Profile of John Edwards

Technology Journalist & Author News & Commentary Posts: 64

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.

Six DevOps Misconceptions Debunked

5/20/2019
The road to DevOps success is littered with myths and misconceptions. Here are the largest potholes you need to avoid.
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Why IoT Development is Heading to Agile

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.
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Can Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Be Trusted?

4/30/2019
Organizations need to understand the risks AI can introduce and the steps necessary to safeguard people and property.
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AI: Focus Turns to Ethical Standards for Intelligent Systems

4/25/2019
Should robots and other autonomous and intelligent systems be held to established ethical standards?
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Moving ERP to the Cloud in Seven Simple Steps

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.
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CISOs Adapt to an Evolving Security Landscape

4/5/2019
New approaches and tactics are tried to curb incidents and lower financial losses.
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How to Find a Qualified Developer in a Hurry

3/12/2019
When a deadline looms and talent is scarce the pressure builds to find developers who can hit the ground running.
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How to Become a Master Scrum Master

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.
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Prepare for Fourth Industrial Revolution Tech

2/12/2019
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived with the emergence of new technologies. Is your company ready to join in?
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Six Tips on How to Lead a Successful Panel Discussion

1/25/2019
Your first appearance in the IT spotlight should be a shining success, not a career cremation.
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The Open Office is Dead. Now What?

1/8/2019
After years of experimenting with open office layouts, the search for places where developers can work both uniquely and collaboratively continues.
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How to Transition to DevOps in Less Than 30 Days

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.
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Cloud Computing 2019: The Cloud Comes of Age

12/10/2018
A Forrester study predicts that enterprises must respond nimbly to address changing cloud markets and technologies.
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Open Source at 20: What's Next?

11/21/2018
As the open source movement reaches the two-decade milestone, thoughts turn to the movement's achievements and future goals.
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Data Silos: Now and Forever?

11/13/2018
Data management experts share suggestions on why we are still dealing with data silos and how to break them down.
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Is an Internet Bill of Rights Necessary?

11/4/2018
Would new restrictions help safeguard Internet users or simply give the government unnecessary control over thoughts and services? Opinions vary.
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Bridging the IT Talent Gap: Find Scarce Experts

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.
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Cutting Cloud Waste, Painlessly

10/11/2018
Don't let needless spending diminish the value of your cloud resources. Here's how to cut costs without hurting results.
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How to Retain Your Best IT Workers

9/26/2018
Here are some proven techniques you can use to keep your most valuable team members on board and energized.
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How Mid-Size Firms Can Overcome DevOps Challenges

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.
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Getting Smart About Knowledge Management

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.
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How You Can Bridge the IT Training Gap

8/1/2018
The demand for well-trained IT professionals is growing, but quality training options remain elusive.
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Location Counts When It Comes to IT Salaries

7/23/2018
Education, skills, certification and experience all have an impact on IT paychecks, but so does where you live and work.
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Most Health Organizations Can't Ensure Responsible AI Use

7/12/2018
A report finds that most industry execs haven't yet committed to investing in AI data verification technology.
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Mid-career Decision Point: New IT Certifications?

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.
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5 Steps to Put a Faltering DevOps Plan Back on Track

6/14/2018
The best laid plans of DevOps adopters often go awry. Here's how you can fix things.
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Why Microsoft's GitHub Deal Isn't a Sign of the Apocalypse

6/6/2018
Fear not, developers. The open source development community will thrive, no matter who's running the show.
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Top Enterprises Eye Migrating Core Apps to the Public Cloud

5/29/2018
Customer-facing giants find that innovation, agility and cost benefits outweigh the negatives. Will Verizon's migration inspire others to follow?
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Calculating Blockchain's Impact

5/15/2018
It's time to consider: Does the technology promise hope or hype for society and business?
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When Digital Transformation Becomes Digital Disappointment

5/9/2018
Inflated expectations often lead to disappointing results when companies launch ambitious digital transformation initiatives.
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Transparency Reshaping the Risk Management Landscape

4/30/2018
New technologies give consumers and investors informed insights into a company’s reputation.
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Define DevOps' Role in Application Security

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.
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DevOps Today: What Does It Mean to You?

3/26/2018
DevOps is moving forward. Is your organization coming along for the ride?
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Beware the Dangers of 'Drive Thru' Analytics

3/15/2018
Cutting corners isn't the path to analytics success. Data science requires an enterprise commitment.
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Blockchain Roadblocks Hinder Content Protection

3/12/2018
Multiple obstacles must be overcome before blockchain can arrive as a mainstream technology, as shown by copyright authentication challenges.
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How to Begin Integrating AI into Data Center Operations

2/21/2018
Data center automation is inevitable. Here's how to do it right from the beginning.
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CDOs Prove Their Worth in an Analytics-Driven Business World

1/31/2018
Research shows that chief data officers are helping their organizations turn data into dollars.
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10 Most In-Demand Programming Languages of 2018

1/22/2018
Do you have the skills you'll need to succeed this year, or are you still betting on a COBOL revival?
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The Internet of Things: Still Lots for You to Learn

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.
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Implementing DevOps: Mind the Details

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.
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Is It Time for Your Organization to Invest in AI?

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.
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IT Versus the Organization

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.
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Is Your Company Smart Enough to Succeed?

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.
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Non-RDMBS Emerges as an Analytics Data Choice

10/31/2017
A study finds that 70% of all analytics data now comes from non-relational sources. What does that mean for you?
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Management Tools Bring Structure to Multi-Cloud Environments

10/19/2017
New tools help enterprises organize and maximize their expanding multiple cloud infrastructure.
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It's a New, Challenging World for Data Governance

9/26/2017
Data governance strategy is rapidly shifting from the defense to the offense.
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Cloud Computing Spurs Hybrid Architecture Adoption

9/14/2017
Enterprises turn to the hybrid cloud for disaster recovery, data archiving and other applications.
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Design Expert: The Secrets to Better User Interfaces

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.
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Find the Digital Skills Your Company Needs to Succeed

8/31/2017
Reaching business goals, even surviving in an era of disruption, requires a tech-smart workforce.
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Fannie Mae Turns to DevOps for Speed and Efficiency

8/24/2017
The federal mortgage finance association becomes "Agile" to keep pace in a competitive field.
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How to Build Resilient Work Teams

8/10/2017
It takes internal "grit" to cope with business and technology changes. Lynn Christensen of Workday shares some advice on building resilience.
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Financial Institutions Bank on Change to Stay Competitive

8/4/2017
Corporate transformation seen as the best way to counter digital disruption and address other key challenges.
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Peer Advice: 7 Steps Toward Change

8/4/2017
Tips for financial institutions or others heading for digital transformation.
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Blockchain Moving Beyond Bitcoin

7/7/2017
Experts expect to see the shared database technology securely managing transactions in areas ranging from real estate to digital.
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Analytics Help US Marshals Capture $250M in Savings

6/27/2017
Sophisticated tools search for and pinpoint potential savings opportunities.
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Build a DevOps-Focused Enterprise

6/20/2017
Why businesses should work to spread DevOps benefits across their entire organization.
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R.R. Donnelley Streamlines Logistics With Machine Learning

6/5/2017
The business communications giant breaks new ground in optimizing freight price quotes.
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Cultivating the Inclusive Tech Workplace

4/13/2017
Tech companies need to work harder to attract and retain more minorities and women, says Interop ITX speaker Coco Brown.
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All Together Now: DevOps, UC & Collaboration

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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How to Do DevOps in Old-School Organizations

3/22/2017
The best approach to DevOps is one step at a time, and that is particularly true for a well-established enterprise.
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Elevating Women in Tech: Practical Strategies

3/10/2017
Addressing the under-representation of women as technical practitioners, Interop ITX speaker Patricia Dugan outlines some of the issues that the IT and tech sectors need to address.
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Measuring DevOps: The Key Metrics That Matter

3/2/2017
Determining DevOps' ultimate value to an organization is essential for receiving maximum benefits.
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Coding: In Search of Imperfection

2/13/2017
Learn why bad code is generally much better than no code all, except maybe in matters of life and death.
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Untangling (And Understanding) DevOps

2/10/2017
Everybody's talking about DevOps, but how many really understand how to build or deploy an effective strategy?
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