The working dead: IT jobs bound for extinction
By: Dan Tynan Remember CD-ROMs? Rob Terry does. For a few years in the mid-1990s, he helped develop interactive discs for several companies, including InfoWorld’s sister publication PC World. Terry’s job was to create electronic versions of the magazine that connected with this new thing everyone was talking about called the internet. It didn’t last […]
Microsoft blames US stockpiled vulnerability for ransomware attack
By: John Ribeiro Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency has affected customers around the world, and described the spread of the WannaCrypt ransomware on Friday in many countries as yet another example of the problems caused by the stockpiling of vulnerabilities by governments. Referring to the attack […]
Can Amazon maintain its AI dominance?
Amazon is winning the home assistant wars, and the tech company took another step forward on Tuesday by unveiling the Echo Show, a touchscreen version of the Amazon Echo. The Echo Show practically combines the Echo with a tablet, meaning that it can play videos, perform video calls, and even display the lyrics to the […]
The next 5 years in AI will be frenetic, says Intel’s new AI chief
By: Martyn Williams Research into artificial intelligence is going gangbusters, and the frenetic pace won’t let up for about five years — after which the industry will concentrate around a handful of core technologies and leaders, the head of Intel’s new AI division predicts. Intel is keen to be among them. In March, it formed […]
10 most in-demand Internet of Things skills
By: Sharon Florentine Most in-demand Internet of Things skills The internet of things (IoT) is in the midst of an explosion, as more connected devices proliferate. But there’s a problem: There’s not enough talent with the right skills to manage and execute on IoT projects. In fact, insufficient staffing and lack of expertise is the […]
McNealy sees Sun’s past in IoT’s future
By: Stephen Lawson When Sun Microsystems said, “The network is the computer,” it might have been talking about the Internet of Things, which was little more than an idea at the time. Today, more machines than ever are talking to other machines, and computing is being distributed across far-flung networks. Onetime Sun CEO Scott McNealy […]
Five Business Intelligence trends you should consider in 2017
By: Abhishek Budholiya BI is undoubtedly where the future lies, but choosing the best system for your company is critical For start-ups or those companies unable to budget for an in-house data scientist, a business intelligence software system can be a make-or-break factor. BI enables companies to predict what products to discard from their […]
Tips when shopping for an ERP system
No matter if you develop business software, cars or washing machines, companies face relentless pressure to enable new business opportunities and user experiences. But as important as it is to keep pace with the demands of a changing market, companies need to follow a safe and cost efficient path to innovation, writes Thabo Ndlela, non-executive […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Dynamics on AWS; Azure portal; D365 doc management; Live Assist; ISV’s new director
By: Linda Rosencrance Data Resolution Launches Microsoft Dynamics Suite in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace Data Resolution has launched Microsoft Dynamics GP, NAV, SL and AX on the Amazon Web Services public cloud to make enterprise apps more accessible and user-friendly for businesses of all sizes. Data Resolution has designed and pre-optimized these Dynamics packages […]
Power BI Premium: Expect higher capacity, simpler licensing, private cloud (or on-prem), at a premium price
By: Dann Anthony Maurno Microsoft announced last week that it will launch Power BI Premium (generally available later in Q2), with the goal of better addressing enterprise-level BI consumption and distribution. As Microsoft General Manager Kamal Hathi described, Power BI Premium builds on the familiar Power BI portfolio with a capacity-based licensing model aimed at […]