In fight for fans, IBM tricks out Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The stadium will include IoT technology and an immersive suite of interactive applications built by IBM Services, delivered and hosted on the IBM Cloud.

By Deborah Barrington , Justine Brown • Aug. 17, 2017

Amazon looking for talent to support Alexa-based enterprise service development

The service will fall under its SaaS offerings within AWS, including Amazon Chime, Amazon WorkSpaces, and Amazon WorkDocs, according to the company's job posting. 

By Justine Brown • Aug. 16, 2017

What does GE's use of Google Glass say about AR in the enterprise?

Using Google Glass, GE reduced errors in the assembly process, which could translate to big cost savings for GE and its customers.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 15, 2017

Microsoft laptops have reliability concerns, Consumer Reports says

A quarter of Microsoft laptops and tablets will incur issues within two years, according to Consumer Reports. 

By Justine Brown • Aug. 11, 2017

Technobabble: Dancing hot dog is AR's first king and yes, DNA is hackable

The cyberattack, in a controlled environment, is supposedly the first "DNA-based exploit of a computer system." 

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Aug. 11, 2017

Will Cisco's big bet pay off?

The company is moving further away from its traditional business toward intent-based networking — a transformation some say is critical to its survival. 

By Justine Brown • Aug. 10, 2017

Researchers demonstrate how humans, robots might work together

The AI-based program divides assignments among machines and humans according to their capabilities.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 10, 2017

Do employee microchips cross the line?

A microchip implant will enable Three Square Market employees to do things like make purchases, unlock doors and share business cards.

By Deborah Barrington , Justine Brown • Aug. 8, 2017

IDC: AR/VR spending to hit $215B by 2021 as enterprise looks to capitalize

Despite the original failure of Google Glass, companies like VMware and Intel are still full steam ahead in creating wearable glasses for the enterprise.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 4, 2017

Microsoft pushes hardware sales with device subscription model

The hardware as a service, coupled with a subscription to Office 365 for Business, is a further push for Microsoft becoming a one-stop-shop for the enterprise. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 3, 2017

Netflix highlights risk of DDoS attacks, but at the application layer

In a Chaos Kong experiment, Netflix launched a mock rare attack that could take down an entire microservice architecture. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 1, 2017

Adobe adds AI for customer personalization as industry improves intelligent engagement

Fast food companies, for example, are looking to better tailor the customer experience to ensure product loyalty.

By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Aug. 1, 2017

Is this the end of an era for Intel?

With the decline of the PC and the rise of mobility, Intel is taking a backseat to microchip manufacturing.

By Justine Brown • July 31, 2017

How the iPhone changed the enterprise

Apple’s iPhone reshaped how enterprises approach mobile technology, permanently changing how people communicate and operate at work. 

By Justine Brown • July 31, 2017

Microsoft introduces tool to make Blockchain services more usable

Blockchain has potential for a wide range of uses in the enterprise, though it can be challenging for companies to figure out what to do with it and how to use it. 

By Justine Brown • July 26, 2017

4 innovative uses of blockchain in the enterprise

Experts say there's huge potential for blockchain in the enterprise, but how are organizations using it?

By Justine Brown • July 24, 2017

In an era of global malware attacks, what happens if there's no kill switch?

Unlike May's WannaCry attack, most cyberattacks do not come with a kill switch. To avoid panic, make preemptive actions and not reactionary ones.

By Samantha Schwartz • July 20, 2017

Attacks on iOS devices outpacing attacks on Android for first time

Mobile phones often operate outside of the range of a virtual corporate network and are fully controlled by employees, making them much more difficult to protect.

By Justine Brown • July 19, 2017

Strategy is key as Avaya concludes deal to shed networking business

Extreme Networks completed its acquisition of Avaya, Inc.'s networking business, including Avaya customers, personnel and technology assets.

By Justine Brown • July 17, 2017

Hackers prompt Google to revamp two-step verification process

An increase in attacks have allowed hackers to take over mobile phone numbers, receive one-time codes sent via SMS, and break into accounts.

By Justine Brown • July 17, 2017

UPDATE: Internet girds for 'Day of Action', but net neutrality repeal seems certain

The "Day of Action" campaign brought net neutrality awareness to 10 million internet users, according to the organizers. It also spurred 2.1 million comments to the FCC.  

By Samantha Schwartz • July 14, 2017

Analyst: Cisco's struggles may be exaggerated

The company's reinvention challenges under a shifting tech landscape have been well-publicized, particularly with its several rounds of layoffs. But the company may be in better shape than some estimate. 

By Justine Brown • July 14, 2017

IDC: Worldwide IT spending to reach $2.1 trillion this year

While new technologies earn a lot of attention, IT spending is still driven by investments in cloud and mobile solutions. 

By Justine Brown • July 13, 2017

Wireless laptop charging is here, but computers aren't cord-free yet

To make the wireless charging work, users will need a wireless charging keyboard and wireless charging mat, both sold separately.

By Justine Brown • July 12, 2017

Can voice assistants take off in the enterprise?

In some cases, voice assistants are taking over jobs formerly handled by smart phones.  

By Justine Brown • July 12, 2017