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The InformationWeek community brings together IT practitioners and industry experts with IT advice, education, and opinions. We strive to highlight technology executives and subject matter experts and use their knowledge and experiences to help our audience of IT professionals in a meaningful way. We publish Guest Commentaries from IT practitioners, industry analysts, technology evangelists, and researchers in the field. We are focusing on four main topics: cloud computing; DevOps; data and analytics; and IT leadership and career development. We aim to offer objective, practical advice to our audience on those topics from people who have deep experience in these topics and know the ropes. Guest Commentaries must be vendor neutral. We don't publish articles that promote the writer's company or product.
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9/25/2020
Navigating safely through these stormy waters will ensure greater confidence in and resilience of the whole system. Here are a few pointers.
9/22/2020
Here’s how IT professionals can help top management understand the value of data and how to use it to the company’s advantage.
9/21/2020
COVID-19 has had profound effects on the global economy. While some industries took a hard hit, others found new opportunities -- such as machine learning.
9/17/2020
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have distinct limitations. Businesses looking to implement AI need to understand where these boundaries are drawn.
9/15/2020
It’s in every organization’s best interest to implement security measures that counter threats in order to protect artificial intelligence investments.
9/14/2020
Here’s why you need someone on hand who understands the technical and financial aspects of cloud management so that things don’t spiral out of control.
9/11/2020
CIOs and IT leaders should broaden their thinking around data and data analytics and empower their organizations to implement effective security and resilience programs.
9/9/2020
As the pandemic continues to test the limits of healthcare providers, the public cloud can support surge care capacity and ensure resilient technology infrastructure.
9/7/2020
A new big data research project found that emoji use at work varies significantly based on the user’s role, company and conversational situation.
9/4/2020
Here are some key considerations for IT leaders and teams as they seek investment and buy-in to implement solutions that will support their organizations now and in the future.
9/2/2020
Chief technology officers today must unify businesses in new and important ways.
8/31/2020
Here’s why real-time forecasting rules in 2020 (and how retraining your machine learning models can help with that).
8/28/2020
As some organizations look to transform faster than anticipated, putting critical tech roles in place will be the key to a smooth, successful journey.
8/26/2020
Turn the challenges that the pandemic has presented into new opportunities for your organization. Here are a few areas to consider.
8/24/2020
Does it seem too early for data lakes to have trends? The reality is data lakes are on the very edge of business transformation efforts and dramatic change.
8/21/2020
Researchers working directly with machine learning models are tasked with the challenge of minimizing cases of unjust bias.
8/19/2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and a recession, organizations are scrutinizing their spending across the board.
8/17/2020
Companies, universities, governments, and individuals the world over have shown they can pivot rapidly, take significant risks and innovate in unexpected ways.
8/14/2020
Technology leaders should embrace the virtual hackathon. Here’s why (and how to get started).
8/12/2020
Portability of applications, seamless data integration, and business alliances between vendors means enterprises need to prepare for omni-cloud adoptions soon.
8/10/2020
Advice for CIOs: With remote working here to stay, now is the time to advance cloud initiatives, consider uses for AI, and strengthen business continuity.
8/7/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic can have far-reaching effects on how the financial services industry interacts with customers, and service centers equipped with conversational AI will come to the fore.
8/5/2020
Applied properly, AI might help bridge the diversity gap in IT by assisting with job postings, evaluating resumes and standardizing the interviewing process.
8/3/2020
Ensuring continuity of operations in the face of unforeseen disruptions must be a top priority going forward. Is your organization in good shape?
7/31/2020
Data science algorithms are never a one-size-fits-all solution. Do you know what makes sense for your business?
7/29/2020
In the face of the unexpected demands 2020 has seen so far, business and IT leaders need to stay in a constant state of planning with their cloud operations.
7/27/2020
This crisis is teaching us a ton about the dissemination and use of data. But we must remember to use it in a way that maintains the quality of data and protects privacy rights.
7/24/2020
Glassdoor has ranked data science as one of the top 10 best jobs in the US every year since 2015. Here’s how you can stand out in this field.
7/22/2020
Extraordinary economic conditions require brand-new analytic models, right? Not if existing predictive models are built with responsible AI. Here’s how to tell.
7/20/2020
Here’s how visionaries can most effectively make the case for DevOps transformation.
7/17/2020
It’s not easy to teach machines how to apply a critical lens to data. Businesses need human intuition and creativity for multi-faceted problems.
7/15/2020
While the tech industry is currently challenged by an IoT skills gap, there are steps that companies and leaders can take to minimize these issues and drive change.
7/13/2020
Until the next technical evolution, current blockchain and AI/ML applications will continue to raise the trustworthiness bar in our zero-trust world.
7/10/2020
Don’t get stuck in a room going nowhere. Follow the Plan-Build-Execute model, and your data modernization initiative will lead to success.
7/8/2020
The role of the chief information officer is becoming ever-more important in creating experiences that drive long-term market success.
7/6/2020
Cloud usage and demand has spiked, but businesses must be wary of hidden cloud “gotchas” when it comes to modernizing and scaling their cloud infrastructure.
7/2/2020
IT leaders who use the current crisis to identify gaps in processes and digitize operations will see their businesses thrive.
7/1/2020
IT teams face unprecedented challenges, navigating a fast-paced landscape amid the pandemic. Adopting Agile principles may help drive performance and success.
6/29/2020
First, businesses need a clear understanding of how data will be used, and who will be impacted by the decisions made using the data.
6/26/2020
Tales of robots and smart speakers are eclipsed by those of automation and natural language processing, which are drivers for greater efficiencies, increased productivity and new revenue.
6/25/2020
Find out why deploying an effective master data strategy across an enterprise is an important foundation to building a successful digital transformation journey.
6/23/2020
While the full extent of the impact is not yet known, the following guidelines can help tech risk managers in successfully addressing the many challenges companies are facing now -- and later.
6/22/2020
BI is the transformation of data from services, including software and assets, into accessible insights and reports. But, otherwise, why is BI important?
6/19/2020
No doubt, wide adoption of the cloud as a one-size-fits-all solution brings tons of benefits to the table. However, they come at a cost not everyone can handle.
6/17/2020
Why that is, and what to do about it.
6/16/2020
CIOs and IT teams have a great opportunity to show how the strategic use of technology can help the company achieve its agile goals.
6/15/2020
Companies should use an XaaS strategy to outpace competition, cut acquisition costs and boost efficiency. Here are ways you can get there.
6/12/2020
To harness the power of data analytics, companies need to create a culture in which all employees understand how to use data to advance business outcomes.
6/11/2020
For experienced IT teams who are steeped in DevOps practices, shifting to DevTestOps requires a change in mindset.
6/9/2020
COVID-19 is reshaping the privacy landscape and calibrating priorities, but how long will it last?
6/8/2020
For those looking to reduce cloud costs as much as possible, here are four tips to help improve your overall investment.
6/5/2020
The effort is relatively low compared to the immense personal and business benefits of keeping customers pleased and even delighted during this turbulent time.
6/4/2020
Almost overnight, companies pivoted to remote work, but long-term viability requires an all-in commitment to digital transformation across technology and culture.
6/3/2020
During this time of uncertainty, businesses are trying to adapt to the new normal. Here’s why the Agile philosophy is suitable for unforeseen business obstacles.
6/2/2020
You can’t wait for the world to go back to “normal” or expect your old metrics to work in the future. Listen intently, experiment relentlessly, and spread your bets.
6/1/2020
Artificial intelligence and ML can help us take DevOps to the next level through identifying problems more quickly and further automating our processes.
5/29/2020
With many budgets constrained, now is the time to focus on artificial intelligence projects that will deliver the most payback over the next six months.
5/27/2020
Use these approaches to open the door to the rest of the C-suite and increase your influence.
5/25/2020
With fast-changing markets, fragmented teams, and unprecedented business disruption, how can new work management approaches help leaders maintain productivity on the right work?
5/22/2020
IT teams are facing a new normal with the shift to remote work. Here are some key steps they may not be considering (but should) to improve the digital experience.
5/20/2020
To create the organizational resilience necessary in this new normal, businesses need to stop thinking of IT teams as just expensive gatekeepers.
5/18/2020
Don’t adopt artificial intelligence and machine learning without having a real business problem to solve. Here are some ways to help build the right use cases.
5/15/2020
Many individuals prefer to collaborate in person. But as a community that has operated remotely since its inception, the open source world can teach us a thing or two to ease the transition.
5/13/2020
The lack of women in IT leadership demonstrates the current need for deeper investment in the next generation of women in technology.
5/12/2020
In the first real test of AI in a crisis, the results are mixed. While many individual applications are helping, the tech remains immature and unable to address complex public policy issues.
5/11/2020
COVID-19 has exposed critical cracks in companies' digital capabilities, forcing CIOs to bolster their resiliency, responsiveness, flexibility, and adaptation.
5/8/2020
Though motivations vary based on an organization’s unique needs, there are several key common drivers for moving to the cloud.
5/6/2020
Chief information officers who can successfully integrate citizen developers with IT will be able to accelerate digital transformation across their enterprise.
5/5/2020
Traditional approaches to cost containment will no longer cut it. Here’s some advice on how to soar past the dark clouds and deploy smart cost management.
5/4/2020
While ML can dramatically enhance an organization’s security posture, it is critical to understand some of its challenges when designing security strategies.
5/1/2020
One of the biggest mistakes a leader can make is blindly following a prescriptive list of one-size-fits-all tips and solutions for remote work.
4/29/2020
Why the role of site reliability engineer is so stressful and what can be done about it.
4/27/2020
The sheer scope of AI’s impact on society does require some regulation. It will be essential to ensure that AI regulation is fair and ethical while not impeding innovation.
4/24/2020
By helping get customers the info they need fast, and freeing up human workers, virtual assistants are now an essential member of any frontline response team.
4/22/2020
These digital natives hold the key to not only unlocking but also fast-tracking the global effort in welcoming tomorrow’s fully digital world. Here’s why.
4/20/2020
Progress is steady, but the technology hasn’t matured enough for most enterprises to truly benefit. Here’s what needs to happen.
4/17/2020
RPA helps drive productivity and secure competitive advantages by maximizing resources already on hand. Here’s how to effectively deploy it in your business.
4/15/2020
Chief information officers face challenges obtaining buy-in to invest in cybersecurity. Yet equating compliance to security is the biggest mistake CISOs are making.
4/14/2020
Though many of us may be unfamiliar with the work-from-home lifestyle, our current situation offers a glimpse into the future of work.
4/13/2020
These management strategies can help enterprise organizations rein in costs for public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud deployments.
4/9/2020
Enterprise automation is not a cause for alarm but a societal imperative. Here’s why.
4/8/2020
As firms across all industries seek to turn data, the greatest asset of the digital age, to their advantage, attracting and retaining the right talent is essential.
4/6/2020
Is your data protection strategy ready for artificial intelligence? Here are a few things IT leaders and businesses should keep in mind.
4/3/2020
Here are some non-traditional ways that IT leaders can fill their open positions and create a more diverse workplace.
4/1/2020
More people are needed for blue collar jobs in areas where AI-enabled automation was to have the most impact. So where are the robots?
3/30/2020
Why senior IT professionals disclose salary history in the job recruitment process -- despite laws banning the question.
3/27/2020
You’ve just been asked to look at a multi-cloud solution. You might put on a brave face for upper management, but deep down you know this isn’t going to be easy. You’re right.
3/26/2020
Inside the efforts to keep the quarantined world’s popular internet services running smoothly. -- DataCenter Knowledge
3/25/2020
This five-phase approach will help chief information officers and IT leaders maintain continuity of operations during the coronavirus outbreak -- and other critical times.
3/23/2020
IT executives can drive successful outcomes for companies looking to expand on their internal technologies by adopting a product management mentality.
3/20/2020
Internal integration following a merger or acquisition can result in a range of complexities, but there are technologies that can improve this process.
3/18/2020
An obsession with tasks is leading to marginal returns on tech investments. Now is the time to rethink our approaches to machine learning.
3/17/2020
IT leaders should reflect on how and why digital transformations fail and tap nonconformists who are not afraid to think outside the box as a start.
3/16/2020
These baseline business continuity strategies will help ensure your organization is positioned to keep operations going even as the business environment is up-ended.
3/13/2020
Having a well-defined AI strategy and investing in business models that leverage AI and data can help companies become innovative leaders. Where do you stand?
3/12/2020
Google is adding new cloud regions at a rapid rate alongside new capabilities that could help grow market share as it takes on rivals Amazon and Microsoft. -- ITPro Today
3/12/2020
AI can spot patterns in data and make predictions, and the hope is these tools could identify drug prospects to test on humans within months.
3/11/2020
The good news is that the enterprise-level disruptions to the CIO role represent an opportunity to re-examine their positions and make meaningful adjustments -- especially at the mid-market level.
3/10/2020
As we move into the 2020s, leaders must self-reflect and focus on how they can improve upon past AI, 5G and other innovation technologies to drive results.
3/9/2020
An artificial intelligence center of excellence can ensure AI best practices inform every AI project at your organization.
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