7 'scary' and disruptive technologies to watch out for

Companies that don't prepare "will be pushed aside," said Daryl Plummer, distinguished VP analyst and fellow at Gartner.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 18, 2018

Christie's to auction off O'Keefe, Pollock with the help of blockchain

Earlier in the year, Christie's incorporated panels on blockchain technology at its Art+Tech Summit to explore opportunity for the ledger tech in the art world. 

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 12, 2018

Companies placing AI on hold in favor of tech refresh for 2019

The stagnant or stalled growth of hyped technologies like AI comes down to a slew of reasons but one of them is an unrealistic expectation in the hype.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2018

IBM's blockchain platform for food goes live and harvests big customers

Big Blue's Food Trust solution has garnered users like Walmart, Nestle and Dole. French retailer Carrefour has also signed on and will initially track some of its branded products.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 8, 2018

Walmart asks lettuce suppliers to trace products using blockchain

Walmart vendors will use the IBM network for "end-to-end traceability," though some experts caution against treating the ledger tech like a guarantee. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 26, 2018

Top digital transformation tech still facing organizational resistance

Adopting a digital culture in the midst of digital transformation could be the deciding factor in how new tools are used.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2018

Alibaba boosting AI and quantum hardware, SAP cloud partnership

Alibaba has established a chip subsidiary to work on embedded and customized AI chips for the company's cloud and IoT businesses.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 20, 2018

What happens when quantum computing and patents collide?

The next stage of global computing leadership set by quantum computing is up for grabs, and China is outpacing the U.S. in quantum patent applications. 

By Alex Hickey • Updated Sept. 14, 2018

On the horizon: Virtual personal assistants in the enterprise

VPA devices aren't just for consumers anymore: Many enterprises are adopting the tech via workplace applications and professional user experiences.

By Werner Goertz • Sept. 12, 2018

Inside CBP's 'fail fast' approach to blockchain

In order to find out if blockchain could have impact to match the hype, Customs and Border Protection is borrowing a play from Silicon Valley. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 29, 2018

Gartner serves up 2018 Hype Cycle with a heavy side of AI

The Hype Cycle can serve as an early warning system for executives, and jumping on technologies in the two to five year range could pay big dividends down the road.

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 20, 2018

But what really is a quantum computer?

There are two classes of quantum computers: universal scalable and specialized. To pick one, first figure out what problem you're trying to solve. 

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 17, 2018

Alexa and Cortana vs. the tech world: 1 year later, collaboration realized

Amazon dominates assistants in the consumer space and Microsoft dominates enterprise software. The collaboration creates a powerful partner ecosystem that can hold the Google Assistant and Siri at bay. 

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 16, 2018

Privacy quandary: Companies track users' 'behavioral biometrics' in the name of security

Organizations that use behavioral biometrics to monitor customers carry a risk and have to ensure the data they're surveilling is not personal information.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 15, 2018

4 factors for a successful intelligent process automation project

When other intelligent software pairs with RPA, it gives leeway to IPA, offering an even more innovative and comprehensive option for digital transformation.

By Brandyn Campbell • Aug. 13, 2018

94 supply chain players sign on to Maersk, IBM blockchain initiative

The companies said their blockchain solution, dubbed TradeLens, would be "fully commercially available by the end of this year."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2018

Lockheed Martin engineers build space vehicles with a little help from AR

The technology has crunched learning curves from hours to minutes and production times from months to weeks and improved defect rates. 

By Alex Hickey • Aug. 6, 2018

IBM, CLS bring blockchain marketplace to fintech

By providing a common secure network, the companies hope the POC will overcome costs and resources spent by institutions on individual distributed ledger technology infrastructures. 

By Alex Hickey • July 31, 2018

Blockchain experts call for regulatory sandboxes at state, federal level

The ledger technology hinges on distributed networks and data, and this structure needs to carry over to a distributed governance regulatory scheme.

By Alex Hickey • July 25, 2018

GE files patent to trace 3-D printed parts with blockchain

3-D printing is nothing new for GE, but finding a practical use case for blockchain holds steep supply chain implications.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 9, 2018

RPA is having a moment: What you need to know about the automation technology

Robotic process automation gained steam in the past few years as vendors worked to automate rote tasks, such as data entry or financial calculations.

By Naomi Eide • July 9, 2018

For computers discerning linguistic ambiguities, the struggle is real

Mr. Computer Head tries to understand: Jane had a picnic by the bank. Jane ate spaghetti with a fork.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 29, 2018

New tech, low costs create 'utopia' for robotics growth within facilities

Investors are pouring millions into robotics startups that are developing technology to improve supply chain and manufacturing efficiencies. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 28, 2018

'EU Blockathon' hopes to find a solution to eliminate counterfeits

The worldwide blockchain competition, hosted by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, is the first step in protecting supply chains and e-commerce sites from fakes.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 25, 2018

Brussels Airport digitizes transactions with blockchain

A new app will eliminate the need for paper transactions between handlers and forwarders, according to the airport's head of cargo and logistics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018