6 tools that make machine learning easier
Vendors are taking the mystique out of machine learning by offering layers for automating data prep and algorithm choices, opening up AI to motivated, data-smart business users. The words “machine learning” have been imbued with an almost magical aura. Ordinary people don’t teach machines to learn. That’s for highly specialized alchemists, like data scientists, who transform data into gold in research divisions and labs with little explanation beyond simply saying, “Science.” Of course, it may be a little…
The rise of the chief digital officer
As digital transformations become increasingly customer-centric, organizations are looking for leaders to drive change with the customer in mind. Enter the CDO.characterdesign The C-suite is growing increasingly crowded as organizations are bringing in a variety of new roles, including chief digital officers, who often work in tandem with CIOs on digital transformation initiatives on an enterprise-wide basis and rethink how to best serve customers. But what exactly do CDOs add to the C-suite mix, and why are so many organizations turning…
How to make an Image Resize app with Automator on your Mac
Do you spend time resizing images for reports, documents or the web? Use this tip… Apple Do you spend time resizing images for reports, documents or the web? Here’s an easy Automator application you can make in a few minutes to make this process simpler. What is Automator? Automator is a fantastic free application you already have on your Mac. You can use it to create automated workflows, applications and other tools on your computer. The problem with Automator is it’s…
Microsoft set to close licensing loopholes, leave cloud rivals high and dry
Beginning in October, Microsoft plans to tighten its licensing rules to stop customers from using their own licenses for Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server and other software on rival cloud providers. Microsoft this fall will begin closing loopholes in its licensing rules that have let customers bring their own licenses for Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server and other software to rival cloud providers like Google and Amazon. The Redmond, Wash. company laid down the new law in an Aug.…
Robotics in Saudi Arabia: How robotics are being embraced by major gov-led organisations
As the first nation to grant a robot citizenship in 2017, robotics and its potential uses have been placed firmly on the agenda for government-led organisations across the country Getty Images In a move meant to help over 200,000 pilgrims visiting Makkah for Hajj, the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced robots that connect doctors based in Riyadh and Jeddah to patients. Connected through 4G technology, the robots consist of forward-facing screens that display a live feed…
The culture of outsourcing in Africa
Fast-growing economies, developing IT infrastructure and cheap labour is luring multinationals and big companies to outsource their BPO and ITO services to sub-Saharan countries Although India and Southeast Asia remain favourite locations for international companies to outsource their services, countries in Africa are leaping through the global outsourcing list and are progressively evolving into competitive hotspots for both information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Among the reasons making Africa an attractive outsourcing destination are fast-growing…
How to Set Up and Use a VPN
A VPN is one of the best, easiest tools you can use to secure your data and protect your privacy online. Buying and installing a VPN app is easy, so you’ve got no excuse. Everyone should be using a virtual private network or VPN, whether you’re connecting to the internet on a computer or a smartphone. This might sound paranoid, but there are real threats out there, and they’re only getting worse. On Wi-Fi networks, unscrupulous individuals can attempt to intercept…
Twitter CEO’s Account Hacked, Defaced With Racist Posts
The hackers hijacked the account @jack to tweet out racial slurs and anti-Semitic insults. One tweet also tried to promote a bomb hoax. According to Twitter, the hackers compromised the phone number registered with Jack Dorsey’s account to gain access. On Friday, hackers briefly took over the Twitter account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to post racist comments. The hackers hijacked the account @jack to tweet out racial slurs and anti-Semitic insults. One tweet also tried to promote a bomb…
