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Cognitive computing and AI begin to grow together

When we first attempted to define cognitive computing, we found clear differences between it and AI. We posited that for software to be considered a new type of computing - “cognitive,” it must solve problems that were insoluble today. This new class of problem has no precise answers. Instead, it is open to interpretation - it is ambiguous or has no one right answer that is amenable to computation.

Eight Ways Data Governance Builds a Positive Company Culture

Increasing amounts of data and its ability to support a competitive advantage has changed the way businesses function today. Enterprises can use data to improve operational efficiency, build brand reputation, mitigate risk and fraud, enhance the customer experience, and even boost revenue.

Gartner CIO Survey Identifies Key Challenges for Governments

Fifty-eight percent of government CIOs faced organisational disruption during the past four years, according Gartner, Inc.’s 2020 global survey of CIOs. Fifty-two percent of respondents said they had also faced a funding shortfall in that same time frame. These figures are higher than those for all other industries.

How to meet privacy requirements with your PII

Organizations are in a race to understand their risk from regulations for the protection and use of personal data, which are on the rise worldwide. With the GDPR in Europe, the CCPA in California, KVKK in Turkey, and several other regulatory actions being enacted around the world, corporations now face serious fiscal consequences and reputational damage that might follow a potential data breach.

IAITAM Warns of Coronavirus Work at Home Data Risks

Many companies and government agencies have already sent employees home to work remotely in response to concerns about the coronavirus.  This week, thousands of additional employers will likely follow suit until concerns about the contagion ease.  The International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) is warning that most employers may have rushed into making their decision without thinking through how to secure their most sensitive data.

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