Emerging Technology

IOTA launches $2 million fund for IoT-focused blockchain derivative

The open source nonprofit organization is seeking to foster growth of its distributed ledger technology.

Picking at the word salad of Dell EMC World

The show lasted for three days, and although we sustained a barrage of terminology, there was something there for everyone.

Why we must prepare for the rise of the machines

Columnist Rob Enderle writes that all generations need to be prepared for a future of automation and artificial intelligence, but should also know how to function without an app for everything.

How Uber for Business helps the ridesharing company grow

Uberu2019s head of enterprise says the ridesharing app will triple its workforce for business customers this year. But the company faces many challenges, including a corporate culture that allegedly enabled a discriminatory work environment.

4 key techniques for continuous improvement in corporate innovation

Why digital disruption leaves no room for bimodal IT

Digital disruption is forcing CIOs and other IT leaders to choose holistic operating models over two-speed technology deployment.

Why Amazon is putting Alexa everywhere

The head of Amazonu2019s Alexa business explains why the company is investing heavily in voice services for manufacturers of various device types.

Why ‘never enough’ is the right mindset for emerging tech

Businesses canu2019t afford to be slow and narrow in a world that requires fast and broad.

Why smart contracts can’t be fully automated

Smart contracts, enabled by blockchain technology, have the potential to streamline all manner of transactions. But most of them will still require humans in the middle.

Don’t fear the robots, embrace the potential

Robotic process automation is not necessarily replacing human workers, but creating more capacity and the potential for employees to focus on higher-value activities.