Technology
Why Internet Volatility is a Critical Business Issue (Forbes)
The internet is part of your business network. That statement seems like a no-brainer—every business leader knows that internet connectivity is critical. But how many of you unde... More
Salesforce CFO: Company Has Two Ways to Monetize Einstein AI Now, More Options to Follow (HITS)
There are “two ways to monetize” for Salesforce with the Salesforce Einstein artificial intelligence (AI) platform today, but there is “obviously lots of optionality in the f... More
IBM-Led Coalition Pushes Senators for Action on Better Tech Skills Training (The Hill)
IBM is pushing congressional leaders to update workforce legislation aimed at helping workers get technical skills necessary from the growing number of technology-related vocationa... More
How AI is Making an Entry Into the Freelance Economy (Forbes)
It’s becoming difficult to find an industry where AI isn’t already making or expected to make an impact. The freelance economy is no exception. Smart technologies have entered ... More
Class of 2018: This Year’s Grads Not Seen as a Skills Gap Solution (CIO)
The newly minted graduates of the class of 2018 are about to enter the workforce, but according to new research, many will do so without the necessary IT and technology skills empl... More
How AI is Making an Entry Into the Freelance Economy (Forbes)
It’s becoming difficult to find an industry where AI isn’t already making or expected to make an impact. The freelance economy is no exception. Smart technologies have entered ... More
Four ‘No Regrets’ Steps for Shifting into Digital Engineering (Digitally Cognizant Blog)
"Digital” may have technically been around since the invention of the transistor, but we’re still in the early days of a new economy. We’re moving from digital that’s fun (... More
The White House Promises to Release Government Data to Fuel the AI Boom (MIT)
Donald Trump’s chief technology advisor, Michael Kratsios, said that the US government would release any data that might help fuel AI research in the United States, although he d... More
Salesforce Scientist: Fears, Uncertainty about AI are Unfounded (CNBC)
The host of fears and uncertainty about the future of artificial intelligence is groundless, Salesforce's chief scientist said this week. While well-known names like Elon Musk, CEO... More
10 Predictions on AI’s Impact Over the Next Five Years (IM)
In its new report on data and artificial intelligence trends, Gartner explains that “our 2018 predictions for AI are cued to the way it is diffusing. First, recent AI technology ... More
SAP Goes Back to its Roots to Drive the Future (Forbes)
The challenge SAP faces is common to other B2B companies which make products that go largely unseen. How do you make the product visible? How do you sell the benefit of a product t... More
How Companies Can Create a Cybersafe Culture at Work (WSJ)
As technical defenses against cyberattacks have improved, attackers have adapted by zeroing in on the weakest link: people. And too many companies are making it easy for the attack... More
Software Bugs Have a Bounty on Their Heads (WSJ)
Programmers know that it’s nearly impossible to write complex software without making a mistake. While most software glitches are merely annoying, serious security bugs can give ... More
AI for IT: Who Will Lead the Charge for a Standard? (IW)
We are on the cusp of a new networking technology that promises to have as great (or a bigger) impact on how we communicate than even WiFi or TCP/IP -- artificial intelligence.... More
Should Companies Let Employees Use Social Media at Work? (WSJ)
Social-media use has become the norm in the U.S., with around 7-in-10 Americans now using platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to connect with others, share news and info... More
Talking to Machines: The UX of Virtual Conversation (Adobe Blog)
Some of the common problems with today’s AI-powered voice assistants are recognizing different accents and unfamiliar or complex words with many syllables.... More
How SAP Goes Back to its Roots to Drive the Future (Forbes)
NBA fans who spent more than one million hours pouring over basketball stats can thank enterprise software company, SAP. As the 2018 NBA Finals get underway between the Cleveland C... More
IBM Pledges $30 Million for Techies to Fight Natural Disasters (Fortune)
IBM is committing $30 million over five years to a global initiative aimed at addressing social challenges, like natural disaster relief, the company said. The donation will, in pa... More
Expert System Advances Artificial Intelligence for the Insurance Sector (HITS)
Expert System continues its growth strategy. By consolidating the position of its Cogito® technology in high-potential vertical markets, the company today released new products fo... More
LiveTiles Acquires AI Company (ARNnet)
Australian cloud-based digital workplace software vendor LiveTiles has announced the acquisition of next generation employee profile and directory management software company Hyper... More
