It’s been widely reported that most AI projects fail, and there have been many explanations offered as to why. One of the most important factors of a project’s success is simply assembling the right mix of people. You may not realize all of the players that need to be included. So who do you need…
When enterprises began deploying AI infrastructure solutions almost six years ago, they were breaking new ground in AI exploration, leading-edge research and “big science” challenges. Since then, many businesses have focused their AI ambitions on more pragmatic use cases, including revolutionizing customer care, improving factory efficiency, delivering better clinical outcomes, and minimizing risk. Today, we’re…
Data-driven organizations understand that data, when analyzed, is a strategic asset. It’s the “new oil.” It forms the basis for making informed decisions around product innovation, dynamic pricing, market expansion, and supply chain optimization. The challenge: There. Is. So. Much. Data. Organizations are expected to experience 30-40% data growth annually, which creates greater data protection responsibility…
“What would we do if Pennsylvania was surrounded by millions of troops?” asks Gunter Pfau, founder and CEO of Philadelphia-based Stuzo, says. “We’d want to get our team out of there as much as possible.” Stuzo, a provider of loyalty and contactless commerce products and services for convenience store and fuel retailers, has more that…
Going into the pandemic, workwear company Carhartt was “probably as far away from being a virtual collaboration organization as you could be,” says Chief Digital & Information Officer John Hill. But like so many organizations, Carhartt has had to rethink how work gets done in today’s hybrid workplace. Part of that, says Hill, is “push[ing]…
Almost 150 years after the world-changing event when Alexander Graham Bell sent the first spoken words down a telephone line, there are claims electronic voice communication is declining in use and importance. US magazine, Home Business, reported in 2018, “For the first time ever, mobile voice calls have seen a decline in use. … More…
High performance computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions are being deployed on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge across a wide range of industries. According to a study by Grand View Research, the global HPC market is expected to reach $60 billion by 2025.¹ In manufacturing, HPC and AI are being used for…
Never one to back down in the face of a challenge, Dimension Data has a long track record of success using its extensive portfolio of IT solutions and services to solve complex problems. Part of the NTT Group, Dimension Data provides enterprises throughout Africa and the Middle East with everything from a full array of…
Good news: You’ve landed an interview for a project manager job. Maybe it’s the first step in a new career, or maybe you’re a seasoned PM looking for greener pastures. Either way, you’ve gotten your resume through the hoops and now have a chance to talk to real people about your qualifications for this job.…
Today’s cloud strategies revolve around two distinct poles: the “lift and shift” approach, in which applications and associated data are moved to the cloud without being redesigned; and the “cloud-first” approach, in which applications are developed or redesigned specifically for the cloud. By far the fastest approach is to lift and shift the whole environment,…