by Marco Santana | Jan 2, 2023 | Our Orlando community
A conversation I had with a friend about the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s really got me thinking about the Orlando tech community. Stick with me here. As a kid growing up in the Chicago area, everybody knew that you don’t mess with Michael Jordan. After three straight...
by Marco Santana | Dec 1, 2022 | Our Orlando community
Orlando technology has long benefited from a 1-2 punch of energy in the late stages of the year. That will happen when two of your most prominent and lucrative industries celebrate themselves. First, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, or...
by Marco Santana | Sep 21, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Our Orlando community, Small Business, Technical Coaching
During my time as a journalist, I had a line I often used when people asked what I do. It was mostly tongue-in-cheek and silly but, at times, I really felt it represented my approach toward writing about technology. Basically, I would say that I’m the dumb guy who...
by Marco Santana | Aug 10, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Our Orlando community
I recently jumped on my VR headset, a Meta Quest 2, in a virtual hangout with Orlando Tech. Let’s go ahead and hashtag that one “2022.” It was not my first time in The Metaverse, thanks to a Foo Fighters’ post-Super Bowl performance in February. But it was the first...
by Marco Santana | Jul 20, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Our Orlando community
The Metaverse is going to be a significant needle mover for businesses and industries beyond just gaming. It will open opportunities for revenue that we cannot even imagine yet, just like in the early days of the Internet. We have already seen huge companies known for...
by Marco Santana | Jun 23, 2022 | Our Orlando community
It’s no secret that Orlando tech-like communities that build together will create momentum, depth and have more potential for success than ones that are splintered or siloed. Meet Orlando’s tech community. My schedule will take me out of town for a couple of weeks...
