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How Artificial Intelligence Will Go To the Next Level

Information Week

Continued broad development of AI technologies and concepts require new approaches to collaboration between industry organizations and academia.

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What’s At The End Of The B2B Buyer’s Journey? Advocacy!

Forrester IT

Personas and journey maps have become key tools for the modern marketer. As my colleague Lori Wizdo expertly explains: It is the job of marketing to guide the buyer through the buying journey. Becoming a journey marketer is essential in this digital age. (Lori can help you get there – check out her workshop at […].

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Are people overly infatuated with Deep Learning, and can it really deliver?

CTOvision

One of the factors often credited for this latest boom in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, research, and related cognitive technologies, is the emergence of Deep Learning AI algorithms, and the corresponding large volumes of big data and computing power that makes Deep Learning a reality. However, deep learning is just an approach to machine learning […].

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Remote Assistance for Intune Managed Windows Device

Anoop

iOS, Windows, and Android Devices managed by Intune can be administered remotely using TeamViewer. TeamViewer has options integrate with Intune. This TeamViewer integration gives an out of box experience from Intune console. TeamViewer integration with Intune helps IT Pro to provide remote assistance for Windows, iOS, and Android devices. You will see more details about […].

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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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ICANN’s internet DNS security upgrade apparently goes off without a glitch

Network World

So far, so good. That’s the report from Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) as it rolled out the first-ever changing of the cryptographic key that helps protect the internet’s address book – the Domain Name System (DNS) on Oct. 11. The change is central to ICANN’s project to upgrade the top pair of cryptographic keys used in the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) protocol — commonly known as the root zone key signing key (KSK) — which secures the internet's f

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Climate Change Is Transforming Business

Forrester IT

It may not seem like it yet, but climate change is altering the world so drastically that all enterprises will need to undergo a transformation to avoid going extinct. Earlier this week, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported (with high confidence) that at the rate we’re going, global warming of 1.5°C is likely […].

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SCCM CMPivot Fast Channel Making SCCM Fast

Anoop

Fast channel architecture changed the entire behavior of SCCM. Now it’s not at all a slow moving server(SMS). You can make it run as fast as you can. The SCCM CMPivot Queries can be based on supported entities of each version of SCCM. Entities – this is what Microsoft calls the querying objects of each […]. The post SCCM CMPivot Fast Channel Making SCCM Fast appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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5 Ways to Improve Developer Productivity and Quality on Agile Development Teams

Social, Agile and Transformation

Many leaders that are new to scaling agile ask me about measuring individual developer and tester productivity since most agile metrics such as velocity are aggregate measures around a team's performance. These leaders support team dynamics and some promote agile's self-organizing principles. But they also have significant demands from business stakeholders on the speed and quality of their.

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When Trains Start Running Late: Japan’s Digital Awakening

Forrester IT

I love going to Japan where everything works flawlessly and where customer obsession, or “omotenashi”, is deeply engrained into the culture of every institution: this is where, for instance, train operators apologize when their trains leave the platform 25 seconds earlier than schedule. It’s also an economy stifled by a widespread risk averse culture, a […].

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6 Months, 945 Data Breaches, 4.5 Billion Records

CTOvision

Only six months and nearly 4.5 billion data records have already been breached. From Adidas (two million records compromised) to Facebook (up to two billion accounts scraped), 2018 has seen more than its fair share of massive global data breaches. Now a new report by digital security specialists Gemalto reveals that 945 data breaches led to […].

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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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Why CIOs Need To Be Careful About Age Discrimination

The Accidental Successful CIO

CIOs need to be aware of the age of the people in their department Image Credit: euranet_plus. If you took a look at the people who are currently working in your IT department, what would their average age be? If your department is like most IT departments, that number is going to be fairly low – perhaps in the low to mid 30’s? If fact, if it were not for your management team, the number might be even lower.

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Foto Friday – Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Eric D. Brown

Sunrise over Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Made with Sony A7rIII and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens. Click the photo to be taken to a larger version on 500px. See more photos in 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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Digital Transformation: Why Culture Is So Key

Forrester IT

I am really honored to have represented Forrester in the jury of the eCAC40/Les Echos Index measuring the digital maturity of the largest French companies quoted at the French Stock Exchange (CAC 40 Index). The results are as follows (TOP 10 only): SOCIETE GENERALE TOTAL SCHNEIDER AIRLIQUIDE ORANGE BNP ATOS ENGIE AXA SAINT GOBAIN What […].

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IoT analytics guide: What to expect from Internet of Things data

CTOvision

Read Bob Violino explain how companies will face challenges like data capture, data governance, and availability of services while creating an IoT analytics environment on Network World : The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is having a big impact on lots of areas within enterprise IT, and data analytics is one of them. Companies […].

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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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Windows 10 1809 Security Enhancements and Security Survey

Anoop

Last week Microsoft released Windows 10 1809( and paused). You will see an overview of Windows 10 1809 security enhancements in this post. Also, you would be able to learn more details about security survey and also need for automation efforts in security operations world. I think the security survey results will give you more […]. The post Windows 10 1809 Security Enhancements and Security Survey appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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Machine Learning Is Transforming Data Security

Eric D. Brown

Data is the lifeblood of any organization today so it should be easy to understand that security of that data is just as important (if not more important) that the data itself. It seems that data security (or rather the lack thereof) has been in the news regularly over the last few years. The inability for organizations to secure their has caused millions (if not billions) of dollars in damages from lost revenue in addition to the loss of trust.

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SaaS Industry Ecosystems Will Be The Next Frontier In SaaS

Forrester IT

Nearly 20 years after SaaS giants such as Salesforce and NetSuite made their foray into the world of enterprise applications, we still see SaaS disrupting the traditional software world at a fast pace.

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Definitive Guide to Threat Intelligence

CTOvision

It is a fact of modern life, every organization that uses technology is under attack from cyber criminals. This new fact of life has given rise to the need for actionable cyber threat intelligence. Cyber threat intelligence helps organizations of all sizes optimize defenses and protect what is most important. If you are establishing a […].

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

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.

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Good Tech Design is Accessible, But There's a Skills Gap

Information Week

Software designers and IT know the importance of a good user experience. However, accessibility by design isn't as pervasive as it should be. That will change as accessibility is integrated into more university programs.

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5 Reasons Why Ansible is the Best CM Tool Out There?

Cloud Musings

Amidst volatile markets, dynamic technology shifts, and ever-increasing customer demands, it is imperative for IT organizations to develop flexible, scalable and high-quality applications that exceed expectations and enhance productivity. A software application has numerous moving parts, which, if not effectively maintained, will definitely affect the final quality and end user experience.

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‘Tis The Season For Consumers To Still Not Buy On Social Media

Forrester IT

This blog post is part of Forrester’s Holiday 2018 retail series. Despite news of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Allbirds, and SeatGeek successfully selling on social networks, social media is still not a place that consumers buy products and services. Our Forrester Social Technographics® data uncovers that consumers scored the lowest in the buy stage of the […].

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Google+ Will Shut Down After Security Hole Exposed User Data to Outside Developers, Report Says

CTOvision

Google is shutting down Google Plus permanently after a major flaw was made public. The Google+ security bug gave outside developers access to the private data of hundreds of thousands of the social network’s users between 2015 and March 2018, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Google neglected to report the issue to the […].

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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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Machine or Human? How We're Reallocating Work

Information Week

In the emerging, AI-powered workplace, there's plenty of work to be done, some suited for machines and some suited for humans.

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Here’s How SMEs Can Improve their Social Presence

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Here’s How SMEs Can Improve their Social Presence - Information Technology Blog. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from around the world know that social media is here to stay. However, this doesn’t mean that they have yet had the opportunity to put in the time or effort necessary to cultivate a presence on the appropriate networks.

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Building the Web? If It’s Not Progressive, It’s Not Right!

Forrester IT

Web apps or native apps? For a long time, that was the choice we had for building mobile experiences. And we all know the trade-off: native apps are really expensive, but give the best experience. Web apps can be mobile-optimized, but the experience is terrible. While this was once directionally true, today it’s not true […].

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A hacker’s view of corporate cybercrime

CTOvision

British Airways and Facebook have hit headlines recently when they became the latest in a long list of high-profile organizations to fall victim of a data breach at the hands of malicious hackers. Events like these inflict significant reputational damage on brands involved, while the customers affected face inconvenience, and perhaps more importantly, stress and […].

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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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Experian CIO: IT Standardization Drives Agile

Information Week

Consumer credit reporting company Experian's IT infrastructure and data storage is measured in petabytes, so standardizing on a technology stack has meant a lot of change and big rewards.

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VideoProc Review: Easy and Fast GoPro iPhone 4K Video Processor and Compressor

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - VideoProc Review: Easy and Fast GoPro iPhone 4K Video Processor and Compressor - Information Technology Blog. Many of the latest generation devices are able to record videos at very high resolution, even pushing up to 4K Ultra HD, even at high frame rates. These include the latest generation of smartphones, which produce 4K video even at 60 fps, or action cameras, which can record up to 240 fps.

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Spring Cleaning In December: Declutter Your Insights House

Forrester IT

Feeling overwhelmed with all the data that your teams must wrangle before even getting to data science? Feeling like you have more than enough dashboards and tools? Feeling like you don’t have any more room in your complex data and analytics environment for yet another platform? Feeling like you can’t keep up with the exploding […].

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Why Now Is The Best Time To Embrace Blockchain Technology

CTOvision

We have been tracking blockchain since almost the beginning, and are still tracking developments and innovations in this space. As technologists we see the reason for experimenting with use cases across multiple sectors of the economy and are pleased to see serious professionals continuing to move towards blockchain technologies. Read why Stephen Brett says that now […].

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.