That’s the word from Seth Dobrin, global chief AI officer at IBM. “Data is the food for AI, yet few organizations sit down at the table to design an AI strategy with a full accounting of where all their data resides and how organized it is,” he says. “IT professionals are drawing from at least 20 data sources to inform their AI, and some have to draw from hundreds, so this is a big data infrastructure issue....

The 16-inch Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is a sturdy and well-made laptop, but it’s also big and heavy. It weighs 2.4kg, and that’s without the enormous 200W power brick. The laptop measures 355mm by 251mm on the desktop and is 17.8mm thick at the back, tapering slightly to 16.9mm at the front. If you need to carry it, you’ll need a large bag and plenty of muscle-power. The aluminium alloy unibody chassis, which complies with MIL-STD 810H, affords plenty of protection to the high-end components within, while the cooling system is augmented by the AAS Ultra tilt mechanism that raises the keyboard to comfortable angle (more on that below)....

Known as Synfini – which the ASX claims is a name that blends synchronisation and infinite possibility together – is a full-service, cloud-based blockchain technology underpinned by VMWare Blockchain, the same underlying technology being used for ASX’s Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) replacement. According to ASX, the platform has been designed to provide customers access to its DLT infrastructure, data hosting, ledger services, and support, including automated consent management and sovereignty to data owners to ensure each party can see only the data on the ledger that they have permission to access....

These plans range from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps (based on location), enough for a smaller household to regularly stream Netflix and browse social media. In addition to solid speeds, AT&T ranks higher in customer satisfaction than any other major cable company. To gain a better understanding of these offerings, we spent over three weeks analyzing five popular plans, and comparing them across four top internet providers. What we found is a service that offers plenty of perks and money-saving bundling options....

The announcements follow the release of three government reviews that all found Australia’s regulatory environment has failed to keep up with the changing payments landscape, where half of Australia’s population now make around AU$650 billion non-cash payments every single day. Given the changing landscape, Frydenburg said the federal government would respond to all 41 recommendations across the three reviews. The reforms will look to give Treasury expanded powers in overseeing payments policy and addressing emerging and future gaps in the payments regulatory framework....

Numerous AWS-based business services, such as Duo, the two-factor authentication endpoint security service; Zoom, the video-conferencing platform; and Slack, the messaging service, were affected. Entertainment services, including Hulu, Xbox Live, and Halo, also went down. DownDetector also showed AWS having a failure surge this morning. Since then AWS reported that the problem was with internet connectivity in the US-West-1 and 2 Regions. “We have resolved the issue affecting Internet connectivity to the US-WEST-1 Region....

Most civil engineers work in engineering services, but many find employment with federal, state, and local government agencies. Other civil engineers work in residential and non residential construction. With a growing concern for infrastructure safety and stability, observers anticipate a demand for civil engineering professionals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8% growth in employment for civil engineers from 2020 to 2030, with greater gains projected for construction managers. Types of civil engineering careers In the broadest sense, civil engineering involves designing, constructing, and maintaining structural works....

What is Encryption? Encryption can refer to any means of sending information so it can’t be read by third parties. In the computer age, it means running your data through a complex algorithm on both the sending and receiving ends. Using encryption software, a very long string of numbers operates as a key to lock and unlock that data. When you encrypt a file, the information is scrambled by complex math using that key....

What follows is a list of the best gadgets I’ve used. Yes, there are many Apple products listed, but there are gadgets from a selection of other companies here – from DJI to Jackery – as well. I have tested every item on this list. And by tested, I don’t mean a quick five minutes hands-on; I mean weeks and months of heavy, sometimes daily use. There’s nothing that beats using – and sometimes totally relying – on a device to see if it is as good as the marketing claims....

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Most of us at ZDNet have worked from home for years. We have a lot of experience not only in the migration to working from home but what it takes to set up an optimal working environment. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of the best office furniture that we believe can truly optimize productivity. There are definitely more expensive options out there, and there are less expensive. What’s presented here are really good options that should serve you no matter what your home office looks like....

Each app listed here is free to download, but for maximum productivity, you’ll need a Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscription. Signing in with the credentials for an active subscription unlocks editing tools and grants access to the full allotment of cloud storage in OneDrive. All of the apps listed here are available for installation on iPhone and iPad. A few, like Remote Desktop Mobile, are barely usable on a small phone screen but work well on the more expansive iPad display....

An online learning format makes it easier than ever for learners to complete a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship. During an entrepreneurship program, majors study product development, venture capital financing, and start-up management. Distance learners often complete the same courses as on-campus students and receive an identical diploma. Students might also save money by choosing an online learning format. This page ranks the best online entrepreneurship programs. Prospective majors can use our rankings to find the right fit for their interests and career goals....

To spare you all the effort, I researched and tested the big-name VPNs to see which are best to watch Slovak TV. I then picked the top five based on performance, features, and value. All of them are great for streaming Slovak content from abroad, but I also found a clear winner. I recommend ExpressVPN, as its fast speeds make streaming a smooth experience. You can give it a test risk-free before you make a long-term commitment....

In the accompanying video, we’re assembling and testing the Biqu B1 from BigTreeTech. This is a fairly workable, under $300 printer, but there are a few issues in setup and usage that may not make it a top choice. The Biqu B1 has a build area is 235 x 235 x 270mm. It’s not huge, but it’s also not small. For a 3D printer, I’d put this build size right in the Goldilocks region: it’s just about right....

On Tuesday, researchers from ESET said an attack wave conducted by the BladeHawk hacking group is focused on targeting the Kurdish ethnic group through their Android handsets. Thought to have been active since at least March last year, the campaign is abusing Facebook and using the social media platform as a springboard for the distribution of fake mobile apps. The researchers have identified six Facebook profiles connected to BladeHawk at the time of writing, all of which have now been taken down....

Created by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) under the National Consumer Defense Council, the commission will include representatives of antitrust regulator Cade, as well as the National Confederation of Commerce, the consumer defense bodies from the states of São Paulo, Tocantins and Porto Alegre, the Federal Public Defender’s Office, and the the Central Bank. This commission follows the recent creation of a working group, which is providing an assessment of the current online fraud landscape....

Brightcove CorpTV allows enterprises to build content streaming channels for their customers or employees while the Brightcove Marketing Studio provides a centralized video management system to marketers. Brightcove CMO Jennifer Griffin Smith said the new platforms will help companies “cut through the noise, transcend static websites and enthrall the people they want to connect with.” “The secret is thinking like a media company and engaging audiences, driving greater brand awareness, creating new revenue streams and brand loyalty....

Coming with specialized Sports and Game Plus modes, the 4K Ultra HD TV can beautifully capture your favorite sports and video games. Plus, the 60Hz refresh rate will work well for console gaming. It comes with built-in Chromecast, making it easy to pull up your favorite shows and movies with the remote. Or, if you lose the remote somewhere in your living room, you can use Google Assistant to voice control the TV....

Workspace Essentials Starter gives users access to popular Google tools like Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet, but it does not include access to a Gmail account. Instead, a user signs up with their existing work email address. Once their account is verified, they can immediately start using the Essentials suite and invite others to collaborate with them. Users can work with existing tools without file conversions. They can store, share, and edit more than 100 file types, including Microsoft Office documents and PDFs....