Data analytics and integration are the key components of building a data strategy. For organizations to have an effective data strategy, it requires the definition of measurable metrics and proper consideration of all data sources. An effective data strategy also needs to define how data can be moved from various sources to a location where […]
AI at the Edge: Creating a Successful Strategy
The recent hype surrounding AI makes every organization feel like they must rethink their strategy to ensure they are aligned with the market expectations and not let the competition gain an advantage. AI has been in the news for a while, but when ChatGPT was introduced, people outside of business started to explore the technology […]
Why IT Leaders Are Embracing Edge Computing: Security, Serviceability, and Scalability
To counter current economic pressures such as inflation, scarce talent, and supply constraints, 80% of companies are increasing investments in digital technology, according to a report by Gartner. Driving these initiatives are IT leaders, who – depending on the industry they work in – are increasingly doing so in operational environments like factories, production sites, and even […]
The Future of Edge Computing
Many organizations would like to implement edge computing, but its future will be determined, at least in part, by the cost of its hardware and the development of appropriate software. At present, edge computing is very expensive to install, and only large businesses and corporations can afford these systems. Two factors restrict the use of […]
Selecting an IoT Platform
When COVID-19 threatened to derail the manufacturing industry, it was Industry 4.0 that saved many manufacturers. Notwithstanding the supply chain issues that continue to pose challenges, 94% of respondents in a recent McKinsey survey said that Industry 4.0 helped them keep their operations running during the pandemic. The connective tissue that makes Industry 4.0 is the Internet […]
Graph Databases: An Overview
The concept of graph databases traces back to Leonhard Euler. Euler was an 18th century Swiss mathematician who made several important discoveries in mathematics, such as infinitesimal calculus. In solving the “Seven Bridges of Königsberg” problem in 1736, Euler laid the foundations for graph theory. (He also got a fun shout-out in Hidden Figures when […]
3 Ways AI Engineering Can Help Drive Broader Adoption
There is no shortage of hype about AI’s potential. But to truly realize that value, we must deploy it in the field repeatedly and reliably in an ever-changing world – and therein lies the challenge. For AI to work sooner, better, and faster, organizations must operationalize more AI programs so they can start collecting and learning […]
From the Edge to the Cloud and Back: Stitching Together the Edge Data Fabric
Data is the backbone of many industries – supply chain functions, AI development and operation, smart manufacturing, and customer engagement in the retail industry, just to name a few – and the recent uptick in data usage means companies are finding ways to capitalize on actionable insights. When organizations learn how to properly move and […]
2022 Predictions: Cloud-Native Apps, the Edge, Ransomware, and More
As we look toward the new year, we expect some of the key trends will involve cloud-native apps, edge use cases, private clouds, ransomware, business continuity, and data sovereignty. All of these will have implications for how organizations manage, store, and protect their data in 2022. Gary Ogasawara, CTO, Cloudian: Cloud-native apps will go to […]
Nine Ways IT Pros Can Stay Relevant in a COVID-Accelerated World
Click to learn more about author Brad King. COVID-19 has dramatically increased the pace of digital transformation in the enterprise. Amid a headlong rush to cloud architectures, remote work, and distributed IT, we look at nine ways IT pros can remain relevant — and continue to deliver business value — during this profound transition in […]