Wed.Nov 07, 2018

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Predictions 2019: Financial Services Firms Shift Their Focus To Operational Efficiency

Forrester IT

In the decade since the global financial crisis, much of the financial services industry has made a strong recovery. While many governments are still nursing large debts, most banks, investment management firms, and insurance companies have long since returned to good health. Growing economies, rising interest rates, and increased trading activity have delivered strong earnings […].

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FBI and Intel Community Release Framework to Thwart Insider Threats

CTOvision

The multi-agency push to prevent illegal disclosures from the next Edward Snowden acquired some practical tools with the release on Nov. 1 of the “Program Maturity Framework” compiled by the National Insider Threat Task Force. The 19 “maturity elements” outline steps for senior management and line employees to implement in such areas as training, legal protections […].

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Predictions 2019: Digital Leaders Reboot To Hedge Against A Downturn

Forrester IT

Forrester predicted in 2018 that digital would reach the hard stuff, the core of business: organization structure, operating models, and endless discussion of platforms. These themes are far from done; however, 2019 sees a distinct shift in emphasis — winter is coming. In 2019, economic uncertainty stalks the halls, and budgets will see pressure. Many firms […].

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HSBC suffers data breach on small number of online accounts

CTOvision

Maybe we should state the obvious here. HSBC is a bank. So they are a target. It is also worth pointing out that they know they are a bank and should know that they are a target. Another thing they should know is that there are ways to economically raise defenses and then test that […].

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Predictions 2019: Retailers Must Invest In Digital To Navigate Change And Foster Loyalty

Forrester IT

Digital is the rocket fuel for retail’s growth. But that growth requires retailers and brands to keep up — and step up — how quickly they evolve in terms of people, processes, products, and more. On top of all that, in 2019 we’ll see factors such as global economies, trade barriers, rising wages, and marketplaces pack a […].

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Anthem data breach settlement points to larger data access

CTOvision

In light of Anthem Inc. recently agreeing to pay the largest HIPAA settlement on record for the Anthem data breach that affected nearly 79 million plan members, providers must get better at controlling who has access to patient data and internal systems. That advice comes from David Harlow, a Boston healthcare lawyer and consultant. “Anthem didn’t […].

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FTC Offers Small Businesses Free Cybersecurity Resources

CTOvision

Dark Reading provided a good overview of an initiative of interest: The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) newly launched national initiative to educate small business owners about cybersecurity threats and defenses began with a “listening tour” last year. What it learned became the foundation for the agency’s new Cybersecurity for Small Business website and related resources, which […].

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Predictions 2019: In Healthcare, CX Measurement Frameworks, Virtual Care, And AI Come To The Fore

Forrester IT

The US population is growing and aging. The volume of patients and the prevalence of chronic conditions are rising. Payers and providers alike are feeling the strain of healthcare’s antiquated system and the damaging effects it has on quality of care and revenue. As a result, the US healthcare market is going through a much-needed […].

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What Can A CIO Do About The Problem Of Airline Overbooking?

The Accidental Successful CIO

United’s CIO needs to solve their overbooking problem Image Credit: Teka England. Times have been tough for United airlines in the past. There was that event where a passenger was removed from a flight forcibly and everyone filmed it and put it on social media. A bit before that the airline had had to delay 500 of their flights because of a second glitch in two weeks of the computer systems that run the airline.

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Let’s Make Data Dance At Forrester’s Data Strategy & Insights 2018 Forum

Forrester IT

Join us in Orlando on December 4, 2018 for Forrester’s first-ever Data Strategy & Insights 2018 Forum. We are super excited to bring you razor-sharp focus to the power of data, analytics, and machine learning. Back to dancing, because that is our conference theme — “Insights To Action: For Real This Time.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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Hyper-V VM Restore and Boot from Backup

Anoop

I have recently written about Hyper-V backup using Altaro VM backup. You can Install, Configure, and Backup Hyper-V VMs with an Altaro VM backup using my step by step guide mentioned above. In this post, you will see 1. Hyper-V VM Restore and 2. How to Boot a Hyper-V VM from Backup using Altaro VM backup. […]. The post Hyper-V VM Restore and Boot from Backup appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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DAM Or Web CMS? Find Out Which Digital Experience Technology You Need

Forrester IT

We get a lot of questions from clients about the differences between digital asset management (DAM) and web content management systems (web CMSes). In this two-part series, Mark Grannan and I break down the technologies into four categories: users, assets, workflow, and delivery. In our first video, we tackle users and assets. Do you need […].

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DevOps Vendors at the Forefront in 2019

Information Week

As DevOps becomes a widespread enterprise trend, vendors are expanding and improving tools to incorporate DevSecOps and further address cloud and open source needs.

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Predictions 2019: Media — What’s On Tap?

Forrester IT

Media Acquisition Growth Explodes By any standard, 2018 will be remembered as a blockbuster year for media. On June 14, 2018, AT&T completed its acquisition of Time Warner for $85.4 billion, despite an appeal by the Department of Justice. A week later, Disney won the battle against Comcast to acquire 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion. These […].

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Why SaaS Cannot Be Ignored by Today's Businesses

Information Week

Now is the time for companies to transition to a SaaS model, if they haven't already done so.

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Make It Personal And Reap The Profits

Forrester IT

This blog post is part of Forrester’s Holiday 2018 retail series. Today’s consumer expects advertisers to deliver personalized, relevant experiences and rewards those that do. Kiran Mani, Google’s managing director of retail, speaking at the National Retail Federation’s September 2018 conference, said that 33% of consumers expect personalized recommendations.

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Are Company Valuations Bogus?

Information Week

Boards of directors should know that the value of their company's intangible assets probably outweighs the value of their tangible assets. However, their lack of specific knowledge about the details is resulting in lawsuits.

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All About Direct Store Delivery (DSD)

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - All About Direct Store Delivery (DSD) - Information Technology Blog. Direct store delivery (DSD) is a form of inventory management system in which products are shipped directly to stores by the manufacturer for sale in those locations. This is in contrast to the models that use a warehouse for a retail company, so that the products are shipped by a manufacturer.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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How Deep Learning can solve the problem of global climate change

Dataconomy

With the help of a use case, Dr Patrick Vetter, Head of Competence Center Data Science at Supper and Supper GMBH explains how a deep learning methodology can locate and segment wind turbines on satellite imagery. As a pioneer in fighting global climate change, Germany is increasingly investing in renewable. The post How Deep Learning can solve the problem of global climate change appeared first on Dataconomy.

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5 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2019 (Part 1)

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Summary: As technology evolves at an ever-increasing pace, it brings major challenges to the IT department. Modern CIOs and IT leaders must recognize and prepare for these challenges if they hope to remain competitive in the coming years. What challenges can we expect in 2019? In this article, we examine 5 challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders. photo credit: geralt via pixabay cc Over the past few years, we’ve seen significant changes to the IT department.

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Running a Predictive, Precise, and Proactive Digital IT

Future of CIO

All forward-looking businesses are declaring they are in the information management business regardless of the sectors and nature of the business. It is important to run a predictive, precise, and proactive digital IT organization with interdisciplinary management practices to reach the next phase of digital blossom. IT is thriving to grow vigorously, to flourish and become the game changer of the business.

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3 Ways to Make Technology Work Better for You

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 3 Ways to Make Technology Work Better for You - Information Technology Blog. Before the internet businesses communicated by telephone, mail or courier. There was also a system called the telex machine, which was a global network that was like an email system. We were also graced with the invention of the fax machine allowing us to send documents around the world.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Introspective, Retrospective, and Techspective Innovation

Future of CIO

Innovation happens when you change the game; you bring a different twist to what is currently established and perceived. Innovation is about transforming novel ideas to achieve ve their business value. It is largely due to the fact that innovation in the digital dynamic has become increasingly complex in nature and expands its horizon for impact. Thus, digital innovation needs to lay out different mindsets, structures, processes, capabilities to unleash the potential.

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How to Transfer Data from Android to Android in One Click

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How to Transfer Data from Android to Android in One Click - Information Technology Blog. Yes – you have read the title correctly. Now, all you need is a single click to perform an Android to Android transfer. While Android users already have a lot more flexibility compared to iOS users, they often look for the simplest ways to transfer their data.

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The Monthly “Digitizing Boardroom” Book Tuning: The World Class Boardroom Nov. 2018

Future of CIO

Modern corporate boards play significant roles in guiding businesses in the right direction and achieve expected business results. Due to the “VUCA” characteristics -Complexity, Uncertainty, Ambiguity, and Velocity of the Digital Era, the directorship in any organization must have the agility to adapt to changes and build abilities to advise, inspire and motivate a group of people toward accomplishing shared visions and goals.