Posts Tagged ‘Emerging technologies’
Edge Computing is Edging out AI
Edge computing is the practice of processing data near the edge of the network where the data is being generated, instead of in a centralized data processing warehouse. It is becoming popular with the aim to minimize the delay between end-users and the cloud. This interesting topic came to us from The Journal of Cloud Computing in their article,…
Read MoreThe Robots Rise Up
What many refer to as the robot revolution has long been feared as the end of the road for blue-collar workers whose tasks are manual and repetitive. Vox brought us this interesting information in their article, ““Knowledge workers” could be the most impacted by future automation.” A recent study revealed that 50 percent of work activities…
Read MoreAI and Emerging Tech
There is growing concern that the trend toward emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a divide. Computer scientists say AI research is becoming increasingly expensive, requiring complex calculations done by giant data centers, leaving fewer people with easy access to the computing power necessary to further develop the technology. The Seattle Times brought this interesting…
Read MoreEmerging Technologies Role in Business
Many types of businesses are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in their business operations – including financial and marketing facets. Recently, Prudential revamped its marketing organization with the goal of leveraging data science and analytics more effectively. Digital Insurance brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Prudential reorients marketing around AI,…
Read MoreDiversity in Tech and Experts
New tech is challenging for any business. For the government, maybe a little more so. This interesting information came to our attention from Nextgov in their article, “Diverse Perspectives Are Critical When Deploying Emerging Tech, Officials Say.” Government leaders have the added challenge of linking personnel with diverse perspectives and expertise in their efforts to…
Read MoreGlobal IT Connections
A panel discussion on ‘Digital Transformation of States: A Modern day Face-Lift to Effective Governance through Emerging Technologies’ was held as a part of the Second Edition of Envision Digital Transformation Conclave in Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Septembr 26, 2019. The discussion centered on how various areas are making use of emerging technologies and innovations to…
Read MoreRisk Assessments for Organizations Lacking
A survey of board directors concerning their level of understanding the risks their companies faced revealed nearly one-third had limited or no understanding of their company’s risk profile. This survey was done a decade ago, long before data breaches, corporate cybercrime, data privacy, and security issues were being reported on a daily basis. This interesting information came…
Read MoreEmerging Technology’s Role in Society
Humanity is in a commercial race for bigger sales and an increased diversity. The appetite for technological entertainment grows exponentially with touch-screens, smart-phones, and intelligent data, to name just a few. This very interesting information came to us from the Chestnut Post in their article, “Emerging Technologies Bring Us Accelerated Happiness.” This interest in emerging technologies…
Read MoreThink Tank-Style Conference to Address Connectedness
If you are planning on attending the KM World Symposium this fall, you might want to consider staying on for the Complexity in Human Systems conference immediately following and co-located with the symposium. This day-and-a-half symposium is a joint production of the Cynefin Centre for Organizational Complexity, Information Today, Inc. and Dysart & Jones Associates. They…
Read MoreLearning Machine Learning
Machine learning has permeated most of our business and technological processes. It has also created an interest at the academic level. MIT News brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Machine learning for everyone.” MIT’s new non-electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) course on applications of machine learning teaches students from a variety…
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