Forrester IT

AUGUST 19, 2016

Customers' perception of a company depends on their experiences with the organization at every point of contact. Companies can try to change how customers view a brand in a number of ways, such as a new mobile app or an improved complaint-handling process. However, to really improve customer perception, every interaction at every touchpoint must answer questions, suggest new services, and deepen the relationship.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 19, 2016

Bob Gourley. There are seven key megatrends driving the future of enterprise IT. You can remember them all with the helpful mnemonic acronym CAMBRIC, which stands for C loud Computing, A rtificial Intelligence, M obility, B ig Data, R obotics, I nternet of Things, C yberSecurity. In this post we dive deeper into the trend of Big Data. For years now people and our sensors and our computers have been generating more information than we can analyze.

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Forrester IT

AUGUST 19, 2016

This week's announcement by Cisco , that it will be restructuring to move away from hardware to further invest in key priority areas in its portfolio, such as security, IoT, collaboration, next generation data center and cloud, did not come as a real surprise to Forrester. Last year, Forrester evaluated Cisco's efforts to transform itself from a network business to a global provider of business technology (BT) -- the technology, systems, and processes to win, serve, and retain customers -- and a

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2016

Law enforcement organisations are set to ramp up arrests of cyber criminals behind ransomware attacks, according to financial technology startup Chainalysis

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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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Data Center Knowledge

AUGUST 19, 2016

This data center operator believes it’s possible, and they’re doing something about it Read More.

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2016

The government welcomes a review of the controversial Investigatory Powers Bill that found there is no viable alternative to the bulk data collection powers proposed by the bill

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2016

Intel focuses on the back-end infrastructure behind upcoming 5G networks as it sees an opportunity for its processors and other datacentre technology

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Data Center Knowledge

AUGUST 19, 2016

Defense Department responds to critical watchdog report with new IT strategy Read More.

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2016

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud in connection with a data breach at accounting software firm Sage

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 19, 2016

Android security is a serious problem, and the Play store is a hotbed of malware. Here are a few simple tips for avoiding the wrong apps when you go looking for new ones.

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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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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 19, 2016

Self-driving Volvo cars will take to the streets of Pittsburgh as part of a test of autonomous technology spearheaded by ride-sharing firm Uber

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Data Center Knowledge

AUGUST 19, 2016

Social network not yet committed to building in either state Read More.

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Network World

AUGUST 19, 2016

The FBI today said it released a new application easier for the public—as well as financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and others—to view photos and information about bank robberies in different geographic areas of the country. +More on Network World: The weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2016 (so far!) + The Bank Robbers application runs on iPhones and iPads (Apple iTunes) as well as Android smartphones (Google Play) and lets users sort bank robberies by the date t

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Galido

AUGUST 19, 2016

Does your IT group not have the budget for helpdesk software to keep track of employee troubletickets? Looking for free, opensource, helpdesk software? Here’s a list of open source options for your review. Some projects are current, some may have discontinued development. Check out these various options below. Some worth trying are osTicket, OTRS Free, Mantis Bug Tracker, and Bugzilla.

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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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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 19, 2016

Researchers figured out a way to move the responsibility of securing millions of BYOD and IoT devices to the network. Get details about the SECURED project.

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Network World

AUGUST 19, 2016

Bugs in several password managers, including the vulnerabilities discovered in LastPass in late July, have scared away some users. But such fears go too far. Millions of users rely on password managers to keep track of passwords for applications and online services, and by all indications, they work better than trying to do it on your own. Security victories should be embraced -- including password managers, which automatically generate complex strings of characters as passwords and deploy a uni

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Tech Republic Data Center

AUGUST 19, 2016

The things developers embrace today tend to see mainstream enterprise adoption tomorrow.

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Network World

AUGUST 19, 2016

Smart sockets that let you control an electrical plug over the internet may sound cutting edge, but they can also be rife with security flaws. One such plug was found vulnerable to hacks. Security firm Bitdefender said that it could steal user email logins from the device, control it over the Internet, and potentially use the socket to launch other malware attacks.

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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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Tech Republic Big Data

AUGUST 19, 2016

Research firm Forrester recently released its Q3 2016 Wave report for big data NoSQL vendors. Here's how the top contenders stacked up.

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Network World

AUGUST 19, 2016

Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden share a malware tracking code with several files released this week by hacking group Shadow Brokers, according to a news report. Shadow Brokers claimed they had hacked a cyberespionage team linked to the U.S. spy agency when they released a group of sample files earlier this week.

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Tech Republic Big Data

AUGUST 19, 2016

When recording voice conversations, complying with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard regulations is tricky. Voice-analysis tech simplifies the process.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 19, 2016

London has reigned undisputed as Europe’s digital startup king since the first rise of the digital economy in the old continent. However, Berlin has recently established itself as London’s chief rival, even before the UK’s EU referendum. According to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the implementation of Brexit will not occur. The post London vs.

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“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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Database Star

AUGUST 19, 2016

The Oracle TO_NCLOB function is a simple function and is used for conversion. Learn what it does and see some examples in this article. Purpose of the Oracle TO_NCLOB Function The purpose of the TO_NCLOB function is to convert a value from a LOB to an NCLOB value. You may not use it very often, […].

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ComputerWorld IT Management

AUGUST 19, 2016

When CVS last week (Aug. 11) rolled out its in-store mobile payment app, it was the latest example of the front-loading approach to mobile payments. That's where you let shoppers do as much as possible within the payment app long before they get to the top of the checkout line. That way, what they perceive as the payment part can be as quick and painless as possible.

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Future of CIO

AUGUST 19, 2016

IT is like the fertilizer to the business soil for enriching workplace and catalyzing business growth. At the industrial age, an organization is like a mechanical system, business management applies the reductionist’approaches and practices to improving its efficiency, and IT is the lubricant to the business machine, keep it spinning. At the dawn of the Digital Era, with increasing speed of changes, and the digital nature of hyper-connectivity and interdependence, a business today is more like a

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Eric D. Brown

AUGUST 19, 2016

This is a black and white of Hidden Lake Overlook Trail at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. Captured with Canon 7D Mark II and Sigma 8-16mm. See more photos in my flickr photostream and/or my 500px portfolio. If you like my photography , feel free to support my addiction habit by purchasing a copy for your wall and/or visiting Amazon (affiliate link) to purchase new or used photographic gear.

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Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

Tech Republic Big Data

AUGUST 19, 2016

As the general election field takes shape, campaigns compete online with robust social media and big data operations. Which candidate-Trump, Clinton, Stein, or Johnson-is the most technological?

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