Profile of John Edwards
Technology Journalist & Author
News & Commentary Posts: 105
John Edwards is a veteran business technology journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous business and technology publications, including Computerworld, CFO Magazine, IBM Data Management Magazine, RFID Journal, and Electronic Design. He has also written columns for The Economist's Business Intelligence Unit and PricewaterhouseCoopers' Communications Direct. John has authored several books on business technology topics. His work began appearing online as early as 1983. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, he wrote daily news and feature articles for both the CompuServe and Prodigy online services. His "Behind the Screens" commentaries made him the world's first known professional blogger.
Articles by John Edwards
4/14/2021
As IT operations continue drifting into the cloud, it's important to ensure that organization personnel keep pace with the latest skills and practices.
4/1/2021
Data, data everywhere, but where to put it all? Here's a rundown of five current and potential fast and high-capacity storage approaches.
3/16/2021
Some IT staffers don't want to come back to the office, while others can't wait to return. Here's how IT leaders can plan for a split workforce in a post-pandemic workplace.
2/24/2021
Last year was great for new technology firms. This year could be even better.
2/4/2021
Financial services firms, such as banks and insurance providers, are rapidly heading into the cloud, lured by the promise of multiple monetary, innovation and performance benefits.
2/2/2021
Continuous delivery gains momentum as IT seeks to deliver new features and fix defects faster and more consistently.
1/14/2021
Rocked by COVID in 2020, DevOps teams will face new challenges -- and opportunities -- over the next 12 months. Here's a look at what to expect.
12/21/2020
When real-world quantum applications begin appearing, cost, complexity, and other issues will likely float them into the cloud.
11/18/2020
CIOs will have a host of cloud options to choose from in 2021 as the cloud business evolves, according to a new Forrester Research report.
11/9/2020
Fast, efficient, and affordable cloud performance is an achievable goal when you take advantage of essential optimization techniques.
10/22/2020
A simple mistake made in a data center can have serious consequences. Here's how to detect and prevent common errors before they can damage schedules, budgets, revenue, and perhaps even lives.
9/8/2020
A new report suggests that to improve AI accountability, enterprises should tackle third-party risk head-on.
8/18/2020
Don't let mistakes drag your enterprise into analytics disappointment. Catch these common errors before they can hurt your organization's bottom line.
8/14/2020
Robotic process automation promises to streamline an array of routine business tasks. Here's what you need to know about this transformational technology.
7/30/2020
Looking to get a bigger bang from your budget? Think about optimizing some of your existing IT resources.
7/20/2020
A data center managed entirely by automated systems sounds like the setting for a science fiction movie. Yet human-less data centers are making their mark.
7/8/2020
As data analytics matures, it's attracting a wider range of adopters. Here's how your organization can tap into this essential business technology.
6/22/2020
A new survey finds that organizations plan to migrate the majority of their applications to the cloud over the next year. Microservices and SRE are also gaining steam.
6/5/2020
A study on federal early technology adoption offers intriguing insights for all government and commercial IT leaders.
5/11/2020
Driving this to full potential requires planning, a commitment to standardization and compatible management tools. Here are steps to take to reach these goals.
4/30/2020
Analytics has already enhanced an array of business functions. Now it's IT's turn to benefit from analytics-driven insights.
4/20/2020
What you don't know can hurt you. When it comes to digital transformation, many top enterprise executives may have to learn this lesson the hard way.
4/15/2020
Information is power. With data playing an increasingly important role in achieving enterprise success, IT leaders must learn how to squeeze the maximum value out of collected data.
3/26/2020
A rapidly growing cloud presence demands careful thought and planning. Here's what you need to do to set your organization on the right course.
3/18/2020
Customer experience leaders may struggle to show how their efforts will generate positive business results. They need a solid business model that can reliably predict quantifiable benefits.
3/3/2020
Looking for a way to help your organization work smarter and faster? Augmented intelligence is ready to provide added support, new insights, and a competitive edge.
2/24/2020
Most of the world's leading democracies want to investigate the impact of AI's exponential growth. The US isn't one of them.
2/17/2020
Wannabe DevOps trainers are dime a dozen, but truly skilled coaches are worth their weight in gold.
12/17/2019
The new year promises big changes in Agile methodologies and applications. Here's a look at what to expect.
11/20/2019
The new year will find IT leaders coping with business, technological and staff disruption issues. What will this mean for you?
11/13/2019
The Agile model and its adopters are moving forward rapidly. Here's how you can stay on top of the latest improvements.
10/30/2019
Here's a look at some of the lesser known skills that can help software developers land the job of their dreams.
10/18/2019
Laziness, inattention and poor management practices make containerized applications vulnerable to invasion and attack. Fortunately, establishing strong safeguards is fast and easy.
9/18/2019
AI software is everywhere, yet only a handful of offerings target specific demands. How can enterprises customize generic AI tools to meet their unique needs?
8/29/2019
When a team member begins neglecting his or her work responsibilities, it's important to move quickly. Here's a look at the telltale warning signs.
8/21/2019
A growing number of AI experts are turning their attention to big data. Will that be enough to save doomed projects?
8/6/2019
New privacy rules are coming. Is your organization ready?
7/23/2019
Tech disruption is uprooting traditional business practices while creating new responsibilities -- and opportunities -- for IT.
7/17/2019
IT planning authorities are everywhere, but finding truly knowledgeable experts with your organization's best interests at heart can be a challenge.
7/2/2019
To create a winning IT team, it pays to treat job candidates like potential prospects for a sports franchise.
6/17/2019
Burned by past abuses, consumers are guarding their data with an iron fist. You can win back their confidence and gain the insights that provide targeted services.
5/20/2019
The road to DevOps success is littered with myths and misconceptions. Here are the largest potholes you need to avoid.
5/9/2019
Applying legacy software development approaches to IoT projects is inefficient and counterproductive. For a growing number of organizations, Agile is the answer.
4/30/2019
Organizations need to understand the risks AI can introduce and the steps necessary to safeguard people and property.
4/25/2019
Should robots and other autonomous and intelligent systems be held to established ethical standards?
4/10/2019
Transferring an entire ERP to the cloud is a massive and challenging task. Here's how to make the job easier and less risky.
4/5/2019
New approaches and tactics are tried to curb incidents and lower financial losses.
3/12/2019
When a deadline looms and talent is scarce the pressure builds to find developers who can hit the ground running.
2/28/2019
Great scrum masters are both leaders and facilitators. Becoming a top scrum master requires balancing both agile theory knowledge and people skills.
2/12/2019
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived with the emergence of new technologies. Is your company ready to join in?
1/25/2019
Your first appearance in the IT spotlight should be a shining success, not a career cremation.
1/8/2019
After years of experimenting with open office layouts, the search for places where developers can work both uniquely and collaboratively continues.
12/27/2018
It doesn't take long to lay the foundation for an agile enterprise. Get the initiative going and sort out the bumps along the way.
12/10/2018
A Forrester study predicts that enterprises must respond nimbly to address changing cloud markets and technologies.
11/21/2018
As the open source movement reaches the two-decade milestone, thoughts turn to the movement's achievements and future goals.
11/13/2018
Data management experts share suggestions on why we are still dealing with data silos and how to break them down.
11/4/2018
Would new restrictions help safeguard Internet users or simply give the government unnecessary control over thoughts and services? Opinions vary.
10/24/2018
When hiring gets tough, IT leaders get strategic. Here's how successful organizations seize the experts their competitors' only wish they could land.
10/11/2018
Don't let needless spending diminish the value of your cloud resources. Here's how to cut costs without hurting results.
9/26/2018
Here are some proven techniques you can use to keep your most valuable team members on board and energized.
8/28/2018
Wedged between resource-rich global giants and nimble small firms, many mid-size enterprises struggle to achieve DevOps success. Here are the best ways of addressing this problem.
8/16/2018
For many organizations, knowledge management is a forgotten technology. Now, new attitudes and approaches may help KM systems live up to their original potential.
8/1/2018
The demand for well-trained IT professionals is growing, but quality training options remain elusive.
7/23/2018
Education, skills, certification and experience all have an impact on IT paychecks, but so does where you live and work.
7/12/2018
A report finds that most industry execs haven't yet committed to investing in AI data verification technology.
6/20/2018
Knowledge and skills are your most important career tools. Here's how to prove you're staying on top of the game.
6/14/2018
The best laid plans of DevOps adopters often go awry. Here's how you can fix things.
6/6/2018
Fear not, developers. The open source development community will thrive, no matter who's running the show.
5/29/2018
Customer-facing giants find that innovation, agility and cost benefits outweigh the negatives. Will Verizon's migration inspire others to follow?
5/15/2018
It's time to consider: Does the technology promise hope or hype for society and business?
5/9/2018
Inflated expectations often lead to disappointing results when companies launch ambitious digital transformation initiatives.
4/30/2018
New technologies give consumers and investors informed insights into a company’s reputation.
4/2/2018
DevOps teams are challenged by hackers whose tools and practices have grown increasingly sophisticated. Here's how the good guys can gain the upper hand.
3/26/2018
DevOps is moving forward. Is your organization coming along for the ride?
3/15/2018
Cutting corners isn't the path to analytics success. Data science requires an enterprise commitment.
3/12/2018
Multiple obstacles must be overcome before blockchain can arrive as a mainstream technology, as shown by copyright authentication challenges.
2/21/2018
Data center automation is inevitable. Here's how to do it right from the beginning.
1/31/2018
Research shows that chief data officers are helping their organizations turn data into dollars.
1/22/2018
Do you have the skills you'll need to succeed this year, or are you still betting on a COBOL revival?
1/11/2018
IT groups will need to provide architecture, data-mining tools and connectivity, while giving business groups the freedom to innovate on their own with the Internet of Things.
1/3/2018
When it comes to DevOps success or failure, little things count the most. Start small, make sure everyone's really in, and count – and celebrate – the team's successes.
12/26/2017
After decades of AI being viewed as a "future" concept it may be time for companies to invest real dollars for real applications.
12/8/2017
There are significant gaps in how IT professionals and business leaders view issues such as aligning tech with business goals. Experts share some thoughts on how to close the gaps.
11/8/2017
Determining if your organization is an intelligent enterprise or a slow learner may be challenging, but a new index quantifies criteria in terms of data usage, workflow efficiency, and progress toward the IoT.
10/31/2017
A study finds that 70% of all analytics data now comes from non-relational sources. What does that mean for you?
10/19/2017
New tools help enterprises organize and maximize their expanding multiple cloud infrastructure.
9/26/2017
Data governance strategy is rapidly shifting from the defense to the offense.
9/14/2017
Enterprises turn to the hybrid cloud for disaster recovery, data archiving and other applications.
9/11/2017
Designer Scott Schaedle feels that user interfaces would look and function much better if developers simply followed a handful of good design practices.
8/31/2017
Reaching business goals, even surviving in an era of disruption, requires a tech-smart workforce.
8/24/2017
The federal mortgage finance association becomes "Agile" to keep pace in a competitive field.
8/10/2017
It takes internal "grit" to cope with business and technology changes. Lynn Christensen of Workday shares some advice on building resilience.
8/4/2017
Corporate transformation seen as the best way to counter digital disruption and address other key challenges.
8/4/2017
Tips for financial institutions or others heading for digital transformation.
7/7/2017
Experts expect to see the shared database technology securely managing transactions in areas ranging from real estate to digital.
6/27/2017
Sophisticated tools search for and pinpoint potential savings opportunities.
6/20/2017
Why businesses should work to spread DevOps benefits across their entire organization.
6/5/2017
The business communications giant breaks new ground in optimizing freight price quotes.
4/13/2017
Tech companies need to work harder to attract and retain more minorities and women, says Interop ITX speaker Coco Brown.
4/6/2017
An Interop ITX speaker believes that DevOps can help unified communication (UC) teams work together more efficiently and effectively on a wide range of issues and challenges.
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