Big Data Insights July 15, 2019

How to learn from inevitable AI failures Most artificial intelligence projects fail--that’s the bad news. The good news is learning from AI failure is exactly what your company should be doing right now. Resource of the day The Elephant in the Room: Why Cloud Communications Pro viders Dont Like to Talk About Compliance Theres lots of talk these days about the consequences of inadequate security, compliance and reliability in business communications systems. Data leaks affect millions and embarrass the businesses associated with them. Additional TechRepublic resources Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on AirPods, Echos, Fire HD tablets, and more Why companies plan to double AI projects in the next year 'Sign in with Apple' may not really impact customer data tracking after all With companies AI-washing products, how can buyers find true AI-powered solutions? How will Semantic Machines and its conversational engine transform Cortana and the Bot Framework? R vs. Python: Which is a better programming language for data science? Featured Webcast Webcast - Analytics in the Streaming Age Enterprise data-of-value is being generated at an unprecedented pace. Raw data is flowing from social media, real-time transactions, instrumentation and metering from a wide variety of vertical applications, and vast fleets of connected Internet... Featured multimedia How to build a successful career as an IT consultant (free PDF) Taking on the role of IT consultant can bring enormous satisfaction—along with plenty of challenges. This ebook provides advice from veteran tech consultants who share the ups and downs they’ve experienced over the years, as well as practical tips for establishing yourself in the field. Today's recommended downloads The Elephant in the Room: Why Cloud Communications P roviders Dont Like to Talk About Compliance (8x8, Inc.) How to Solve the Enterprise Communications Crisis with an Open Cloud Strategy (8x8, Inc.) Don't Risk It. Higher Education Cybersecurity 101 (Cisco) Tech Pro Research: IT Budget Research Report 2019 (TechRepublic.com) Learn the Fundamentals of Building Cloud Architectures to Drive Cost Efficiencies (Amazon Web Services)

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Managing the multicloud

A multicloud approach has been talked about for years within enterprises, but few companies have gone that direction. Now it's easier to go multicloud and AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform all share customers. Here's a look at managing multiple cloud providers, how to play them off each other and what vendors and tools can help you manage multiple clouds.