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- April 17, 2018
17 Apr'18
Bold cloud computing plan puts Accenture on fast track
Three years ago, the consulting company aimed to go from 10% in the public cloud to 90%. How's it faring? Infrastructure chief Merim Becirovic tells in this interview.
- April 13, 2018
13 Apr'18
Onus is on CIOs to address limitations of artificial intelligence
Recognizing the limitations of artificial intelligence is step No. 1 for CIOs aiming to reap its benefits, according to AI luminaries at the recent EmTech Digital conference.
- April 13, 2018
13 Apr'18
Twitterverse debates necessity of chief transformation officer role
IT pros on Twitter have questions about the chief transformation officer role. For starters: Isn't that role already filled by other C-level execs?
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- April 11, 2018
11 Apr'18
Computer vision, machine learning skills help fuel surge in AI jobs
A report by the world's No. 1 job site, Indeed, finds there are more AI jobs than ever, but job-seeker interest is leveling out. What accounts for the dwindling enthusiasm among job hunters?
- April 06, 2018
06 Apr'18
Voice computing goes to work with Microsoft Teams addition of Cortana
Microsoft is integrating Cortana into its Teams collaboration platform. Will it be the baby step voice computing needs to gain traction in the enterprise? The jury is out.
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Why IT Leaders in the Education Space Struggle to Modernize
Sponsored by DellEMC - When it comes to updating aging technology and embracing a new digital world, educational institutions are faced with the same pressures as commercial businesses. Today’s users—especially younger generations—demand digital experiences that are simple, fast and mobile. See More
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The Future of Work: AI Assisting Humans to be More Productive
Sponsored by Citrix - Is artificial intelligence (AI) coming to take our jobs? That’s what a recent Forbes article posited, noting that it’s time for humans to have that conversation as to whether AI is friend or foe. But while think tanks ponder the coming of the Matrix, IT professionals and those in lines of business might be better served to think differently about AI—particularly about how it will help us do our jobs better. See More
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5 ways to accelerate time-to-value with data
Sponsored by DellEMC - Organizations that embrace IT Transformation are 18x more likely to make faster, data-driven decisions—while also being more innovative, competitive and cost-efficient. With fast, automated access to real-world data from current workloads, you can expedite development cycles, eliminate silos and accelerate access to innovation. Here’s how. See More
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How IT and HR can Partner to Deliver a Better Employee Experience
Sponsored by Citrix - With the U.S. economy chugging along, unemployment is at historic low levels. Good, right? It’s great for the workforce, but for employers maybe not so much. Low unemployment numbers translate to talent shortages, and in an environment where the next great job is right around the corner, attracting—and keeping—labor of all types and at all levels can become problematic. See More
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- April 02, 2018
02 Apr'18
Airbnb incorporates tech to help build digital trust in data economy
Automated bots have made it difficult to determine whether someone online is real, but Airbnb is turning to tech to help build digital trust among its customers.
- March 31, 2018
31 Mar'18
Deep neural networks, speed limit signs and training on the fly
Because of data and compute power requirements, training a deep learning algorithm doesn't typically happen on so-called edge devices such as smartphones or drones. But Neurala Inc., a deep ...
- March 30, 2018
30 Mar'18
AI voice assistants won't just book your meetings, they'll partake in them
Imagine asking Cortana about your revenue last quarter. That could be the future, according to Gartner analyst Svetlana Sicular. At the Gartner Data and Analytics Summit, Sicular discussed some of ...
- March 30, 2018
30 Mar'18
Cyber awareness program: How one CISO became a believer
It took a nation-state attack for Alan Levine to realize the importance of implementing a cyber awareness program. "I believed that cyber awareness training was useless because I believed my users ...
- March 29, 2018
29 Mar'18
Intel debuts new nGraph compiler for neural networks models
Built on open source software, Intel's new nGraph DNN compiler takes aim at Nvidia's advantage by making it easier to run neural networks on different kinds of hardware.
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- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
MIT: Energy-efficient chip improves IoT encryption, authentication
MIT researchers have developed an energy-efficient, hard-wired chip that they say will benefit IoT encryption and ease authentication processes in the IoT environment.
- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
Conversational AI: Start by enlisting the big vendors
It's time to develop a conversational AI strategy, according to Gartner analyst Svetlana Sicular. Her advice: Stay focused on the business case and lean on the AI platform vendors.
- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
How to build end-user data literacy skills, step by step
Top-notch hospital systems are filled with smart, knowledgeable people eager to use data. But first, they must improve their data literacy, as this case study shows.
- March 27, 2018
27 Mar'18
Machine learning algorithms: New tool for fighting cyberthreats?
As hackers use increasingly sophisticated tech to tap into corporate data, machine learning platforms can help companies fight fire with fire by detecting cyberthreats early on.
- March 21, 2018
21 Mar'18
Daniel Pink: How the science of timing can boost productivity
At the recent Gartner Data and Analytics Summit, best-selling author Daniel Pink urged digital leaders to follow the science of timing -- and spread the word.