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Silver linings: Why COVID-19 will encourage a national privacy law
Consensus has formed around the need for a national privacy law; Congress should seize this opportunity.
Let’s learn from Europe’s broadband mistake
Former Congressman Rick Boucher, founder of the House Internet Caucus, says the US’s better internet performance during the coronavirus pandemic is attributable to sustained private investment that has been encouraged by a light-touch...
At Port of Seattle, machine learning streamlines air cargo operations
The government agency's air cargo team at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is using artificial intelligence and computer vision for object detection and cataloging to improve operational efficiency.
HHS takes low-code approach to healthier legacy apps
The Dept. of Health and Human Services is leveraging agile and low-code dev tools to cut down tech debt, moving some of its 100-plus legacy apps to the cloud.
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018? Influencers in the know break down the details
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 is a bill intended to enhance online privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, United States. But the bill has national and global implications. Here’s how to...
What’s next for content moderation?
The Transatlantic Working Group considers transparency, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and limitations on algorithms as ways forward.
Sustainability doesn't work without transparency
Do you know what your current carbon footprint is? If not, how would you go about calculating it? What information do you need?
Rethinking government use of commercial exploit tools after WhatsApp spying
The recent WhatsApp lawsuit shows the significant risk to individuals, as well as public trust, that comes from allowing commercial systems to remain exploitable.
Interim AI report offers mix of ambitious and practical recommendations
If we want US, rather than Chinese, values to infuse the world’s approach to AI, then high powered diplomacy is an essential tool. A new NSC report breaks down the approach.
Restrictions needed but not sufficient to address Chinese technology acquisition
The US has developed a number of new tools to deny China access to US technology. Those tools are necessary, but are not sufficient.
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CIO Digital Magazine, November-December 2016
Cover story: Five winners of the CIO.com and Drexel University Analytics 50 awards share details of their projects, lessons learned and advice.
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Special report: platforms play big in the cloud
This latest report in our C-Suite 360 series takes a full-spectrum look at the opportunities and risks in cloud computing, offering up the expert information your organization needs to set its cloud strategy.
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CIO Digital Magazine, October 2016
Cover story: Uniting the digital enterprise. Enterprise mobility management isn't just for mobile devices and apps anymore, it's for truly becoming an extended enterprise.
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CIO Digital Magazine, September 2016
Cover story: Big data on campus. Facing federal and state pressure to raise retention and graduation rates, dozens of colleges and universities are developing analytics tools to help students make better decisions about everything...
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Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
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CIO Digital Magazine, August 2016
Cover story: Cloud-based ERP will eventually rule, and on-premises software is destined for legacy status. How can IT ensure a smooth transition?
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CIO Wrapsheet: A CIO's guide to understanding analytics
Today's data-driven business runs on the almighty algorithm. Here's how to get the most out of your data analytics.
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CIO Digital Magazine, June-July 2016
Cover story: this year’s CIO 100 honorees are serious about winning customers and driving revenue.