IT Business Perspectives

The Future will be... Worn
Mobile

Point-of-View, published 15 May 2015

  (based on 1 review)

Wearable technology has exploded in popularity in recent years as the devices have grown smaller and better able to interact with other systems. Experts envision global sales of wearables hitting $30 billion by 2018. Today's market is dominated by devices for personal fitness and wellness, but other wearables segments (health and medical, infotainment, and military-industrial) are catching up fast. Tomorrow’s wearable innovations will likely emerge from efforts to overcome today’s technological inhibitors, such as the need for better and smaller power sources and greater security. IBM® ... [more]

Smarter Infrastructure: Thoughts On Big Data and Analytics, A selection of posts published on the IBM Smarter Computing blog
Data and Analytics

Redguide, published 7 May 2015

This IBM® Redblook publication is a collection of selected posts that are published on the IBM Smarter Computing blog (http://smartercomputingblog.com). The Smarter Computing blog is the IBM official smarter computing or smarter infrastructure blog, contributed to by IBM specialists worldwide. Most of the authors have hands on experience implementing smarter computing solutions for various industries and on various IBM system platforms. The goal of the blog is to provide readers with a forum to discuss and debate the following smarter computing and smarter infrastructure topics:
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Go Digital by Taking Advantage of Hybrid Cloud Patterns with IBM Operational Decision Manager and IBM Business Process Manager
Smarter Process

Redguide, published 24 Apr 2015

In general, there is agreement and overall understanding of the systems of record (SOR) and systems of engagement (SOE) view of enterprise architecture. Systems of insight (SOI) are new and represent a new element in enterprise architectures, capable of providing real-time situation detection and the ability to take timely actions. This IBM Redbooks® Redguide™ publication builds on the SOR and SOE premise and describes a hybrid cloud that offers a number of ways to derive business value by leveraging new engagement models and new born-on-the-cloud capabilities. The guide includes two ... [more]

Analytics, Cloud Still Dominant, but More Looms on IT Horizon
IBM Z Software

Point-of-View, published 15 Apr 2015

  (based on 1 review)

A new survey of thousands of IBM experts puts analytics, cloud, and mobile at the top of the IT trend list worldwide, reinforcing the company’s leadership and investment in these critical areas. Analytics remains atop of the ranking for the fourth straight year, as companies continue to seek more and better insight from their data. Cloud and mobile, too, remain firmly near the top, reflecting both continued demand for cost-saving hosted infrastructures and a growing reliance on devices that help users conduct business while on the move. But lists of trends are interesting for more than just ... [more]

Smart Grid Cyber Health Assessment in a Big Bad Data World
Data and Analytics

Redguide, published 18 Feb 2015

We expect our electricity (for heat, air conditioning, and lights), water, and other utilities to be available whenever we want them. But our everyday essentials have become the target of our adversaries. Exacerbating the situation, when a part of the grid fails, we don’t know whether it is from natural causes or the actions of bad actors. Regardless, the failure needs to be fixed. Despite our diligence in the creation of new electric grid standards, these standards are not sufficient to address the urgent cyber threats and challenges that critical infrastructures now face. The lack of ... [more]