We Make Mistakes

My argument is simple: Our current approach to information security relies too much on human beings. 

Dig into almost any of the recent major security breaches, and you’ll find the same thing. Some poor soul screwed up—a delayed system patch, an improper port configuration, an alert someone didn’t respond to in a timely fashion—which leads us to an obvious conclusion. Designing our information systems to rely less on human beings should inherently improve security. Find three recommendations to help create architectures less susceptible to human fallibility in For Better Information Security, Rely Less on Humans.

—Chuck Hollis, Oracle senior vice president for converged infrastructure

Emerging Companies Drive Cloud Adoption in China

Emerging “fast adopter” companies now account for more than 70 percent of Oracle’s software-as-a-service business in China, says Roger Li, managing director of Oracle’s business in China. New business models include companies building on top of cloud services, providing a solution that’s more valuable than raw infrastructure. China’s cloud trends.

Six Things CEOs Must Know About Machine Learning

First priority? Demystify it. Machine learning “should not be seen as a magic box that will churn answers out,” says Oracle’s Amit Zavery, senior vice president for Oracle Cloud Platform. What are Zavery’s five other insights?

Government Calls on Chatbots for Better Customer Experience

Because chatbots incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence to answer questions without human intervention, they are increasingly guiding citizens through routine interactions with government agencies, from tax regulation to how to fill out government housing applications. Here’s how.

Go Big with Your Startup in 2018: An Expert’s Tips

As the digital revolution transforms entire industries—from healthcare to education to transportation to financial services—startups must make partnerships a priority so they can build credibility and grow their customer bases and revenues. Four more tips.

Why Silos Limit Your AI, IoT Potential

While many companies invest in emerging technologies to solve one specific problem—for example, Internet of Things (IoT) on the factory floor or machine learning in customer support—that strategy might create new information silos that make system, data, and business process integration far more complex. The benefits of a holistic approach.