Best of the Week September 6, 2019

Top 5 things to know about Industry 4.0 Sensors, data integration and analytics, and robots are just some of the technologies that make up the fourth industrial revolution. Tom Merritt offers five things to know about Industry 4.0. Resource of the day 16 must-read books on the impact of AI, robotics, and automation AI and robotics are playing a growing a role in business, commerce, and manufacturing, leading to more automation in the workplace. This list of prominent titles offers insights into where we’re headed and how to prepare for the next technological... Additional TechRepublic resources The decade's hottest stocks show hunger for tech companies Mobility as a Service could convert car drivers to bus riders The rising programming languages that JavaScript developers are learning in 2019 5 ways CEOs can build a resilient, data-driven organization Programming languages: Java developers reveal their favorite tools How to control your Windows PC with an Apple Watch Learn how (in)secure your IoT devices are with YourThings scorecards Part 4: Why Frank Abagnale, security expert and inspiration for the hit movie Catch Me if You Can, likes blockchain and dislikes cryptocurrency Review: Panasonic's Toughbook N1 handheld is built for the road warrior Diversity and inclusion remains a top priority for permanent and contract employees IBM releases quantum computing textbook and video tutorials Nearly 30% fewer iPhone users plan on buying the upcoming model How mobile app companies can better communicate with their users Developers: How to master pair programming Want to keep Gen Z talent? Promote them Windows 10 not working after latest upgrade? Here are the bugs to look out for Lock-in can't be avoided, but here's how to manage it Developer code reviews: 4 mistakes to avoid Android 10: Cheat sheet The 17.6mm thin Dynabook Tecra X50-F allows user-upgradable RAM and SSD New Insta360 GO camera wearable, portable, and AI-powered Featured Webcast Live Webcast - Harnessing the Power of AI and Low-code to Transition Away From LIBOR Join KPMG LLP and Appian for a discussion about the challenges associated with repapering large volumes of contracts to enable a transition away from LIBOR to a set of new risk free rates. Learn how the convergence of artificial intelligence and low code automation can help solve this problem in a scalable, cost efficient manner. Featured multimedia VMworld 2019: Key takeaways for business leaders (free PDF) More than 21,000 participants attended VMworld 2019, where top VMware and industry experts spoke about what's coming next in IT. Read more analysis about the event in this PDF download. Today's recommended downloads Debrief and Defend: Firefox vs. Internet Explorer (TechRepublic Premium) Get Up To Speed: Alternative Linux Desktops (TechRepublic Premium) Application/Project Development Policy (TechRepublic Premium) Job description: Computer forensic analyst (TechRepublic Premium) Securing Windows XP (TechRepublic Premium)

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