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My TechDecisions Week in Review: Marijuana Automation, CCPA, AI in the IT Stack, Etc.

This week, October 8th-12th, 2018: How analytics and automation affect the marijuana industry, new guidelines for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), when to introduce AI into your IT stack, and more.

October 12, 2018 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

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Welcome to My TechDecisions Week in Review, where we round up the most important stories you might have missed this week, October 8th-12th, 2018. Read on to find out what’s happening this week:

 

Featured Stories:

Artificial Intelligence – When, Where, and How Can I Introduce It Into My IT Stack?

Artificial Intelligence has long been making its way into the workplace, and today is more accessible than ever. When can your organization start implementing AI technology?

Analytics, Automation, and Business Intelligence in the Marijuana Industry

As the cannabis industry continues to gain legitimacy in the US, cultivators are looking for way to scale. Analytics and automation may be the key to perfecting manufacturing, marijuana or otherwise.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What You Need To Know

The California State Legislature has passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Here is what businesses need to know to adhere to the new guidelines.

Why Process Management is a Boardroom Issue

Process management is an often overlooked aspect of a company in terms of C-Suite consideration, but it should be a top priority.

Project of the Week: Mercedes-Benz Pop-Up Store Video Wall

Click here to submit a project to Project of the Week

 

Blogs:

MelodyVR Offers New Concert-Based Virtual Reality Content

Concert-goers can enjoy prime seats—even go backstage—from the comfort of the couch thanks to new virtual reality solution.

The New York Times Sues the FCC

The newspaper is trying to obtain information regarding Russia and a system failure in 2017 following the net neutrality repeal, but the commission is not complying.

Equifax Pays Highest Fine for Data Breach

The 2017 scandal left 147 million users’ data vulnerable, and Equifax will pay hundreds of thousands as a result.

Project F Platform Helps Female Entrepreneurs Share Resources

Project F is helping women promote their businesses, gain customers, and help each other succeed.

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Jonathan Blackwood
Jonathan Blackwood

Jonathan Blackwood is the Editor-in-Chief of TechDecisions. Jonathan joined TechDecisions in 2014 and writes about technologies that help to innovate and improve practices for companies of all sizes, K-12 and higher education, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail and large venue spaces. He is especially interested in the future of work and education and the Internet of Things. Follow him @BlackwoodTweets.

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