Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded sharply in June, but sales for the prior three months were revised down, indicating that the housing market continued to tread water despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market.
Archives for 2019
Arcelormittal’s Ukraine mill expects to lose $1 million due to investigation
The acting head of Arcelormittal’s Ukraine plant Oleksandr Ivanov said on Tuesday the mill is expected to lose $1 million in July due to an investigation by the Ukrainian security services.
Always-on, real-time threat protection with Azure Cosmos DB – part two
This two-part blog post is a part of a series about how organizations are using Azure Cosmos DB to meet real world needs, and the difference it’s making to them. In part one, we explored the challenges that led the Microsoft Azure Advanced Threat Protection team to adopt Azure Cosmos DB and how they’re using […]
Always-on, real-time threat protection with Azure Cosmos DB – part one
This two-part blog post is a part of a series about how organizations are using Azure Cosmos DB to meet real world needs, and the difference it’s making to them. In part one, we explore the challenges that led the Microsoft Azure Advanced Threat Protection team to adopt Azure Cosmos DB and how they’re using […]
Digital Transformation Challenges IT Leaders
Tech disruption is uprooting traditional business practices while creating new responsibilities — and opportunities — for IT.
Microsoft Announces Public Preview of Azure Data Share
Microsoft has announced the public preview of Azure Data Share, which provides capabilities to share data with users in the own organization, as well as with other organizations. Essentially, Microsoft positions the recently announced service as a big data tool, though it’s also possible to share individual files. By Eldert Grootenboer
IoT sensors and wearables revolutionize patient care
When was the last time you or a loved one went to the doctor or hospital? Things have changed dramatically over the last few years, with kiosks to register, portals to track your health history, and texts reminding you about upcoming appointments. These changes have made a difference in how we interact with our healthcare […]
Machine learning and saying goodbye to privacy
Awesome, not awesome. #Awesome“Researchers have developed an AI algorithm which can solve a Rubik’s Cube in a fraction of a second…the solution to the Rubik’s Cube involves more symbolic, mathematical and abstract thinking, so a deep learning machine that can crack such a puzzle is getting closer to becoming a system that can think, reason, plan […]
Fitch cuts outlook for Boeing on 737 MAX issues
Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook for Boeing Co to “negative” from “stable” on Monday, citing regulatory uncertainty around the timing of its 737 MAX jets’ return to service.
Going Up? Otis Elevator Hits Digital Transformation Button
Otis pioneered predictive maintenance before most heard the phrase Internet of Things. Now the 166-year-old company is prepping the elevator of the future.