Data
Can better data analytics slow the fastest growing illegal trade in the world?
It’s the third-largest criminal activity in the world, and the fastest growing. Can big data disrupt human trafficking?
Automotive
Auto companies are quick to implement IIoT, but slow to secure it, new study shows
87% of auto companies are implementing IIoT into plants and assembly lines without fully evaluating risk, according to a new study.
Big Thinkers
At United Airlines, Jason Birnbaum aims for transformation without the turbulence
United Airlines' digital transformation had yet to prove truly transformative. Jason Birnbaum wanted to change that.
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
Smoother flights when AI runs the show
Written by Guest Author | August 23, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Data, IoT...
New AI and mobile technologies are helping airlines and engineers tackle maintenance issues faster and more comprehensively. ...read more
No matter which class you fly, AI is personalizing airline travel
Written by Guest Author | August 20, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience, Data...
In a competitive field of low-cost carriers, legacy airlines are turning to artificial intelligence to personalize the journey for customers and build brand loyalty. ...read more
How AI improves manufacturing quality
Written by Rich McKay | August 15, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Data, IoT...
Artificial intelligence that can see and hear defects in manufacturing? Yes. Almost any manufactured part could benefit from AI’s gaze. ...read more
For this Maryland city, a smarter city is a safer one
Written by Justine Jablonska | August 9, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Government...
Seat Pleasant, Maryland is located on less than one square mile a few miles east of Washington DC. It has two major highways running through it, a population of 4,721, and a mayor that likes to ride a bike wearing a shirt with his title in large letters across the back. Upcoming city events include ...read more
The fastest woman alive is making speedy sponsorship deals thanks to AI
Written by Jordan Teicher | August 8, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Media and Entertainment, New Normal
By connecting athletes with brands through AI, OpenSponsorship is shaking up the sports industry. ...read more
Accessibility on the go: mobility for everyone
Written by Rich McKay | July 31, 2018 | Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Data...
How can governments and companies build accessibility into emerging tech like IoT and AI? IBM's Erich Manser explains why designing for everyone is critical for digital transformation. ...read more