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Data Management // IoT
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Intel's Joule Maker Board Targets IoT Developers
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
The Intel Joule developer module will help enterprises, developers, and everyday tinkerers tap into the internet of things. The chip maker also detailed its vision for 5G networks at its Developer Forum show.
By Eric Zeman , 8/17/2016
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Cisco Laying Off Upwards Of 14,000 Workers: Report
Dawn Kawamoto, Freelance Writer and Editor
News
The networking giant is reportedly planning to cut nearly 20% of its global workforce, as it shifts from a hardware maker to one with a greater focus on software.
By Dawn Kawamoto Freelance Writer and Editor, 8/17/2016
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Google Cloud Databases Reach General Availability
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
News
Emerging from beta, Google's cloud databases are ready for business workloads.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 8/16/2016
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4 Industrial IoT Startups Taking Development To The Cloud
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
News
From where IT professionals sit, these are early days for industrial IoT. Still, the software, hardware, and network ecosystem required for delivering on the promise of IoT will eventually transform the way enterprises think about running everything. Here are four cloud-based industrial IoT startups worth knowing.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 8/16/2016
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Google's Fuchsia OS Points To IoT Intentions
Curtis Franklin Jr., Executive Editor, Technical Content
Commentary
It's possible Fuchsia is nothing more than an experiment by Google, one of the many technological inquiries the company is famous for conducting. It's equally possible that Fuchsia marks the direction Google will take in creating operating systems and control software for the internet of things (IoT).
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Executive Editor, Technical Content, 8/16/2016
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Microsoft, MIT Create 'Smart' Tattoo For Phone Control
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
A team of Microsoft researchers and MIT PhD students have developed a temporary tattoo that doubles as a smartphone touchpad.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 8/15/2016
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Machine Learning Can Extend Life Of Flash Storage, Paper Finds
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
News
Industry consultant Tom Coughlin writes in a new paper that machine learning will extend the life cycle of flash memory, which experiences "cell wear" with repeated use.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 8/10/2016
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IoT Market Could Top $3 Trillion By 2025, Report Finds
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
IT departments take note: The internet of things market is picking up speed, with new technologies like LPWA paving the way for broader adoption. Even though a new study shows that spending on IoT could reach $3 trillion by 2025, security remains a concern.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 8/10/2016
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Intel Buys Deep Learning Startup Nervana To Bolster AI Business
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
News
The chipmaker says it will use Nervana Systems' expertise in accelerating deep learning algorithms to expand Intel's capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 8/10/2016
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C3 IoT: Is Tom Siebel's Startup An Emerging Powerhouse?
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
News
C3 IoT is Tom Siebel's latest venture. The young Redwood City, Calif-based company is off to a fast start with industrial IoT applications, and now it's bringing a cross-industry platform to market.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 8/10/2016
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Big Data, Cloud Demand Drive IT Job Growth
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
IT job numbers grew in July, but not as fast as they did during the rest of 2016. Yet big data and cloud trends will continue to drive job growth going forward, according to CompTIA researchers.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/9/2016
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10 IoT Security Best Practices For IT Pros
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
News
IT professionals have to treat internet of things (IoT) vulnerabilities as they would vulnerabilities in databases or web applications. Any flaw can bring unwelcome attention, for those making affected products and those using them. Any flaw may prove useful to compromise other systems on the network. When everything is connected, security is only as strong as the weakest node on the network.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 8/9/2016
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Intel Recalls Basis Peak Smartwatch For Overheating
Eric Zeman,
Commentary
Intel is forced to recall all Basis Peak smartwatches because the wearable overheats, which could result in burns and blisters on users.
By Eric Zeman , 8/4/2016
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IoT Will Surpass Mobile Phones As Most Connected Devices
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
By 2018, the number of IoT devices will surpass mobile phones in the greatest number of connected devices, so putting strains on mobile networks, according to new figures from Ericsson. The increasingly rapid adoption of IoT hold several challenges for IT departments.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 8/4/2016
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IBM: AI Should Stand For 'Augmented Intelligence'
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
News
Answering the White House's call for input on artificial intelligence, IBM argues the technology should be designed to assist people rather than replace them.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 8/4/2016
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Federal IoT Spending Hit Nearly $9 Billion In 2015
Dawn Kawamoto, Freelance Writer and Editor
News
The federal government spent 20% more on IoT in 2015 than the previous year, which could present an opportunity for IT pros developing IoT features and functionality for their products and services.
By Dawn Kawamoto Freelance Writer and Editor, 8/4/2016
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InformationWeek Elite 100: Celebrating Innovation
InformationWeek Staff,
CommentaryVideo
How does the Elite 100 come together, and how do the editors chose the winners? Editorial Director Susan Nunziata spoke to Senior Editor Sara Peters about the list and what goes into selecting and ranking so many deserving recipients.
By InformationWeek Staff , 8/4/2016
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9 Tips For Hiring Data Science Talent
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Data scientists are the new corporate rock stars. Companies in all industries know they need a strong bench of data science talent to have any hope of becoming the next Uber or Netflix. With more demand than supply, here's what you need to know about recruiting the best and brightest.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/4/2016
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IoT Investments Rise, But IT Pros Harbor Security Concerns
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
As IoT investment grows, with billions of dollars flowing into new enterprises, IT departments, as well as other parts of the business, are expressing concerns over the security risks the technology poses.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 8/2/2016
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10 Tips For Successful IoT Projects
Curtis Franklin Jr., Executive Editor, Technical Content
News
Building hardware and writing software for IoT is the same as doing so for any sort of system. It requires a fair bit of good design practice, as well as common sense. Here are 10 tips to help you on the road to getting IoT right for users and IT.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Executive Editor, Technical Content, 8/1/2016
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