Cyber-criminals unfortunately have been on top of the latest technologies and are upping-the-ante of their attacks, in some ways faster than the good guys are able to respond. Given the trends we saw in 2014, it’s safe to assume that cyber-criminals will stage increasingly brazen and bold attacks in the year(s) ahead. Nothing is safe… Read the full post

It’s been a year since Gartner Research announced that Internet of Things has now replaced Big Data as the most hyped technology. Indeed, over the past 12 months IoT has continued to ramp up and to become the biggest news-making trend in IT. Internet of Things has definitely lived up to the “hype” and then… Read the full post

We hear more and more today about the notion of ubiquitous computing, or the idea of computers being available anywhere. Just a few short years ago such an idea seemed more like science fiction than anything. But the continued ascendancy of mobile computing over desktops, coupled with Internet of Things and rapid advances in AI… Read the full post

Over the past several years we’ve all become well-accustomed to the BYOD model of technology implementation. Thanks to the “consumerization of IT” employees started migrating their own smartphones and tablets and personal devices to work. In fact, BYOD has become fairly pervasive within the world of IT. Notwithstanding a few headaches, organizations have by and… Read the full post

In yesterday’s post we spoke to the importance of Big Data, Internet of Things, mobile, and cloud as the heavy-lifters in today’s digital technologies marketplace. Each capability is providing unheard of new opportunities for innovation and creativity. The commoditization of these technologies also have made them readily available to small businesses and startups alike. As… Read the full post

Perhaps you’ve heard of the word “convergence” in regards to today’s digital technologies. Convergence describes the correlation and alignment of key capabilities in the areas of Big Data, Internet of Things, mobile, and cloud to provide more powerful solutions than each technology can provide by itself. This transformation, in turn, helps to drive all kinds… Read the full post

In the era of advanced artificial intelligence, machines are increasingly getting “smart” and are able to generate massive amounts of data without human intervention. This vast storehouse of information is often referred to as “machine data” and it’s increasingly becoming valued as a source of key business insights. In addition, the emergence of the Internet… Read the full post

Everywhere you look today the Internet of Things is being discussed. It’s the “next big” thing in technology today. Businesses, startups, and enterprises are signing up to get onboard this epic new wave of innovation. The prospect of 30 billion objects connected to the Internet by the year 2020 is staggering, as are the opportunities… Read the full post