Digital transformation

Digital transformation is a means of using digital technologies to innovate operations, products, services and processes and improve employee and customer experience. Here you can read news, guides and tips on how to lead digital transformation efforts. Learn how blockchain, AI, automation technologies and other tech fits into transformation projects.

August 04, 2022 04 Aug'22
TikTok data privacy issues prompt need for social media plan

Data privacy concerns stemming from data collection practices of social media platforms means corporate leadership should be involved in determining a social media strategy.
August 01, 2022 01 Aug'22
Will cloud, IT services prove recession-resistant businesses?

Partners expect demand for their offerings to endure through economic turbulence and, to some extent, because of the unsettling times; more IT channel news.
July 28, 2022 28 Jul'22
Meta faces new FTC lawsuit for VR company acquisition

The FTC wants to stop Facebook-owner Meta from acquiring virtual reality company Within Unlimited. The FTC alleges that VR is a space in which Meta already dominates.
July 20, 2022 20 Jul'22
Biden's nominee for OSTP director brings experience to role

During a nomination hearing for Arati Prabhakar, U.S. senators focused on her experience and what she would bring to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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virtual reality

Virtual reality is a simulated 3D environment that enables users to explore and interact with a virtual surrounding in a way that approximates reality, as it is perceived through the users' senses. Continue Reading
googol and googolplex

A googol is 10 to the 100th power, which is 1 followed by 100 zeros. While this is an unimaginably large number, there's still an infinite quantity of larger numbers. Continue Reading
standard temperature and pressure (STP)

Standard temperature and pressure (STP) refers to the nominal conditions in the atmosphere at sea level. Continue Reading

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The basics of enterprise blockchain

The distinctions between public and enterprise blockchain matter. Gain insight into those differences and what to consider when implementing the distributed ledger technology. Continue Reading
Environmental sustainability considerations for IT teams

With customers, employees and investors pressuring companies to go green, IT needs to take a lead on sustainability. Learn some of the ways IT can make progress. Continue Reading
The evolving CIO role: From IT operator to business strategist

This in-depth guide to the role of the CIO traces the job's evolution, explains what is required of the position today and why it has become so important to businesses. Continue Reading

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Digital freight broker cuts food waste, carbon footprints

Hwy Haul CEO Syed Aman explains how connecting shippers with truckers online and using data science to optimize loads and routes makes the produce supply chain more sustainable. Continue Reading
Laggards, leaders face digital transformation challenges

No one can relax in digital business: Those trailing behind must conquer the basics to get on the innovation path, while successful firms must endeavor to stay there. Continue Reading
4 ways businesses can use technology to fight inflation

As inflation rises, businesses have found ways to use tech -- including automation, IoT and digital deflation -- to fight higher prices and labor shortages. Continue Reading

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How to create a proof of concept with 6 free templates

What is a proof of concept and how does it help an organization? Here we dive into the importance of writing a POC and provide a list of free templates to help get you started. Continue Reading
Prepare for deepfake phishing attacks in the enterprise

Deepfake phishing has already cost at least one company $243,000. Learn how cybersecurity leaders can train users to recognize this emerging attack vector. Continue Reading
8 free IT strategic planning templates and examples for CIOs

As technology becomes a business differentiator, a well-thought-out IT strategy plan is more crucial than ever. These IT strategy templates help CIOs make IT a business driver. Continue Reading