What is next with IBM Watson? (Part 2)
In my previous post, I mainly focused on IBM Watson cognitive technology and the cloud. Who would benefit from IBM Watson in a cloud environment? What is the best way to use these technologies? While...
View ArticleCan developing economies reap the benefits of cloud computing?
Much has been written and discussed about cloud computing and its benefits. While this may be considered normal in a developed economy, it’s not necessarily the case in the developing world. The vast...
View ArticleCloud computing: Gaining a tactical edge on the battlefield
In my previous blog post, “Governments are capitalizing on the cloud,” I discussed how governments are starting to embrace cloud computing for its multiple benefits such as scalability, flexibility and...
View ArticleCloud computing and business intelligence
According to Gartner, business intelligence and analytics will remain top focus for CIOs through 2017, and cloud-based business intelligence (BI) is projected to grow from $0.75 billion in 2013 to...
View ArticleCloud computing goes to college
Higher education institutions face increasing challenges due to shrinking revenues, budget restrictions and limited funds for research and development. In line with the people, process and technology...
View ArticleWill cloud computing be a game changer in the energy sector?
Reducing resource waste is on everyone’s mind these days, and “going green,” even if it’s not on the top of everybody’s agenda, is still the right thing to do. Did you know that cloud computing is...
View ArticleCloud computing and data security: Are they at odds?
Security has been a concern since the inception of cloud computing, and that concern remains to this day. While the worry is not without reason, there are ways to mitigate the risks based on informed...
View ArticleCloud-based literacy programs thrive in developing countries
While high levels of literacy are taken for granted in developed nations, people in large swaths of the developing world, particularly rural areas in India and Africa, are deprived of basic things such...
View ArticleCloud security 101: Protecting your data
CEOs at large and small organizations around the world are discussing cloud computing. While there’s no doubt that the cloud can provide key benefits, many companies and individuals are still concerned...
View ArticleCloud computing helps agriculture industry grow
We have been witnessing a steady trend in the loss of agricultural land and biodiversity worldwide. Adding to this, adverse weather conditions induced by climate change and an increase in the world...
View ArticleCloud computing helps airline industry soar
In a bitterly competitive business environment, the airline industry has gone to great lengths cutting costs and reducing the workforce. In the process, major air transport companies have been losing...
View ArticleCloud computing helps the food industry grow
According to KPMG LLP’s 2013 Food and Beverage Industry Outlook survey, 100 US-based senior executives from companies in the food industry, with more than $1 billion in revenue, saw cloud computing as...
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