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June 22, 2018 22 Jun'18
Herjavec: Cybersecurity investment now a priority for CEOs, boards

How did Robert Herjavec, CEO of a global IT security firm and star of ABC's 'Shark Tank,' know cybersecurity was gaining traction? He started getting meetings with the C-suite.
June 22, 2018 22 Jun'18
Convenience: Driver of BI innovation

IoT and autonomous systems expert Ella Hilal, a speaker at the upcoming Real Business Intelligence Conference, connects the dots between convenience and BI innovation.
June 19, 2018 19 Jun'18
Putting tech ethics to work is the right thing to do

That cool new app might bring in a fortune on the market, but what are the human and social implications? The time to think about tech ethics is now.
June 14, 2018 14 Jun'18
With artificial intelligence and machine learning, KPIs are crucial

The CIO of DBS Bank and CTO of Kayak square off at the 2018 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium on how to use AI for business success.
June 13, 2018 13 Jun'18
An AI-machine learning data challenge: Predicting the unpredictable

A difficult test for companies wanting to capitalize on huge amounts of data and emerging tech is getting it to fit what they can't see, says MIT's Iyad Rahwan.
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June 11, 2018 11 Jun'18
2018 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium in photos: A SearchCIO snapshot

Explore the major sessions and themes of the 2018 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium through the lens of the SearchCIO team.
June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18
Quality, meaningful future work hinges on human-machine 'complementarity'

What AI and machine learning mean for the future of work prompts vigorous debate and gloomy headlines -- but MIT researchers see brighter, more collaborative prospects.
June 07, 2018 07 Jun'18
In search of digital business models: Six questions

Old-school companies must find ways to generate digital revenue. Researchers at MIT Sloan laid out six questions that will help companies refine their digital business models.
June 07, 2018 07 Jun'18
The future of work requires a new C-suite

CIOs, get ready for C-suite 3.0, where corporate chiefs will have to break out of their silos to future-proof the enterprise.
June 07, 2018 07 Jun'18
Edge computing helps IT execs in managing large data sets

Four IT practitioners at the 2018 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium said edge computing, real-time analysis and Lambda architecture help them in managing large data sets.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
CIOs: Focus on applying AI and machine learning, not defining it

For CIOs and CTOs, asking which computing approaches add up to artificial intelligence and which are simply automation or BI is probably not a very useful question. The better question to think ...
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Enterprise cybersecurity strategy: What a CIO needs to know

Digital transformation is leaving businesses exposed to more cyberattacks. At the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, panelists explain how much cybersecurity expertise is expected of CIOs.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Recruiting talent for digital cultures: Tips from McKinsey, Korn Ferry

The C-suite's penchant for hiring in its own image prevents companies from creating a digital culture. Another barrier: assuming HR can find the right people.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Digital talent: Liberty Mutual insists on engineers who can talk business KPIs

Liberty Mutual Insurance takes a two-pronged approach to building its digital talent ranks: recruit from the outside and offer coding lessons to existing employees.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Building an intelligent enterprise: Four experts offer hard-won advice

At the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, four IT executives shared lessons they've learned from building an intelligent enterprise and paid homage to the tech that helped them do it.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
The intelligent enterprise blends tech savvy, business smarts

To keep up with the ever-quickening pace of enterprise tech development, companies need the right combination of brains and brawn, says Equinix exec Ryan Mallory in this Q&A.
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Equinix expands amid a flourishing data center services market

In this Q&A, Equinix exec Ryan Mallory discusses his company's moves to meet growing demand for data center services and interconnectivity.
May 29, 2018 29 May'18
MIT CIO: What is digital culture, why it's needed and how to get it

Creating a digital culture is essential in the age of information, but companies must not lose sight of their core values in the process. Two tech execs show how they're doing it.
May 29, 2018 29 May'18
Early-stage company execs talk partnering with CIOs

Participants in the 2018 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase discuss the relationship between early-stage company execs and the C-suite.
May 22, 2018 22 May'18
Indeed.com releases top 10 most in-demand CIO skills

Job site Indeed.com has released a list of the most in-demand skills for today's CIOs, based on job postings. Experts I talked to said 'most in-demand' doesn't mean most valuable.
May 21, 2018 21 May'18
Rue La La CTO: Don't let data poisoning impair business health

If not treated properly, data can corrupt agendas, spur endless arguments and narrow thinking, the e-commerce company's Anthony Accardi says.
May 16, 2018 16 May'18
Build a culture of innovation on PaaS platforms

Tech execs from Deutsche Bank and Experian at the Red Hat Summit in San Francisco shared their thoughts on reaping the benefits of PaaS platforms by addressing the risks head-on.
May 11, 2018 11 May'18
Build 2018 gives the office meeting a high-tech sheen. Does it matter?

A display on the future of meetings at Microsoft's Build 2018 event was a technology tour de force. But analysts said the fanfare sort of misses the point.
May 11, 2018 11 May'18
Force multipliers in cybersecurity: Augmenting your security workforce

During his RSA conference keynote, IBM Security's van Zadelhoff highlighted cybersecurity's top three force multipliers and explained best practices to deploy them.
May 10, 2018 10 May'18
With machine learning models, explainability is difficult and elusive

The enterprise's demand for explainable AI is merited, say experts, but the problem is more complicated than most of us understand and possibly unsolvable.
May 10, 2018 10 May'18
Four CIO strategies for finding the business ROI in emerging tech

IT execs from Yamaha, Union Pacific, the city of Las Vegas and UL share their CIO strategies for deriving business benefit from emerging tech.
May 09, 2018 09 May'18
IT pros name users, GDPR as biggest cloud computing security threats

The cloud is growing faster than companies can prepare for cloud computing security threats, a quartet of tech leaders say at a Boston forum. But managing risk is within reach.
May 08, 2018 08 May'18
Artificial intelligence for social good: Big tech spins a new narrative

AI for social good is a thing. SAS touts research on tracking cheetah populations, Microsoft showcases work on precision farming at the Artificial Intelligence Conference.
May 04, 2018 04 May'18
Corporate IT rebrands its modern role: Reduce complexity

The days of corporate IT as a back-end function with its practitioners relegated to the basement are long over. But IT strategy in 2018 has its own host of challenges.
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
Cloud Foundry deployments boost customer experience, communication

IT pros from Comcast, American Airlines and Zipcar sound off on benefits of the software development platform at April's Cloud Foundry Summit in Boston.
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
Security awareness programs that work against human nature will fail

Security awareness programs should take into account that humans are basically 'lazy, social, creatures of habit,' said KnowBe4's Perry Carpenter at the CIO Boston Summit. Here are three tips.
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
Top 2018 cybersecurity trends to watch out for

A glance at IT news shows cybersecurity trends remain on companies' radar. At the CIO Boston Summit, Cybereason's Jessica Stanford discussed steps to defend against risk.
April 27, 2018 27 Apr'18
Gartner on blockchain: Questions to ask and lots of caveats

It's immature, misunderstood, untested in the enterprise, risk-laden -- and needs to be on the CIO agenda. Gartner's Nick Heudecker frames the blockchain questions you should be asking.
April 27, 2018 27 Apr'18
Vulnerability management programs need an upgrade for the cloud era

Gone are the days of simple, easily secured corporate networks. The proliferation of cloud computing, virtualization and containers means that the network is changing constantly, said Nate Palanov, ...
April 24, 2018 24 Apr'18
The CIO voice in the boardroom: Skills needed to get there

At a recent webinar, IT leaders discussed the factors driving the absence of a CIO voice in the boardroom and highlighted the skills they need to earn a seat at the table.
April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18
Workplace 'mindfulness' as coping mechanism for AI disruption

Two tech titans investing in the AI tools that automate jobs are also sinking money into workplace mindfulness programs aimed at helping employees become better at being human.
April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18
Juniper CEO Rahim stresses cybersecurity training, automation at RSA 2018

During his RSA Conference keynote, Juniper CEO Rami Rahim encouraged leaders to be "agents of change" that embrace automation in cybersecurity and new training techniques.
April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18
Will the next act in the ongoing evolution of IT be its last?

The evolution of IT keeps on keeping on -- for now. But as technology becomes more integral to the business, the IT department may become extinct. MIT's Joe Peppard explains.
April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18
Four digital business models and the capabilities they demand

Research scientist Stephanie Woerner expounds on the digital business models companies are using to compete in the digital economy and the capabilities required to succeed.
April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18
MIT Sloan: Finding your digital business model

Companies may understand the threats and opportunities a digital economy presents, but research from MIT Sloan suggests many don't have a clear sense of how to make digital revenue.
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 17, 2018 17 Apr'18
At Accenture, benefits of public cloud are business benefits

In this Q&A, infrastructure chief Merim Becirovic reports on the consulting company's cloud journey, discusses new technologies cloud will make possible and offers some getting-started advice.
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?
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.
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.
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.
March 19, 2018 19 Mar'18
Gartner issues four-part prescription for data and analytics leaders

Fake facts, discrimination, complexity and illiteracy are four challenges CIOs and data experts must overcome to reap the value of data analytics. Also, forget about bimodal IT.
March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18
Ex-Equifax CIO's insider trading indictment a red flag for IT execs

A former Equifax CIO has been indicted for insider trading following the company's 2017 data breach. Will it force IT execs to reexamine the importance of proper breach response?
March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18
Two data scientists offer advice on breaking down siloed data

Data scientists offer insight into why the age-old problem of siloed data persists and some concrete advice to CIOs on how to break down the walls.
March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18
AI's exponential curve: More from my interview with ISACA's Rob Clyde

I recently talked about the use of AI in the enterprise with Rob Clyde, vice chairman of the board of directors at ISACA, an organization focused on IT governance. The conversation focused on a new ...
March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18
ISACA: Build security into artificial intelligence hardware

A new paper on how to fight off malicious AI recommends adding security features to AI chips. ISACA's Rob Clyde explains why that's a good idea.
March 15, 2018 15 Mar'18
Companies ill-equipped to combat malicious AI

Companies are on the precipice of being attacked by malicious AI but lack the skills and tools needed to put up a basic defense, according to ISACA's Rob Clyde.
March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18
'Intelligent tutoring systems' use AI to boost student IQ

Intelligent tutoring systems that track how a student learns become smarter and more useful with practice, according to Carnegie Mellon University's Ken Koedinger. It's all about the data.
March 09, 2018 09 Mar'18
Data and analytics strategy: Lessons learned from spy agencies

Analyst Jim Hare of Gartner offers five ways to turn your company's data and analytics strategy into a competitive advantage by studying what our spy agencies do.
March 09, 2018 09 Mar'18
Security best practices to guide your digital transformation journey

With more companies embarking on a digital transformation journey, enterprise data is being spread across devices, systems and even in the cloud. As a result, focusing security efforts on ...
March 06, 2018 06 Mar'18
IBM's cloud strategy homes in on developers

To boost its profile in IaaS, IBM's cloud strategy has shifted focus from CIOs to developers. Whether the multipronged appeal to developers will pan out remains an open question.
March 02, 2018 02 Mar'18
Gartner: Machine learning platforms are in demand, market is in flux

The market for data science and machine learning platforms is in flux. According to a new report by the research outfit Gartner, the more established players are being usurped by nimble players ...
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
AI attacks are coming soon to a network near you

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and machine learning is a double-edged sword. The technologies are becoming cheaper and easier to apply to the enterprise, which is also making it ...
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Unlockable iPhones, leaked code among Apple's security woes

Security on Apple devices might not be as impenetrable as many thought. Forbes reported this week that Cellebrite, an Israel-based vendor and major U.S. government contractor, is now able to unlock ...
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Survey: Attorneys still lack proficiency in e-discovery technology

E-discovery technology has become an integral -- and essential -- element of the modern legal process, but a new report suggests attorneys are still struggling to embrace the technology. A survey ...
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Startup thinking: CIOs face challenges tapping entrepreneurial spirit

Startup thinking is something CIOs and their enterprises hope to incorporate, but they must consider the rigors and challenges of embracing startup culture.
February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Survey: Customer service chatbots aren't crowd-pleasers -- yet

A recent survey by Chatbots.org found that less than half of consumers find chatbots effective. What does that mean for CIOs trying to integrate the technology?
February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18
DLP implementation: Partner with the business for success

Data loss prevention strategies help prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. For a DLP strategy to be successful, however, business-wide buy-in is required.
February 27, 2018 27 Feb'18
Gartner's AI 'value chain' offers schema for assessing an AI project

Analyst Bern Elliot encourages CIOs to approach AI the way a financial advisor approaches an investment portfolio -- with a mix of high-risk and low-risk projects.
February 26, 2018 26 Feb'18
DTIM platform: New weapon against digital threats?

Digital threats pose a big challenge for organizations today, and cybercrime groups are only getting better at achieving their goals: In 2016, nearly one billion personal records and over one ...
February 26, 2018 26 Feb'18
Cloud, app dev highlight IT budget management priorities for 2018

TechTarget's exclusive 2018 IT Priorities survey sheds some light on IT budget management plans for the data center, cloud projects and hybrid technologies.
February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18
Deep learning algorithms power startup's beauty database

Deep learning algorithms are changing how we drive cars and navigate outer space. What about saving our skin? Silicon Valley startup Proven Beauty has a plan.
February 19, 2018 19 Feb'18
GRC professionals: Regs, big data, cloud top IT priorities 2018

Regulatory initiatives remain at the top of GRC pros' lists of tech projects, according to TechTarget's annual IT Priorities 2018 survey, but grab less attention than last year.
February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18
CISO responsibilities: Building a mission-based cybersecurity program

'Vanquish the enemy you can see ... then prepare for the next engagement.' Brooks Brothers' Phillip Miller gives fellow CISOs new ways to think about a cybersecurity program.
February 12, 2018 12 Feb'18
Neurala claims 'lifelong deep neural nets' don't forget

Boston startup Neurala says it has developed deep neural networks that can learn on the fly. Neurala's COO Heather Ames explains.
February 07, 2018 07 Feb'18
Study: CIO and CTO execs, procurement pros ID common pain points

An Insight Enterprises survey of CIO and CTO executives and procurement professionals finds agreement between IT and business operations on typical technology pain points.
February 05, 2018 05 Feb'18
Critical elements CIOs need to build an AI team

Top-notch recruiters, organizational structures that engender trust, and attention to ethics are key to ensuring your AI team succeeds.
February 02, 2018 02 Feb'18
IT Priorities 2018: Network upgrades, automation, cloud make the cut

The TechTarget IT Priorities 2018 survey finds that networking, automation and cloud projects will keep IT pros busy. IoT and AI lag, but that doesn't mean they aren't happening.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Cloud computing interoperability, portability key to multi-cloud unity

Companies struggling with multiple cloud services need to strive for cloud computing interoperability and portability, the Cloud Standards Customer Council says. First up – define the terms.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
The race to marry AI and cloud computing is on

Amazon, Microsoft and Google are in a race to ally AI and cloud computing by incorporating deep learning, machine learning and other AI functionality into their product offerings, giving developers ...
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Law firm: Trump administration policies may reshape IT outsourcing

Trump administration policies on the H-1B visa program for foreign workers and 'political uncertainty' may accelerate the move to the cloud in 2018, a Mayer Brown attorney says.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Ransomware outbreak threat calls for backup and DR strategy

IT departments deploy a range of data restore approaches to mitigate the risk of a debilitating ransomware attack. Time is of the essence, however.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
The 2018 CIO budget plan: The goal is lofty, but is the money there?

Digital transformation and underlying technologies -- cloud, AI, DevOps -- dominate CIO strategies this year, but it's unclear whether CIO budgets are up to the task.
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
CIOs need an AI infrastructure, but it won't come easy

From picking vendors to upskilling staff, folding an AI infrastructure into enterprise architectures isn't simple. Experts at the recent ReWork Deep Learning Summit zero in on the issues.
January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
In 2018, legal tech trends attest to power of data

Data becomes paramount, worldwide laws may call for contractual changes and the demand for digital services is prompting a litigation shift, according to law firm Mayer Brown.
January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
Digital epidemiology takes on the flu with help from you

John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital and a professor of biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical School, is a notable digital epidemiology researcher. It's a ...
January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
Digital phenotype introduces new kinds of data to clinical setting

John Brownstein of Boston Children's Hospital explains how his team is 'putting the public back in public health' by mining troves of nonclinical data culled from social media.
January 22, 2018 22 Jan'18
'Patient journey' propels hospital's digital transformation

The chief innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital explains how digital technologies are changing the 'patient journey' for the better.
January 15, 2018 15 Jan'18
For CFOs, cybersecurity investments become a priority

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem; it's a cross-functional priority for the enterprise. As cyberattacks and cyber risk continue to swell, the cybersecurity consciousness among the ...
January 14, 2018 14 Jan'18
CES 2018 for CIOs: Rise of the AI voice assistant class

What happens in Vegas doesn't stay there -- not at CES 2018, where AI voice assistants and sentient objects were ubiquitous and the crossover to workforces was obvious.
January 05, 2018 05 Jan'18
CIO plans for AI projects in 2018 push the envelope

SearchCIO interviews with leading IT executives suggest continued strong investment in AI projects -- and an important role for CIOs in developing an enterprise-wide AI strategy.
January 04, 2018 04 Jan'18
CIO goals and IT resolutions for 2018

Seven CIOs plus one chief digital officer give us a glimpse of their technology plans for the new year.
January 01, 2018 01 Jan'18
Top IT guidance for CIOs in 2017 underscores urgency of digitization

Digital transformation and the need for speed, scale and clear communication were the big topics explored in our top 10 CIO advice columns of 2017.
December 29, 2017 29 Dec'17
Baked-in cybersecurity approach needed to repel attacks

A government CIO says the bolt-on cybersecurity approach many organizations take today is faulty. Cybersecurity should be present from the start.
December 28, 2017 28 Dec'17
Top 10 blog posts of 2017 illuminate top CIO goals

SearchCIO's most-read blog posts give a telling look at CIO goals this past year -- artificial intelligence, digital transformation, multicloud management.

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