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Greater Focus on Privacy Pays Off for Firms
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Privacy-mature companies complete sales more quickly, have fewer and less serious breaches, and recover from incidents faster, according to Cisco's annual survey.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 1/27/2020
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Where Common Machine Learning Myths Come From
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
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There are a lot of misconceptions about ML that can have a negative impact on one's career and reputation. Forrester and ABI Research weigh in.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 1/27/2020
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Learning: It's a Give and Take Thing
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
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InformationWeek is conducting its annual State of Enterprise IT Survey, and we invite you to participate.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 1/24/2020
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How Credible Are the White House’s AI Regulation Principles?
James Kobielus, Research Director, Futurum
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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
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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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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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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
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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
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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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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Now, Get the Bigger IT Picture
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
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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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IT Hiring Hits a Tiny Speed Bump
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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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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Microsoft's Nadella Says Tech Intensity Will Drive Retail in 2020
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
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Data is waiting to be leveraged for better insights on commerce and customer habits in the retail space.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/13/2020
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Low-Code Player Grabs RPA for Automation
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Low-code platform vendor Appian is looking to provide a single platform for automation, AI and low code with a new RPA acquisition.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/13/2020
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6 Ways to Get Your Board on Board with Digital Transformation
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While cost efficiencies are important milestones, the real value of digital transformation lies in long-term innovation. Here’s how you can get some mileage by making your case.
By Fidelma Russo, CTO and EVP, Iron Mountain , 1/13/2020
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Media Enterprises Fight Extinction with Transformation & Data
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
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A report released at CES shows media organizations are concerned about changes in delivery, technology, and a need for new skills.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/10/2020
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SIM Study Points to Lax Focus on Cybersecurity
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Despite ranking at the top of respondents’ concerns, organizations still show gaps in acting on cybersecurity.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 1/8/2020
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Restart Data and AI Momentum This Year
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Organizations have invested heavily in data and AI technologies, yet many are still waiting to see big results. Here's one more change they need to make.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 1/8/2020
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