Samuel Greengard

Managing enterprise data and overseeing inventory is a challenge for businesses across a wide swath of industries. For Room & Board, a seller of modern artisan furnishings, ensuring that inventory, stores and the website are in sync is critical for success. The Minneapolis, Minn. company, which operates 14 showrooms in the U.S., has in the […]

Since the dawn of computing, artificial intelligence (AI) has always seemed like it was just around the corner. Despite significant and ongoing advances in machine learning and algorithms, it wasn’t quite ready for prime time. But the situation is changing rapidly. New research from Accenture indicates that the technology is taking shape—and it will impact business and […]

It’s no secret that organizations face a growing array of cyber-security threats. What’s more, the potential impact from malware is a mounting concern. What is often overlooked in today’s deteriorating security environment is the role of employees and others inside the enterprise. According to a newly released report from security vendor Bitglass, Spies in the […]

One challenge many universities face is keeping up with rapid advancements in the field. At the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, IT is now at the center of education. “We have witnessed a rapid revolution in the way we prepare students for a successful career in engineering,” said executive director of IT, Michael […]

As health care costs spiral upward and HMOs, hospitals and others look for ways to gain control over pricing, one company is taking direct aim at the challenge: PA & Associates Healthcare, a Lutherville, Md., consulting firm that has developed an analytics solution that tracks costs associated with implantable medical devices, including artificial knees and […]

At this point, it’s apparent to just about every CIO that existing data silos must crumble. There’s no way for an organization to tap the full potential of digital technology—and stay competitive—without creating data streams to fill data lakes. These are critical for everything from cross-selling and customer retention to regulatory adherence and call-center optimization. […]

At this point, it’s safe to assume that no system, device or database is completely safe from hackers and attackers. A seemingly endless stream of news stories about breaches—and the increasingly nefarious methods used by cyber-criminals and state-sponsored terrorists—is nothing short of alarming. “The reality,” says Jeremy Samide, CEO of security advisory firm Stealthcare, “is […]

The U.S. may be the undisputed heavyweight of tech. But don’t underestimate the rest of the world. In recent years, a growing array of countries—including the UK, Ireland, Japan, India, Israel and South Korea—have emerged on the global radar. Today, great ideas and disruptive business models come from just about everywhere. After spending a week […]

A remarkable irony of business and IT is that just about everyone knows what’s important, but few leaders can fully execute on a plan. Even with magazine articles, consultant input, conferences, online communities and plain old common sense, the gap between goals and reality is often wider than the Grand Canyon. A newly released report […]

By now, most CIOs understand that digital disruption isn’t going away anytime soon. Yesterday’s mind-blowing innovation is tomorrow’s yawn-a-thon. Employees and customers expect innovation at an ever accelerating rate. Leaders see clicks, traffic and dollars increase. Laggards breath the digital dust. Of course, IT is the engine that delivers results. And while there’s no shortage of […]

If one thing stands out about the current state of technology, it’s how fast things are changing. Robots, drones, 3D and 4D printing, the IoT, wearables and more are now a reality. Yes, these technologies will become far more sophisticated and, combined with AI, take on more mind-bending capabilities in the months and years ahead. […]

By now, it should be apparent to just about every CIO that the role of IT is changing profoundly in the digital age. Today, just about everything in the enterprise touches and incorporates IT. Consequently, IT departments are no longer the sun around which all planets orbit. They’re just another planet. Increasingly, various departments make […]