Bob Gourley's Blog, page 207
February 25, 2019
Why Do I Need Blockchain If I Have A Database?
Read Chris Murphy’s article about how to use blockchain technology to unleash the true power of a database on Forbes : Because there’s so much excitement about the potential of the blockchain, there’s a risk that project planners will start throwing this emerging technology at problems that don’t fit. This article is meant to help you […]
Microsoft shrinks Kinect into a $399 cloud-powered PC peripheral
Kinect originally debuted as an Xbox 360 accessory for motion sensing so you could control games with your hands or body. While it was a successful console accessory initially, its bundling and lack of games with the Xbox One forced Microsoft to rethink its entire approach to Kinect. Microsoft is now packaging up all of […]
microSD Express unlocks hyper-fast data speeds for mobile devices
The SD Association has unveiled microSD Express, a new format that will bring speeds of up to 985 Mb/s to the tiny memory cards used in smartphones and other devices. Like SD Express, it exploits the NVMe 1.3 and PCIe 3.1 interfaces used in PCs to power high-speed SSDs. The tech is incorporated into the […]
IoT And The New Digital Pollution
Read why Sam Curry says that the surge in the Internet of Things products could lead to digital pollution on Forbes : We have many forms of pollution that plague Humanity and our world. From noise pollution where we can’t escape the sounds of the Anthropocene to water pollution choking up our rivers, lakes, and oceans. […]
Airline seats now equipped with cameras
The traveling public should pay attention to this one. Is this a violation of your privacy? Not in any legal sense, you are pretty much in a public place when on commercial air. But still it could be so creepy and such a violation of what we believe should be a private time that it […]
How AI Enabled Chatbots Can Help Your Business
AI enabled chatbots are rapidly becoming part of our every day lives. They are being adopted by many different industries and being used on the front line of customer engagement. Chatbots can be integrated into customer support service teams to answer common or basic questions. They can also suggest products or services based on customer preferences […]
February 24, 2019
Inform Your Business Decisions With The OODA Loop Daily Pulse
OODALoop.com provides actionable intelligence, analysis and insights on global security, technology and business issues designed to inform the modern decision-maker. The free OODA Loop Daily Pulse keeps you up to date on the hot topics of the day and points to the in-depth research members can access for deeper insights. As you can no doubt […]
Like Kip in Napoleon Dynamite, We love Technology
Dear fellow CTO’s, ready for a smile? Listen to the philosophy of Kip in Napoleon Dynamite, he has a lesson for us all: It is just fun of course, but consider that Kip is saying it is ok to love tech. But the truth is even we CTOs need to realize life is about more. […]
February 21, 2019
Cognilytica AI & ML Project Management Boot Camp – Mar. 11-13, 2019 – 10% Discount for OODA Members ($249 Value)
Cognilytica’s AI & ML Project Management Certification Boot Camp is recognized around the world as one of the best AI & ML Project Management and leadership training course available anywhere. The next open enrollment class is coming up March 11-13, 2019 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD. OODAloop members are eligible for a 10% […]
February 20, 2019
Three Things To Know About Cybersecurity In 2019
Read Chris Wilder list three things about cybersecurity in 2019 on Forbes : Every year, it seems, pundits and egg-heads (like me) write down our predictions. Most of the time they are self-serving. However, looking into my crystal ball, I think 2019 is going to be a defining year at the intersection of physical and cybersecurity. […]
