Big Thinkers
Arnie Leap wants to create the perfect gifting experience
In the last 40 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has undergone an incredible transformation. According to Arnie Leap, the company’s CIO, the transformation isn’t done.
Artificial Intelligence
In one of the coldest places on Earth, this utility keeps the power on
How does NB Power keep homes warm and its employees safe during winter ice storms and -30°C temperatures? Through AI and accurate outage prediction models.
Cloud
45,000 frog calls and counting: How crowd-sourced science could help heal the planet
How do we help the planet? Ask a frog... and 200,000 of its friends.
How an app designed for people who are blind could solve a global skills shortage
Written by Jordan Teicher | October 24, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, New Normal
Kilroy Blockchain's AI-powered Riley app was designed to overcome sight-related barriers. But it could soon be used to train workers around the world. ...read more
With IBM partnership, USC fills the manufacturing skills gap
Written by Jordan Teicher | October 3, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Manufacturing...
The next generation of manufacturers needs to be fluent in new technologies to succeed. Universities, in partnership with technology companies, can provide that education. ...read more
This man wants your next employee to be an AI-powered digital human
Written by Jordan Teicher | October 1, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Thinkers, Media and Entertainment...
Can digital humans revolutionize the economics of customer service? Greg Cross thinks so. ...read more
Can better data analytics slow the fastest-growing illegal trade in the world?
Written by Justine Jablonska | September 18, 2018 | Data, Government, Industries...
It’s the third-largest criminal activity in the world. Can big data disrupt human trafficking? ...read more
Auto companies are quick to implement IIoT but slow to secure it, new study shows
Written by Justine Jablonska | September 17, 2018 | Automotive, Industries, IoT
87% of auto companies are implementing IIoT into plants and assembly lines without fully evaluating risk, according to a new study. ...read more
At United Airlines, Jason Birnbaum aims for transformation without the turbulence
Written by Jordan Teicher | September 7, 2018 | Big Thinkers, Customer Experience, Travel and Transportation
United Airlines' digital transformation had yet to prove truly transformative. Jason Birnbaum wanted to change that. ...read more
Kroger’s food safety chief wants to untangle the food supply chain
Written by Jordan Teicher | September 6, 2018 | Big Thinkers, Blockchain, Retail and Consumer Products
Howard Popoola is part of an ambitious effort to provide a new level of trust and transparency to the food supply chain through blockchain technology. ...read more
In the ’90s, Dan Kohn brought retail to the web. Now he has another big idea.
Written by Jordan Teicher | September 5, 2018 | Big Thinkers, Cloud, Retail and Consumer Products
At 21, Dan Kohn made secure retail transactions possible online. Now, he advocates for new technologies that improve e-commerce. ...read more
Can AI help reduce Beijing’s smog?
Written by Rich McKay | September 4, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Data, Energy and Utilities...
Energy and utilities companies can use AI and IoT to embrace sustainability and efficiency: reducing pollution, optimizing renewable energy, and improving asset management. ...read more