Shadow IT—while it sounds like the title of some B-movie suspense thriller or airport gift shop novel, it’s a very serious business issue that can easily make its way into your operations. Let’s review what shadow IT is, and what can be done to minimize the threats that it causes your business.
When looking to purchase a new smartphone, most people are tempted by the latest and greatest devices on the market. In today’s blog, we’re going to introduce you to just that, the best smartphones you can get and use today.
With cybercrime more prevalent than ever, the importance of keeping your business protected cannot be overstated. In fact, it is so important that there’s a C-suite level role dedicated to it: the Chief Information Security Officer—the CISO. While such a position is fairly common amongst enterprise organizations, smaller businesses might not be able to implement this role in their own hierarchy… at least, not without assistance.
The way we work, from the tools we use to how we learn, has changed dramatically in the previous 18 months. The emergence of no-code software is ushering us into the next major technological revolution. Thanks to a change in the technical environment. No-code solutions, which are lauded for their flexibility and ease of use, allow anybody to develop digital apps and automate processes without having to write or understand code. No-code software’s potential is solely limited by the user’s imagination.
We’ve all heard stories about facial recognition software that misses dark-skinned persons or Robo-loan officers that refuse to lend to certain populations. According to a growing body of evidence, algorithms designed by non-representative groups have resulted in AI that exacerbates the inequalities that already exist in our society. This algorithmic discrimination of data literacy concern is expected to intensify as more organizations rely on data and AI.
The cameras in the iPhone 13 Skilled aren’t a complete redesign over those on the iPhone 12. But some cool adjustments have a pro photographer like me very thrilled. Here’s what has me giddy. I’ve been using the iPhone 12 Pro Max since it first became available, and I’m constantly astonished by the quality of the photos I can shoot with it. This is especially true when I use ProRaw and edit my photos in applications like Adobe Lightroom. So I’m intrigued to learn that the primary camera features a bigger image sensor with an f1.5 aperture. It will be able to collect a lot more light as a result of this. More light equals better photographs.
Remote work might be a somewhat new concept for some organizations, but it has proven to be an exceptionally helpful tool to have at one’s disposal. All that said, however, there are certain weaknesses that must be addressed if you want to take full advantage of the cloud, with one of them being the disconnection that comes from remote work. What does this disconnect mean for your business?
When it comes to digital transformation, the Covid disaster has taught corporate executives valuable lessons. The potential that data analytics and AI bring to the table is one of the most intriguing teachings. Frito-Lay, for example, accelerated its digital and data-driven operations during the pandemic, condensing five years’ worth of digital planning into six months. “Launching a direct-to-consumer firm was always on our radar,” says Michael Lindsey, Frito-growth Lay’s officer. “The epidemic motivated our staff to work quicker than we could have anticipated.”
Digital transformation—or the integration of digital technology into all aspects of operations—has been a hot topic of consideration for businesses of all sizes. Let’s consider how you should approach your transformative processes as you work to keep your business competitive with those who are also embracing technology.
A team of Microsoft researchers examined how employees were adjusting to the change to remote work. They discovered an unexpected data point. The Workers were arranging more 30-minute meetings than they ever had before. It contributed to a weekly meeting-time increase of 10%. This is unfavorable news. Meetings, according to the study, often reduce employee productivity and pleasure. It is time to reconsider virtual meetings.