Future Tech
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To implement new technology, think big, but start small
However, learning to make a financial case for visibility or digital initiatives remains a widespread challenge.
By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2018
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'Spooky' quantum correlations making truly random numbers attainable
Is it really important that a "2454267" generated by a quantum machine is more random than the "4632456" generated by classical computing? Actually, yes.
By Alex Hickey • April 13, 2018
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Nike is running on ... computer vision?
The purchase of a computer vision company comes on the heels of Nike's acquisition of a data analytics firm in late March.
By Alex Hickey • April 10, 2018
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DHS graduated from blockchain research to use cases
"Blockchain has made Napster sexy" — or, that is to say, made peer-to-peer synchronized networks sexy again, said DHS Program Manager John Anil.
By Alex Hickey • April 06, 2018
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Feature4 early, real-world quantum computing applications
From traffic optimization to ad placement and election modeling, quantum researchers are steadily using the tech for everyday problems.
By Alex Hickey • April 05, 2018
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FeatureAs concern grows over bitcoin's energy use, what's next for cryptocurrency?
There are many cryptocurrencies out there, but bitcoin is the biggest. Cities and towns with increasing energy demand from mining are taking action.
By Robert Walton • March 29, 2018
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OpinionHow to make AI work for everyone
AI's journey to the mainstream still has some hurdles, such as the global data power divide and how to integrate AI with humans in the workplace.
By Kriti Sharma
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Is Google getting ready to make a splash in blockchain?
After years of heavy investment and research, reports are circulating that the Google is looking for blockchain applications for its cloud platform.
By Alex Hickey • March 22, 2018
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Starbucks is brewing up blockchain for 'bean to cup' tracking
The coffee company has an inventive supply chain not limited to a single system of process.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 22, 2018
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L.L. Bean drops blockchain bid, won't put sensors in coats and boots
The outdoors retailer intended to build a data tracking and analytics system to leverage customer data reserved on Ethereum.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 19, 2018
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The world's tiniest computer among IBM's expected 'crypto-anchors'
Big Blue expects to augment blockchain technologies in the supply chain with crypto-anchors to offset product fraud.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 19, 2018
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OpinionIoT fact vs. fiction: Setting the record straight for your business
The hype around the IoT is compounded by several common misconceptions about how it should be used and how it should be implemented.
By Maciej Kranz
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Shipping lines count on blockchain to save time, money — and data entry
The exchange of paper documents slows down the shipping process, whereas an Accenture blockchain solutions speeds up the flow of documents while reducing data entry.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 16, 2018
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Is biometric authentication really better than traditional passwords?
Resistance to adopt biometric technologies stems from cost, reliability, upgrade requirements and concerns over where the biometric data will be stored.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 13, 2018
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Blockchain, AI and cloud helped pull IBM out of its revenue rut
Big Blue turned to blockchain to capitalize on the enterprise's desire to "improve trust, transparency and speed" in the supply chain, according to CFO James Kavanaugh.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 12, 2018
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AI 'scares the hell out of me': Elon Musk outlines greatest fears at SXSW
Still fearful, Musk said the quick pace of AI advancement needs to be regulated by ensuring "the advent of digital super intelligence is one which is symbiotic with humanity."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 12, 2018
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What nightmares run on: Robots are vulnerable to ransomware too
Traditional ransomware targets and encrypts a data. But ransomware for robots encrypts and blocks the software they run on, stalling operations.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 12, 2018
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Chicago police expand predictive technology as crime dips
The department has built up its use of surveillance cameras, gunshot detection and mobile phone crime analysis tools.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 09, 2018
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You can't buy a house through blockchain — yet
Sweden's Landmäteriet is testing blockchain for real estate sales, but will it be enough to get the country to change laws blocking digital signatures for property sales?
By Alex Hickey • March 08, 2018
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Quantum competitors bristle as Google (finally) unveils 72-qubit processor
The new quantum processor, Bristlecone, should set the path to large-scale quantum computing and supremacy.
By Alex Hickey • March 06, 2018
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Blockchain services skyrocket, set to become a 'foundational' part of next gen enterprise IT
Services are transforming the blockchain market, driving the establishment of technology standards and growing the number of experts.
By Alex Hickey • Feb. 12, 2018
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FeatureArchives in space: Humanity's cold storage Big Data backup
Aboard SpaceX's historic Falcon Heavy is a one-inch disk encoded with Isaac Asimov's "Foundation Trilogy," which can last 14 billion years and symbolizes humanity's disaster recovery plan.
By Naomi Eide • Feb. 09, 2018
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Blockchain investment will more than double in 2018
Regardless of how or why a company decides to explore blockchain solutions, the market is showing no signs of slowing down.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 26, 2018
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Looking for a blockchain professional? Suddenly, so is everyone else
A freelancing firm posted 2,200 blockchain-related job openings in the fourth quarter of last year. In comparison, it had 96 such posts just one year ago.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Alex Hickey • Jan. 22, 2018
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While you were distracted: Intel rolls out AI and quantum tools
AI applications in motorsports and film festivals underscore the company's commitment to strengthening its non-PC segments.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 22, 2018