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The potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence are growing on a daily basis with every new implementation and improvement of AI. On the other hand, companies and organizations face challenges in developing the right strategy to implement AI and overcome concerns. In this workshop, we step away from the hype and analyze practical use cases of [Read more]
Blockchain is linked to crypto currencies and that is ok. Blockchain is however much more than that, and offers significant opportunities when implemented to create transparency. In this workshop we will explore how we can benefit from blockchain based on documenting the complex supply chain of car. Distributed Ledger, Encryption, Smart Contracts, all aspects of [Read more]
During a business trip to the remote parts of the former Soviet Union, a trip which had become a bit rough around the edges in the past days, we decided over a warm beer and a not much warmer slice of bread with tomato sauce that was presented to us as pizza, that we were [Read more]
Companies large and small have discovered the benefits of autonomous project execution in combination with short go-to-market cycles as seen in Design Thinking, Scrum & Agile and the LEAN continuous improvement concept of PDCA. Dynamic teams of experts and developers are assigned objectives and within the scope of the project, they will explore and deliver [Read more]
Our professional performance is measured in hard facts and expressed in KPI’s. Expectations versus reality, expressed in a percentage of what we were expected to deliver. Balanced Scorecards and graphical presentations show us how we, our team and our organization are doing, and we plan actions to make sure we reach or even exceed our [Read more]
Every manager responsible for projects in an Agile business model, will eventually ask himself/herself this question: “How can I manage Agile projects when the scope and timelines are not fixed?”, and that is a valid question many have asked and some are still searching for the right answers. The first challenge is to manage the [Read more]
*WARNING* These are real incidents from the field and could scare you. A lot! *WARNING* We talk a lot about what could go wrong with Cyber Security and what could be done to prevent it. Let’s have a look at what already happened and what should have been done to prevent it. Just to make [Read more]
With the introduction of Industry 4.0 by the German Government and the designated workgroup, a roadmap was created to introduce Artificial Intelligence, Smart Controls, Smart Automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in combination with Big Data into the manufacturing industries in Germany and beyond. When Siemens AG introduced the Charter of Trust during the 2018 Munich Security [Read more]
When you stay informed about new developments in Internet of Things and Industry 4.0, you might easily get the impression that factories are filled with the latest greatest in technology. A short factory tour in most production facilities will remind you immediately that the majority of the active machines and equipment are far from [Read more]
Do you know who Big Blue is? Follow the link if you don’t, but most of us will know that IBM is known as Big Blue. Think about that for a while. A nickname for a company that (almost) everyone knows. Some say this is a deliberate marketing strategy, based on the blue logo of IBM. [Read more]
Three decades ago, we had an ingenious solution to protect computer systems. Passwords were no longer needed, and that wasn’t even the most brilliant part of our solution. This ingenious solution would even eliminate the need to enter an user ID! Yes, we were brilliant and our solution was going to revolutionize the world forever! [Read more]
Spoiler alert: YES, Blockchain can be hacked! Blockchain, by some seen as the answer to every problem, is promoted by many, including myself, as a possible solution for many cyber security issues. The structure of blockchain, combining distributed ledger, consensus on proof of work and proof of stake, encryption by design and linked blocks, provides [Read more]
There are many myths about Cyber Security and Internet Safety and it is time to bust a bunch of them. These myths are dangerous because they give a false sens of security and safety. People believing these myths will understandably believe they are safe and therefore see no reason whatsoever to take precautions. Why should [Read more]
Wat ben je aan het doen? Ik bereid een workshop voor waarin ik mensen ga uitleggen hoe ze zichzelf moeten beschermen op het internet. Gaaf, kun je me dat ook uitleggen? Na een aantal jaar volwassenen te hebben uitgelegd hoe ze zichzelf moesten beschermen bij het gebruik van internet, merkte ik dat ik op zoek [Read more]
What are you doing? I am preparing a workshop where I will explain people how they should protect themselves in the internet. Cool, can you explain me that, too? After several years of explaining adults how to protect themselves when using the internet, I found myself searching for words to explain my own child the [Read more]
With 30+ years of traveling around the world, being online all over the place, I have been exposed to countless cyber threats, attempted fraud, identity theft and there is no end in sight. During my research, I was blessed with the trust of dozens of fellows who shared their own experiences and research with me. [Read more]