Intelligent machines are one of the most controversial types of technology in development today. And I hate to break it to those of you who are concerned about the use of AI-powered robots, but intelligent machines aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’re only getting smarter. Recently, leaders like IBM and Alphabet have been pushing AI to its outer limits, teaching it …
Exploring the Trends Driving the FinTech Revolution
If you have not heard about the FinTech revolution that is happening right now, you need to get out from under your rock. These revolutionary advancements are not just impacting the financial industry. They have the potential to change the way we conduct transactions in all aspects of business. Finance has been one of the last areas of business to …
3 Ways Virtual Reality Will Change HR
What industries come to mind when you think about virtual reality? Your first thought was probably entertainment. A division of Facebook developed and released the Oculus Rift in 2016. Sony also offers VR gaming through the PS4. While virtual reality is gaining acceptance as a valid entertainment medium, many still doubt whether virtual reality can have an impact in the …
Why Edge Computing and Data Centers Must Work in Harmony
Forget the speed of light. In today’s marketplace, it’s almost impossible for data itself to move fast enough to keep our businesses running. As Cole Crawford, CEO of Vapor IO, has said: “Speed of light sucks.” And since we haven’t yet developed a way to beat it, we have to find a way to outsmart it. Enter: the growing differentiation …
In a World Where Data Rules, All Companies Are Tech Companies
We are sitting smack dab in the middle of the data revolution. Every single company regardless of size or industry has the ability to collect data—on supplies, on inventory and of course, on consumers, just to name a few. And it’s no secret that data can aide in decision making and increase the productivity of our business operations. Whether you …
The Value of Creativity in the Era of Automation
Is artificial intelligence a threat to the value of creativity, waiting in the wings to steal jobs and turn the marketing industry into a Matrix-style dystopia? Elon Musk is a leading voice on the subject of robots replacing many of the tasks humans do today. He suggests we’ll need a global fund to maintain demand for the services that machines …
Want to Mitigate AI Bias? Start with Unbiased Data
Most people are under the impression that artificial intelligence (AI) is bias free. After all, what could have fewer opinions than a machine? But as it turns out, research shows AI carries the same biases as whoever created it. Which means the data we’ve now grown accustomed to relying upon to make any number of decisions—from who should receive …
AI for SMBs: Actionable Tips for Strategic Implementation
Artificial intelligence (AI) or bust. That’s the chant you’ll hear across the digital landscape today as major corporations are beginning to reap the rewards associated with automation, machine learning, and digital assistants. I mean, we all know AI is going to be revolutionary for the big players in the digital marketplace. But for SMBs who lack the same resources, talent, …
Using the Power of People Analytics to Transform the Future of HR
Big data is everywhere, even when it comes to people. In today’s market, employers aren’t just collecting data on how many of their employees have college degrees or professional certifications. They want to know how diverse their hiring practices are, how well their pay compares to others in the industry, which character traits perform best in which environments and how …
AI Strategy Foundation: Breaking it Down to the Basics
One question I used to hear a lot as a kid was this: “If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you do it, too?” Yes, there were lots of bad trends in the 80s, and I may have fallen prey to more than a few of them. But that idea of blindly following a trend doesn’t just apply to …