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Software Is Changing the World, Just As I Foresaw
We now say, 'Software is eating the world.' In 1984, many years ago, it was clear that it was going to change it.
The Value Equation for Customer-Centric Innovation
The value equation for customer-centric innovation comes down to shifting the focus from cost savings to revenue growth and a competitive differentiation.
Hotels Check In with More Analytics
As summer vacation season is in full swing, we take a look at the state of analytics in the hotel and hospitality industry.
Pressure to Digitize Pushes Enterprises to Transform
Enterprises in traditional industries, from manufacturing to logistics and retail, are scrambling to update their offerings to better support emerging technologies.
4 Signs Your IT Strategy is Off Track
Whether the cause is immature technology, outdated processes and skills, or a shift in corporate mindset, IT projects can go wrong at midstream.
Have We Reached Collaboration Conflict? Time for Glue
A swarm of collaboration tools in the typical enterprise presents challenges such as data silos and tool overload for managers. The solution just might be more, but better, tools.
Analytics and School Attendance: A Laundry Story
Appliance maker Whirlpool suspected there was a correlation between student attendance and access to clean clothes. Here's the story of how the company placed washers and dryers in schools and tracked the difference it made in student performance.
Digital Transformation Myths and How They Hold You Back
Most companies have learned that digital transformation isn't easy, and often the challenges appear when they try to do to much too fast.
What Analytics Pros Need to Know about GDPR
Understanding the EU's GDPR guidelines is valuable knowledge for anyone in a data related profession.
4 Ways AI Can Help SMBs
Emerging AI technologies and new service offerings mean that small and mid-sized businesses can join big companies in taking advantage of AI.
Data, Algorithms, and Air Travel: The View from Coach
I got bumped from my flight a few months after Dr. David Dao was dragged off an overbooked aircraft. Do algorithms help or hurt the typical air traveler?
It Is Time for Enterprise CIOs to Create a New Breed of Innovation
There still are big opportunities for innovation in the enterprise, particularly when achieving efficiency is the goal.
How Analytics Are Changing Frequent Flyer Programs
Frequent flyer programs have evolved over the years. So has the amount of data available. Here's a look at where we stand today.
The Rise and Fall of Ruby on Rails
Once the rising star of web development, Ruby on Rails has fallen into a secondary role in the corporate world.
Setting the Table for DevOps Team Structure
Building a DevOps team is about people, organization, even tables, chairs and office space.
HR Use of Social Media Grows, But Is the Data Reliable?
More hiring managers and HR pros are using social media to make decisions about candidates, but how wise is it? Could the use of social media for hiring be dangerous in its own way?
Understanding Social Media with Sentiment Analysis
The rise of social media has led to a drive to understand all the new data it generates. Here's a look at how sentiment analysis can be applied.
Data Drift Happens: 7 Pesky Problems with People Data
Making sense of data associated with customers, citizens and other individuals may seem simple, but it's possible that the records don't tell the real story.
Dark Reading INsecurity Conference Registration Now Open
November event will focus on attendee interaction, "blue team" best practices.
Consumers Welcome AI, Despite Lingering Privacy Concerns
Potential societal benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh concerns, although people want some transparency.
Cloud Outages: Who’s at Fault?
Cloud outages do happen. So, how can you and your IT group minimize the impact on the company?
Containerization Gains Traction; We’re All Better for it
Cloud-based application development has taken big strides, and it's delivering benefits for enterprises such as federal agencies.
Three Big Data Developments No One is Talking About
What you will be discussing about big data in a year will be very different from today's conversations.
WHERE Sharks Attack IN Florida
AS Shark WEEK approaches, we've got SOME DATA visualizations TO HELP you determine WHERE It's safe TO get IN the water AND WHERE you will need a bigger boat.
Amazon's Efficient Distribution Key to Winning Consumers
Amazon's online ordering started the company's success; efficient distribution will continue to expand its retail footprint.
To Deliver Digitization, IT Needs Fusion Teams
Cross-functional "fusion" teams can present benefits to organizations, and can help members in their career development, if those teams are done right.
Building a Data-Driven Culture Starts with the Team
Being a data-driven organization is an ongoing process -- you need to invest in the right team, infrastructure, software, and processes that can promote lasting change.
Work/Life Balance: Do Analytic Professionals Have It?
You use analytics in your career, but do you also apply the same principles and tools to your personal life?
Unlocking Speed and Efficiency with Compliance as Code
A key element of DevOps is the ability to build security and compliance into the application process -- continuous compliance.
What to Consider Before Leaping into Microservices
Step one in a microservices strategy is to figure out whether microservices are right for your organization.
Future-Proofing Your Career FOR the AI Revolution
Are automation and artificial intelligence coming for your job? How can you prepare your professional skills FOR the coming AI revolution?
The Top Factors You Must Consider For a Robust IoT Strategy
When executing on an IoT strategy be sure you know who needs what and that you are ready for big changes in the organization.
Predictive Analytics: Intersection of Humans, Machines
Is big data moving your decision-making needle, or, has it only confirmed what you already knew? Predictive analytics and a human touch help make sense out of your data.
Can Amazon Disrupt More Markets? Let Me Count the Ways
Amazon may be poised to enter the pharmacy as well as grocery business; it trains customers to expect quick delivery.
Why Remote Teams are Essential Today: Get Them Right
Remote teams, particularly for startups depending on developers and data science in metropolitan areas, are these days. So, you have to do team management right.
3 Keys to Building a Successful App Ecosystem
Openness, trust, and shared economic opportunity are among the keys to building a successful app ecosystem.
Cloud Computing 2017: Special Report
Get a clear picture of the state of cloud computing from our research of actual usage in IT organizations.
Pedal to the Pavement: Chinese VCs Take on Ride Hailing
Chinese giants Alibaba and Tencent to challenge the world in bicycle rentals, while spiffing up their digital services.
Exponential Technologies Offer Early Use Case in Tax
As exponential technologies emerge benefits to end user departments also can grow exponentially, as in corporate tax groups.
3 Career Paths Software Developers Might Want to Pursue
When it's time for developers to take on management responsibilities, these three roles offer a path.
Essential Component of All Good Data Visualization: Simplicity
Choosing the right data visualization for your information is the key to letting your data tell a story.
Tips for Estimating Cloud BI Implementation Costs
There can be some nasty budget surprises in what seems like a simple, low-priced, SaaS business intelligence offering designed for non-technical users.
Artificial Intelligence Will Redefine the World
How big of a deal is artificial intelligence? Microsoft researcher James McCaffrey explains AI's origins and why we can expect profound effects from it.
SECURITY Analytics Get "Edge" ON Attackers
Analytics-at-the-edge are the right choice for some applications. Here's why It's helpful when it comes to security.
Big Data in the Cloud: Reaching a Tipping Point
It may be time to rethink where you want to support a big data initiative.
Weathering the Data Storm – 4 Steps to Analytics Success
Finding data sources is only the first step in a successful data analytics strategy. After that, the hard work begins.
Four Things You Need to Know About Cybersecurity
Data about IT attitudes toward customer privacy provides a wake-up call to IT professionals, their companies, and their customers.
7 Steps to GDPR for US Companies
The EU's GDPR impacts all companies doing business with EU citizens. Here are some important steps to take to ensure you're on the fast track to compliance.
Four Things You Must Do To Retain Top Tech Talent
Consider these ways you can improve tech retention at your business and control the turnover cycle.
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