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- 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 ...
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- December 28, 2017
28 Dec'17
To work for us, AI virtual assistants need to speak, see like humans
For AI virtual assistants to become truly useful, they need to perfect natural language generation and image recognition, said Forrester's Julie Ask.
- December 22, 2017
22 Dec'17
Book excerpt: Embracing agile to drive digital transformation
If there's one thing that CIO's have learned in recent years, it is that digital transformation is more than a buzzword. Embracing digital technologies has now become essential to successful ...
- December 22, 2017
22 Dec'17
2017 tech events: The year in photos
In this end-of-year photo roundup, take a look back at some of the most notable moments from SearchCIO's coverage of 2017 tech events.
- December 21, 2017
21 Dec'17
Tech execs sound off on 2018 enterprise IT trends
Eight tech execs dissect the big enterprise IT trends in 2018. Get their takes on AI, microservices, edge computing, IT metrics and customer service in the IoT age.
- December 20, 2017
20 Dec'17
2017 cloud computing headlines show upside, hurdles for CIOs
Multi-cloud, the AWS outage and serverless computing all made their way into SearchCIO's most-read 2017 cloud computing headlines.
- December 18, 2017
18 Dec'17
Training data for algorithms must be right, not just plentiful
Machine learning algorithms require training data -- and a lot of it -- to get the models working correctly. But more training data alone doesn't necessarily make for smarter algorithms, according ...
- December 15, 2017
15 Dec'17
Net neutrality ruling requires measured, informed CIO response
After the net neutrality ruling, Forrester's Glenn O'Donnell has some advice for CIOs: "Don't freak out."
- December 15, 2017
15 Dec'17
At AI World, 'black cat' problems and data mysteries abound
Dun & Bradstreet's chief data scientist explains why AI teams must accept that their intrepid data explorations may turn up ... nothing. Plus: Five AI 'vectors of progress.'
- December 12, 2017
12 Dec'17
Customer success managers: Guides to client happiness
Customer success managers help clients define success -- then they help them get there, according to a software vendor employee who has the title.
- December 12, 2017
12 Dec'17
Harvard IT exec: Take these seven cyberattack prevention steps now
Go ahead and check out cutting-edge software for airtight IT security, Harvard Business School's CTO says. But first, renew your focus on cyberattack prevention.
- December 12, 2017
12 Dec'17
Big cities more resilient to job automation than small cities, according to new research
There's no doubt that job automation will disrupt the labor market. But while most of us talk about when, Iyad Rahwan is focused on a different question: Where? Rahwan, associate professor of media ...
- December 08, 2017
08 Dec'17
Conversational commerce rudimentary but full of promise
Conversational commerce between a human and an artificial intelligence is immature and mostly brokered by the tech giants. That doesn't mean CIOs shouldn't put in their two cents.
- December 06, 2017
06 Dec'17
Job searches reveal top skills for tech positions
A new report by jobs site Indeed shows skills in JavaScript library React are becoming critical to land jobs. Also important is cloud computing know-how.
- December 05, 2017
05 Dec'17
What Intel's Bob Rogers looks for when hiring data scientists
Among the traits Intel's chief data scientist looks for when hiring data scientists is the ability to convert business goals into highly specific questions.
- November 30, 2017
30 Nov'17
Shape Security's Blackfish designed to combat credential stuffing attacks
Credential stuffing doesn't often make the news, but it's a $10 billion a year problem, according to Shuman Ghosemajumder, CTO at Shape Security in Mountain View, Calif. The term describes the ...
- November 30, 2017
30 Nov'17
Digital transformation strategies: Progress in telecom, banking
A new Ovum survey cites telecom and banking as the industries making the most progress in digital transformation, while also ranking big data and APIs as the top tech enablers.
- November 28, 2017
28 Nov'17
AI meets the comments section, and the results aren't in yet
The comments section at the bottom of news stories, blogs and Instagram posts has become a place for incivility. Without the resources to monitor every single comment written, news organizations ...
- November 21, 2017
21 Nov'17
How to win in the AI era? For now, it's all about the data
Deep learning pioneer Andrew Ng explains why data, not algorithms, gives companies a first-mover advantage in the current AI era. Plus: the four traits of an AI company.
- November 21, 2017
21 Nov'17
A CIO lesson in the fast-fading distinction between Amazon and AWS
IT folks see Amazon and AWS and think retailer and cloud provider, but these powerhouses share a different view. What does their symbiosis say to CIOs?
- November 17, 2017
17 Nov'17
A general tells CFOs what people want from leaders in crisis times
Times of crisis require certain leadership traits beleaguered business execs would do well to cultivate. That was the pitch from a retired general at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit.
- November 17, 2017
17 Nov'17
Two innovators under 35 at the front lines of emerging tech
MIT Technology Review's annual list of Innovators Under 35 recognizes individuals who are tackling hard problems and making notable advances in the areas of AI, virtual reality, robotics and ...
- November 16, 2017
16 Nov'17
Push for public, private sector cybersecurity cooperation continues
Efforts to establish public and private sector cybersecurity cooperation have stalled in recent years, but high-profile incidents could be turning the tide.
- November 16, 2017
16 Nov'17
The uphill battle of beating back weaponized AI
AI experts at the recent EmTech conference in Cambridge, Mass., painted a frightening picture of weaponized AI.
- November 14, 2017
14 Nov'17
Free course targets candidates for network engineering jobs
NexGenT is new to the IT boot camp field, so it's promoting itself, offering up a course that helps people prepare for IT careers. The fee? A $5 charity donation.
- November 03, 2017
03 Nov'17
AI future is nigh, but enterprises are unready
The AI future is terrifying, terrific -- and companies are unprepared to exploit it. Also: Big tech testifies on 2016 election meddling; iPhone X privacy concerns.
- November 03, 2017
03 Nov'17
Tim O'Reilly: The flawed genie behind algorithmic systems
The founder of O'Reilly Media explains how the algorithmic systems that power the world's most customer-pleasing companies reflect our humanity back to us -- for better or worse.
- October 31, 2017
31 Oct'17
Machine learning's training data is a security vulnerability
Microsoft's Danah Boyd has a sobering message for CIOs: The data used to train machine learning algorithms is at risk.
- October 31, 2017
31 Oct'17
2017 Gartner Symposium: A SearchCIO photo roundup
In this photo roundup, we chronicle the SearchCIO team's experience at the 2017 Gartner Symposium and highlight some key sessions and themes from the event.
- October 31, 2017
31 Oct'17
Xerox CISO: Cybersecurity is 'enabler' for innovative tech
New data-driven technologies hold a lot of promise, Alissa Johnson says in this video. But the data needs to be protected so the tech works for us, not against us.
- October 31, 2017
31 Oct'17
Main cybersecurity management challenge? People, but simple tech can help
How do you solve a problem like your risky-email-clicking employees? Train them, and make software easier, Xerox CISO Alissa Johnson says in this video.
- October 27, 2017
27 Oct'17
Top technology trends will put CIOs, companies in warp-speed mode
Don't get too attached to those predictive models you've been churning out. In a few years, software will be calling the shots. Also: CIO salaries surging; first robot citizen.
- October 27, 2017
27 Oct'17
Companies want explainable AI, vendors respond
Dispatch from the Strata Data Conference: The push for explainable AI is on, and companies like H2O.ai and Microsoft are looking to deliver.
- October 26, 2017
26 Oct'17
Finding AI talent is almost impossible, so cultivate it
Let me guess. You want to find AI talent to build a self-thinking artificial intelligence platform that will revolutionize your business and catapult your organization to the forefront of your ...
- October 20, 2017
20 Oct'17
Google Glass device finally finds a use case -- in the enterprise
Understand the problem first, then invent the technology -- unless you're Google and the technology is its Google Glass device. Also: KRACK attack, AlphaGo Zero, IoT security strategies on the rise.
- October 20, 2017
20 Oct'17
On cloud-first policy, not all companies are equal
At Symposium 2017, Gartner contemplated IT's 'cloud-only' future, but an informal survey of attendees revealed that many enterprises have yet to adopt a cloud-first policy.
- October 17, 2017
17 Oct'17
CIOs should lean on AI 'giants' for machine learning strategy
Components of AI, such as machine and deep learning, will be part and parcel of every enterprise. When devising a machine learning strategy, CIOs should think of it as the next wave of analytics.
- October 16, 2017
16 Oct'17
McKinsey: You can't do enterprise AI without digital transformation
NEW YORK -- Hardly a day goes by without a prediction about how artificial intelligence will radically change our lives -- driving our cars, running errands, sucking up jobs. But what is the state ...
- October 13, 2017
13 Oct'17
Kaspersky news, Equifax security hack push CIOs to trust no one
The Kaspersky news has IT pros pondering everything from the dystopia of zero-trust security to deliverance by blockchain. Also: Samsung CEO resigns; Google's $1 billion for training.
- October 13, 2017
13 Oct'17
CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger talks innovation at Starbucks
Innovation at Starbucks is served up in many forms. EVP and CTO Gerri Martin-Flickinger breaks down the coffee giant's latest technology investments.
- October 13, 2017
13 Oct'17
Feature engineering headache disappears with deep learning
NEW YORK -- One of the biggest differences between machine learning and deep learning is the effort that goes into making the algorithms work. With machine learning, data scientists have to perform ...
- October 06, 2017
06 Oct'17
Gartner Symposium 2017: Zen and the art of digital business
Companies doing digital projects aren't yet digital businesses, Gartner analysts warn. Deep thought may help. Also: Russia's NSA exploit; Facebook to open Virginia data center.
- October 03, 2017
03 Oct'17
AWS cloud platform will share cloud computing heights, CEO Jassy says
The AWS cloud platform is No. 1 in the cloud market -- but it won't be the only one, chief exec Andy Jassy predicts. A few big vendors will fit into companies' multicloud strategies.
- September 30, 2017
30 Sep'17
Forecast for more female tech leaders 'optimistic'
The demand for female tech leaders in IT organizations is high as more companies seek to expand diversity, says executive recruiter Eric Sigurdson.
- September 29, 2017
29 Sep'17
Microsoft bets on topological qubits as future of quantum computing
Experts react to Microsoft's 'moonshot' claim on the future of quantum computing. Also: Wal-Mart joins Workplace; the Twitter-Russia connection.
- September 29, 2017
29 Sep'17
Automat powers conversational marketing bot for L'Oreal
The new L'Oreal chatbot helps customers find the perfect gift -- and requires an enterprise-grade marketing stack to do so.
- September 29, 2017
29 Sep'17
PreVeil touts easy-to-use data encryption software as key to IT security
What will it take for people to use encryption software as a matter of course? A Boston startup believes it's got the answer.
- September 28, 2017
28 Sep'17
Coding school bets on scholarships to put more women in tech jobs
The Flatiron School, a coding boot camp in New York, is lowering tuition for aspiring female technologists. The goal: to get more of them into a male-centric field.