CTOvision
JANUARY 11, 2016
Rick Delgado. The cloud has evolved quickly. Businesses have weighed the perks of private, public, and even hybrid clouds. If those options weren’t enough, here comes the open hybrid cloud. An open hybrid cloud leverages the benefits of accessing data and processes across private and public implementations, while facilitating open source development.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 13, 2016
Big data, DevOps and data management are rapidly intersecting, and the speed at which groups are expected to support this new world order and launch new applications raises a new set of challenges, considerations and questions. Read More.
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Social, Agile and Transformation
JANUARY 10, 2016
You are not going to transform overnight by developing a strategy in PowerPoint and communicating a master plan. You're going to have to take baby steps to get there. I'm showing a memorable scene from a classic movie. Bob's got issues, and psych Leo Marvin introduces him to the baby step framework. Baby steps to the door, out the office and into the elevator for the very first time.
The Accidental Successful CIO
JANUARY 13, 2016
CIOs know that they need to be strategic, but where is the time? Image Credit: Thomas Hawk. Pick up any IT trade journal and you’ll probably find an article that is telling CIOs that because of the importance of information technology they need to get a seat at the company’s planning table. In order to do this, they need to become more strategic.
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.
CTOvision
JANUARY 15, 2016
Bob Gourley. Our list of Truly Useful Artificial Intelligence Tools You Can Use Today was out of date the minute we published it. We knew that would happen and are absolutely thrilled when we discover new capabilities that belong on this list. One we just learned about is EverLaw, provider of perhaps the world's most advanced litigation platform, designed to be easy to use and programmed to leverage the most powerful technologies available, including cloud computing, mobile solutions and yes, a
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 12, 2016
Hybrid IT is first a human problem requiring the resolution of conflict between internal teams, the division and sharing of responsibilities, and the creation of new roles. Read More.
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Scott Lowe
JANUARY 14, 2016
Welcome to Technology Short Take #59, the first Technology Short Take of 2016. As we start a new year, here’s a collection of links and articles from around the web. Here’s hoping you find something useful to you! Networking. Nir Yechiel posted an article on using the Cumulus VX QCOW2 image with Fedora and KVM. Cumulus VX, if you aren’t aware, is a community-supported virtual appliance version of Cumulus Linux aimed at helping folks preview and test “full-blown” Cumulus Linux (which, of course,
CTOvision
JANUARY 13, 2016
Bob Gourley. The analyst firm IDC reports that worldwide PC shipments in 2015 were about 300 million units, on par with 2007 numbers. The PC market continued to face persistent challenges from longer-PC lifecycles and competition from mobile phones and tablets, despite the slowing growth in those markets. However, economic issues like falling commodity prices and weak international currencies, as well as social disruptions in EMEA and Asia/Pacific that disrupted foreign markets were a larger fac
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 12, 2016
Latest release of Trellis DCIM software suite features device-level visualizations of thermal conditions Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 12, 2016
Digital is about outside-in, customer centricity. Organizations large or small are on the journey to digital transformation, there are different theories of organizational structure evolution, continuous brainstorming about the concept of digital management methodology or tools, and the format of future of the organization. Ultimately, what's the digital management style to run a highly effective business and build a Digital Master ?
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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.
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 14, 2016
Welcome to Technology Short Take #59, the first Technology Short Take of 2016. As we start a new year, here’s a collection of links and articles from around the web. Here’s hoping you find something useful to you! Networking. Nir Yechiel posted an article on using the Cumulus VX QCOW2 image with Fedora and KVM. Cumulus VX, if you aren’t aware, is a community-supported virtual appliance version of Cumulus Linux aimed at helping folks preview and test “full-blown” Cumulus Linux (which, of course,
CTOvision
JANUARY 12, 2016
Bob Gourley. We have previously written about the FFIEC approach to helping financial institutions think through cyber risk and ways to improve. For credit unions, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has provided more focused context. A video overview is presented at this link and below: Our view: Most credit unions we have spoken with already have a mature view of risk and will find the FFIEC approach more basic than what they are already using.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 14, 2016
Vegas-based provider partners with Thailand government, banks on its first data center build in Asia Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 14, 2016
Digitalization has erased the line between business brand and talent brand, as they are two sides of the same coin now. Digital organizations are always on, interdependent and hyperconnected, people are always the most important asset in any organization before, today, and future. However, compared to a traditional industrial workforce, the digital workforce is a new breed -it's the super-connected generation with a multitude of varieties - multi-generations, multi-cultures, and multi-devices.
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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.
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 13, 2016
In this post, I’d like to share with you an improved way to use YAML with Vagrant. I first discussed the use of YAML with Vagrant in a post on simplifying multi-machine Vagrant environments , where I simply factored out variable data into an external YAML file. The original approach I described had (at least) one significant drawback, though, which this new approach adddresses.
CTOvision
JANUARY 11, 2016
Katie Kennedy. The following are some of the hot topics in the federal technology ecosystem (from FedTechTicker.com and TopTechTicker.com ): Fed Tech Ticker. House set to strengthen government records law - The Killeen Daily Herald. Air Force seeks software for distributed adaptive planning - GCN.com. 5 strategies for an innovation nation - GCN.com.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 9, 2016
For your weekend reading, here's a recap of five noteworthy stories that appeared on Data Center Knowledge this past week Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 15, 2016
Going digital is not enough, and being digital is not a status quo. The shift to digital cuts across sectors, geographies, and leadership roles, the digital transformation is now spreading rapidly to enable organizations of all shapes and sizes to reinvent themselves. The point is if going digital is a no-brainer, then why are so many companies still overly reliant on paper?
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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.
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 13, 2016
In this post, I’d like to share with you an improved way to use YAML with Vagrant. I first discussed the use of YAML with Vagrant in a post on simplifying multi-machine Vagrant environments , where I simply factored out variable data into an external YAML file. The original approach I described had (at least) one significant drawback, though, which this new approach adddresses.
CTOvision
JANUARY 15, 2016
Katie Kennedy. The following are some of the hot topics in the federal technology ecosystem (from FedTechTicker.com and TopTechTicker.com ): Fed Tech Ticker. US to invest billions in self-driving cars - Los Angeles Times. O'Malley: Upgrade technology to fight gun crimes - DesMoinesRegister.com. Capitol Hill privacy advocates launch effort to repeal CISA - FCW.com.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 12, 2016
REIT's investment priority for 2016 is to support cloud providers as they sell hybrid cloud to enterprises Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 15, 2016
It takes critical thinking to frame the right problem and empathetic thinking to address the correct need. Businesses and the world as a whole become over-complex with increasing speed of changes. Some say the lack of problem-solvers is a problem for this world, more specifically, can you define the right problems, and solving them in the right way?
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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.
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 10, 2016
I’m extremely honored to have the opportunity to help support VMware User Group (VMUG) meetings all over the world. I will be speaking at a few upcoming events; if you’re going to be at one of these events, I’d love to meet you, say hi, and chat for a bit. Here are the details. Tuesday, February 23, 2016. I’m really excited to be back in Sydney again for an opportunity to speak at the Sydney VMUG UserCon (see the event page for full details).
CTOvision
JANUARY 14, 2016
Katie Kennedy. Hortonworks has announced that Arkena , one of Europe's leading media services companies, is now using Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP TM ) to provide its media customers with an advanced analytics platform to deliver content to OTT customers through its content delivery network (CDN). Arkena's customers wanted real-time control, not only over the content, but also over the data.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 11, 2016
Security cloud provides real-time threat updates to customers without sending company data to public cloud Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 14, 2016
Regardless of which industry you are in, being a digital leader will need to master the art of creating unique, differentiating value. Although the “DNA of CIO” is still a bit stereotypical from varying industry surveys, the digital trend is unstoppable: that more and more CIOs have diversified experience and colorful background, working across-functional and industrial boundaries, from technologists to artists; from entrepreneurs to consultants, from business strategist to talent manager.
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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.
Scott Lowe
JANUARY 10, 2016
I’m extremely honored to have the opportunity to help support VMware User Group (VMUG) meetings all over the world. I will be speaking at a few upcoming events; if you’re going to be at one of these events, I’d love to meet you, say hi, and chat for a bit. Here are the details. Tuesday, February 23, 2016. I’m really excited to be back in Sydney again for an opportunity to speak at the Sydney VMUG UserCon (see the event page for full details).
CTOvision
JANUARY 14, 2016
Katie Kennedy. The following are some of the hot topics in the federal technology ecosystem (from FedTechTicker.com and TopTechTicker.com ): Fed Tech Ticker. Overnight Tech: State of the Union turns up light on tech - The Hill. US must keep pace with China in cyberspace - FCW.com. NASA Advisory Panel Releases 2015 Safety Report. New auto safety standards are coming, and they might be voluntary - Los Angeles Times.
Data Center Knowledge
JANUARY 14, 2016
Airline attributes electronic system downtime to data center power outage Read More.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 14, 2016
Information by itself is meaningless until it’s interpreted and analyzed to capture insight and harness innovation! Compared to other CXOs, the CIO role is considerably new with about three decades history. However, the magic “I” in CIO’s title implies many high expectations for such a contemporary leadership position: Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Insight Officer, Chief Influence Officer, Chief Improvement Officer, Chief Investment Officer, etc.
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.
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