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Voice Assistants Bring AI to the Workplace
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
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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
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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
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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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Does NoOps Signal the End for Infrastructure Employees?
Andrew Froehlich, President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks
Commentary
Will AI and automation eliminate the need for the people who now keep IT infrastructures in operation? Not if those people take charge of their own futures.
By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 7/31/2019
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Atlassian CIO's Lessons for Better M&As and Divestitures
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Is there anything more headache inducing than the idea of IT efforts needed for a merger or acquisition? Here's a look at one CIO's journey and lessons learned.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/30/2019
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Dos and Don'ts: Robotic Process Automation
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
RPA is the fastest growing category of software today, driven by enterprise digital transformation efforts. Here's how to make the most of it.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/29/2019
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Companies' 'Anonymized' Data May Violate GDPR, Privacy Regs
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
New study found that any database containing 15 pieces of demographic data could be used to identify individuals.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 7/26/2019
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Digital Transformation Challenges IT Leaders
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
Tech disruption is uprooting traditional business practices while creating new responsibilities -- and opportunities -- for IT.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 7/23/2019
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Going Up? Otis Elevator Hits Digital Transformation Button
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Otis pioneered predictive maintenance before most heard the phrase Internet of Things. Now the 166-year-old company is prepping the elevator of the future.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/22/2019
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Robotic Process Automation: Is It Ready for Big Business?
Crystal Bedell, Technology Writer
Commentary
Despite the positive market forecasts, a closer look at RPA brings to light challenges that indicate the technology is still in its infancy.
By Crystal Bedell Technology Writer, 7/22/2019
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