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Digital transformation mindcandy 19 March 2025

Today’s topics are emission reporting, AI digital twins, data management, data retention, IoT security, legacy tech, software, robot bosses, underutilized tech and (vibe) coding. 

How much underutilised and legacy tech do you have in your organisation?

Bridging the data gaps: how satellites, AI, and blockchain are transforming scope 3 emissions reporting

https://technative.io/bridging-the-data-gaps-how-satellites-ai-and-blockchain-are-transforming-scope-3-emissions-reporting/

For businesses striving to meet ambitious sustainability targets, Scope 3 emissions remain one of the most elusive challenges.

AI Digital Twins: Your City’s Edge In A World Of Unprecedented Change

https://www.forbes.com/sites/timothypapandreou/2025/03/17/ai-digital-twins-your-citys-edge-in-a-world-of-unprecedented-change/

The emergence of ‘cities in the cloud,’ also known as digital twins, marks a significant shift in urban management

Is data management slipping out of control?

https://www.okoone.com/spark/technology-innovation/is-data-management-slipping-out-of-control/

Companies are drowning in data but failing to use it effectively. AI is stalled by bad inputs, silos are wrecking collaboration, and unstructured data is piling up.

Optimising data retention: How AI drives efficiency and resilience

https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/optimising-data-retention-how-ai-drives-efficiency-and-resilience/

In an age where data is being generated at unprecedented rates, organisations face an uphill battle in managing, retaining, and safeguarding critical information. The challenge lies in navigating vast volumes of data while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and maintaining operational efficiency.

The Silent Failure of IoT Security—And Why No One Notices Until It’s Too Late

https://www.iotforall.com/iot-security-silent-failure

When IoT security fails, it fails silently. And by the time anyone notices? The damage is already done. Also read https://www.ronimmink.com/cyber-security-is-a-hotspot/

The challenge of legacy technology

https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/digital-transformation/digital-transformation/the-challenge-of-legacy-technology

50% of IT leaders report that between one-quarter and half of their technology estate would be classified as legacy, while 83% plan to upgrade their digital systems.

Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted

https://theconversation.com/software-is-increasingly-being-built-by-ai-so-its-vital-to-know-if-it-can-be-trusted-251728

Software is ubiquitous, powering almost every aspect of our lives. The increasing digital transformation of our society means that demand for more and better software is likely to continue into the future.

Robot Bosses Get Less Respect And Lower Results, Study Finds

https://scienceblog.com/554314/robot-bosses-get-less-respect-and-lower-results-study-finds

As the experiment has shown, people may exhibit a decrease in motivation towards machines that supervise their work – in our studies, participants performed their assigned tasks more slowly and less effectively under the supervision of a robot.

Enterprises are Wasting Millions on Underutilized Tech

https://www.thedailyupside.com/cio/productivity-tech/enterprises-are-wasting-millions-on-underutilized-tech/

Invest in full visibility into what applications employees are actually using. A recent report found that companies wasted $104 million in digital inefficiencies in 2024. 

I Tried AI Coding Tools. Now I Want to Learn to Code.

https://every.to/working-overtime/i-tried-ai-coding-tools-now-i-want-to-learn-to-code

Here’s what they don’t tell you about vibe-coding tools: They’re gateway drugs.

 

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