Forrester IT
MAY 10, 2018
Despite all the monumental changes to technology and media which afford marketers the capabilities to build emotion-rich customer relationships, they frequently struggle to rise above roles as brand despots or sales vassals. But don’t blame the tools. It’s because marketing functions are mired in minutia while prioritizing internal tasks and artificial organizational constraints over solving […].
CTOvision
MAY 6, 2018
My sincere hope is that one of our CTOvision readers is selected for a position that Facebook has just advertised for. The job, titled a Public Policy Manager for Cybersecurity Threat Disruption, is a recognition that the companies we trust with our data should, and will, play greater roles in protecting our data, including leaning […].
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Eric D. Brown
MAY 7, 2018
Everyone’s talking about machine learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. If you are a CxO or work in IT or marketing, I’d bet that you hear these terms more than you probably want to. It feels an awful lot like the early data of Big Data or Business Intelligence or the days when the “Intranet” was first making waves within organizations.
Social, Agile and Transformation
MAY 7, 2018
I heard about the term AIops term last week at The AI Conference, presented by O'Reilly and Intel AI. Is this a real practice? My answer is yes and here's why. Consider that DevOps is the practice to align developers and operations on the agility, speed, and stability of making software releases. DevOps aims to align a multidisciplinary team on conflicting missions and priorities by.
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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.
Forrester IT
MAY 10, 2018
Marketing has come a long way but it is not yet customer-obsessed. To address this gap, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Forrester’s new The Marketing Innovation Playbook. It’s time for companies to undergo a marketing makeover. This playbook guides brands through assessing four pillars: Mindset, Talent, Process, and Insights. “Marketing innovation” and “process,” you […].
CTOvision
MAY 8, 2018
When accountability is used as innovation, it not only drives social change but also helps solve seemingly intractable problems. Here’s a recent example: In the fall of 2014, CVS decided to stop selling cigarettes. The company would forego $2 billion in revenue, because “the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with our purpose – helping […].
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Anoop
MAY 9, 2018
I struggled to setup the PKI infrastructure in my lab environment. Setting up PKI infra is not a very easy task for SCCM admins. But, I felt that it’s straightforward when I tried the method explained in this post. In this post, we will see how to setup lab PKI (Certificate Authority) infra for co-management. […]. The post Setup Co-Management CA PKI Request Export Certificates appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.
Forrester IT
MAY 7, 2018
A few weeks ago, Jeff Bezos revealed in the annual shareholder letter that Amazon Prime now has over 100M members. But even more noteworthy than its size is its revenue impact. In 2017, Amazon shipped more than $5B items through Prime. Now, Amazon Prime isn’t like other loyalty programs you see in the marketplace. For […].
CTOvision
MAY 9, 2018
Have you seen the really cool demo of Google Duplex? This is a fantastic demonstration that combines voice recognition, machine learning and very capable voice synthesis to show how AI can interact with people to get things done. Watch the video and you can see for yourself how very smooth this AI bot can be: […].
Network World
MAY 11, 2018
10 competitors Cisco just can't kill off Image by IDG / jesadaphorn, Getty Images Creating a short list of key Cisco competitors is no easy task as the company now competes in multiple markets. In this case we tried to pick companies that have been around awhile or firms that have developed key technologies that directly impacted the networking giant.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Anoop
MAY 8, 2018
On prem Active Directory user, groups, etc. need to be synced with Azure AD. This sync is required to have a bridge between traditional & modern management. AAD Connect is the tool should be used to sync on prem user and groups with Azure AD. AAD connect is one of the prerequisites for Co-Management. In […]. The post Setup Co-Management AAD Connect UPN Suffix appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.
Forrester IT
MAY 7, 2018
The demand for exceptional digital and customer experiences is exposing the constraints of existing technology organization practices. The people, processes, governance structures, and technology of the technology organization must change to drive and enable business success. CIOs need help, and enterprise architects (EAs) are best placed to influence and guide these digital transformations (see my […].
CTOvision
MAY 10, 2018
According to statista, Amazon and Starbucks reported net sales of $178 billion and $2.88 billion in 2017, respectively, evidence these two companies are major players with global presence. Recently, both Amazon and Starbucks have showed intention to use blockchain technology and/or virtual currency in their systems. Amazon hinted at this move through a survey targeting […].
Network World
MAY 8, 2018
download. Getting grounded in IoT networking and security. The internet of things already consists of nearly triple the number of devices as there are people in the world, and as more and more of these devices creep into enterprise networks it’s important to understand their requirements and how they differ from other IT gear.
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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.
Anoop
MAY 11, 2018
One of my super boss from Paris used to say Bangalore is IT capital of the world. I’m not sure whether that is true or not. But I’m sure we have more than 1000 (thousand) SCCM admins and growing number of Intune admins in Bangalore. In this post, we will see details about Top 20 SCCM […]. The post Top 20 SCCM Blogs of the Planet via Feedspot appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.
Forrester IT
MAY 11, 2018
Are you an analytics platform or service provider serving primarily B2B businesses? Does your product or service help B2B insights professionals measure their results, understand B2B customers, and drive market growth? Well, I need your help to help the buyers that need your products and services. There is a myriad of partner options for B2B insights professionals that […].
CTOvision
MAY 9, 2018
Executives in businesses around the globe have been tracking The European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect 25 May 2018. Those who operate primarily in the EU have had plenty of time to focus on this and no excuses for not paying attention. Those who operate primarily elsewhere also have […].
Network World
MAY 9, 2018
"I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is 'the right tool for the right job.'" –Martha Stewart If your "right job" involves wrangling computer networks and figuring out how to do digital things effectively and efficiently or diagnosing why digital things aren't working as they're supposed to, you've got your hands full. Not only does your job evolve incredibly quickly becoming evermore complex, but whatever tools you use need frequent updating and/or replacing to keep pace, and that's wh
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Mick's IT Blog
MAY 7, 2018
I am working on the Windows 10 image, and part of this project is converting to UEFI. We do have several older systems that are still in production because systems that are used for temporary or loaner aren't as important to keep up-to-date. I use the oldest model system when creating a reference image so I am sure the image will work across all models.
Forrester IT
MAY 7, 2018
How to differentiate your brand in highly competitive markets, especially when competitors promptly copy anything that works? Learn from HaiDiLao, China’s most popular chain of hot-pot restaurants. HaiDiLao evokes positive emotions from customers with memorably crafted human interactions. The company empowers its staff to personalize experience delivery as customers or scenarios demand.
CTOvision
MAY 9, 2018
Deterring strategic attack on the United States, and its allies and partners, has been a central goal of U.S. national security strategy since at least the advent of the nuclear age. While the goal has remained consistent, the challenges in meeting the goal have not. There are many dynamics underway including geopolitical changes but perhaps […].
Anoop
MAY 7, 2018
Microsoft SCCM team released SCCM 1804 TP (Technical Preview). 1804 is the baseline version of SCCM technical preview. You can download SCCM 1804 from evaluation portal. Once 1802 baseline build is downloaded, then you can build new SCCM infra with 1802. SCCM 1804 – Feature Highlights Move Content library for the site server (site server in […].
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The Investing Edge
MAY 10, 2018
The proliferation of technology is impacting our everyday lives in a big way. From navigating our route to work to facilitating mundane everyday tasks, technology is proving as disruptive as anything we’ve ever experienced. The workplace is no exception – where every employee used to show up and work from nine to five and leave work behind at night and on weekends, today’s workplace looks much different.
Forrester IT
MAY 7, 2018
I had an AI aha moment at a Lexington backyard barbecue last summer. I ran into Carol Rose, the executive director of the Massachusetts ACLU. She told me that she had been asked by Microsoft’s Eric Horvitz to join the board for the Partnership on AI. This partnership was formed in 2016 by Amazon, Google, […].
CTOvision
MAY 7, 2018
All great history has drama. It is forged by leaders leading groups through challenges. The great's never give up. No where is this better demonstrated than in the persistence of Hannibal, whose invasion of Rome required him to pass two impassable mountain ranges. And he had to cross them with massive armies and their supplies, […].
Cloud Musings
MAY 8, 2018
Today, companies are undergoing a dramatic change in their environment and processes. Many groups these changes together as “Digital Transformation,” but that industry buzzword fails to describe the essential details associated with this change. A critical and often underappreciated area is procurement and supply chain management. While these areas are not generally under the bright lights of business, these processes grind the gears of business success.
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The Investing Edge
MAY 10, 2018
The proliferation of technology is impacting our everyday lives in a big way. From navigating our route to work to facilitating mundane everyday tasks, technology is proving as disruptive as anything we’ve ever experienced. The workplace is no exception – where every employee used to show up and work from nine to five and leave work behind at night and on weekends, today’s workplace looks much different.
Forrester IT
MAY 11, 2018
This week I was fortunate to attend, participate in, and moderate a session at Click Summit 2018 in Cary, North Carolina. Click Summit is hosted annually by Brooks Bell and her eponymous firm. As an industry analyst, I’m an event connoisseur, and Click is one of my all-time favorites. As expected, Click Summit was well […].
CTOvision
MAY 7, 2018
Editor's note: Wayne is a friend and a great technologist I have admired for years because of his constant focus on keeping technology focused on outcomes for others. It has been very exciting to watch him and his team bring this new capability to life.-bg Today we are pleased to announce that Musubu is now […].
Cloud Musings
MAY 6, 2018
“Digital disruption isn’t just for hip start-ups. Incumbents can not only compete but actually lead radical industry change if they pay attention to the way their business model is shifting and act boldly in response. - McKinsey & Company Founded in 1871, Economical Insurance operates within the old and relatively static Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
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