Who knew? Read on to find out, as i did that “… a good understanding of data science and machine learning requires some hands-on experience with algorithms. In this regard, a very valuable and often-overlooked tool is Microsoft Excel.”

Join Steve Banker as he discusses current supply chain technology in the following three categories: hyped, promising, and solid solutions.

Join a cast of moderators as they lead us through a review of the material associated with this certification exam. Content will cover Microsoft’s exam guide (found here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/mb-600). Each week we’ll cover a section of the material and discuss the items we believe most pertinent to the exam. This is a collaborative study group – while we have moderators lined up we are always open to questions, insights and knowledge from all participants!

In this article (a few ads), Jody Medich outlines edge computing means to the success of IoT (Internet of Things). Typically, “edge” computing still had some reliance on the cloud, but further advances in machine learning (ML) make it possible for IoT devices to process data in areas without internet connectivity. Couple this with AI, and even more gaps are filled.

Obsolete, tired, bloated, you pick the word. However, if in 2021 your AP Automation product is a bloated “point solution” then the shoe may just fit.

Let’s be honest, the dirty secret of the ERP Software Industry is that every major application of new technology has made it harder to install, upgrade and maintain the software. Why users aren’t storming the publishers castles with pitchforks and torches is beyond me.

Welcome to the Introduction video of Azure API Management for Power Apps and Power Automate video series. This series will cover how you can publish and manage API in Azure APIM, export API as a custom connector for Power Apps and Power Automate. Microsoft Announcement: https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-api-management-connector-on-the-power-platform/ Further Reading: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/api-management/export-api-power-platform

As a customer service rep, if you log in to your system and see that you have seven active cases or any active cases for that matter, you will want to address those first. However, if you have any marked “high priority,” those should come before other active cases.

The Internet of Things (IoT) remains a popular trend, as it includes everyday devices that operate with the help of an internet connection.These internet trends are expected to rapidly change multiple industries and make an even bigger impact on the workplace in 2021.

Stream the Cloud Wars Live podcast to hear Wayne Sadin discuss the latest in cybersecurity, predicted job growth in 2021, and more.

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian says his company’s Anthos multicloud platform has gained rapid acceptance among customers.

Join us on 1.28.21 from 11am EST to 2pm EST for a Digital Acceleration “Binge” where we pack days of digital transformation perspective and insights into a few hours! Reserve your free “virtual” seat today and experience everything that DAC has to offer! You will be able to chat while the event is going, connect with our sponsors to view live demos, have discover calls, as questions and more–all for free and all built for the community! Tap here to get started!

COVID-19 has impacted the elderly and their caregivers in many ways. Technology is playing a large role in helping solve many of the problems they are facing.

A new AI tool is shedding light on how recruitment prejudices influence ethnic and gender pay gaps.

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The already wide adoption of data analytics will expand further in 2021 with the initial adoption of relatively new information technologies and broader rollouts of more established technologies.As a CIO or senior IT manager, consider which of these 10 data analytics trends can deliver more value for your organization if you implement it.

Example of using Power BI with Mapbox visual to show New Jersey data by county with county names on shape map.

Oracle’s answer to the specialty database trend is Oracle Database 21c, a “converged database” that will take on AWS, Microsoft, Snowflake.

This webinar outlines the latest from the Microsoft D365 support team. You’ll learn about Finance and Supply Chain data in the Common Data Service (CDS), and about new entities and how to work with them.

The FDA’s plan was developed to address a new area of “Software as a Medical Device” (SaaMD). SaaMD is the convergence of things that many wouldn’t have considered just a few years ago. It will be interesting to see where AI/ML in healthcare will go in the next 5 years.

Google is rolling out an alerting feature in California that has the ability to notify users of nearby tremors, potentially providing warnings to billions.

Google Lens will include a ‘Homework’ filter that solves math problems using an app called Socratic.

CRM helps our sales team do their jobs best. From making calls to setting up appointments to closing deals, CRM helps sales teams across the globe move from manual processes to more efficient, strategic, and quick ones.

Oracle has one of the most compelling cloud stories of 2021 – let’s look at 10 predictions CEO Safra Catz made about its cloud businesses.

This high-level checklist from InfoWorld is a good guide for areas to consider in your cloud data projects (there are several ads on the page however). You can use each item to start a broader discussion internally, identify key people needed, and new topics to consider that you may haven’t before.