How cloud computing is boosting IT security
Flexibility, scalability, economy and enhanced workforce productivity have emerged as just some of the measurable benefits of cloud computing. And now, despite initial concerns about the potential security risks of cloud computing, discussions about the cloud at many companies are
Smart security with smart video surveillance
Conventional video surveillance systems can record what they see, but they can’t make sense of what they are viewing. That task is typically the responsibility of security staff members, who have watched their jobs become increasingly demanding as the average
Google Unveils Project Soli, a Radar-Based Wearable for Everything
During Google's most recent annual developer conference, we saw some huge announcements from the company which included Android improvements, Daydream VR ecosystem, Android app support on Chrome OS, Allo and Duo, Google Home, Google Assistant, Android TV, Android Auto, and
Cybersecurity is no longer a choice
Security breaches are once again making big news in 2016. Despite years of headline stories about security leaks and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and repeated admonishments from security professionals that businesses needed to do a better job protecting sensitive data,
Adapt, innovate, transform or disappear – The digital era is here
The digital revolution is moving fast and stimulating massive disruptions and transformations in industry after industry. Already, more than a quarter of the entire population of the world owns a smartphone. In 2014, global mobile data traffic reached 2.5 exabytes
The future of FinTech is looking bright
The increasing complexities of business and customers’ needs, along with the tangled regulatory rules are determining financial institutions to count on technology more than never. Financial technology, or FinTech, is continuously evolving. From offering solutions that may eventually create a
How Dangerous is Artificial Intelligence?
Many times in history, the human imagination has given birth to former science-fiction fantasies. From pocket computers, to self-driving cars, space tourism, virtual reality, and now, artificial intelligence, humanity has blurred the lines of fantasy and fiction through innovation and
Digitization is a great opportunity for IT
Digitization, automation, and other technology advances are transforming industries, markets, and the global economy. By the year 2020, an entire generation, Generation C (for “connected”), will have grown up in a primarily digital world. Thanks to digitization, companies across industries are
The LoRa Wireless System for M2M and IoT
Most IoT devices send small amounts of data frequently. One of the major challenges for machine to machine (M2M) communications used for applications like the Internet of Things (IoT) is to enable communications over long range using very low power
Google Cloud Platform is coming strong
Last month, San Francisco hosted Google Cloud Platform Next 2016, an important event designed to show Google is serious about competing in the public cloud market against Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and IBM SoftLayer. Google talked a lot about
The Tesla 3 model is redefining the electric cars industry
Tesla Motors recently announced the projected late 2017 availability of their new Tesla Model 3 all-electric car. For the few people who don’t know about this vehicle, the Tesla 3 is an affordably-priced electric car (less than $35,000, before Federal
Xaas is not a passing trend
The “Everything as a Service” (XaaS) phenomenon is not a passing trend. For the enterprise, the cloud has moved beyond the stage of representing only a choice for off-site computing. For the consumer, the cloud has also moved beyond the
Most Used Cloud Apps in Enterprises
There's no question about it - cloud-based apps are becoming increasingly used in enterprises. Cloud computing has been responsible for a new wave of agile business tools that let you replace on-premise hardware with an internet connection and a few
Drones applications for healthcare
The usage of drones by companies and individuals is increasing exponentially, with new uses and applications every day. Interest in drone technology is high and rapidly evolving as we look for new solutions to persistent problems in logistics, business, arts,
Wanted IT skills for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is one of the most revolutionary technology trends, and it’s expected to explode in the next years. We will witness machines talking to other machines, buildings talking to smartphones, machines talking to cars, and people talking