In The Booming Artificial Intelligence Market: Who’s In? Everybody!, I wrote that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a bit of a “big boy” game. By that, I meant that not every company has the capital for investments in AI, machine learning, natural language processing and related efforts, and in some instances, many business leaders aren’t yet paying much attention. At the Internet Association’s …
The Top Six Enterprise Network Predictions for 2017
Move over big data, here comes artificial intelligence. And hello, Internet of Things; you’ve finally made it to the party. Those are just a couple of growth areas I see for enterprise networks in 2017. With all the activity that took place in enterprise network computing in 2016, the coming year stands to bear fruit with some truly big trends …
Can Machine Learning Make HR Better?
Are you familiar with deep learning? Deep learning describes the ability for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to learn from our behavior using brain-like structures called neural networks, and it’s changing the field of human resources in significant ways. AI programs can predict outcomes based on past experiences fed into the program. Because AI can recognize patterns and analyze data at …
Predictive Analytics and the Future of Cybersecurity
Today, cyberspace operates like a warzone. Attacks are intelligent and measured, the enemy is at your backdoor, and your best guys, your IT team, are on the front lines. If you planned on being Switzerland – neutral and unassuming – it’s time to face reality. Cyberattacks happen to the best of us, with no warning and no way to retaliate …
The Future of Personal Computing
What does “personal computing” mean to you? PC Mag defines it as “using desktop and laptop computers for personal use.” Let’s just say I approach that explanation with a bit of pause. After all, tech is my industry—I live and breathe it on a professional level, but I think sometimes those of us in this business often forget that we …