Data – the fuel for the 21st century

Data analytics, today’s hot topic, first surfaced as a discipline in 1962. The need was identified, but the technology wasn’t ready yet. Fast forward to today and the Harvard Business Review calls data scientist “the sexiest job of the 21st century.” According to IDC research, worldwide financial services alone spent $114 Billion on Mobility, Cloud and Big …

AI & Big Data Expo North America 2019

Event: AI & Big Data Expo North America 2019 Date: 13-14th November 2019 Location: Santa Clara, CA Website:  https://www.ai-expo.net/northamerica/ The AI & Big Data Expo North America, the leading Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Conference & Exhibition is taking place on November 13-14th at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It will showcase the next generation technologies and strategies from the world of Artificial Intelligence & …

Cloud App strategy: Language as a competitive advantage, generalise it prudently

Me and my daughter have a special language. I try to build alternate and different sounding phrases for the common activities. This is not mother tongue, you might rather call it Father tongue. This is how I differentiate myself from my better half when it comes to getting my daughter’s attention. This strategy works most …

Hosted vs. Cloud PBX & why it matters to know the difference in large UCaaS deployments

With over 250+ Hosted/Cloud PBX providers out there you should know what you are really buying when you peel the onion layers off. This article was written with Enterprise IT departments in mind. Hosted PBX providers are usually telco carriers or were at some point. Most use Broadsoft, Metaswitch, Shoretel, or Cisco HCS. A few examples …

Facebook declares worldwide digital currency Libra, to rolls out in 2020

Facebook is rolling out to launch cryptocurrency money its expectations will “change the worldwide economy.” The currency, named Libra, is being created by Facebook, yet the organization means to impart control to a consortium of associations, including investment firms, credit card organizations, and other tech monsters. At launch, you’ll have the option to send Libra …

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tableau

  In 2003, Tableau set out to pioneer self-service analytics with an intuitive analytics platform that would empower people of any skill level to work with data. Our customers grew with us to form the strongest analytics community in the world. And today, that mission to help people see and understand data grows stronger. I’m …

AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2019

Event: AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2019 Date: 19-20th June 2019 Location: RAI, Amsterdam Website:  https://www.ai-expo.net/europe/ The AI & Big Data Expo Europe, the leading Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Conference & Exhibition event will take place on 19-20th June at the RAI, Amsterdam. It is a showcase of next generation technologies and strategies from the world of Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, …

Is It Time For Microsoft To Make Big Cloud Acquisitions?

When Satya Nadella took over as the CEO of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), he had defined his focus on emerging technologies, especially the Cloud. His focus on the segment has stood Microsoft in good stead. The company continues to outpace market expectations on all fronts. And, there is no holding back. Microsoft keeps adding companies to bolster its …

The 5 Benefits & Role of Cloud Computing in Digital Transformation

Technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, IoT etc. have given rise to innovative ways of doing business thus leaving the old business practices ineffective. Enterprises who have been functioning in their respective domains for years are now facing an urgent need to pivot their traditional business process to suit the needs of the …