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5 Machine Learning Resolutions for 2019
More organizations are using machine learning for competitive reasons, but their results are mixed. It turns out there are better -- and worse -- ways of approaching it. If you want to improve the outcome of your efforts in 2019, consider these points.
The New Job Description for Data Scientists
As new tools help to automate data collection and cleaning, the role of data scientists is evolving into one where they deliver more value to their organizations.
Top 10 Tech Predictions for 2019
Leading consultancies and analyst firms offer their predictions on how key technologies, such as cloud computing, AI, IoT, and robotics will shape up in 2019.
Capital One CIO: We're a Software Company
Capital One CIO Rob Alexander has transformed his organization from an IT shop into a software company with Agile development, public cloud, new talent, open source technology, and machine learning.
How Employers and Employees Can Adapt to an Automated Workforce
As companies increasingly bring automation to the supply chain, it's important for employers and employees to work together to make their workplace safer, more efficient, and more beneficial to humans than ever before.
What Tech Mega Hubs Will Do to East Coast Cities
East Coast expansions by Amazon and Google bring promises of jobs, but also the possibility of housing and transportation crunches, and increased competition for tech talent.
Operate Like a Startup at Any Size
A technology CEO shares his thoughts on what to consider when you are building an internal innovation hub.
AI-Built Deepfake Videos Did Not Alter the Election
Things could change next election time, putting truth and democracy at grave risk.
Why Data Scientists Should Make a Commitment to Diversity
A more fair and safe society, as well as better products and services, can be enabled if the data science industry makes a commitment to hiring and cultivating diverse talent.
Adopting Disruptive Tech is a Challenge; Here’s How to Make it Easier
A good way to help your organization embrace new technology is something that has been a prominent entity at user group meetings for decades.
Build Reliability into Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
When building and using autonomous and intelligent systems, it's important to know they're behaving reliably, because if things go wrong, they can do so at scale, fast.
Harness the Power of Storytelling to Increase IT's Influence
Remember three key techniques to be more effective in telling IT's story to audiences such as line managers and top executives.
What to Look for in a Data Protection Officer, and Do You Need One?
The hiring of a data protection officer is a key element of compliance with GDPR, but it's also an opportunity to differentiate your company.
Katrina Roberts, a CIO at American Express, Shares Hiring Strategy
Strategies for recruiting IT talent are changing rapidly, and it's not just about challenges. There are opportunities and benefits as well.
On Sale: AI Lessons from the Retail Industry
All industries can learn from the retail sector's work with artificial intelligence, and explore how AI can define product and service offerings while also improving the customer experience.
Data Privacy, Ethics: The Time Has Arrived
Cloudera Chief Architect and Hadoop creator Doug Cutting says that the time has arrived for data privacy and ethics rules.
Protect SaaS Applications with Cloud-Based Security
The massive amount of sensitive data being processed by SaaS applications requires new approaches to security, including cloud-based next generation firewalls.
Amazon AWS Themes: Faster, Easier, Cheaper
Customers are constantly asking Amazon to help them accomplish more in less time at lower costs. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company is listening. Here's what AWS presented as proof.
Big Data Governance – Metadata Is the Key
A new approach to data governance is needed in the age of big data, when data is scattered throughout the enterprise in many formats, and coming from many sources.
Curing the Patient Data Security and Privacy Epidemic
If the modern Hippocratic Oath states, "I will respect the privacy of my patients," shouldn't that statement extend to protecting patient data?
It's a Business, not Tech Transformation
Your digital transformation strategy isn't primarily about technology but about rethinking the future of the business.
Analytics and Privacy: Yes, the Two Can Co-Exist
For all the talk about the burden that privacy regulations might place on businesses, it turns out that those regulations actually can help companies leverage their data.
Using Blockchain to Support Trustworthy Transactions on the IoT
Recent computer industry developments set the stage for demonstrations of how blockchain can help to turn Internet of Things networks into trusted environments.
9 Reasons Why Women Leave Tech Jobs
If you think most women quit because they just don't like working in IT or because their jobs don't offer the work-life balance or parental leave they need, think again.
A Digital Twin Approach to Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance solutions powered by digital twins help to precisely monitor equipment health and timely recognize potential anomalies. However, there are some limitations to the deployment.
Digital Transformation: What Not To Do
While 2019 may be a tipping point year for digital transformation, there are still plenty of pitfalls you need to avoid.
Open Source at 20: What's Next?
As the open source movement reaches the two-decade milestone, thoughts turn to the movement's achievements and future goals.
Five Tips to Becoming a More Agile Business
Companies across every industry will need to become more nimble and responsive to remain competitive in today's fast changing marketplace.
How Automation Empowers the CIO to Think Outside the IT Department
The CIO's role is evolving into one that is more business focused, and it's a new generation of tech tools that enables that shift.
IT Recruiting: Time for New Approaches
In today's market you'll need to find experienced IT people differently than you have in the past. IT leaders and other experts talk about how they do it.
The Errors That Should Keep Alexa (and Your IT Team) Up at Night
The key to innovating with conversational technologies is understanding what consumers will expect from voice technology.
CIO Strategy: Kimberly-Clark's Digital Transformation
Consumer products icon Kimberly-Clark's CIO launched a digital transformation at the highest strategic levels. Here's her game plan.
6 Tech Trends for the Enterprise in 2019
Look for new technologies to emerge - and for emerging technologies to become the norm - in the new year.
Voice is Dead, Long Live Voice
How do we maintain the human touch in a world of systems designed to fake it?
Why Mixed Reality is Messed Up, for Now
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) were supposed to transform user experiences, but technologies have had false and soft starts in various industries. Here's why.
Decoding Programmers: How Emotions Can Change Code
So, do you know which human emotions cause developers to commit more errors, or generate more code?
Key Characteristics of Digitally Mature Organizations
This is what a successful digital transformation looks like, based on research into the characteristics of enterprises that have succeeded with transformations in real life.
Data Silos: Now and Forever?
Data management experts share suggestions on why we are still dealing with data silos and how to break them down.
Tech Vendors to Watch in 2019
Our listings of the hottest vendors in cloud, DevOps, infrastructure, security, and data and analytics can help streamline your IT product selection process.
The Deadly 7: Why So Many IT Transformations Fail
Solid planning and effective execution of that plan can help an IT transformation set the stage for a new era of enterprise success.
CIO Strategies for AI Business Success
Your AI program should have short-term and long-term goals and milestones. Here's how CIOs can reset executive expectations and deliver results with their artificial intelligence programs.
Are Company Valuations Bogus?
Boards of directors should know that the value of their company's intangible assets probably outweighs the value of their tangible assets. However, their lack of specific knowledge about the details is resulting in lawsuits.
5 Predictions for 2019: Business Value From Data
You'll get more value out of your data projects and programs in 2019, according to five predictions from Forrester Research.
Consumer Privacy and the Role of Technology in Compliance
It's time for organizations to look inward to ensure that their privacy policies build trust with customers while enhancing the customer experience.
Who's Hot in Data & Analytics: Top Vendors to Watch
Organizations are using data to facilitate digital transformation, making data analytics a booming market. We highlight vendors that are addressing enterprise challenges with products for advanced analytics, machine learning, and data governance.
Is an Internet Bill of Rights Necessary?
Would new restrictions help safeguard Internet users or simply give the government unnecessary control over thoughts and services? Opinions vary.
AI and the Death of 'Employment for Life'
When AI brings about job losses and changes our careers, remember that we've been through this before, time and again.
How to Identify Machine Learning Talent
With so many organizations competing for AI and machine learning talent, an OpsRamp executive shares his thoughts on the questions to ask candidates.
10 Best Places in the World for Tech Workers to Live
This ranking considers factors like mobile and broadband speed, quality of life and property affordability, as well as tech salaries, and you'll probably be surprised by which city was number one.
A Wake-Up Call for Software Development Practices?
Agile, DevOps, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Development all help improve software delivery speed. However, as more applications and software development tools include AI, might software developers be trading trust and safety for speed?
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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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