CTOvision
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Katie Kennedy. Cognitio ’s Bob Gourley, publisher of CTOvision , has been named one of the “Top 100 Influencers in the Big Data Landscape” by the leading force in influencer identification Onalytica. Onalytica used their influencer identification software to review individuals engaging in meaty, useful, relevant conversations on Big Data via Twitter to create this list.
Social, Agile and Transformation
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Last year I posted on 20 bad behaviors of agile product owners and separately on how to handle difficult product owners. The product owner and management roles may be the most difficult ones in the organization when facing the need to transform, develop multi-mode customer experiences, leverage new technologies, match capabilities against growing customer expectations, and insure against.
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Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Business and government are being forced to examine and adopt new technology approaches at an accelerating rate. Here are five business tech trends to watch. Read More.
The Accidental Successful CIO
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Windows software can be a gateway for bad people to gain access to your company Image Credit: Alexander Popov. How much Microsoft windows software is being used at your company? If you are like most of us, the answer to this question is “a lot” Microsoft not only does a very good job with most of their software (think Office), but they have also been doing it for a long time – they are a key part of the importance of information technology at most firms.
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
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Rick Delgado. In much the same way businesses have been eager to use big data analytics to improve their operations, many companies have paid a lot of interest to the growing field of machine learning. Unlike some other tech trends that have come and gone, machine learning appears to be more than just some fad. The recent rise in the number of machine learning SaaS solutions launched in 2015 shows that this development has genuine staying power.
Cloud Musings
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
(Originally posted on Point B and Beyond ) Once again, the boardroom is in a bitter battle over what edict its members will now levy on their hapless IT organization. On one hand, hybrid cloud is all the rage. Adopting this option promises all the cost savings of public cloud with the security and comfort of private cloud. This environment would not only check the box for meeting the cloud computing mandate, but also position the organization as innovative and industry-leading.
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Scott Lowe
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
In Episode #2 of the Full Stack Journey podcast, my guest is none other than Matt Oswalt. You may know Matt as the primary author at Keeping It Classless , or as @mierdin on Twitter or GitHub (he also has a YouTube channel and a podcast of his own ). Matt is primarily focused on network infrastructure, but is really interested in the intersection of network infrastructure and software development.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Bob Gourley. On 18 Feb 2016 the newly formed Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) is hosting a townhall formatted discussion at their Mountain View offices designed to inform tech company CEOs and other tech leaders on some of the nuances to track when seeking to serve DoD mission. From their invite: In an increasingly competitive and fast-moving environment, DoD relies on technical innovation to maintain our Nation’s advantage over potential adversaries.
Future of CIO
JANUARY 31, 2016
Innovation is the change, change management needs to be an integral part of innovation management. I nnovation is both art and science. Innovation is a systematic way of applying creativity in the real life and business. In general, business innovation is a management discipline, and innovation management has an overall very low success rate. The reasons why failure occurs vary widely, it is no wonder why many leaders are reluctant to act on bold ideas with good business potential due to the hig
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
As telcos virtualize their networks, their switching facilities will look more and more like web-scale data centers Read More.
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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.
Virtualized Greek
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
I spent a few hours trying to upload the Windows Server 2016 ISO to vCloud Air. The web browser plugin to enable uploading files to vCloud air doesn’t currently work. The directions say to reference KB2110191.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Katie Kennedy. Cambridge, Ontario, February 3, 2015 – eSentire , Inc., a proven industry leader in managed cybersecurity services, today announced that it had secured a total investment of $19.5 M (USD) co-led by existing investor Edison Partners and Georgian Partners with participation from Cisco Investments, with additional participants including Northleaf Ventures Catalyst Fund, and new investor, Information Venture Partners II, LP. eSentire’s expertise in cybersecurity has contributed to
Storage IO Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Ever need to add another GbE port to a small server, workstation or perhaps Intel NUC, however no PCIe slots are available? How about attaching a M2 form factor flash SSD card to a server or device that does not have an M2 port, or, for mirroring two M2 cards together with a RAID adapter? Looking for tool to convert a Windows system to a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) while it is running?
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Big Data platforms are growing more popular by the day. However, it is important to keep in mind that we're early in the lifecycle of this technology, and tomorrow's platforms could look dramatically different from what we have today. Read More.
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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.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
IT value is multi-faceted, and IT value is in the eye of the beholder. In most cases, the IT department isn't producing anything that is saleable to external end customers and, therefore, many in the organization will view IT as something that seems to ceaselessly suck up money with the little-perceived return. First and foremost a CIO needs to show that IT isn't just a cost center but is a deliverer of multidimensional business value, what’re the effective approaches to doing so , though?
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Bob Gourley. This post is the second in a series based on a discussion with Marc Andreessen. The first was on: AI, Robotics, Jobs and Accelerating The Future. Gourley : Can you provide more context on what kind of education and training? Andreessen: It is fair to say I am biased on that subject but my view is that the quantitative skills will be in greater demand: Math, Economics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science.
Storage IO Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
or those who are into, or simply like to talk about software-defined storage (SDS), APIs, Windows, Virtual Hard Disks (VHD) or VHDX, or Hyper-V among other related themes, have you ever actually looked at the specification for VHDX? How about Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs, are you familiar with that?
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Hong Kong, along with Singapore, has emerged as a first stop on the digital business journey out of or into China Read More.
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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.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
It has become more obvious that data and information stored and processed in the IT boxes is the real source of business innovation. Organizations across industrial sectors are on the journey of digital transformation. Digital IQ is a measure of how well companies understand the value of technology and weaves it into the fabric of their organizations.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 2, 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. Kremlin Considering "Google Tax" On Technology Services - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Texas refinery company invests in Virent's renewable fuel technology - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Education Department CIO under fire for improper business dealings - FedScoop.
Storage IO Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Need to test a server, storage I/O networking, hardware, software, services, cloud, virtual, physical or other environment that is either doing some form of file processing, or, that you simply want to have some extra workload running in the background for what ever reason?
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Our approach to infrastructure has morphed in response, and yet databases remain largely unchanged -- processing jobs in the same lowest common denominator fashion as they always have and wasting compute and storage resources in the process. Read More.
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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.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Bridging IT management gaps starts with top leaders’ mind shift. Organizations large and small are on the journey of digital transformations, IT plays a pivotal role in driving changes and building business capabilities and competencies. Because Information technology is penetrating into every core process of organization; companies that lacked the skills to manage IT effectively suffered compared with competitors that had mastered those skills.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Katie Kennedy. The following are some of the hot topics in the technology ecosystem (from FedTechTicker.com and TopTechTicker.com ): Fed Tech Ticker. QTS to Showcase Gov’t-Focused Cloud, Managed IT Services Portfolio. Technology still changing the way people buy and sell real estate - NewsOK.com. New committee looks to elevate electronic warfare - FCW.com.
Storage IO Blog
JANUARY 31, 2016
Is it just me, or did January disappear in a flash like data stored in non-persistent volatile DRAM memory when the power is turned off? It seems like just the other day that it was the first day of the new year and now we are about to welcome in February. Needless to say, like many of you I have been busy with various projects, many of which are behind the scenes, some of which will start appearing publicly sooner while others later.
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Here are five ways data center operators can increase the resilience of their facility – and secure smooth operations without failure – by deploying the best-of-the-breed data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions. Read More.
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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.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic. -Peter Drucker One significant effect of digitization is increased velocity, complexity, unpredictability, and a need for a faster response to changes in business and industry based on effective and efficient decision making. The questions to check: Do you distinguish between decision making and possibly 'problem defining' processes?
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 3, 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. Earthquake warnings: White House announces tech advances - San Jose Mercury News. Grassley questions Defense secretary's personal email use - FCW.com. OPM IG McFarland to step down - FCW.com.
Nutanix
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
First Nutanix made storage and compute invisible. Then we made virtualization invisible. This year will be about the Enterprise Cloud.
Data Center Knowledge
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Plans to deploy Pigeon switching platform at upcoming Oregon data center Read More.
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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