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Experts call for AI regulation during Senate hearing

As artificial intelligence adoption increases, experts believe it's time for Congress to enact AI regulations to safeguard consumers from harm caused by the technology.

By Makenzie Holland • March 10, 2023

Digital transformations require empathy

Agility, experimentation and empathy are critical drivers to a successful digital transformation. Learn why IT leaders should focus on these three critical skills.

By Guilliean Pacheco • March 10, 2023

U.S. senators renew efforts to rein in big tech, ban TikTok

U.S. senators showed concern for national security when it comes to popular tech platforms owned and operated by foreign entities through the introduction of the RESTRICT Act.

By Makenzie Holland • March 9, 2023

Health of digital transformation: Consulting firms list issues

Digital transformation can take too long and fail to deliver. Root causes include lack of focus, cultural barriers and technical challenges, according to IT services executives.

By John Moore • March 8, 2023

hackathon

A hackathon, also known as a codefest, is a social coding event that brings computer programmers and other interested people together to improve upon or build a new software program.

By Nicole Laskowski, Mekhala Roy, Kinza Yasar • March 8, 2023

proof of concept (POC)

A proof of concept (POC) is a demonstration of a product in which work is focused on determining whether an idea can be turned into a reality.

By Alexander Gillis, Mary Pratt • March 7, 2023

U.S. agencies look to existing rules for crypto, Web3 regulation

While the EU is considering new cryptocurrency regulation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is focused on heightening enforcement of existing rules.

By Makenzie Holland • March 6, 2023

U.S. lawmakers renew push on federal privacy legislation

Policymakers want federal data privacy legislation limiting businesses' ability to collect data on individuals and banning targeted advertising to teens under age 17.

By Makenzie Holland • March 3, 2023

hard skills

Hard skills are specific abilities, capabilities and skill sets that an individual can possess and demonstrate in a measured way.

By Alexander Gillis, Mary Pratt • March 3, 2023

Laws geared to big tech could harm decentralized platforms

Decentralized platforms such as Mastodon function as alternatives to established companies such as Twitter. But as policymakers crack down on big tech, it could harm new platforms.

By Makenzie Holland • March 1, 2023

4 types of employee reactions to a digital transformation

The success of a digital transformation project depends on employee buy-in. Discover how organizations can address employee reactions to digital transformation.

By Guilliean Pacheco, Wiley Publishing • Feb. 23, 2023

10 key digital transformation tools CIOs need

A key responsibility of the CIO is to stay ahead of disruptions. Learn about digital transformation tools that could help secure an organization's long-term success.

By Mary Pratt • Feb. 22, 2023

4 challenges for creating a culture of innovation

Successful technology introduction pivots on a business's ability to embrace change. CIOs need to encourage risk-taking while providing guardrails to keep deployments on track.

By John Moore • Feb. 22, 2023

Server prices on the rise as inflation still complicates IT

Technology products remain a mixed inflationary bag as server prices increase, storage costs decline and equipment delivery lead times complicate matters in networking.

By John Moore • Feb. 16, 2023

enterprise project management (EPM)

Enterprise project management (EPM) represents the professional practices, processes and tools involved in managing multiple projects taking place simultaneously across the enterprise.

By Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 16, 2023

Meta/Within loss exposes FTC’s struggle to make its case

In its pursuit of big tech companies, the FTC theorizes their dominance is based on acquisition of nascent companies -- a theory the agency has struggled to prove in court.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 16, 2023

Supreme Court cases could usher in changes to Section 230

Two upcoming Supreme Court cases could significantly change how Section 230, which protects social media platforms from liability for third party content, is interpreted.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 16, 2023

Project portfolio management: A beginner’s guide

Project portfolio management is a formal approach used by organizations to identify, prioritize, coordinate and monitor projects that align with their strategy and goals.

By Karen Goulart, Linda Tucci • Feb. 16, 2023

U.S. AI research goal is to innovate and stay ahead of China

The U.S. government has released a report outlining plans to build a National AI Research Resource democratizing access to AI research and development resources.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 10, 2023

Gartner Hype Cycle

The Gartner Hype Cycle is a graphical representation of the lifecycle stages a technology goes through from the initial development to its commercial availability and adoption, as well as its eventual decline and obsolescence.

By Katie Terrell Hanna, Ivy Wigmore • Feb. 10, 2023

IT strategy (information technology strategy)

IT strategy (information technology strategy) is a comprehensive plan that outlines how technology should be used to meet IT and business goals.

By Rachel Lebeaux, Mary Pratt • Feb. 9, 2023

Tech company layoffs end tech’s growth streak

For the first time in two years, tech employment didn't grow in January, thanks to tech company layoffs. But the shift to digital services may keep tech employment growing.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Feb. 8, 2023

8 top Web 3.0 use cases and examples

Smart contracts, automated content creation, targeted advertising, community building and metaverse-like experiences are some of the benefits from anticipated Web 3.0 applications.

By Christine Campbell • Feb. 8, 2023

Biden pushes big tech agenda in 2023 State of the Union

Biden wants bipartisan legislation strengthening antitrust enforcement and stopping big tech companies' collection of personal data.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 8, 2023

10 core features of Web 3.0 technology

Web 3.0 promises to provide what Web 2.0 can't: autonomy for content creators to monetize their own data through blockchain, decentralization, user data ownership and private keys.

By Lauren Paul • Feb. 8, 2023