Forrester predicts how digital business will change in 2021

COVID-19 made what was once optional into a mandatory part of business strategy, and 2021 will only move the needle further to the digital side, Forrester predicts.

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Robot boats from MIT can now carry passengers

The latest "Roboat" is an autonomous vehicle that's about six feet long and is being tested for use in Amsterdam.

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IDC: Worldwide IT predictions for 2021 that CIOs need to know

Informed and cautioned by the COVID-19 crisis, predictions say CIOs need to consider remediation of shortcomings, identifying which IT areas should be accelerated, and which new tech to leverage.

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DreamWorks Animation and SAP HANA partner with Lenovo for high-performance computing

The announcements around high-performance computing and data center upgrades were made Wednesday during the Tech World conference.

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Pet lovers: Super cool tech-related gifts

Whether it's for the pet lover on your holiday gift list or a little something that will make sharing space with your pet easier or more fun, there are plenty of innovative items designed for pets.

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5 edge computing predictions for 2021

Forrester says 2021 will be the year this emerging technology graduates from experiment to practically applicable technology, driven largely by AI and 5G.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Despite pandemic and economic instability, US small-business owners remain optimistic

Most US small business owners see a bright future for financial prospects, businesses returning to pre-pandemic conditions, and that they'll still be in business in spring 2021.

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Artificial intelligence: Cheat sheet

Learn artificial intelligence basics, business use cases, and more in this beginner's guide to using AI in the enterprise.

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US military tests wearable + AI combination as early warning system for COVID-19 cases

Philips built an algorithm that tracks 165 biomarkers to spot illness when a person is contagious but not showing symptoms yet.

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Forrester: AI and automation will help organizations rethink the future of work

Automation, not surprisingly, is aimed at the employee experience. In 2021, digital transformation initiatives in more than three-quarters of enterprises will focus on automation, the firm said.

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94% of organizations run into Kubernetes challenges

Despite issues, a new report from D2iQ predicts production projects using Kubernetes will rise 61% in the next two years.

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How AI can help boost alternative and renewable energy use

The challenge of inconsistent flow of wind and solar energy is getting help from artificial intelligence, helping companies predict and adapt, saving them money.

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IBM teams with Red Hat, other partners, to bring energy-efficient AI hardware to hybrid clouds

The company made several tech announcements, all geared at accelerating and scaling scientific discovery.

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Big data and DevOps: No longer separate silos, and that's a good thing

The pandemic has caused major shifts in the way IT and big data work. Now they may be working together for better outcomes.

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Great holiday tech gifts for under $100

Here's a look at some of the best tech-related gifts available now for less than $100, often the budget for close coworkers and good friends.

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Friday, October 16, 2020

Are you a big data laggard? Here's how to catch up

If your company has gotten behind in its big data management, there are ways to get current using automation.

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AI can help veterans transition to civilian workforce

Eightfold.ai helps companies find good candidates for positions but especially for veterans who may struggle with the lifestyle change.

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AI platform helps hiring companies connect with veterans

Eightfold.ai is used by organizations to help find the best employees for open positions. It also makes hiring veterans easier for the company and the veterans.

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Data analysts: Learn how to use Python, R, deep learning, more in these online courses

With this eight-course training bundle, you'll also get hands-in instructions on AI, Google Data Studio, PyTorch, and artificial neural networks.

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Data streaming: The best use cases and why they work

Could IoT sensors, geo-tracking, customer interaction, and other data streaming services help your bottom line? Learn from these successful uses.

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Verizon Business and Cisco to bring 5G-powered experiences to stadiums

They'll address venues' challenges and provide new capabilities for in-person events, including leveraging analytics for wait-lines, contactless payments and identifying crowd density.

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3 ways criminals use artificial intelligence in cybersecurity attacks

Bad actors use machine learning to break passwords more quickly and build malware that knows how to hide, experts warn.

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Big data: How wide should your lens be? It depends on your use

How much data you have coming into your system can make a huge difference in your storage, bandwidth, and budget. Consider narrowing your aperture.

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NVIDIA announces cloud-based video conferencing platform to assist virtual teams

AI-enabled features such as gaze correction and facial adjustment provide a more natural face-to-face feel to virtual collaboration, the company says.

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BlackBerry announces "industry first" AI-powered unified endpoint security platform

The new suite is composed of four products that cover endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response, mobile threat defense, and user/entity behavior analytics.

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Monday, October 5, 2020

NASA taps AI to identify "fresh craters" on Mars

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory uses an AI tool on a supercomputer cluster to identify potential craters on the Red Planet.

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Pandemic accelerated the adoption and sophistication of IoT technology

The enterprise is finding its digital capabilities have been put to the test amid the coronavirus crisis, and a new report from Vodafone Business shows IoT's significant impact.

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AI and ethics: One-third of executives are not aware of potential AI bias

The majority of consumers expect companies to be accountable for their AI systems, yet about half of companies do not have a dedicated member overseeing ethical AI implementation.

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AI investment increased during the pandemic, and many business plan to do more, Gartner found

A quarter of IT professionals increased AI investment levels due to COVID-19, 42% kept it at the same level, but 75% plan to continue or begin new AI projects in the next 6-9 months.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Train employees to be first line of defense

This October looks quite different from previous years, as IT oversees staff who are no longer centrally located, creating a larger attack surface for bad actors. Awareness is key, experts say.

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