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The False Idol of AI: How Israel’s Overreliance on Technology Led to a Defense Breakdown

The False Idol of AI: How Israel’s Overreliance on Technology Led to a Defense Breakdown

by Alessandro Bruno | Nov 7, 2023

AI is considered omnipotent. It is nothing short of godlike in its power. It combines Zeus with the Oracle of Delphi. But this is a dangerous way of looking at AI. As we attribute more divine characteristics to this be-all, end-all technology, we increasingly shrug...

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The Antikythera reminds us that humanity shall always prevail over Artificial Intelligence

The Antikythera reminds us that humanity shall always prevail over Artificial Intelligence

by Alessandro Bruno | Nov 24, 2023

In the last 2,500 years human civilization has made great strides; and in merely the last 80 of these, technology has advanced to the point where machines, endowed with artificial intelligence, are causing mankind to question its very role on the planet. Nevertheless,...

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COBOL and Mainframe Computing Skills might be Old, but they remain Essential

COBOL and Mainframe Computing Skills might be Old, but they remain Essential

by Alessandro Bruno | Feb 6, 2024

With the advent of the cloud, artificial intelligence and the advancements in quantum computing, there appears (and it should be stressed that it’s only an ‘appearance’) to be less interest in mainframe computing than some time ago. Over the past few years, especially...

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IBM watsonX makes it Easier and Cheaper to rewrite Code

IBM watsonX makes it Easier and Cheaper to rewrite Code

by Alessandro Bruno | Mar 5, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to empower computers, or computer-controlled robots, to perform tasks that are usually performed by humans, imitating the human ability to solve problems and make decisions. This goal is now achievable—in part—thanks to a combination...

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Observability is one of the keys to improve cybersecurity

Observability is one of the keys to improve cybersecurity

by Alessandro Bruno | Jun 25, 2024

What is observability? Observability has several meanings and applications. Overall, it is a management strategy that prioritizes the most important and fundamental issues in a business operating process. This means it’s a valuable tool for improving user experience,...

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The Two Facets of AI Sustainability: Better Infrastructure and More Environmental Responsibility

The Two Facets of AI Sustainability: Better Infrastructure and More Environmental Responsibility

by Alessandro Bruno | Jul 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer systems designed to simulate human thought or part of it, with the latest generation of products, such as ChatGPT, drawing from vast web content, processing responses, and training themselves to respond more...

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Why you need to protect your business with IBM Z Cyber Vault

Why you need to protect your business with IBM Z Cyber Vault

by Nathan Brice | Jan 11, 2023

It seems like every week there is a new story of a major company or organization being affected by a cyber-attack. It might be a ransomware attack, stolen user data, or other disruption to services, and may be initiated either by an external attack or internal...

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Embracing the Challenge: Women and the IBM zSystems Platform

Embracing the Challenge: Women and the IBM zSystems Platform

by Lee Sullivan | Jan 25, 2023

When UNICOM's Michelle Harris started her career in the IBM zSystems world 30 years ago, women were a rarity. Today there are boundless opportunities for women on the zSystems platform, but nurturing them requires dedicated attention. Programs like IBM Z Xplore and...

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Running to the Mainframe—Modernization Without Disruption

Running to the Mainframe—Modernization Without Disruption

by Lee Sullivan | Feb 24, 2023

“I ran to the mainframe,” Rocket Software CEO Milan Shetti says with a chuckle, recalling his journey to the IBM zSystems platform. “Mainframe is the backbone of so many industries, and it’s the greenest platform out there.” After decades pioneering IT innovations,...

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Fit-for-Business Purpose Means Security and Resiliency

Fit-for-Business Purpose Means Security and Resiliency

by Lee Sullivan | Mar 29, 2023

You can’t afford to have data at risk.  In today’s hybrid-cloud environment, security and resiliency are top-of-mind. Listen as 21st Century Software CEO Rebecca Levesque and IBM zSystems Ecosystem VP Meredith Stowell discuss the current business landscape and how...

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