November 30, 2023
Via: Computer WeeklyThe government hopes new guidance from the Alan Turing Institute will provide useful information to help businesses upskill employees so they can use artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out tasks in the workplace, boosting productivity. AI skills for business competency […]
November 30, 2023
Via: CIOEarly in the pandemic CIO Ken Grady pinpointed a key challenge that has vexed IT organizations for the better part of a decade. “We saw a tremendous acceleration and adoption in the use of new platforms to stay connected and […]
November 30, 2023
Via: CIOHub-and-spoke networks and castle-and-moat security architectures were designed for days gone by when users, apps, and data all resided on premises. But in today’s world, endlessly extending the network to more branch offices, remote users, and cloud apps, and defending […]
November 30, 2023
Via: DATAVERSITYData-driven decision-making involves utilizing data and analytics to solve business problems. Relying on facts rather than intuition or personal opinions can lead to more accurate and effective decisions. In business organizations, evidence-based decisions can optimize operations, enhance productivity, and drive […]
November 30, 2023
Via: Database Trends and ApplicationsData quality is becoming a hot button issue as more and more businesses aggressively move into artificial intelligence (AI)—both generative and operational—which requires massive amounts of accurate and timely data. The rise of large language models (LLMs)—both publicly available as […]
November 30, 2023
Via: DATAVERSITYA document database (sometimes referred to as a “document store” or a “document-oriented database”), is a NoSQL or non-relational database. However, document databases use an index to associate “keys” with “documents,” making them more efficient at retrieving data. Unlike relational […]
November 29, 2023
Via: CMSWireThe way that consumers engage with brands is constantly evolving. The average internet user spends nearly seven hours per day online, consuming articles, ads and updates across a variety of different channels. Although our research shows that consumers value messaging […]
November 28, 2023
Via: CIOWhen vendor-driven and customer-driven technology roadmaps are in close alignment, the results can be almost magical. Unfortunately, for most organizations that’s rarely the reality as they’re often left struggling to achieve the innovation that their vendors are supposed to enable. […]
November 28, 2023
Via: CIOBusinesses today are sitting on vast amounts of data, which has the potential to unlock new opportunities and avenues to stay one step ahead of the competition. But data doesn’t always come in a neatly packaged format, ready to be […]
November 27, 2023
Via: InfoWorldSometimes AI hype can be so silly that it distracts us from the important work of making it functional. For example, you can read Bill Gates’ paean to AI and believe that within the next five years, “You’ll simply tell […]
November 22, 2023
Via: Database Trends and ApplicationsThe concept of delivering data as a product pervades many data strategies of organizations looking to optimize efficiency and positive business outcomes. This idea, however, maintains a level of elusiveness; while data products sound effective, how does an enterprise achieve […]
November 22, 2023
Via: Computer WeeklyThe rise of cloud services and internet connectivity means that (almost) all business solutions are now software. Developers are fortunate to live in a time where there is a steady flow of new tools to support the creative development process. […]
November 22, 2023
Via: DATAVERSITYIn today’s ever-evolving landscape, leaders face a delicate balancing act when harnessing the power of AI to transform their data into valuable insights. On the one hand, the relentless speed of AI-driven advancement and fierce industry competition demand an agile, […]
November 21, 2023
Via: CIOAsk IT leaders about their challenges with shadow IT, and most will cite the kinds of security, operational, and integration risks that give shadow IT its bad rep. But for a select few, the deeper challenges of departmental technologies being […]
November 21, 2023
Via: Computer WeeklyLet me introduce you – if you’re not already familiar with them – to two individuals who never met, and whose lifetimes didn’t even overlap: Auguste Kerckhoffs and Claude Shannon. Auguste Kerckhoffs was a 19th century Dutch-born cryptographer. In what […]
November 20, 2023
Via: Computer WeeklyWhen it comes to security incident response strategies, it seems that many organisations tend to focus a great deal on the importance of cyber resilience, which is entirely valid, but they often forget to factor in the value of human […]
November 20, 2023
Via: Computer WeeklyMost organisations just don’t have the IT infrastructure to handle the compute, storage and energy requirements that artificial intelligence (AI) deployments bring. In fact, one-third think a total overhaul of their IT estate will be needed to be able to […]
November 20, 2023
Via: CIOMeasuring developer productivity has long been a Holy Grail of business. And like the Holy Grail, it has been elusive. But based on our work with companies from a range of industries, we think we may have figured out a […]
November 20, 2023
Via: CIOGenerative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. Their enthusiasm is justified, with multiple studies finding that AI is delivering strong value and […]
November 17, 2023
Via: CIOA managed service provider (MSP) is an outsourcer contracted to remotely manage or deliver IT services such as network, application, infrastructure, or security management to a client company by assuming full responsibility for those services, determining proactively what technologies and […]