A quick Web search seems to paint a bleak picture of algorithms. Pair the word with “interact,” and the first few hits include “When algorithms control the world,” “Can you trust your algorithms?” and “Why we should expect algorithms to be biased.” They’re definitely disrupting the job market. Research cited by The Conversation estimates that […]
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Sometimes it’s just a matter of changing your password more often. Security breaches have become distressingly common in recent years, compromising everything from employment records (security specialist RSA in 2011) to payment card information (Home Depot in 2014). And they’re becoming more complex and lethal, according to the recently released 2017 Verizon Data Breach Digest.
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“Westworld” captured audiences with its representation of a world where androids serve our deepest, darkest desires. While Amazon’s robot army might not ever build a consciousness and rebel against their makers, it is shocking when one of the largest online retailers increases its automated crew by 50 percent from the previous year. First off, who
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Super Bowl 51’s halftime was one of the most awe-inspiring moments I’ve seen on that stage in a while. It wasn’t Lady Gaga’s impending political statement or the crowds of people moving in unison – it was the showcase of drones. Yes, that’s right, those were 300 synchronized drones dancing around the sky and illuminating
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In most organizations, a primary responsibility of the Identity and Access Management group is to provision new users in Active Directory and Exchange, modify existing users, and terminate users in (almost) real-time when employees leave the organization. What is a Human Resource Management System? Human Resources departments in modern enterprises commonly leverage Human Resource Management
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The satirical newspaper The Onion once ran a story headlined, “Report: 98 Percent of U.S. Commuters Favor Public Transportation For Others.” This slice of cleverness from 2000 translates well to technology investment today. Because while innovation has become second nature for everything from media companies to retailers, many industries are oddly late to the party.
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During the holidays I was talking to my brother-in-law about this and that, and I randomly asked him what his daily routine at work looked like. His response both surprised and intrigued me. Each day he arrives at work, he gets out a piece of paper (yes, a piece of paper!) and writes down the
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With 2017 almost upon us, it’s time to imagine what the world of technology will look like in the new year. We’re already living much of it, but the trends are still eye-opening—and come with a few caveats. Based on forecasts from Daily Tech Talk, a preview of the Consumer Electronics Show in January, and a
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In September, I was pretty certain it was the craziest month of the year. Back to school, new routines, kid activities, work functions, etc. However, it is December and now I’m certain that this is the craziest month of the year. In fact, in the last 24 hours, I got invited to three more holiday
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Well, folks, we’re almost to the end of 2016. Now’s the time of year when we look back and reminisce on our accomplishments and how we can learn from the year’s “oops” moments in 2017. That’s right, we all have those moments where we want to kick, shake and shout, but the key is how
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Seattle businesses are proving that you don’t have to be big to give in a big way this holiday season. Below are three examples of helping the community in the most basic way: with nourishment. Take Fonté Coffee. Since 1992, this top-notch independent roaster has crafted a special Holiday Blend (this year’s combines Brasilian, Aged Sumatra
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With Halloween and the presidential election out of the way, we can now say the holidays are officially upon us. Regardless of race, ethnicity, or faith, it is difficult to escape Thanksgiving through New Year’s and everything in between. This is true at home as well in the workplace. So why not embrace the holiday
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