Despite a recent push to address diversity issues in IT, data shows that Black professionals still face an uphill battle in the tech industry, receiving less recognition, opportunity, and acceptance than non-Black peers. Because of this, according to a report from Russel Reynolds Associates and Valence, 47% of Black technology professionals “strongly agree” that they…
AI is still in low maturity and it has been said that “87% of data science projects never make it to production”. There are many factors that make this number so astonishing, but the primary reason is that organizations lack knowledge and expertise in AI. Learning from AI leaders successes, failures, and lessons learned in…
As businesses refocus on security (beyond just keeping the lights on) after almost two years of unprecedented and sustained disruption, the question many are asking is: “Is my security fit-for-purpose in the world of hybrid working?” That’s one of the questions we put to business leaders in compiling our recently published Global Workplace Report. Their responses…
Public 5G networks are often touted as offering the ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLCC) needed for applications as diverse as industrial control, driverless cars, and virtual reality — but not all public 5G networks are created equal. In some cases, it may be necessary to build your own private 5G network to get the expected benefits…
For decades, traditional ERP systems have enabled enterprises to run core business processes on a single platform that delivered stability, reliability, and dependability. But the monolithic, on-premises ERP has since become an outdated approach. Today, companies embracing digital transformation seek the flexibility, agility, speed, and remote access to applications that comes with cloud-based systems. And…
Multinational consumer credit reporting firm Experian prides itself on being fueled by data. At the forefront of those efforts is the company’s Experian DataLabs division, which is chartered with scanning the horizon for opportunities to disrupt and transform the business with data. “If we see an opportunity we believe is going to be high-benefit, high-return…
By Chet Kapoor, Chairman and CEO, DataStax Data is critical to enabling developer productivity, building powerful customer experiences, and driving revenue. But many of the enterprise technology leaders I speak with face the same obstacle when it comes to harnessing their data: complexity. Data is often locked away in multiple mismatched technologies scattered across the…
Murat Ozkan, chief information and digital officer at Anadolu Efes, the Turkey-based international beverages company, chats with CIO Middle East about how a data management strategy comprising AI and analytics will sustain further growth. Murat Ozkan joined international beverages company Anadolu Efes in 2019 after almost 30 years in various roles in IT, starting as…
By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software The IT skills gap, which has incrementally worsened over the last decade, is becoming a full-blown crisis for many businesses. While many were prepared for Baby Boomers leaving the workforce, they were not anticipating two outcomes from the pandemic – and the Great Resignation coupled with a strong job…
When confronted with the need to pay for storage, organizations have two options: They can buy it upfront as a capital expense (CapEx). There are benefits to IT hardware bought as a capital expenditure. The buyer is in complete control of the purchase from selection to installation to maintenance to decommissioning. However, that might not…