4 early, real-world quantum computing applications

From traffic optimization to ad placement and election modeling, quantum researchers are steadily using the tech for everyday problems.

By Alex Hickey • April 5, 2018

As concern grows over bitcoin's energy use, what's next for cryptocurrency?

There are many cryptocurrencies out there, but bitcoin is the biggest. Cities and towns with increasing energy demand from mining are taking action.

By Robert Walton • March 29, 2018

How to make AI work for everyone

AI's journey to the mainstream still has some hurdles, such as the global data power divide and how to integrate AI with humans in the workplace.

By Kriti Sharma • March 26, 2018

Is Google getting ready to make a splash in blockchain?

After years of heavy investment and research, reports are circulating that the Google is looking for blockchain applications for its cloud platform.

By Alex Hickey • March 22, 2018

Starbucks is brewing up blockchain for 'bean to cup' tracking

The coffee company has an inventive supply chain not limited to a single system of process. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2018

L.L. Bean drops blockchain bid, won't put sensors in coats and boots

The outdoors retailer intended to build a data tracking and analytics system to leverage customer data reserved on Ethereum.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 19, 2018

The world's tiniest computer among IBM's expected 'crypto-anchors'

Big Blue expects to augment blockchain technologies in the supply chain with crypto-anchors to offset product fraud.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 19, 2018

IoT fact vs. fiction: Setting the record straight for your business

The hype around the IoT is compounded by several common misconceptions about how it should be used and how it should be implemented.

By Maciej Kranz • March 19, 2018

Shipping lines count on blockchain to save time, money — and data entry

The exchange of paper documents slows down the shipping process, whereas an Accenture blockchain solutions speeds up the flow of documents while reducing data entry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 16, 2018

Is biometric authentication really better than traditional passwords?

Resistance to adopt biometric technologies stems from cost, reliability, upgrade requirements and concerns over where the biometric data will be stored.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 13, 2018

Blockchain, AI and cloud helped pull IBM out of its revenue rut

Big Blue turned to blockchain to capitalize on the enterprise's desire to "improve trust, transparency and speed" in the supply chain, according to CFO James Kavanaugh.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2018

AI 'scares the hell out of me': Elon Musk outlines greatest fears at SXSW

Still fearful, Musk said the quick pace of AI advancement needs to be regulated by ensuring "the advent of digital super intelligence is one which is symbiotic with humanity."

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2018

What nightmares run on: Robots are vulnerable to ransomware too

Traditional ransomware targets and encrypts a data. But ransomware for robots encrypts and blocks the software they run on, stalling operations.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 12, 2018

Chicago police expand predictive technology as crime dips

The department has built up its use of surveillance cameras, gunshot detection and mobile phone crime analysis tools. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 9, 2018

You can't buy a house through blockchain — yet

Sweden's Landmäteriet is testing blockchain for real estate sales, but will it be enough to get the country to change laws blocking digital signatures for property sales?

By Alex Hickey • March 8, 2018

Quantum competitors bristle as Google (finally) unveils 72-qubit processor

The new quantum processor, Bristlecone, should set the path to large-scale quantum computing and supremacy.

By Alex Hickey • March 6, 2018

Blockchain services skyrocket, set to become a 'foundational' part of next gen enterprise IT

Services are transforming the blockchain market, driving the establishment of technology standards and growing the number of experts.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 12, 2018

Archives in space: Humanity's cold storage Big Data backup

Aboard SpaceX's historic Falcon Heavy is a one-inch disk encoded with Isaac Asimov's "Foundation Trilogy," which can last 14 billion years and symbolizes humanity's disaster recovery plan.

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 9, 2018

Blockchain investment will more than double in 2018

Regardless of how or why a company decides to explore blockchain solutions, the market is showing no signs of slowing down.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 26, 2018

Looking for a blockchain professional? Suddenly, so is everyone else

A freelancing firm posted 2,200 blockchain-related job openings in the fourth quarter of last year. In comparison, it had 96 such posts just one year ago.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Alex Hickey • Jan. 22, 2018

While you were distracted: Intel rolls out AI and quantum tools

AI applications in motorsports and film festivals underscore the company's commitment to strengthening its non-PC segments.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 22, 2018

Will CIOs be responsible for replacing workers with robots?

Automated technologies are becoming easier to implement, streamlining formerly clunky services. But the executives in charge of making those decisions are not always in plain sight. 

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 19, 2018

IBM, Maersk bring blockchain to cargo shipping

The ledger tech will not only power the new platform, but also facilitate the deployment of other cloud-based and open source technologies, including AI, IoT and analytics.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Alex Hickey • Jan. 18, 2018

The good, the bad and the not-so-work-related: CES 2018 in review

In many ways, CES embodies the spirit of innovation and triumphs in technology. But in other cases, it is a platform for technological excess.

By Naomi Eide , Samantha Schwartz , Alex Hickey • Jan. 12, 2018

Hyperledger sets eyes on the long road for blockchain

The organization offers a "neutral home," letting organizations feel as if they are "contributing to a common technology," said Brian Behlendorf, Hyperledger's executive director.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 10, 2018