Data defines IT success in the AI era; business lines between Amazon and AWS blurring

IT Strategy Digest Content from TechTarget's global network for CIOs and IT Leaders |Nov. 29, 2017 NEWS How to win in the AI era? For now, it's all about the data Nicole Laskowski, Senior News Writer Deep learning pioneer Andrew Ng explains why data, not algorithms, gives companies a first-mover advantage in the current AI era. Plus: the four traits of an AI company. (SearchCIO.com) Advertisement NEWS   Indoor navigation system transforms working conditions for the blind An assistive technology program at Bosma Enterprises now includes an indoor navigation system that uses Bluetooth beacons and iOS' native VoiceOver feature. (SearchCIO.com)   Consumer expectations, GDPR complicate data privacy protection Xerox CISO Alissa Johnson says U.S. companies will be forced to reconsider their information protection strategies as consumer expectations of data privacy protection evolve. (SearchCIO.com)   A CIO lesson in the fast-fading distinction between Amazon and AWS IT folks see Amazon and AWS and think retailer and cloud provider, but these powerhouses share a different view. What does their symbiosis say to CIOs? (SearchCIO.com)   CIO advice: The benefits, potential pitfalls of wearable tech projects For Bradd Busick, CIO at MacDonald-Miller, the implementation of wearable tech projects can provide huge business benefits -- if you know the mistakes to avoid along the way. (SearchCIO.com) EXPERT ADVICE   An SMB reaches its tipping point with legacy tech Clint Newell Auto Group took a bold step when it decided to jettison its legacy tech for the cloud. Benefits ensued. Here's how to determine your cloud tipping point. (SearchCIO.com)   Definition: Hackathon This definition explains the meaning of hackathon, a coding event also known as hack fest, where developers gather to create or improve a product. (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 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.