The Whizbang Weekly

  • Part 2: Ethics in AI

    In attempting to come to grips with where ethics is being applied to AI I have found through formal research approaches that both private and public sector organizations and companies have created frameworks or operating principles for ethical use of data and algorithms. That is the good news.  The bad news is they are not…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Part 1: A Journey into Practical Ethics and AI

    Hello World,   I have not posted in a while since I have been a little pre-occupied doing my job.  I read daily and keep so many articles on AI and I see the tide come in and go out on opinion on where AI is in being used and how advanced or how simplistic…

    Campbell Robertson

  • An Executives Guide to Cognitive Computing Part 1

    What you need to know about Cognitive Computing Part 1 In the coming weeks I will lay out an explanation and recommendation on what and how Cognitive Computing can be used.  As always I look forward to comments and thoughts raised. Technology continues to develop and improve in how we interact with systems and people. …

    Campbell Robertson

  • Contextual Computing

    Campbell Robertson

  • Cloud Computing issues for the long haul

    Governments are beginning to experiment with Cloud computing, but unlike other industries they must deal with more regulations and policies. Governments of all sizes must be very stringent on their requirements for cloud providers. Namely, in-country or in-territory hosting security is a primary concern. Additionally, most governments want their employees at the same site as…

    Campbell Robertson

  • The importance of being Ernest: with e-mail

    I see it almost weekly now that some investigation or inquiry into a scandal or political wrongdoing relies more and more on email as evidence. Either the emails can’t be found (for obvious reasons) or when they are found they illuminate a further chain of evidence that the guilty party can’t hide.  All in all…

    Campbell Robertson

  • Can new ECM technology ease the complexity of document declassification

      Hidden complexity in document declassification  The explosion in digital records has made declassification a challenge, but recent document-leak events, including WikiLeaks, have heightened the pressure to ensure that all government documents and records being considered for declassification are managed securely prior to release. Typically, only the agency that creates classified information can declassify it.…

    Campbell Robertson

  • What can iTunes and Evernote teach us of ECM

    I have presented this idea before.  People or organizations interested in using ECM technology to better manage and more importantly better find information always look at the shiny chrome or bells and whistles of the technology. However; the reality of what is needed in order to see the benefits of the technology become apparent. So…

    Campbell Robertson

  • 3rd Platform and ECM for Government

    The “Third Platform” and ECM for Government Government agencies are adopting a range of new technologies—from mobile and cloud computing to big data analytics—in an effort to boost worker productivity, improve the quality of services they provide to citizens and reduce costs. This collection of new technologies, called the “third platform” by IDC, reflects a…

    Campbell Robertson