In a recent interview for technology journalists, Benjamin Bross, Head of Video Coding Systems at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), provided valuable insights into the ongoing developments in versatile video coding (VVC). Bross shed light on the critical distinctions between hardware and software encoding and decoding and how these play a pivotal role in the evolution and adoption of VVC, the latest international standard in video compression. He also explored the broader implications of these advancements for both the industry and consumers.

In a vidcast interview for journalists, industry leaders Kirsten Bay, CEO of Cysurance, and Enterprise Security Architect Randle Henry from Check Point, shed light on the emerging role of insurability assessments in bridging the gap between cybersecurity and insurance. The conversation put into context the Cysurance Insurability Assessment Program, Powered by Check Point – a joint initiative that is bending the risk curve in favor of businesses by assessing and managing their cyber exposure profiles.

During a recent CIO.com virtual roundtable co-hosted with Tiago Azevedo, Chief Information Officer of OutSystems, technology leaders representing a broad swath of vertical industries -- from financial services and technology, to manufacturing and professional services -- gathered to explore how the integration of low-code and no-code platforms with AI governance may affect enterprise transformation strategies. The event highlighted the potential of Low-Code No-Code platforms to accelerate application development while ensuring governance and transparency.

During executive sessions at the CIO-100 summit in Colorado Springs, top enterprise technology leaders from across the country discussed the transformative impact of generative AI on technology modernization and business transformation. Key issues explored by executive roundtable and dinner discussions co-hosted by CIO.com and PwC, revolved around the impact that generative AI is having on creating business efficiencies while simultaneously  driving innovation. This, participating executives noted, is transforming the strategic role of CIOs as enterprises increasingly integrate emerging technologies like AI into their core functions and value-propositions.

Casinos and high-end resorts face mounting pressures to deliver personalized and engaging guest experiences while optimizing operational efficiency. As casinos shift towards creating immersive, tailored environments, internet protocol (IP) video solutions are being explored to strengthen the ability for properties to deliver dynamic and immersive experiences for guests while promoting -- and directing traffic -- in-house service offerings.

Silent Sector, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in protecting mid-market businesses, has discovered a major flaw in the two-factor authentication (2FA) enrollment process that could leave millions of organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks. The vulnerability lies in the use of QR codes for 2FA, a common security practice across industries, and poses an urgent threat to the security of organizations that rely on this method to protect sensitive accounts.

A significant exposure related to the use of QR codes in two-factor authentication (2FA) processes has been identified and reported to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) by researchers and analysts at Silent Sector (https://silentsector.com), a cybersecurity services company that specializes in providing tailored risk management solutions to mid-market and emerging companies across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, and defense.

Last month, CIO.com hosted a virtual roundtable featuring top technology executives from industries including insurance, healthcare, banking, real estate, and manufacturing. The event, supported by experts from IBM, centered around the evolving role of mainframe platforms in supporting AI-enabled enterprises, particularly in the context of modernization and business transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically generative AI (GenAI), continues to reshape industries, enterprises are revisiting their mainframe systems to better align with this new wave of technological innovation.

Despite prevailing conventional wisdom in the enterprise technology community, businesses can drive innovation without being overwhelmed by the complexities of legacy system modernization, according to Tiago Azevedo, CIO of OutSystems, a leader in low-code and no-code (LCNC) technology. These LCNC platforms –  when combined with generative AI (GenAI) – can allow organizations to innovate rapidly and deliver immediate business value without the need for extensive legacy overhauls.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into enterprise systems are driving a resurgence of on-prem computing. In a recent CIO.com virtual roundtable co-hosted by IBM's Wayne Derry, senior enterprise technology executives from across the country explored the challenges and opportunities presented by this shift, particularly for organizations that previously embraced a "scorched earth" approach by eliminating their data centers.

One of the biggest problems facing business leaders in the era of AI may well be their tendency to have a deterministic perspective. Deterministic thinking among company executives can be considered a holdover from decision-making styles that became prevalent during the industrial era when the emphasis was on efficiency, standardization, and predictability, which were critical in managing large-scale, repetitive processes. Indeed, businesses were often thought of -- and described -- as machines that built the products and services they brought to market.

With the threat of an impending recession, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should take a hard look at employee management automation (EMA) to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and boost employee morale.

In an increasingly crowded gaming space that is ripe with repetition, players are looking for new ways and new types of content to engage with. This is where Vampire Therapist looks to stand out. Developed by Little Bat Games and slated for a July 18th release, this innovative game blends cognitive behavioral therapy with vampire lore, offering a novel gameplay experience that enlightens while it entertains.

Paul E. Davis, CEO and president of Adeia Inc., highlighted the importance of trust in the international intellectual property community. He emphasized the need for comprehensive trust among stakeholders to sustain rapid rates of innovation and support the IP sector. Davis also noted the impressive trajectory of innovation in the United States, citing a significant increase in granted patents over the years.

While leaders at small and medium organizations (SMOs) may not match their larger counterparts in terms of scale and budget for technology investments, modernization, automation and business transformation are increasingly recognized as the keys to remaining competitive and meeting the evolving expectations of customers and other stakeholders. The good news is that new developments in technology and the emergence of new services have democratized SMO access to a growing array of business process automation capabilities.

By 2025, global IoT adoption is expected to peak, potentially generating $4-11 trillion in economic value. However, this surge in IoT devices also brings security risks, leading to a rise in global IoT attacks. While IoT networks empower enterprises, the market is not fully prepared to invest in IoT security.

The Versatile Video Coding (VVC) community is exploring new ways to optimize the efficacy of film grain to accomplish creative objectives and overcome technical limitations in digital video. Dolby and InterDigital are researching how VVC can improve the entertainment technology sector and deliver compelling visual experiences to audiences.

FlexProfessionals CEO Gwenn Rosener notes the cautious approach of small and medium businesses toward post-COVID-19 labor market trends. Their inaugural edition of the FLX-100 Index indicates a shift towards flexible hiring practices, such as part-time and hybrid work arrangements, which is essential for smaller businesses to compete with larger corporations for talent.

45% of CFOs plan to invest in AI for growth, but 89% doubt successful implementation. Economic uncertainty is a major concern for CFOs, with 90% worried about hitting growth and revenue targets. High-interest rates, rising energy prices, and supply chain disruptions are seen as major external threats. Additionally, 39% of CFOs struggle to keep up with AI advancements.

In today’s rapidly evolving technological environment, midmarket companies grapple with meeting the demands of both internal operations and external customer expectations. From cybersecurity to data integration, the complexity of technology requirements presents significant challenges.

Many organizations turn to outsourcing as a viable solution. But how do they navigate this landscape effectively? What are the critical pain points, and how can they choose the right outsourcing partner?