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What Retail Can Build on and Get From Cloud in 2020
How to Succeed With a Cloud Transformation Strategy
IT Hiring Hits a Tiny Speed Bump
Microsoft's Nadella Says Tech Intensity Will Drive Retail in 2020
Low-Code Player Grabs RPA for Automation
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How Credible Are the White House’s AI Regulation Principles?
James Kobielus, Research Director, Futurum
Commentary
What is the Trump administration's real goal in suggesting new national regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence?
By James Kobielus Research Director, Futurum, 1/23/2020
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Next Evolution of Data Capture Tech Transforms Retail
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Eye-tracking, facial recognition, sensors, and digital displays gather data that retailers can use to fine-tune their strategies.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/23/2020
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Top 10 Languages for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Here are the 10 most important programming languages for machine learning and artificial intelligence. -- IT Pro Today
By Terri Coles, IT Pro Today , 1/23/2020
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A Realistic Framework for AI in the Enterprise
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Amid all the marketing hype and buzz around AI, and the complexity of implementing it at scale, here's a practical high-level framework that could help enterprises with their programs.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/22/2020
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Struggling to Lead IT in a Matrix Organization?
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Try building a public brain. Pull out your Post-its and Sharpies and find a blank wall. Here’s how.
By William Treseder, SVP of Product, BMNT , 1/22/2020
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GIS Drives Superhighway to Analytics Future
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike may be 80 years old, but its GeoAnalytics program is leveraging geographic information to drive the future.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/21/2020
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How to Manage the Human-Machine Workforce
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
Today's managers and executives need to oversee humans and machines in this age of AI and RPA, but should machines be managed as humans in a way that some suggest?
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 1/21/2020
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What Retail Can Build on and Get From Cloud in 2020
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Demand for data-driven strategies and personalized interaction with customers push industry to embrace digital resources.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/20/2020
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The Facial Recognition Debate
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One small step for tech, one giant leap for privacy? It is up to our society to create clear boundaries that will enhance the positive and control the negative.
By Gal Ringel, CEO and Co-Founder, Mine , 1/20/2020
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7 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Penetration Test
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
You'll get the best results when you’re clear on what you want to accomplish from a pen test.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 1/17/2020
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Now, Get the Bigger IT Picture
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
We hope you will check out our new Informa Tech collaboration, IT 2020: A Look Ahead.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 1/17/2020
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How IT Can Get Predictive Analytics Right
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
A key to enterprise success with predictive analytics is to get the IT group involved, and do it early in the process.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 1/17/2020
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Cloud Migration: 12 Risks and How to Avoid Them
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Despite some imperfections, cloud adoption is the future. Of course, it's important to be mindful of the risks involved with the practice.
By Gaurav Sharma, Director of Operations, Chetu , 1/17/2020
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How to Succeed With a Cloud Transformation Strategy
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
A study from Unisys shows a significant segment of organizations have not seen substantial gains from cloud migration.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/16/2020
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Google Lets iPhone Users Turn Device into Security Key
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
The iPhone can now be used in lieu of a physical security key as a means of protecting Google accounts.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 1/15/2020
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IT Hiring Hits a Tiny Speed Bump
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
IT hiring in December lost momentum, but it looks like it might just be a momentary blip. Here's why CompTIA remains confident about IT jobs.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/15/2020
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How CTOs Can Identify Tech Tools That Will Drive Impact
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As every company becomes a tech company, a major part of this shift means determining which tools will give an edge, and which ones will distract from broader goals.
By Hector Aguilar, President of Technology, Okta , 1/15/2020
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IT Careers: Top 10 US Cities for Tech Jobs
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
If you would consider relocating to further your IT career, these cities offer some excellent options.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 1/14/2020
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Get Your Enterprise Ready for 5G
Mary E. Shacklett, Mary E. Shacklett
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While you might think of 5G wireless as a cool consumer tech concept, don't lose sight of the fact that it will have a significant impact on enterprise IT.
By Mary E. Shacklett Mary E. Shacklett, 1/14/2020
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Microsoft to Officially End Support for Windows 7, Server 2008
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Windows 7 and Server 2008 will continue to work after Jan. 14, 2020, but will no longer receive security updates.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 1/13/2020
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