process
improvements, and to protect and retain mission-critical information.
HBMG Inc. is focused on providing a secure space for sharing ideas and
maximizing the intelligence of multiple entities. HBMG has created the
eManagers Collaboration Suite to do just this. eManagers allows you to
share information anytime and anywhere. It automates document tracking
and auditing, and helps teams meet objectives in a secure enclave.
People can quickly form cross-functional project teams, capture shared
knowledge, manage processes and meet project deadlines across
geographic, departmental or company boundaries.
HBMG’s Collaboration Suite may be just the solution to conquer the
pressures of changing markets, shrinking margins, and increasing
competition.
Security
Protecting your organizations assets is more important and more
difficult than ever before. Today's threat landscape comprises far more
than DDoS attacks, viruses and worms. To protect against the broad
array of internal and external threats, more companies are considering
security programs that forge closer ties between the physical and
logical security realms. The different security staffs have the same
goal—protect enterprise assets and usually they exist as independent
factions. The new economy of the convergence technology, budgetary
realities and government initiatives are driving enterprises and
agencies to question whether business as usual is hurting the bottom
line. HBMG’s Security Practice helps companies bridge the gap between
physical, data and logical security.
Strategy
Change is happening at an increasing pace. Newer technology replaces
new technology. Global competition appears in local markets and changes
not only the market but value chains. Customers demand more innovation
from their partners and providers, changing the face of collaboration.
Knowledge of and preparation for the future is a must for survival.
The
HBMG Strategic Insights and Futures (SI&F) team provides a range of
services to help you focus on the right future path for your
organization. Experience across a range of industries and technologies
has prepared our team to provide insight into how multiple technologies
will impact your organization or region in such areas as digital
convergence, collaboration, nanotech / biotech / infotech / neurotech
fusion, and smart devices.