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IEEE staff, volunteers, and members span the globe providing services, holding conferences, and contributing to important developments in technology and engineering. The page highlights IEEE members who are technical experts and can speak to such topics as smart grid, cloud computing, women in engineering, robotics, and engineering education, all of which are featured in top-tier media.

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Bad To The Bot: Is Your Chat Bot Hurting Your Customer Service?
Forbes
9 July 2020

IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses five considerations companies should think about when implementing chat bots into their businesses.

Recent IEEE news

1 July 2020 The Next Platform
   The Next Platform TV for July 1, 2020
IEEE member Mario Milicevic discusses the opportunities
and challenges quantum computing poses for transportation’s many facets.
31 June 2020 SearchEnterpriseAI   Deep learning's role in the evolution of machine learning
IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses the evolution of machine learning and its applications.
30 June 2020 People’s Posts and Telecommunications News   VR Technology Bridges the Gap between Time and Space
(Chinese Version)
IEEE Senior member Xun Luo discusses how VR creates connected universal experiences around the globe, and helps us deal with challenges brought by COVID-19.
23 June 2020 TechRepublic   Is low-code/no-code the future of application development?
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses low-code development platforms and their potential business applications.
22 June 2020 Raconteur   Five ways to stop phishing in its tracks
IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran comments on the ways organisations can better protect themselves from phishing threats whilst employees work remotely. He argues cybersecurity training is essential, giving an example of how inhouse security teams can raise awareness throughout the company.
21 June 2020

Correio do Povo

   Demand for the use of virtual reality in medicine is expected to grow after the pandemic (Portuguese Version)
IEEE member Anderson Maciel discusses the benefits of technology in health and the demand for virtual reality use in medicine that is expected to grow after the pandemic.
10 June
 Business Reporter Privacy and Security Future of Work: Closing the cyber-skills gap
IEEE Senior member Steven Furnell writes on the future of work arguing that in order to address future cyber security concerns, organizations need to improve their workforce’s cyberliteracy.
9 June 2020
 SupplyChainBrain Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure How a Digital Twin Can Prepare Supply Chains for Emergencies
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses digital twins and how they can be leveraged to limit supply chain disruptions.
9 June 2020 Computer Weekly Privacy and Security
 e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing
IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran comments on the rise and different types of phishing attacks relating to COVID-19 claims. A UK team secured this after identifying a news jumping opportunity and distributing a media alert locally.
8 June 2020
 CSO   A 10-point plan to vet SaaS provider security
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses best practices for vetting SaaS providers' security provisions.
8 June 2020 SearchCIO   What is the future of hybrid cloud for businesses?
IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses the growth of the hybrid cloud model and the various reasons for organizations to have a mix on premises and cloud.
6 June 2020 SearchCIO   Is facial recognition the new norm?
IEEE member Sukanya Mandal shares insights on facial recognition, how it works, how it has gained momentum and what the threat is.
19 May 2020 Data Center Knowledge Privacy and Security Five Tips for Remote Data Center Manager Security During the Pandemic
IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses various ways that data center employees now working remotely due to COVID-19 can ensure safe and secure data centers.
11 May 2020
 Machine Design Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Adopt Digital Twins to Mitigate Pandemic Fallout
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetaa discusses how digital twins can help enterprises react and adapt to supply chain disruptions.
11 May 2020 SearchStorage   Storage and database innovation evolve in tandem
IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses storage and database technologies and how their capabilities are being augmented by innovation.
11 May 20202 ZDNet   How AI and ML are helping first responders
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the ways artificial intelligence and machine learning can help firefighters, police officers, and EMS medics respond to emergencies and save lives.
8 May 2020 The Robot Report  

Cybersecurity shouldn’t be overlooked during COVID-19 response, says IEEE expert
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses robotics in healthcare and how to use artificial intelligence to secure them and expand their capabilities.

  
6 May 2020 TechNewsWorld  

Oculus Quest Production Stymied by Pandemic

IEEE member David Krum and IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta speak on innovations in VR tech and applications.
5 May 2020
 IoT Agenda   Learn the IoT botnets basics every IT expert should know
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses how and why IoT devices have vulnerabilities that make them easier targets.
5 May 2020 SearchEnterpriseAI   6 key benefits of AI for business
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how artificial intelligence will help businesses move quicker in a digital age.
1 May 2020 Government Technology   Experts: Smart City Work Should Stay the Course Amid Crisis
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how emerging technologies can be leveraged in innovative ways to enable cities to better combat COVID-19 and other disasters.
29 April 2020 Gazeta de Alagoas  

Excessive use of the Internet can lead to network problems
(Portuguese Version)
IEEE member Luiz Fernando Bittencourt discusses how the increase in residential broadband used in quarantine can cause congestion and affect the performance of apps. 

 
27 April 2020 CSO   10 ways to get more from your security budget
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of security leaders periodically re-assessing the risks facing their organizations, identifying the biggest ones, and re-aligning their investments to those risks in order to get the most of their budgets.
24 April 2020   E&E News   3D-printed health equipment could curb waste, help workers
IEEE members Matthew Fiedler and Samantha Snabes discuss the work they are doing to produce PPE components like comfort straps and face shields for COVID-19 healthcare workers as well as the benefits of additive manufacturing to reduce waste.
20 April 2020 SearchSecurity   Zero-trust networking adoption, management, complexities
IEEE Senior member Jack Burbank discusses the zero-trust approach for enterprise networking.
17 April 2020 TechRepublic   Moore's Law turns 55: Is it still relevant?
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the relevance of Moore’s Law and how related technology to the Law will likely shift from traditional silicon transistors to quantum computing.
16 April 2020   Dark Reading
   Technologists Pose Secure Certification for Immunity
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses digital immunity certificates and the key ways that consumers and businesses can ensure seamless widespread adoption.
15 April 2020 TechTarget   A tale of two telepresence robotics user stories
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta is quoted discussing the benefits of using telepresence in healthcare and the future innovations the tech will see as it spreads to new industries.
13 April 2020 Digital Trends   A staggering problem’: Working from home could lead to massive data leaks
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discussses the increased risk of data breaches due to the high number of people working from home.
6 April 2020 Correio da Bahia   Data security during home office time (Portuguese Version)
IEEE member Marcos Simplício explains the need to protect ourselves and to stay alert to ensure digital security both individually, and company.
3 April 2020 MarketWatch   The internet is being put to its greatest test, and it is passing (so far)
IEEE member Mario Milicevic discusses the current bandwidth and infrastructure of the internet and how its increase of usage from consumers is impacting its ability to function properly.
31 March  2020 Cyber Security Hub Privacy and Security Monitoring And Preparing For Emerging Coronavirus-Related Cyber Security Threats
IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses how organizations, specifically small businesses, can best protect themselves during times when bad actors are increasingly attacking.
30 Marh 2020 EdTech: Focus on Higher Education Privacy and Security 3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Campus Security
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses how AI can be strategically leveraged to optimize network security on college and university campuses.
26 March 2020
 The Security Ledger   Episode 179: CISO Eye on the Virus Guy – Assessing COVID’s Cyber RisksThe Security Ledger
IEEE Member Kayne McGladrey discusses the cyber risks of telecommuting and remote meetings and how to combat them.
20 March 2020 Dark Reading Privacy and Security Attack Surface, Vulnerabilities Increase as Orgs Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran discusses the ways to secure data between remote workers and core systems, mobile device management capabilities, and containerization as an option for companies to separate corporate and personal data on an employee's device.
19 March 2020 NBC News Online   The best noise cancelling headphones to shop in 2020
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the technology behind active noise cancelling headphones, how they work, and what consumers should take into consideration when deciding if noise cancelling headphones are right for them.
4 March 2020 EdTech Magazine   Finding the Right Cloud Solution for Your District’s Storage Needs
IEEE member Carmen Fontana discusses how integrating with cloud solutions can benefit K-12 school districts in various ways.
3 March 2020
 SearchBusiness Analytics   Top embedded analytics examples in enterprise applications
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the applications of embedded analytics and how they allow different data to be looked at quickly without having to be an expert user in a software product.
 
26 February 2020 The New York Times   Air Travelers Can't See All of It, but More Tech Is Moving Them Along
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses how sensor and thermal image technology can give maintenance crews advanced notice for damages on airplanes.
10 February 2020 SearchSecurity   Beat common types of cyberfraud with security awareness
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of security awareness programs in helping employees detect various types of cyberfraud.
3 February 2020 eMarketer   Connected Cars 2020
IEEE Senior member Alex Wyglinski discusses the importance of creating uniform vehicle protocols and standards for everything from safety to communications to commerce and entertainment.
25 January 2020 TechRepublic   Python: Where to learn it and why you should do it now
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the importance of learning Python as a programming language, especially for those who want to enter into technical professions, as well as where one can go to learn Python.
24 January 2020 EdTech Magazine Industry, Innovation + Infrastructure Superconvergence Is the Next Iteration of Data Center Technology
IEEE Fellow Tom Coughlin discusses the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure and how its five capabilities (networking, storage, computing, virtualization and management) impact higher education and K-12 school districts.
21 January 2020 Dark Reading Privacy and Security 7 Tips for Infosec Pros Considering a Lateral Career Move
IEEE member Kayne McGladrey discusses the importance of hiring a diverse workforce within cybersecurity, the competition for talent within infosec, and general advice for security practitioners who want to work in a new area of the industry but don't know how to go about doing it.
14 January 2020 PCMag.com   How to Create Events to Help Girls Prepare for STEM Careers
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta shares actionable insights on how to best engage young girls when helping them prepare for STEM-related careers.
12 January 2020 Construction Executive Industry, Innovation + Infrastructure Smarter Construction With IoT
IEEE member Geoff Mulligan authored an article that discusses the role IoT plays in making construction projects safer.
16 December 2019 eMarketer Privacy and Security Smart Homes 2020
IEEE Senior member Alex Wyglinski discusses the importance of privacy and security for IoT devices in the home as well as the work the research community is doing to identify vulnerabilities.
9 December 2019 Marie Claire Privacy and Security Does your ex know your passwords?
IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran explores the best way to keep your passwords secure and the steps to take.
8 December 2019 Network World   5G in 2020: Still just a private party
IEEE Senior member Babak Beheshti discusses how 5G will make a mark in 2020 through private deployments.
6 December 2019 The Space Show   The Space Show – Panagiotis (Panos) Tsiotras, IEEE
IEEE Fellow Panagiotis Tsiotras discusses various related topics including advanced AI and robotics for all spaceflight, autonomous vehicles and the applications of software vs. hardware in space.
12 December 2019 Construction Executive   Smarter Construction With IoT
IEEE member Geoff Mulligan authored an article that discusses the role IoT plays in making construction projects safer.
15 November 2019 TechCrunch   You’ve heard of CRISPR, now meet its newer, savvier cousin CRISPR Prime
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses CRISPR, Prime Editing, and the future of genome editing at length, resulting in an article focusing entirely on her POV on the emerging technologies and their immense potential to benefit humanity in a variety of ways.
8 November 2019 The Space Show   The Space Show – Ella Atkins, IEEE
IEEE Senior member Ella Atkins discusses the use of robotics in space, leveraging tech for space for the future, autonomous terrestrial, air & space vehicles, human spaceflight and more.
4 November 2019
 Open Access Government   Technology and stress: A complex, evolving relationship
IEEE Senior member Kevin Curran explores whether technology can really be the answer to our modern anxieties that are often caused by technology itself.
31 October 2019 Network World
 		 Big Four carriers want to rule IoT by simplifying 
IEEE Senior member Shawn Chandler discusses how mobile carriers can take advantage of the IoT.
29 October 2019
 Estado de Minas   Millenial parents accept virtual reality for 3D heart (Portguese Version)
IEEE member Artur Ziviani discusses the growing confidence of Millenial parents about the use of Artificial Intelligence and even a 3D heart transplant for the treatment of their children if necessary.
28 October 2019 Robotics Business Review   Millennial Parents Show Growing Trust in AI, Robotics for Health Care
Robotics Business Review’s editorial team shines a spotlight on several of the 2019 Generation AI study’s key findings focusing on robotics and their healthcare-focused applications.
24 October 2019 IoT Agenda   How did the Apollo landing shape future uses of IoT?
IEEE Senior member Paul Kostek discusses how the technology used to make the Apollo lunar landing possible was just the start of the spread of IoT to manufacturing, healthcare and education.
18 October 2019 PCMag.com   How to Design Events to Inspire Girls About STEM Careers
IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the importance of strategically engaging young girls when attempting to facilitate interest in STEM.
15 October 2019 Axios   The future of spacewalks is more robots and less humans
IEEE Senior member Ella Atkins discusses robotics’ impact on the future of spacewalks.
April 17, 2020 TechRepublic  

Moore's Law turns 55: Is it still relevant?

IEEE Fellow Karen Panetta discusses the relevance of Moore’s Law and how related technology to the Law will likely shift from traditional silicon transistors to quantum computing.
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