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Device-as-a-Service Will Power the Access Economy
The next phase in our move to the rent-don't-buy economy shapes up with "device as a service".
Where AI Can Turn 'Buzz' into 'Biz' Today
AI can expedite manual processes that exist throughout an enterprise, but the nature of the human insight is necessary to rationally manage these processes and make contextual decisions.
How Edge Computing Will Change Enterprise IT
Edge computing holds promise for enterprises, particularly in supporting their IoT implementations. However, edge also raises some security concerns.
Shark! A Toothy Ton of Data
Researchers are using machine learning to get a clearer picture of shark behavior, and work to help those sharks to survive.
Time to Explore Those IoT Possibilities
There are a few surprises in UBM's 2018 State of the IoT report, including how many organizations are in search of a business use case.
TRAC Intermodal's Journey to Data, Analytics, Cloud
The IT team at this provider of chassis for metal shipping containers has transformed its data infrastructure from spreadsheets and reports to a Hadoop data lake and dashboards.
The Future of Edge Computing: Not Just for IoT
With the continuing avalanche of computing demand and data moving compute and data closer to the user is now a necessity.
AI and IoT: Tech’s New BFFs
Enterprise interest in the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence are coming together, with AI helping the IoT do its job.
The Right Fit: Choosing an AI Strategy
Dun & Bradstreet is transforming its own internal AI and analytics operations, even as it helps customers with their analytics and machine learning transformations.
Four Tips for a Successful IoT Deployment
IoT experts share some advice for companies embarking on their first, or maybe their first "successful", IoT initiative.
Big Data Platforms Evolve for Analytics, Machine Learning
Machine learning and advanced analytics are now the centerpiece for companies that got their start as Hadoop distributors.
IoT, Data Visualization Warn Coastal Residents about Flooding
Spearheaded by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the StormSense project combines IoT sensors, cloud systems, predictive analytics modeling, and data visualization mapping to predict flooding impacts and deliver warnings to residents in the Virginia Beach area.
How to Kickstart Digital Transformation: Government Edition
Private companies have conditioned us to expect instant response and services, so we expect that from government agencies, too. But government doesn't always have the same funding that private companies do. Here's how these enterprises are addressing their digital transformations.
Interop ITX Reflections: Expert Advice, Predictions, and More
There was no shortage of expert advice and sage predictions as takeaways from last week's Interop ITX conference. Here are some examples.
The Future is About the Business, Not the Technology
There has been plenty of change throughout the evolution of information technology. Now it's time for the corporate world to catch up and reshape how they do business and serve their customers.
Giving the IoT the Power to Pay Attention on Our Behalf
Research by neuroscientists promises to make attentional mechanisms a core feature of artificial general intelligence, and thus help to make the IoT so much more than commonly thought.
Showtime for Interop ITX 2018
Stay tuned for InformationWeek's coverage of evolving technology concepts and IT leadership issues and opportunities throughout next week's Interop ITX conference.
AI and Careers: Predicting Where The Jobs Will Be
Experts agree that artificial intelligence and automation will impact jobs -- eliminating many and creating some, too. Here's what a group of experts had to say during a Congressional hearing about just how AI will impact tomorrow's workforce.
Top IT Priority: Cloud. AI, Not So Much
IT organizations are focused on the cloud right now with automation and big data analytics also ranking pretty high on their to-do lists. AI, machine learning, and blockchain are down very low on the list of priorities.
What I’m Looking Forward to at Interop ITX 2018
An IT professionals maps out his tour of Interop ITX, coming up in two weeks.
Industrial IoT Analytics Get Ready for Prime Time
IoT analytics will go from experimental to mainstream in 2018, and a few new vendors are getting into the game. Here's why it makes sense now.
Get an AI Head Start: Buy It
CIOs want to invest in AI projects, but some just aren't ready to build it out themselves. So Oracle and SAP are both offering AI technologies to enterprise customers to get them started.
Town of Cary Embraces the IoT to Serve Citizens
Alexa, Waze, apps. Citizens are getting more tech savvy and city governments are struggling to keep up. North Carolina's Town of Cary has an award-winning strategy, though. We reveal what that is.
A Different Take on Voice Interfaces, IBM Launches Watson Assistant
Watson Assistant will be delivered via IBM partner devices such as electronics embedded in cars and apps branded by hotel companies. Beyond customer engagement and service, the real value to these partners will be in the data they collect about customers and how they use it to customize customer experience.
The Biggest Capital Asset: IoT & Augmented Reality
While machines represent large capital investments and demand support resources, a company's greatest asset could be the advanced technology that keeps those machines running efficiently
The Evolution Away from Conversational User Interfaces
Those digital devices that get you through the day will get less chatty and more focused on working for you.
Why Operationalizing Analytics is So Difficult
Plenty of companies have plenty of data and plenty of analytics tools, but they fall short when it comes to converting analytics results into action.
Setting up Your OT and Data Teams for Success
Organizations implementing the Industrial Internet of Things can't burden data scientists with cleaning up huge volumes of dirty data.
Overdue Notice: Data Gets the Attention it has Long Deserved
Senior executives who have been making hollow promises about embracing data-driven strategies need to be convinced that now is the time for real action. Here are some ways that data professionals can gain the support they need.
For IT in 2018, Think Change and Change Again
Even with the ongoing new developments in core technologies, IT organizations are facing dramatic changes in how they work in 2018 as they embrace new business concepts and strategies.
Cisco Report: A Story of Cloud Endings and Beginnings
While some aspects of the cloud, such as migrations, are rapidly coming to a close, new avenues are beginning to open.
Taking the Brakes off the Internet of Things
If you get the sense that Internet of Things adoption is sluggish, consider that it is going through a normal process.
Careers in 2018: Tips from a Top Analytics Recruiter
Top quantitative executive recruiter Linda Burtch of Burtchworks provides insight into how to keep yourself competitive in data science, business intelligence, and other analytics-related careers. Here's how to get ready for a future of new technology, including AI, natural language processing, and IoT.
AI: Here Today, Everywhere Tomorrow?
Lots of enterprises have a long way to go before they roll out AI-based applications. Where are you on the path to AI?
Speech Recognition Finds Its Voice
Voice recognition technology seems to be taking over the world, but the concept still has a ways to go before it reaches full maturity.
Use IoT to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The Internet of Things can drive change in an organization, providing data into a wide range of operational activities. But that change can require integrating that data into the systems used for key decisions.
The Internet of Things: Still Lots for You to Learn
IT groups will need to provide architecture, data-mining tools and connectivity, while giving business groups the freedom to innovate on their own with the Internet of Things.
CIOs' Evolving Role: Think Revenue and Strategy
It's no longer about just cutting costs. CIOs must figure out ways to monetize tech including data, and where newer systems like blockchain can fit strategically.
7 Fastest-Growing Tech Job Skills
Which terms do IT employers and job seekers search for most often? There are some significant disconnects between what IT pros offer and what employers want.
How Your Car Can Share Your Driving Information
New data collection capabilities can improve your experience with car maintenance, but it will also share details about your driving with manufacturers and insurance companies.
MBA 2.0 - The Power of Combinatorial Tech Innovation
True innovation often isn't about leveraging a single technology but making good use of multiple technologies in combination.
How Innovation is Changing the Analytics Landscape
The collision of emerging technologies and new enterprise strategies is bringing dramatic change to the world of analytics.
Ch-Ch-Changes: Software Predictions for 2018 and Beyond
Keep an eye on the software arena, as the service mindset, the cloud, agile, and the IIoT drive change.
2017 Year in Review – Exponential Automation
Automation in the corporate world isn't on the way, it's here. Now, do it right.
The Line Between Commercial and Industrial Data Science
The purpose, tasks, and required skillsets are dramatically different for data scientists and their work in commercial and industrial environments.
To Find IT Talent, Think Differently – and Move Quickly
You might not be able to compete with the behemoths, but there are some things you can do to find great talent. Think about partnering with other companies and how multi-disciplinary teams can help fill gaps.
It’s Official: Amazon is Putting Alexa to Work in the Office
Having established a foothold in the home with its Alexa personal assistant, Amazon now has the office market in its sights.
Beware Analytics' Mid-Life Crisis
Analytics is spreading out to more departments that want to optimize their operations, but that may give users a false sense of freedom from IT. Here are some dynamics currently affecting IT.
IT Job Satisfaction on the Upswing
IT was once viewed as a back-office function, filled with disgruntled, reserved workers, but the view of the IT role and worker is changing, and it's showing in IT job satisfaction levels.
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2018 State of the Cloud
Cloud adoption is growing, but how are organizations taking advantage of it? Interop ITX and InformationWeek surveyed technology decision-makers to find out, read this report to discover what they had to say!
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