Why Edge Computing Will Save the Internet of Things
2019 and 2020 are the years of emerging technology — artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are all transforming the very fabric of modern society. Of course, these three technologies are juggernauts in their own right, but when you start combining them together in a variety of applications, they really […]
The Advantages of Cloud Computing in Healthcare
Information Technology plays a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of today’s healthcare organizations. To support operational and clinical care needs, each facility’s infrastructure has been expanding in recent years to keep up. This need to scale won’t change anytime soon—companies are only becoming more dependent on technology for administrative, financial, and clinical […]
Is Edge Computing Really That Important to the Internet of Things?
Just as cloud computing is an imperative part of the workflow and analysis of most businesses today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is developing into a cornerstone of most enterprise setups as well. But unless we ramp up computing power, network connectivity, computation speed, and device reliability could all take a hit. Is edge computing the solution we need? […]
A Glimpse Into China’s New Tech Empire
China’s reaching for the stars; the country is hedging its bets on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, big data, and cloud computing to turn Beijing into a smart city of the future. This wasn’t by coincidence, though. China has been working on improving its standing in the tech scene by attracting top talent to its growing […]
Is AI Really So Sure of Itself?
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t refined enough yet to become a seamless part of our society. The human brain is incredibly complex — couple it with emotions, hormones, and external influences, and you’ve got a very difficult task to create a human-like AI. Researchers at Google and Uber are working on adding a signature, essential human […]
China Goes All-In On AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t working to optimize every part of our daily lives… yet. When AI applications do reach your home and car, it’ll be in droves. You’ll have more options than you could ever look through, just like the current state of mobile apps. As a result of the impending cash influx from AI, […]
Tech Leaders Talk Big Changes at the Start of Tech Week
President Trump’s “tech week” kicked off Monday with an unusual scene: leaders of the tech community, usually ambivalent or downright outspoken on the president, saying nice things about his tech policies. This buttering-up unfolded in front of cameras, but the real work was accomplished in private sessions where tech leaders such as Apple CEO Tim […]
The Importance of Scalability in Minimum Viable Products
Validating a business model is more important than ever for startups in today’s mobile app marketplace. Over a thousand apps are added to the Apple App Store alone every day, meaning stiff competition for even the most cutting-edge concepts. iPhone app developers have to remain flexible and nimble as they build out a minimum viable […]
16 Tech Trends to Watch in 2015
Technology is moving at a faster and faster pace, with innovations becoming more frequent and more impactful. Here are 16 tech trends predicted by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen that could make major inroads in the year ahead: Virtual reality. This has been a science fiction staple for many years, but technology may finally be poised to make […]