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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.
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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
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 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 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.
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.

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