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A Bite Out of Apple’s Monopoly: How CIOs Can Seize the NFC Opportunity

Mon., 25. November 2024

Apple prevented competing Payment Service Providers (PSPs) from using NFC chips in Apple devices for contactless payments. This has made it difficult for PSPs to succeed in the Apple ecosystem. The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to remove this restriction and created a more competitive market. PSP IT leaders and app developers should take advantage of this opportunity to increase their users and profits.

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AI-Driven Enterprise Search: What IT Leaders Need to Understand

Mon., 25. November 2024

Traditional web searches can be irritating to employees who must use complex queries because the system does not understand what they want. AI-powered search (or an AI search engine) mitigates these issues by understanding context while providing summaries, conversation functionality, and citing sources. IT leaders should read this article to understand how AI search engines work and how choose the best solution for their needs.

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AI Legislation Is Evolving But Tech Leaders Can Avoid the Uncertainty

Mon., 18. November 2024

AI’s fast evolution has sparked innovation and creativity, but this has also made it difficult to regulate. Laws like the EU AI Act are in force and similar laws will be rolled out in other jurisdictions. Two bills from Colorado and California are examples of extensive responses to regulating AI in the US at the state level. AI service providers operating within the US must pay attention to these two bills and prepare themselves for future legislation from other states.

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Unified Cloud Security: CIOs Should Evaluate CNAPP for the Enterprise

Mon., 18. November 2024

The rapid adoption of cloud technology has led to increased cloud-related security incidents, primarily due to misconfigurations and inadequate compliance measures. The need for integrated and efficient security solutions has grown as cloud environments become more complex. Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) has emerged as a comprehensive approach that unifies various cloud security tools, offering enhanced visibility, control, and compliance across multiple cloud services. Security administrators and CISOs in SMEs should assess CNAPP to determine its suitability for their organization.

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Overtake AI Competitors with Neuromorphic Computing

Mon., 11. November 2024

Energy consumption will continue to rise as AI models increase in size and improve in performance. Hardware improvements will not be enough to stop this trend. Neuromorphic computing lowers energy consumption, reduces your AI budget, and improves your AI sustainability efforts. CTOs and IT leaders must pay attention to this field and put plans in place to leverage this technology in the future to stay ahead of competitors.

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Leveraging Fitness Trackers: Data Challenges for C-Level Executives

Mon., 11. November 2024

Fitness trackers offered by health insurance companies promote a healthier lifestyle resulting in less risk and more profit. Privacy and security are critical customer issues to address when it comes to the data collected. CTOs must be aware of the importance of trust, security, and privacy and guide other C-level executives so this technology can be used successfully.

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The Egress Fees are Removed But Your Cloud Data is Still Locked

Mon., 21. October 2024

Egress fees have been hidden fees with cloud service providers (CSPs) resulting in vendor lock-in. Many CSPs have removed egress fees to promote an open market and allow businesses to switch CSPs for free. This change is lip service to legislation to be compliant. The removal will benefit technology acquisition decision-makers, who are looking to switch CSPs, but it does not apply to all scenarios, so egress fees are not truly removed.

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Four Key Strategies to Mitigate AI Supply Chain Risks from Large Language Models

Mon., 21. October 2024

The rapid integration of large language models (LLMs) into AI applications brings significant benefits but also introduces several supply chain risks. Developers and security experts using LLMs must understand AI supply chain risks and know how to mitigate them effectively.

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Use VR to Increase Live Event Streaming Viewership

Mon., 14. October 2024

VR live streaming immerses a viewer directly in an event. This immersion can increase online viewership and may boost profit. Technology leaders in media companies can use VR to elevate their live streams.

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A Guide to Adopting AI for Better Public Service Delivery

Mon., 14. October 2024

The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in local government operations is undeniable. AI offers opportunities to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance public service delivery. Many local governments face challenges in implementing AI, including outdated legacy systems, data interoperability issues, and a lack of necessary digital skills within their organizations. These factors make it difficult for them to fully adopt and benefit from AI technologies. This article guides Data Officers and Tech Leaders within local governments on how to proactively adopt AI by assessing and modernizing their processes for seamless community benefits.