What CIOs need to know about neural processing units; enterprise AR: Six use cases

IT Strategy Digest Content from TechTarget's global network for CIOs and IT Leaders |Aug 1, 2018 TIP Don't get caught up in the neural processing unit hype Nicole Laskowski, Senior News Writer To differentiate new chip technology from existing GPUs, mobile tech companies (along with software titans) are slapping a ''neural'' label on their products. Analysts say to be skeptical. (SearchCIO.com) Advertisement NEWS   Is consolidating ITSM tools in the best interest of CIOs? Gartner's Kenneth Gonzalez says ITSM software tools should be assessed against three metrics -- quality, cost and performance. That will require CIOs to do some major silo-busting. (SearchCIO.com)   IT service desk vs. IT help desk: What's the difference? One came first and focused on IT fixes. The other got direction from ITIL. Users ask for one over the other. Today, something called ESM might just put both out to pasture. (SearchCIO.com)   6 enterprise AR use cases Augmented reality is making its way into the enterprise. Here, experts detail six AR use cases and how AR headsets are helping boost productivity and reduce errors. (SearchCIO.com)   9 roles you need on your data science research team Data science research has become an essential element of modern companies' success in the digital economy. Here's how to build a data science team to get the most bang for your buck. (SearchCIO.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Cybersecurity and physical security: Key for 'smart' venues With sustainability being a huge driver of modern business development, protecting consumers' cyber- and physical security is an essential element when designing smart cities and venues. (SearchCompliance.com)   ITIL 4 has some bones to pick with ITSM trends New guidance from ITIL is scheduled to be published this year. ITIL 4 comes at a time when the delivery of enterprise IT services is being disrupted nonstop by new technologies. Will it be enough?  (SearchCIO.com)   SAP chief security officer talks cloud, security trends Security issues are still a top concern when moving to the cloud. SAP CSO Justin Somaini highlights the questions to ask cloud providers to make sure company data is protected. (SearchCIO.com)   Microsoft industry focus remains priority in FY19 CIOs can expect the Microsoft industry focus to continue this year as the company seeks to boost its digital transformation business. (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.