Blogs

Connecting to the IoT Reality

Without a clear strategy, security and a good policy framework, the IoT can't meet its potential, and firms will struggle to transform investments into results.

The Gap Between AI Opportunity and Reality

Most businesses aren't putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work in any meaningful way. There's a gap, if not a chasm, between opportunity and reality.

Data Privacy Gets More Public

Data security and privacy are top of mind for executives, and government entities are now entering the picture, including New York State and the European Union.

How AI Will Change Business and Tech

A smarter IoT, more powerful chips and AI will change business and tech in profound ways, producing smarter drones, robots and wearables, and better analytics.

Let's Not Whitewash Tech History

We need to look beyond books, movies and other media to obtain a more accurate view of technology's past, including all the individuals who made contributions.

CIOs Must Put AI on the Fast Track

CIOs must begin to formulate a more focused AI strategy and look for ways to use the technology to disrupt both their business practices and their industry.

H1-B Visas Shouldn't Become a Political Weapon

Draconian measures to block immigrants on H1-B visas are counterproductive. The benefits of immigration outweigh the costs. It already has made American great.

The Time for Machine Learning Is Now!

Machine learning is about to become a lot more important. It's about to redefine how everything—from marketing and sales to HR to operations—takes place.

DDoS Attacks Are a Growth Industry

There's no simple way to address cyber-security threats, which include DDoS attacks, multi-vector attacks, the vulnerability of DNS and DNSSEC, and IoT botnets.

The Customer Is in Control

It's all about creating value for customers in the most efficient way possible. When businesses get this right, innovation and disruption become very real.

Deep Insecurities: Things Just Keep Getting Worse

Ninety-three percent of companies' security operation centers admit they're not keeping up with the volume of threat alerts and incidents, putting them at risk.

How to Lose a Good Customer

A company should have a good understanding of the customer relationship and offer the products, services, tools and plans that will motivate a customer to stay.

It's Very Clear: Clouds Are Getting Big

In a best-case scenario, clouds help organizations innovate and disrupt. Moreover, they frequently cut or shift costs by transferring CAPEX to OPEX.

Digital Transformation Is More Than a Buzzword

Even with all the technologies in place to support digital business, there's another major problem: getting everyone on board and pointed in the same direction.

Focus on 5 Strategic Issues in 2017

As the pace of technological change accelerates and the level of digital disruption grows, IT and business leaders must focus on five essential factors in 2017.

Building a Culture of Disruption

To become an innovator and disruptor, an organization must adopt a risk-tolerant culture—one that spots possibilities and opportunities. That starts at the top.