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Addressing Risk: Data Security Questions for CIOs
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Position your organization not just for legal and regulatory compliance, but also for safer and more effective use of information assets. Here are five questions to ask.
By David F. Katz, Jack Pringle, Partners, Adams and Reese , 8/23/2019
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Flexport Tackles Trump Tariffs with Data and Analytics
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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In business for just 6 years, newcomer Flexport is disrupting the freight forwarding and import/export global shipping logistics arena with data and analytics.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/22/2019
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Have a Failing Big Data Project? Try a Dose of AI
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
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A growing number of AI experts are turning their attention to big data. Will that be enough to save doomed projects?
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 8/21/2019
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Three Tips for Laying the Groundwork for Machine Learning
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While machine learning may seem overwhelming and complicated, creating an infrastructure for ML projects is more achievable than many organizations think.
By Mathias Golombek, CTO, Exasol , 8/21/2019
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10 RPA Vendors to Watch
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
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Robotic process automation offers enterprises a way to leapfrog to the benefits of digital transformation. Here are 10 vendors that can help in your efforts.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/20/2019
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Beat the Odds: How to Conquer Common AI Challenges
Jen Underwood, Impact Analytix
Commentary
Some of the keys to success with an AI implementation may seem basic, but they really can make a difference.
By Jen Underwood Impact Analytix, 8/19/2019
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Outlook is Good for Health Care, Thanks to Big Data
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Technology improvements in recent years are making it possible to overcome the decades of siloed, inaccessible, consumer data.
By Faraz Shafiq, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Cambia Health Solutions , 8/19/2019
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Voice Assistants Bring AI to the Workplace
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
More enterprise organizations are experimenting with AI-based voice assistants to boost internal efficiencies, but it will be a while before they realize the ROI they seek.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 8/16/2019
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Enterprise Guide to Digital Transformation
Cathleen Gagne, Managing Editor, InformationWeek
Commentary
Don’t let IT modernization be the bane of your existence. This curated collection of articles will give you more clarity and help you get started.
By Cathleen Gagne Managing Editor, InformationWeek, 8/13/2019
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Five Factors Shaping Data Science
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As data science evolves, key challenges are driving organizations to seek innovative solutions to compete in the new AI-driven economy.
By Ryohei Fujimaki, CEO and founder of dotData , 8/12/2019
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HPE Emerges to Rescue MapR Customers
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
HPE will expand its data and analytics portfolio through its acquisition of embattled Hadoop pioneer MapR.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/8/2019
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When a Few Hundred Thousand Lives Depend on IT
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
Commentary
Eversource Energy CIO Kathy Kountze shares her perspective on IT's role when weather knocks out heat and electricity for many thousands of New England neighbors.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 8/7/2019
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AI Ethics Guidelines Every CIO Should Read
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You don’t need to come up with an AI ethics framework out of thin air. Here are five of the best resources to get technology and ethics leaders started.
By John McClurg, BlackBerry Cylance VP and Ambassador-at-Large , 8/7/2019
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Why You Should Create a Forward-Looking Privacy Policy
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
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New privacy rules are coming. Is your organization ready?
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 8/6/2019
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How Can Enterprise CIOs Find their Next Revenue Driver?
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The key is the B2B ecosystem: Follow the money flow to discover revenue-generating opportunities that might have been previously overlooked.
By Frank Kenney, Director of Market Strategy, Cleo , 8/6/2019
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Brewing Up Data Infrastructure to Support Tech Diversity
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Having grown by many acquisitions to be perhaps the largest beer company in the world, Anheuser Busch InBev is working to create a unified view of all its data.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/5/2019
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Four Technology-Driven Hiring Trends
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It’s been a challenging year for businesses seeking to hire CIOs and technical experts in fields as diverse as machine learning and mobile network technology.
By Dean Madison, President, TD Madison & Associates , 8/5/2019
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Planning the Right Sample Size for Data Analysis
Pierre DeBois, Founder, Zimana
Commentary
Sample size affects the statistical results for correlations, regressions, and other models. See how to compare data to ensure an apples-to-apples comparison.
By Pierre DeBois Founder, Zimana, 8/2/2019
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CIOs and IT Teams Taking Greater Role in M&A Integration
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It’s wise to start thinking about what an effective IT integration strategy looks like well before the ink dries on the deal.
By Mike Walton, CEO and Founder, Opsview , 8/2/2019
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Lineage Metadata: The Fuel for Data Governance
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The best way to achieve data quality is by combining or blending these three techniques: decoded lineage, data similarity lineage and manual lineage mapping.
By Moshe Kranc, CTO, Ness Digital Engineering , 8/1/2019
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