AI voice assistants make their mark at CES; Easing machine learning's data collection burden

IT Strategy Digest Content from TechTarget's global network for CIOs and IT Leaders |Jan. 17, 2018 NEWS CES 2018 for CIOs: Rise of the AI voice assistant class Linda Tucci, Executive Editor What happens in Vegas doesn't stay there -- not at CES 2018, where AI voice assistants and sentient objects were ubiquitous and the crossover to workforces was obvious. (SearchCIO.com) Advertisement NEWS   CIO: Adaptability essential to modernize IT structure Darin Morrow discusses how he achieves one of his primary goals as Cricket Wireless CIO: Ensuring the company's IT structure defines and continuously improves business processes. (SearchCIO.com)   For CFOs, cybersecurity investments become a priority As the responsibility for data protection efforts moves beyond the IT department, CFOs are being tapped to provide strategic input for their companies' cybersecurity investments. (SearchCIO.com)   Synthetic data could ease the burden of training data for AI models Sometimes it's better to manufacture training data for machine learning models than it is to collect it, according to Deloitte's David Schatsky. (SearchCIO.com)   In digital era, CEO's job is to score with tech Lisa Pearson, chief exec at data analytics company Umbel, discusses the CEO's job -- ever-slanting toward tech -- in a time of the "superpower consumer." (SearchCIO.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Book excerpt: Embracing agile to drive digital transformation In this book excerpt, author Isaac Sacolick explains why embracing agile business practices is essential to a successful digital transformation. (SearchCIO.com)   Definition: Chief Marketing Officer This definition explains the evolving role of the chief marketing officer, including his/her qualifications, salary, responsibilities and future within organizations. (SearchCIO.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from IT Strategy Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget CIO and IT Management Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.