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Forward-looking enterprises have to be aware of emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Get the latest on AI technologies such as NLP, bots, machine learning, deep learning and open source AI tools.
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News
28 May 2026
New Starburst platform extends AI to distributed data
The vendor's approach to developing agents and other cutting-edge applications eliminates the time, cost and risks of moving data and could be a competitive differentiator. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2026
How to choose the right IKMS in a fast-moving AI market
Poor platform selection is a leading cause of failed knowledge management system deployments. Product demos don't tell nearly enough. Five key factors can determine IKMS success. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2026
Identity security for AI agents: The proliferation challenge
Identity teams can accelerate AI adoption with strong security foundations. But managing nondeterministic AI agents is different from securing human identities and traditional NHIs. Continue Reading
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21 May 2026
Dell exec: Balance safety and speed with agentic AI ethics
At this year's Dell Technologies World conference, Dell executive John Roese shared his thoughts on agentic AI and how its ethics can be compatible with timely innovation. Continue Reading
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21 May 2026
8 AI costs leaders don't always budget for but should
The hidden costs of enterprise AI often emerge after deployment, through stalled pilots, compliance burdens, workforce disruption, model upkeep and reputational risk. Continue Reading
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20 May 2026
Artificial general intelligence: So close yet so far?
Before signing off on their AI strategies, businesses should weigh the anticipated arrival and potential impact of artificial general and super intelligence on future operations. Continue Reading
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20 May 2026
Evolving Alteryx focusing on AI-ready data, logic for agents
As the vendor grows to meet changing customer needs, CEO Andy MacMillan says its goals have expanded beyond its data prep roots to include connecting agents with proper context. Continue Reading
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20 May 2026
Informatica update aims to provide trust foundation for AI
Agents that continuously perform master data management tasks and a headless architecture for data management improve access to data that can be trusted to inform outputs. Continue Reading
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20 May 2026
Latest Alteryx features aim to boost AI-powered automation
Capabilities include an MCP server and a tool that helps transform trusted data and logic into agents, with potential differentiation lying in the empowerment of business users. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2026
Multi-agent architectures: How coordinated AI systems scale
Enterprise teams are moving from ad hoc coding agents to coordinated multi-agent systems with standardized skills, orchestration and real runtime validation. Continue Reading
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19 May 2026
Latest from Confluent streamlines use of streaming for AI
A fully managed MCP server and machine learning-powered data privacy capabilities aid customers attempting to move real-time AI applications into production. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 May 2026
What browser research tells us about the app landscape
New Omdia research reveals Windows apps still outnumber browser apps in organizations, while unmanaged browsers like Safari and Firefox create potential security blind spots. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 May 2026
Educating the future AI-savvy human workforce
As the need for skilled AI workers approaches desperation levels for many businesses, unique and more personalized teaching methods are preparing tomorrow's AI workers. Continue Reading
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15 May 2026
Startup founder says trust is biggest barrier to AI agents
Despite rapid progress in agentic AI, enterprises still face major concerns around control, cost and reliability. Continue Reading
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14 May 2026
Combating the new wave of AI crimes and threats
Attackers of any skill level can now use open source tools to target businesses for AI crimes. Here's how to cover organizations' expanded attack surface and prevent disaster. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 May 2026
Is it time to adopt autonomous endpoint management software?
Autonomous endpoint management tools promise AI-driven device oversight, but are they truly innovative, or just rebranded automation? Here's what IT leaders need to know. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
Workday embeds Sana AI for HR inside Microsoft Copilot
Employees can get answers to questions about vacations, expenses and other topics from the Copilot query line. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2026
The AI pilot passed the test, but the workflow failed
AI agents can pass controlled pilots and still fail in production if organizations have not mapped the workflow, handoffs, exceptions and human review points. Continue Reading
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13 May 2026
IBM Think: AI transformation aims to shrink process, lift people
Executives at IBM Think want to use AI to remove friction for their people in the mid-to-long term, but understand significant change is necessary to get there. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2026
AI drones undertake high-risk jobs along the supply chain
From power line and bridge inspections to remote and heavy cargo deliveries, autonomous AI drones are becoming the supply chain's version of air traffic controllers. Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
Can quantum-inspired algorithms help you now?
Quantum-inspired algorithms mimic quantum computing principles on classical hardware. Experts share how businesses can benefit from this innovative technology. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2026
Alation intros AI governance suite to ensure compliance
As enterprises launch agents and other cutting-edge applications into production, remaining compliant with evolving regulations is challenging. Continue Reading
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11 May 2026
AI existential risk: Is AI a threat to humanity?
What should enterprises make of the recent warnings about AI's threat to humanity? AI experts and ethicists offer opinions and practical advice for managing AI risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2026
Answer engines put marketing tools on notice
Answer engines are changing how buyers find info, shifting marketing software beyond SEO and campaigns into brand interpretation, data synthesis and AI decisions. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2026
MongoDB adds new vector, performance capabilities to aid AI
With enterprise data workloads feeding AI pipelines, the longtime database vendor is evolving -- along with competitors -- by building capabilities for cutting-edge development. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2026
8 AI use cases in manufacturing
Manufacturers are moving from AI experimentation to practical use cases that improve productivity, product quality, maintenance and supply chain decision-making. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2026
GenAI and synthetic data: What can go wrong in business?
GenAI's ability to improve everything it touches, including synthetic data, is undeniable, but when misused, simulated data can amplify bias, taint data and compromise security. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2026
Generative AI ethics: 16 biggest concerns and risks
As adoption and use cases grow, generative AI is upending business models and driving ethical issues such as misinformation, brand integrity and job displacement to the forefront. Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2026
Teradata's latest targets putting agentic AI into production
As many enterprises prepare to move past experimenting with agents, the vendor's new platform is purpose-built to help users move pilots into production. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 May 2026
Tableau in transition as AI forces BI vendors to evolve
With its new context layer for AI, the vendor is attempting a needed evolution as agents and other cutting-edge tools reduce enterprise reliance on traditional analytics. Continue Reading
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05 May 2026
New Tableau leader talks vendor's evolution in era of AI
With longtime data and analytics providers pivoting to find their role within AI workflows, Mark Recher takes over during a time of transition for the vendor. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2026
Tableau repositions for AI, unveils new knowledge layer
The Agentic Analytics Platform is designed to help users operationalize contextually relevant data for agents and demonstrates the vendor's ongoing evolution. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2026
SAP acquisitions of Dremio, Prior Labs target AI development
The tech giant's latest purchases add a data lakehouse that enables users to access data across systems and tabular foundation models that fuel predictive AI. Continue Reading
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01 May 2026
Amazon Connect Talent: AWS enters AI interviewing market
AWS tosses its hat into a somewhat mature -- and crowded -- enterprise tech ring. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2026
Qlik's Capone departs after eight years as CEO
With AI the dominant trend in data and analytics, the vendor's leader leaves after guiding it through its cloud transition and additions of data integration and AI capabilities. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2026
Qdrant boosts performance, reliability to meet AI needs
As customers look to move past experimentation and put pilots into production, the vendor's new features better prepare its platform for modern enterprise workloads. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2026
Agentforce Operations tackles workflow orchestration
Agent bundle, with some vertical-industry customizations, reaches across back-office applications to automate processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2026
The environmental impact of LLMs vs. SLMs
Large and small language models differ in their environmental impacts. Hybrid deployments and sustainable practices can help balance performance and energy use. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2026
Latest SAS capabilities focus on fostering reliable AI
Features including an MCP server and a framework for developing agents aim to enable trustworthy AI-powered analysis while also helping the vendor catch up to its competition. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2026
Actian targets secure, compliant AI with new vector database
The vendor's portable database enables organizations in heavily regulated industries to build AI tools without risking accidental data exposure or regulatory violations. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2026
Is the AI bubble about to burst, or is it recalibrating?
Massive investment is flowing into AI, but rising costs and inconsistent returns are testing whether the boom is sustainable and can deliver long-term business value. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Apr 2026
How to build AI skills across your workforce
AI skills are no longer an optional investment. Business leaders who know how to build AI skills throughout their organizations can unlock AI's full potential. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2026
GoodData joins agentic AI development mix with Agent Builder
Automatic connections to relevant data through a context layer and a no-code development interface aim to simplify building context-aware, cutting-edge applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2026
Businesses gear up for AI agents in the enterprise
AI agents might be going mainstream and coming to a desk near you -- so say speakers at EmTech AI this week, where attendees were also treated to viewing their digital twins. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2026
How businesses use KPIs to measure AI's performance
Business decision-makers under heavy pressure to justify the value of their AI projects look to key performance indicators for salvation. KPIs reveal AI's efficiency and ROI. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Apr 2026
Build an ethical AI framework: 12 top resources
IEEE Global Initiative, World Economic Forum and Stanford Institute are among the best resources available to businesses building a viable ethical AI foundation for responsible AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2026
8 trends powering machine learning's dynamic new roles
Machine learning is evolving rapidly, driving trends like smaller models, edge computing, generative AI convergence, governance and ML health monitoring. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2026
Q&A: MIT's top 10 AI trends to watch this year
MIT Technology Review's Amy Nordrum and Niall Firth unpack what trends to watch in AI, from LLMs+ and the China-spurred open source AI boom to weaponized deepfakes and AI malaise. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2026
Democratizing AI in business: The good, bad and ugly
AI democratization planned and introduced correctly can profoundly increase AI's business value -- but inadequate AI tools and poor workforce training can bring it all down. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2026
What seeing AI as normal technology means for IT leaders
Viewing AI as a "normal" technology enables IT leaders to apply proven governance, integration and risk strategies. It removes the hype to drive real business outcomes. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2026
Google unveils data cloud purpose built for agentic AI
Features including a Knowledge Catalog and cross-cloud lakehouse are aimed at enabling customers to deploy multi-agent systems and could be a competitive edge for the tech giant. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2026
Snowflake updates further goal of being control pane for AI
Agentic capabilities that execute workloads based on natural language prompts and access to new data sources facilitate the vendor's ambition to become a hub for agentic systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2026
How to use AI agents for infrastructure management
AI agents enable businesses to automate a variety of tasks, including infrastructure development. However, left unchecked, they can wreak havoc at the infrastructure layer. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Apr 2026
Business vs. provider: AI software restrictions to know
How much control do businesses have over the use of AI platforms they buy? Vendor acceptable use contracts and policies can determine an AI deployment's success or failure. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2026
Redis unveils Feature Form to improve AI, ML workloads
Unified batch and streaming pipelines and multi-tenant capabilities that allow teams to isolate work in shared database instances highlight new ML management environment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Apr 2026
Canva is showing us a glimpse of knowledge work's future
With Canva AI 2.0, the company appears to be evolving from a design tool into a full-fledged, AI‑powered productivity platform that could reshape knowledge work. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2026
Citizen developers are redefining enterprise AI development
Generative AI is enabling nontechnical business users to build enterprise software, accelerating innovation while creating new risks around governance, security and control. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2026
Data quality, fast failures and quick wins key to AI success
Despite many organizations struggling to realize value from their development initiatives, best practices can help, according to industry experts at Domo's annual user conference. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2026
Infrastructure requirements for physical AI systems
Physical AI systems are becoming a priority for companies because of their strategic and operational advantages. But businesses must contend with their infrastructure needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2026
GenAI in accounting: Chat BDO's ride from pilot to production
Accounting and advisory firm BDO built and deployed a proprietary AI platform so its tax and audit pros could automate routine tasks and significantly increase client-facing time. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2026
Exploring the context layer for AI systems
To meet the needs of AI's increasing agency, context layers capture the missing reasoning, business rules and decision rationale that power truly aligned, autonomous AI systems. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
15 Apr 2026
AI agents are only as smart as the data that feeds them
Using business semantics is key to making AI agents deliver accurate insights. Aligning an organization's data with its business logic ensures trust and smarter decisions. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2026
How to enable Copilot in Microsoft 365: A step-by-step guide
Copilot for Microsoft 365 offers AI-powered functionality to users, but there's more to consider before installing it. Data governance and licensing determine the setup process. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2026
AI capacity planning: Balancing flexibility, performance and risk
AI is transforming capacity planning, introducing unpredictable demand patterns. IT leaders must adopt new models to optimize resources and manage operational risks effectively. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2026
Latest Qlik tools target helping users achieve AI goals
New analytics, data engineering and governance capabilities are aimed at enabling customers to successfully build and deploy agents and other advanced applications. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2026
Starburst intros AI assistant to boost analysis, exploration
Built with capabilities that enable it to reason, act and observe, AIDA improves on text-to-SQL translation tools to provide contextually aware query responses. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 Apr 2026
Beyond the chatbot: Engineering the agentic enterprise
Agentic AI is taking over where chatbots leave off. These systems let enterprises automate workflows, driving operational change and doing real work. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Apr 2026
AI agents' role in IT infrastructure is expanding
AI agents are moving from passive monitoring to active operators, handling incidents, optimizing infrastructure and forcing teams to redesign platforms for autonomous workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2026
GenAI data center infrastructure reshapes business processes
Building and retrofitting data centers to support GenAI is not a matter of IF but WHEN, so the game plan must include power needs, grid connectivity, model training and permitting. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Apr 2026
RSAC 2026: End-user AI agents are here, but invisible
Agentic AI dominated RSAC 2026 as vendors grappled with invisible AI usage, shadow tools, unsecured end‑user agents and a renewed focus on the endpoint. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2026
Snowflake broadens open-source embrace, ups Iceberg support
To make data more interoperable across systems and usable for AI, the vendor is participating in projects that address data quality, integration, governance and discovery. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Apr 2026
RSAC 2026 recap: AI security and network security trends
RSAC 2026 spotlighted AI security as a key theme. Explore insights on securing AI agents, enterprise browsers, sovereignty and platformization trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2026
GenAI in product manufacturing cuts costs but adds risks
In product design and manufacturing, GenAI systems are consolidating supplier data, improving processes and cutting significant software costs -- yet they raise unique concerns. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2026
The ethical implications of Anthropic's feud with the Pentagon
The Anthropic-Pentagon feud highlights a broader shift in AI governance, where ethical constraints, vendor policies and legal frameworks are redefining control and accountability. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Apr 2026
Managing drift in AI models and data
The training data and algorithms used to build AI models have a shelf life. Detecting and correcting model drift ensures that these systems stay accurate, relevant and useful. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2026
Overcome roadblocks to GenAI adoption and unlock ROI
GenAI deployments can fall prey to unrealistic goals, misguided pilots, job loss fears, hidden costs and lack of trust. Governance and workforce readiness are keys to success. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2026
Domo drives customer excitement with latest AI capabilities
New features including an MCP server keep the vendor current with industry trends and have users imagining what's possible with agentic AI. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2026
Redpanda launches streaming engine optimized for AI
By integrating workload types, the vendor is simplifying data streams for AI while also differentiating itself from its closest competitors. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2026
History of generative AI innovations spans 9 decades
Rapid GenAI advances are reshaping industries, sparking legal battles and driving embodied AI innovations, paving the way for transformative business processes and tools. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2026
LLM build vs. buy: A decision framework for LLM adoption
When deciding whether to build or buy a large language model, businesses must consider costs, customization, governance, risk and readiness to determine the best AI approach. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2026
7 best practices to avoid AI vendor lock-in
While lock-in is sometimes unavoidable, it's the very definition of risk. Businesses can use these best practices to mitigate lock-in risk with AI vendors. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Mar 2026
Time to rethink cloud architecture for enterprise AI
Enterprise AI systems demand cloud architectures that emphasize persistent state, governance and adaptive infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2026
As AI advances, Domo is evolving to meet customer needs
Once viewed as an analytics specialist, the vendor's product development plans are now focused on helping users build agents and other applications that can be trusted and deployed. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2026
Businesses face complex cost-cutting options with GenAI
Some GenAI cost saving candidates might disappoint. The best approach to cost reductions vary according to the business function and an enterprise's strategic business priorities. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2026
Domo adds new governance tools to improve data access
With AI applications taking on more business workflows, new capabilities are aimed at enabling system administrators to ensure the appropriate use of data. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
25 Mar 2026
Why enterprise AI needs diagnostic intelligence
Enterprise AI detects anomalies but can't always explain why they happen. Next up for these systems is a focus on diagnosis to enhance trust, compliance and safety. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2026
Domo doubles down on AI with latest platform additions
New features such as an AI Library, a framework for building agents and an MCP server are all aimed at better enabling customers to operationalize their AI initiatives. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2026
6 types of AI content moderation and how they work
AI is reshaping content moderation across text, images, audio and video. Learn six moderation methods and why human review still matters. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
GenAI is ready for more autonomy, but supply chains are not
Disruptions, vulnerabilities, late deliveries and customer interactions are among the supply chain concerns that GenAI could address autonomously -- if businesses can trust it. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
GenAI's role in a return trek to the moon and beyond
NASA's use of GenAI models in the Artemis space program and communication with Mars rovers provides valuable business lessons in governance and keeping humans in the loop. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
How to preprocess different types of data for AI workloads
Data preparation for AI differs by data type. However, common themes include improving data quality, ensuring consistency, reducing computing demands and enhancing model performance. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2026
U.S. federal AI framework deemed aspirational, noncommittal
The latest executive order is a step toward federal AI regulation. But it's largely noncommittal and shifts most responsibility to Congress, creating an interesting midterm dynamic. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2026
Oracle AI Database update aims to ease developing agents
New vector indexing capabilities and prebuilt agents are designed to simplify building cutting-edge applications and could help differentiate the tech giant from competitors. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2026
OpenClaw and Moltbook explained: The latest AI agent craze
OpenClaw, a viral open source AI agent, promises local control and autonomous task execution. But security, governance and hype raise serious concerns for IT leaders. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2026
How simulations and digital twins are advancing robotics
Nvidia GTC 2026 showed the potential of robotics across industries. But these systems must undergo stress testing, and digital twins and simulation are the key. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2026
Experts predict quantum utility by 2033
Quantum computing is no longer science fiction. Experts at Nvidia GTC 2026 think quantum utility is possible by 2033, but not without challenges. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2026
Can tokenization free up more data for AI model training?
Research from Capital One Software and PwC suggests enterprises can tap sensitive data to train AI models while balancing predictive power and privacy. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2026
Does your organization need an AI ethics committee?
Ethics oversight ensures high-risk AI use is accountable, responsible and compliant. Not all organizations need one; some incorporate this oversight into risk or legal teams. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2026
ThoughtSpot domain-specific Spotter agents target AI success
With many enterprises struggling to successfully develop AI tools, the vendor's latest capabilities help AI applications access the context they need to be production-ready. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2026
Smarter robots: Agentic and physical AI converge in business
The robotics industry is entering a new era where, thanks to AI, robots learn, optimize and solve the world's most complex supply chain, logistics and labor challenges in real time. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2026
Snowflake intros SnowWork to automate tasks with AI
The platform, which is now in research preview, is designed to provide users with agent-powered collaboration capabilities that can automate actions and workflows. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2026
Good governance key to reducing high AI project failure rate
Better governance of cutting-edge applications and the data that feeds them are key to overcoming development obstacles, Databricks exec Craig Wiley said in a recent interview. Continue Reading