4 business applications for natural language processing

You may not realize it but natural language processing (NLP) is more than an emerging technology for business — it’s a popular technology widely used every day. Online search, spell-check —  almost any feature that involves language incorporates natural language processing algorithms. NLP algorithms teach computers to use language like people. If you were manually…

Blockchain pilots show big-business promise

Blockchain, the complex technology that supports bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, is poised for a move into mainstream business. A growing number of industries and at least three national governments are conducting pilots or, in a few cases, actual deployments of blockchain applications. Early use cases are aimed at harnessing the technology to improve supply chain…

The 8 biggest IT management mistakes

Everybody makes mistakes. Most are harmless, some are embarrassing but forgivable, and some can take your career — or your company — down with them. Some of the most common IT gaffes include becoming trapped in a relationship with a vendor you can’t shake loose, hiring or promoting the wrong people, and hiding problems from…

7 critical skills for managing remote workers

Remote and flexible work opportunities are quickly becoming a differentiator for attracting and retaining top tech talent. But remote workers face unique challenges that on-site colleagues don’t, according to a new study from authors and social scientists Joseph Grenny and David Maxfield, including unequal treatment and gossip, according to the study. The study, which surveyed…