Data Management News, Analysis, & Advice - InformationWeek

InformationWeek is part of the Informa Tech Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them.Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

CIO Insights & Innovation
Security & Risk Strategy
Team Building & Staffing
IT Strategy
Digital Business
Project Management
Programming Languages
Dr. Dobb's
Enterprise Applications
Operating Systems
Productivity/Collaboration Apps
Network Security
Careers & People
Threat Intelligence
IoT
Attacks & Breaches
Application Security
Cloud Security
Endpoint Security
Mobile Security
Perimeter Security
Risk Management
Operations Security
Analytics
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Security & Risk Strategy
Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Cloud Storage
Data Centers
Mobile Applications
Mobile Devices
Mobile Business
Enterprise Mobility Management
AI/Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics
Hardware/Architectures
Software Platforms
IoT
Networking
Wireless Infrastructure
Data Centers
Cloud Infrastructure
Careers and Certifications
Network Security
Government
Healthcare
Wall Street & Technology
Bank Systems & Technology
Insurance & Technology
Industries
Government
Healthcare
Wall Street & Technology
Bank Systems & Technology
Insurance & Technology
IT Life
Careers
Mobile
Mobile Applications
Mobile Devices
Mobile Business
Enterprise Mobility Management
Software
Enterprise Applications
Operating Systems
Productivity/Collaboration Apps
Data Management
News & Commentary
SF Giants Line Up AI to Manage Media Assets
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
The San Francisco Giants have digitized decades of media assets and are using artificial intelligence to manage and access what they need from the massive library.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/18/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Rise of the Data Disruption Economy in the Wake of COVID-19
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Ventana Research posits that in uncertain times architecting systems, even on premises, means adopting cloud principles to be agile and adaptable.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 9/17/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
3 Hurdles to Overcome for AI and Machine Learning
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have distinct limitations. Businesses looking to implement AI need to understand where these boundaries are drawn.
By Mark Runyon, Principal Consultant, Improving , 9/17/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
MassMutual Explores Health Data from Wearables
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Life insurance giant MassMutual is exploring the use of health data from wearables to further refine its data science-created underwriting models.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/16/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Optimize Your Corporate Security and Resilience Programs
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
CIOs and IT leaders should broaden their thinking around data and data analytics and empower their organizations to implement effective security and resilience programs.
By Jackie Day and Al Park, Control Risks , 9/11/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
The State of Chatbots: Pandemic Edition
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Chatbots are currently the biggest use case for AI. Now the COVID-19 pandemic has made them even more compelling given their use in automation and their high level of ROI.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/10/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Data Science: How the Pandemic Has Affected 10 Popular Jobs
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
Data science jobs aren't as plentiful as they used to be. Here's a snapshot of where average salaries and postings stand today.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 9/9/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
AI Accountability: Proceed at Your Own Risk
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
A new report suggests that to improve AI accountability, enterprises should tackle third-party risk head-on.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 9/8/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
What Emoji Use at Work Can Tell Us About Team Dynamics
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
A new big data research project found that emoji use at work varies significantly based on the user’s role, company and conversational situation.
By Andy Horng, Co-Founder and Head of AI, Cultivate , 9/7/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Painful Lessons of the Pandemic Can Lead to Future Strengths
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Here are some key considerations for IT leaders and teams as they seek investment and buy-in to implement solutions that will support their organizations now and in the future.
By Amit Modi, CTO, Movius Corp. , 9/4/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
How Analytics Helped Accenture's Pandemic Plans
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Accenture's investments in cloud, platforms, and analytics and AI proved essential in the company's quick moves to stay on top of pandemic-driven change.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/1/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Throw Out That 3-Year Business Plan
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Here’s why real-time forecasting rules in 2020 (and how retraining your machine learning models can help with that).
By Dan Simion, VP of AI & Analytics, Capgemini North America , 8/31/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
5 Critical IT Roles for Rapid Digital Transformation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
As some organizations look to transform faster than anticipated, putting critical tech roles in place will be the key to a smooth, successful journey.
By David Karandish, CEO, Capacity , 8/28/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Analytics Salaries Steady Amid COVID Crisis
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
The COVID-19 crisis has changed attitudes toward working from home for many professionals. Will that continue for analytics pros in 2021?
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/26/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Top Trends in Data Lakes
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Does it seem too early for data lakes to have trends? The reality is data lakes are on the very edge of business transformation efforts and dramatic change.
By William McKnight, President, McKnight Consulting Group , 8/24/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Addressing AI Bias Head-On: It’s a Human Job
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Researchers working directly with machine learning models are tasked with the challenge of minimizing cases of unjust bias.
By Mohan Mahadevan, VP of Research, Onfido , 8/21/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Health Passports Fast Track Past the Hype
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering innovation, some emerging technologies are being implemented now, even as most emerging tech takes 5 to 10 years before hitting that plateau of productivity.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 8/20/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
5 Analytics Mistakes You Need to Avoid
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
Don't let mistakes drag your enterprise into analytics disappointment. Catch these common errors before they can hurt your organization's bottom line.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 8/18/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
Innovation Accelerates During the Pandemic
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Companies, universities, governments, and individuals the world over have shown they can pivot rapidly, take significant risks and innovate in unexpected ways.
By Marc Carrel-Billiard, Senior Managing Director, Accenture , 8/17/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
How RPA Can Help Your Enterprise Save Money
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
Robotic process automation promises to streamline an array of routine business tasks. Here's what you need to know about this transformational technology.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 8/14/2020
Comment0 comments  |  Read  |  Post a Comment
More Stories
2020 State of DevOps Report
2020 State of DevOps Report
Download this report today to learn more about the key tools and technologies being utilized, and how organizations deal with the cultural and process changes that DevOps brings. The report also examines the barriers organizations face, as well as the rewards from DevOps including faster application delivery, higher quality products, and quicker recovery from errors in production.
Download Now!
Editors' Choice
Slideshows
Data Science: How the Pandemic Has Affected 10 Popular Jobs
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek,  9/9/2020
Commentary
The Growing Security Priority for DevOps and Cloud Migration
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer,  9/3/2020
Commentary
Dark Side of AI: How to Make Artificial Intelligence Trustworthy
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary,  9/15/2020
Register for InformationWeek Newsletters
Video
Current Issue
IT Automation Transforms Network Management
In this special report we will examine the layers of automation and orchestration in IT operations, and how they can provide high availability and greater scale for modern applications and business demands.
Download This Issue!
White Papers
Slideshows
Twitter Feed
Sponsored Live Streaming Video
Everything You've Been Told About Mobility Is Wrong
Attend this video symposium with Sean Wisdom, Global Director of Mobility Solutions, and learn about how you can harness powerful new products to mobilize your business potential.
Sponsored Video
Flash Poll