How to Accurately Determine an IT Project's Value
Information Week
APRIL 16, 2024
You have an idea for a great new IT project, but will it be worth the cost? Here's how to find out.
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What’s Lurking In Your Sales Culture?
Forrester IT
APRIL 16, 2024
Toxicity lives on in some sales cultures — and where it does, it impedes growth and success. Learn what’s needed to overcome it in this B2B Summit North America session preview.
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How to Choose Effective Business Technology
Information Week
APRIL 16, 2024
Innovations in technology can be huge catalysts in building your business and better serving your customers. With these six tips, you can know what to look for, and what might just waste your time.
Build Your GenAI Strategy On A Rock-Solid Foundation (Model)
Forrester IT
APRIL 16, 2024
OpenAI’s ChatGPT set the record for fastest-growing consumer application, and there are now available scores of other models similar to GPT3.5 (both proprietary and open-source), but don’t be fooled: The market for foundation models powering generative AI (genAI) and predictive AI is still in its infancy.
How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook
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In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.
Fixing Purdue University’s IT Network with Help from Cisco
Information Week
APRIL 16, 2024
The university’s network performance was the talk of the town on Reddit for its rough spots. A solution and plan changed all of that.
Accelerating Industry 4.0 at warp speed: The role of GenAI at the factory edge
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 16, 2024
It’s Wednesday night. You’re fast asleep aboard the USS Enterprise Star Trek. Suddenly, you wake to an urgent announcement and rush to the bridge of the starship. Captain James T. Kirk is activating warp drive and you see the iconic blurred streaks of light as the spaceship reaches warp speed. Within seconds, you are traveling faster than the speed of light to reach a Klingon war in the Alpha Quadrant–arriving in minutes versus years.
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The Art And Craft Of Insight-Driven Transformation: An Interview With Dr. Mark Powell
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Data-driven insight is the key to unlocking reliable value generation with business transformation. In the recently published book, “The Fifth Phase: An Insight-Driven Approach To Business Transformation,” author, consultant, and entrepreneur Dr.
People-centric planning: Fund people, not work
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 16, 2024
Technological innovation has continued to accelerate, providing capabilities and advantages that would have been unimaginable just a short time ago. The problem is that technology planning and funding approaches continue to look very much like they did 30 years ago. In this post, I’ll look at some of the key problems these legacy approaches pose, and I’ll outline why a new approach, people-centric planning, is now key to success.
Strengthening Data Defense: Insights From Recent Ransomware Attacks
IT Toolbox
APRIL 16, 2024
How the companies can proactively manage their vulnerabilities by learning from the Ransomware attacks in MGM Resorts, British Library, Prospect Medical Holdings hospitals and others. The post Strengthening Data Defense: Insights From Recent Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision
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Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.
Generative AI sparks family business renaissance: PwC report
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 16, 2024
The next generation of leaders in family businesses is poised to embrace the transformative power of generative AI (GenAI) despite marked resistance from the incumbent leaders, according to a PwC report. The global report, based on a survey of over 900 NextGen individuals aged between 18 and early 40s, was aimed at understanding family businesses’ “Success and Succession in an AI World.
Data Analysis Is the Biggest Generative AI Use Case in the CPG Industry
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APRIL 16, 2024
Several factors affect marketing and advertising spending. So, how are the advent of AI and other factors affecting ad spends in the CPG industry? What are the key consumer trends, and how have investment priorities shifted this year? Check out the findings from Mediaocean’s latest study. The post Data Analysis Is the Biggest Generative AI Use Case in the CPG Industry appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
It Ain’t Just AI: What We Saw At Google Cloud Next
Forrester IT
APRIL 16, 2024
Google conjured a Christmas-in-July atmosphere by scheduling Google Cloud Next April 9-11, some four months earlier than usual to present its AI offerings ASAP and upstage its rivals. With some 30,000 people jammed into a Las Vegas hotel and convention center, expectations were clearly high — and Google gave them plenty to consider.
The Personalized AI Assistant Is at Your Service
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APRIL 16, 2024
Find out what an AI-powered augmented reality assistant can do for you beyond answering questions and making lists! The post The Personalized AI Assistant Is at Your Service appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs
Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
“Federal Workforce” tops the list for President’s 2025 Budget
Forrester IT
APRIL 16, 2024
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released FY 2025 President’s Budget. The OMB not only develops and executes budget for the Executive Branch, but also manages and oversees federal agency performance, procurement, and IT, among other responsibilities.
Prioritizing Profitability and Sustainability in Manufacturing with AI
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APRIL 16, 2024
Learn how AI-driven sustainability strategies can attract new talent and increase manufacturing profits. The post Prioritizing Profitability and Sustainability in Manufacturing with AI appeared first on Spiceworks.
Cloud Cost Optimisation Tools Not Enough To Rein In ‘Uncontrolled’ Cloud Spending
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Cloud cost management and optimisation tools are not enough to help organisations trying to rein in cloud computing costs according to a Forrester Consulting report.
How to Create a People-focused HR Function in Tech Companies
IT Toolbox
APRIL 16, 2024
Delve into the intersection of HR and technology to learn why investing in people is essential for revenue growth. The post How to Create a People-focused HR Function in Tech Companies appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025
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With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.
New charging algorithm could double life of li-ion batteries
TechSpot
APRIL 16, 2024
A team of European researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and Humboldt University in Berlin developed an alternative charging solution to make li-ion batteries last much longer than they do now. The study shows that batteries become more resilient and retain a higher energy capacity after hundreds of discharge-recharge cycles by.
LightSpy Spyware Campaign Targets iPhones Across South Asia
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APRIL 16, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign primarily targeting iPhone users in South Asia. Find out more about the spyware implant and the risk it poses to Apple devices. The post LightSpy Spyware Campaign Targets iPhones Across South Asia appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Destination Spokane: How remote work and new arrivals are changing one tech community
GeekWire
APRIL 16, 2024
There was a packed house at the Ignite 25+5 Awards in Spokane in February, including longtime members of the tech community and newcomers. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) SPOKANE, Wash. — The “great migration” got a head start here. Long before the rise of remote work spurred many tech workers to move to more affordable and livable parts of the country, Spokane started to see a trickle of people and companies from Seattle, seeking lower costs and a new lifestyle.
Cisco Duo MFA Third-Party Service Provider Breached, SMS Logs Stolen
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APRIL 16, 2024
A third-party telephony provider of Cisco suffered a breach wherein they hacked into and downloaded message logs for authentication SMS messages sent for Duo Security. The stolen data puts customers at risk of social engineering attacks to trick them into revealing credentials, carrying out financial fraud, etc. The post Cisco Duo MFA Third-Party Service Provider Breached, SMS Logs Stolen appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Trasformazione digitale e sostenibilità: ecco come i CIO affrontano la sfida
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APRIL 16, 2024
La trasformazione digitale è un percorso a tappe e, per molti CIO italiani, passare di livello due vuol dire sistematizzare i progetti in ottica di data-driven company mettendo al centro la sostenibilità. Se già la continua ridefinizione del ruolo del Chief Information Officer non fosse abbastanza, ecco gli obiettivi ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) diventare un’altra parte essenziale del suo compito.
Intel and Lenovo Servers Affected by Unpatched BMC Security Flaw
IT Toolbox
APRIL 16, 2024
A vulnerability impacting the Lighttpd web server used in baseboard management controllers BMCs has not been patched for years. Learn more about the security flaw and the nature of the threat. The post Intel and Lenovo Servers Affected by Unpatched BMC Security Flaw appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
New Affordable AMD B650 Motherboard Roundup
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What Is Event-Driven Architecture? Meaning, Types, Uses, and Benefits
IT Toolbox
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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
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Google is cracking down on third-party apps that block YouTube ads
TechSpot
APRIL 16, 2024
In a support document, Google said that users attempting to access YouTube videos through third-party apps with built-in ad-blocking could experience buffering issues or see an error that reads "The following content is not available on this app.
Bezos Earth Fund launches $100M ‘grand challenge’ for AI solutions to climate change
GeekWire
APRIL 16, 2024
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Process to View Delivery Optimization Activity Monitor in Windows 11
Anoop
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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025
Advertiser: GEP
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