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Study Proposes 5 Primary Traits of Innovation Leaders
The Hunt for the 'Goldilocks Zone' in Tech and Data Policy
How to Fail: Digital Transformation Mistakes
How IT Supports the Data Science Operation
What Happens When You Inject Security into DevOps: DevSecOps
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10 Data and Analytics Trends for 2020
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Data and analytics are permeating all parts of the digital enterprise. Here are the trends you need to watch in the years ahead.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 11/12/2019
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Robotic Process Automation: 4 Key Considerations
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Project sponsors and managers of automation initiatives should carefully consider building these elements into their projects from the outset.
By Kent Landrum and Steven Bradford, Opportune LLP , 11/12/2019
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OpenText to Buy Carbonite for $800M Cash in $1.42B Deal
Dark Reading Staff,
News
The acquisition was confirmed just six months after Carbonite bought Webroot.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/11/2019
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Why It's Nice to Know What Can Go Wrong with AI
James M. Connolly, Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing
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The mistakes and lessons learned early in the lifecycle of AI will serve all of us well in the future.
By James M. Connolly Editorial Director, InformationWeek and Network Computing, 11/11/2019
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Top 5 Post-Cloud Migration Tips
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If businesses are aware of the potential post-migration challenges ahead of time, they will be more prepared to take the necessary steps to prevent them.
By Bill Saltys, Senior Vice President, Alliances, Apps Associates , 11/11/2019
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The Hunt for the 'Goldilocks Zone' in Tech and Data Policy
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
During a preview of CES 2020, Gary Shapiro spoke about finding a balance between legislation and leeway for technology implementation.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 11/9/2019
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Study Proposes 5 Primary Traits of Innovation Leaders
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
In a survey commissioned by Mastercard, Harvard Business Review drilled down on the key attributes that drive actions of innovators.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 11/8/2019
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Neural Architecture Search Could Tune AI’s Algorithmic Heart
James Kobielus, Lead Analyst, SiliconANGLE Wikibon
Commentary
If this approach gains traction, it could have a disruptive impact on the standard practice of data science.
By James Kobielus Lead Analyst, SiliconANGLE Wikibon, 11/8/2019
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How to Overcome Common Setbacks in IT Automation
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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Don’t automate for the sake of automating. Identify which tasks/processes will experience automation benefits that outweigh its upfront and recurring costs.
By Derek Wise, Managing Principal, Ahead , 11/8/2019
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What Happens When You Inject Security into DevOps: DevSecOps
Bill Kleyman, Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions, Switch; Writer/Speaker
Commentary
If you think that the security reviews that your DevOps team conducts are enough, give it another thought.
By Bill Kleyman Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions, Switch; Writer/Speaker, 11/7/2019
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Getting to Cloud, What are the Key Factors?
Jim Ditmore,
Commentary
Lessons learned from migrating a major bank's entire application portfolio to the cloud.
By Jim Ditmore , 11/7/2019
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How to Fail: Digital Transformation Mistakes
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
Don't make these nine digital transformation mistakes that will slow down your efforts to be competitive in a new era.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 11/6/2019
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Is the Computer Science Degree Dead?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Recent trends point to a decline in traditional education due to changing views and alternative education opportunities.
By Raj Sabhlok, President, ManageEngine and Zoho.com , 11/6/2019
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Q&A: IBM Cloud CTO Hillery Hunter Talks Hybrid, Multi-Cloud
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
Commentary
Organizations may find themselves at the center of increasingly complex cloud environments stitched together from different services.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 11/5/2019
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Top-Paying U.S. Cities for Data Scientists and Data Analysts
Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek
News
If you're a data scientist, you'll earn the most money on one of the coasts, but data analysts will do better looking for jobs in the center of the country.
By Cynthia Harvey Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek, 11/5/2019
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Dealing with Multi-Cloud Data Complexity
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
IT leaders need to understand that a problem exists and then think through approaches. Once they do that, the technology to employ is easier to figure out. Here's some guidance.
By David Linthicum, Chief Cloud Strategy Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP , 11/5/2019
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Microsoft Security Setting Ironically Increases Risks for Office for Mac Users
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Excel's handling of an old macro format gives unauthenticated remote attackers a way to take control of vulnerable systems, Carnegie Mellon's CERT/CC says.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 11/4/2019
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Microsoft Tools Focus on Insider Risk, Data Protection at Ignite 2019
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
New tools and updates aimed at addressing ongoing challenges with insider threats and sensitive data classification.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 11/4/2019
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How IT Supports the Data Science Operation
Mary E. Shacklett, Mary E. Shacklett
Commentary
Data science and IT no longer are separate disciplines. Think of it as a partnership.
By Mary E. Shacklett Mary E. Shacklett, 11/4/2019
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AI in E-Commerce: Risk or Competitive Advantage?
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
If AI lets you implement discriminatory pricing or restrict access to a product based on a customer’s race, age or gender, should you?
By Mark Kirby, North American Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Capgemini , 11/4/2019
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