Technology

The T-Mobile-Sprint Merger: Can Dish Network Help Make It Happen?

Years in the making, the T-Mobile-Sprint merger finally looks set to move ahead – provided the two telecom firms can help to establish a new wireless competitor: Dish Network.

War in Cyberspace: Can America Protect Its Virtual Borders?

cyber threats

Adequate spending, consistent regulation and constant vigilance are needed to protect America’s digital networks against the increasing threat of attacks, says former White House official Richard A. Clarke.

The Impact of Social Media: Is it Irreplaceable?

impact of social media

Social media as we know it has barely reached its 20th birthday, but it’s changed the fabric of everyday life. What does the future hold for the sector and the[…]

Why Future Jobs Will Require Data Analytics Skills

evolution of chief data officer

Data analytics is increasingly infusing jobs at all levels, not just those in the back office, says A. Charles Thomas, GM’s chief data and analytics officer, at the recent Wharton[…]

Want Responsible AI? Think Business Outcomes

Mala Anand, president of intelligent enterprise solutions and industries at SAP, offers her views on how to create ethical and effective AI applications.

Three Hurdles Companies Face in Implementing AI Initiatives

Implementing AI is not just about getting data scientists to work on data, says Swift’s Julien Blanchez. There are also operational issues, concerns around compliance and security, and ethical dilemmas.

Who Can Stop Facebook? Limiting the Power of Social Media

In his new book, early Facebook investor Roger McNamee sounds the alarm about the platform’s growing economic and political power and offers suggestions for stopping it.

Regulating Big Tech: Is a Day of Reckoning Coming?

Big Tech firms like Facebook, Amazon and Google have unorthodox business models, and the law has to catch up to protect consumers and small businesses, say experts.

Why We Need a People-first AI Strategy

For artificial intelligence to be effective and meaningful, it has to be people-centric, says Cornell’s Soumitra Dutta.

Game-changer to Digital Dustbin: Why iTunes Is Shutting Down

The demise of the once-dominant music platform is a sign that Apple, which formerly led the pack in the sector, has lost its edge.

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