Facebook won’t launch cryptocurrency until U.S. regulators approve
Growing pressure from regulators prompted Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to say his company will not back a global financial network based on a cryptocurrency without government okay. Facebook In a prepared statement to a House oversight committee, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said plans to launch a global payments system will remain on hold until U.S. regulators approve it. The comments end speculation Libra coin could go live in nations where there is no government pushback. The statement, published today, will be part of…
As African enterprises embrace emerging tech, coders are hard to find
Competition with global firms for developers puts pressure on African businesses; flexible work environments and tech hubs can help. Christina Morillo (CC0) As an increasing number of African enterprises look to adopt emerging technology, the market for developers has become tighter than ever, with companies scrambling to figure out where to find programming talent, and how best to attract and retain IT staff. Nearly 80% of private enterprises report that lack of skilled technical staff undercuts revenue, according to PwC’s Africa…
6 tips for recruiting college IT talent
Don’t fear the FAANG: A targeted recruiting approach focused on establishing relationships and showing candidates their future can help any IT organization succeed on campus. Dmitry Ratushny (CC0) Filling open IT positions has become difficult. Filling them with diverse and talented staff — the dream of everyone running an IT department — seems impossible. The hard truth is that there are currently 700,000 unfilled IT jobs in the U.S. and 87 percent of IT executives say it’s challenging to find people to fill…
IBM launches blockchain-based supply chain service with AI, IoT integration
Tied to its existing Sterling Order Management System service, the new blockchain and AI-enabled cloud offering enables real-time views of order shipments, alerts and optimization recommendations. JustSuper / Getty IBM this week launched a new supply chain service based on its blockchain platform and open-source software from recently-acquired Red Hat that allows developers and third-party apps to integrate legacy corporate data systems onto a distributed ledger. Through the use of open APIs, the new Sterling Supply Chain Suite allows distributors, manufacturers and retailers to integrate…
Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer
Moving files between your Android device and a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook doesn’t have to be difficult — or dependent on any cloud services. How to move data between your Android phone and computer How to move data between your Android phone and computer Closed captioning available on our YouTube channel Your smartphone is a powerful computer in your pocket — and with Android, part of that PC-like muscle…
10 IT-business collaboration mistakes to avoid
Ignoring conflict, missing out on post-mortems, failing to prioritize trust — here’s what is holding you back when co-creating and collaborating with business colleagues. gremlin / Getty Images Today’s top stories 7 steps to stealth self-promotion and… Multi-cloud strategy: Pros, cons and… Innovative CIOs strike back against… Top 16 RPA tools today CIO resumes: 6 best practices and 7… SHOW MORE These days more than ever, collaboration and co-creation with your business peers is key to digital success. Without a…
Here’s why there won’t be a quick enterprise blockchain revolution
While corporate CIOs see the distributed ledger technology as innovative, blockchain is unlikely to become technically and operationally scalable anytime soon. MF3D / Getty Images While millions of dollars are being spent on blockchain, and that spending is expected to grow exponentially over the next five years, the distributed ledger technology will never spark a technology revolution in the enterprise where preference always favors centralized control. “I don’t think we will ever see a revolution in the enterprise,” said Avivah Litan,…
Information overload? 5 tips to tame team collaboration apps
While the rise of popular collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Hangouts has been a boon to worker productivity, there’s a downside: The seemingly endless parade of distractions, morning, noon and night. Here’s how to turn down the noise and get more work done. Oleksandr Hruts / Getty Images Email, video and messaging apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams make it possible to easily collaborate with co-workers, no matter what time zone (or country) they happen to…
