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Nvidia GTC 2023 Spotlights AI Prospects for Operational Efficiency
At the virtual Nvidia GTC 2023 conference, tech leaders discussed the role of generative AI, chatbots, and machine learning to create new opportunities for enterprises.
March 24, 2023
At the virtual Nvidia GTC 2023 conference, tech leaders discussed the role of generative AI, chatbots, and machine learning to create new opportunities for enterprises.
by Brian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
March 24, 2023
6 MIN READ
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Iowa to Enact New Data Privacy Law: The Outlook on State and Federal Legislation
Privacy experts weigh in on the growing number of state data privacy laws and the American Data Privacy and Protection Act legislation in the works at the federal level.
March 24, 2023
Privacy experts weigh in on the growing number of state data privacy laws and the American Data Privacy and Protection Act legislation in the works at the federal level.
by Carrie Pallardy, Contributing Reporter
March 24, 2023
5 MIN READ
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Will Cybersecurity Pros Feel Pressure as Hiring Cools?
The job market for cybersecurity professionals is still robust, but with layoffs continuing and economic uncertainty persisting, adding skill sets is advisable.
March 22, 2023
The job market for cybersecurity professionals is still robust, but with layoffs continuing and economic uncertainty persisting, adding skill sets is advisable.
by Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
March 22, 2023
4 MIN READ
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DC Health Link Breach Exposes Private Information of Lawmakers
A DC health insurance service breach has compromised information of Capitol Hill members and staffers. What could a breach impacting lawmakers mean for the outlook on national cybersecurity?
March 17, 2023
A DC health insurance service breach has compromised information of Capitol Hill members and staffers. What could a breach impacting lawmakers mean for the outlook on national cybersecurity?
by Carrie Pallardy, Contributing Reporter
March 17, 2023
4 MIN READ
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Google, Microsoft, Salesforce Transform Enterprise Productivity With Generative AI Integrations
New developments in generative AI are changing enterprise productivity as we know it. What will come next?
March 17, 2023
New developments in generative AI are changing enterprise productivity as we know it. What will come next?
by Brian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
March 17, 2023
6 MIN READ
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Will Fallout from SVB Lead to a Rethinking of Tech Investment?
Silicon Valley Bank’s history of 'banking the unbankable' allowed high-risk start-ups to burn through cash for years. The bank's collapse raises questions about how startups will be funded now.
March 15, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s history of 'banking the unbankable' allowed high-risk start-ups to burn through cash for years. The bank's collapse raises questions about how startups will be funded now.
by Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
March 15, 2023
10 MIN READ
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Should There Be Enforceable Ethics Regulations on Generative AI?
Private sector, voluntary guidelines on the ethical use of generative AI are emerging, yet no US government body regulates the technology currently.
March 14, 2023
Private sector, voluntary guidelines on the ethical use of generative AI are emerging, yet no US government body regulates the technology currently.
by Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
March 14, 2023
5 MIN READ
Article
What Does the National Cybersecurity Strategy Mean for Public and Private Stakeholders?
The Biden-Harris Administration has released a sweeping National Cybersecurity Strategy that seeks to change the approach to cyber defense. Experts weigh in on the new strategy and how it could improve the national cybersecurity posture.
March 10, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration has released a sweeping National Cybersecurity Strategy that seeks to change the approach to cyber defense. Experts weigh in on the new strategy and how it could improve the national cybersecurity posture.
by Carrie Pallardy, Contributing Reporter
March 10, 2023
5 MIN READ
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Microsoft Brings Generative AI to Low-Code Platform
Microsoft expands generative AI to its Power Platform and launches Dynamics 365 Copilot for various lines of business. The move gives more users access to complex AI tools and gives CIOs more questions about the tech's risks and opportunities.
March 09, 2023
Microsoft expands generative AI to its Power Platform and launches Dynamics 365 Copilot for various lines of business. The move gives more users access to complex AI tools and gives CIOs more questions about the tech's risks and opportunities.
by Brian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
March 09, 2023
6 MIN READ
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How to Prepare Your IT Organization for a Possible Recession
The jury is still out on whether or not the global economy is headed toward a recession, yet it's never too early to begin developing a contingency plan.
March 08, 2023
The jury is still out on whether or not the global economy is headed toward a recession, yet it's never too early to begin developing a contingency plan.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
March 08, 2023
4 MIN READ
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Why Database Administrators Are Rising in Prominence
As organizations transform into data-driven enterprises, the role of the DBA is shifting from fighting fires to navigating a new world of cloud and automation.
March 08, 2023
As organizations transform into data-driven enterprises, the role of the DBA is shifting from fighting fires to navigating a new world of cloud and automation.
by Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
March 08, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
Amazon’s Pause on HQ2 Construction: PenPlace Will Have to Wait
Will the temporary halt to construction on the next phase of HQ2 affect the expected redevelopment and reinvestment in the Arlington County, Virginia area?
March 07, 2023
Will the temporary halt to construction on the next phase of HQ2 affect the expected redevelopment and reinvestment in the Arlington County, Virginia area?
by Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
March 07, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
The State of Affairs in ‘Right to Repair’
Big Tech companies argue that right to repair could decrease IT devices’ performance, expose company secrets, reduce cybersecurity protections, or put safety of customers at risk. Are those realities or excuses?
March 07, 2023
Big Tech companies argue that right to repair could decrease IT devices’ performance, expose company secrets, reduce cybersecurity protections, or put safety of customers at risk. Are those realities or excuses?
by Richard Pallardy, Freelance Writer
March 07, 2023
7 MIN READ
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Congressional Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Data Privacy Policy
Witnesses offered up varied perspectives on how national policy on data privacy might affect individual rights and innovation.
March 06, 2023
Witnesses offered up varied perspectives on how national policy on data privacy might affect individual rights and innovation.
by Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
March 06, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
Looking at the Dole Cyberattack and the Future of Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Ransomware shut down the produce company’s North American operations, leading to a salad shortage. Other critical infrastructure operations face the same kinds of attacks and an evolving threat landscape.
March 03, 2023
Ransomware shut down the produce company’s North American operations, leading to a salad shortage. Other critical infrastructure operations face the same kinds of attacks and an evolving threat landscape.
by Carrie Pallardy, Contributing Reporter
March 03, 2023
5 MIN READ
Article