Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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Many C-suite execs have lost confidence in IT, including CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

Some bad news for CIOs: Many C-suite leaders, including IT leaders themselves, have less confidence in your department’s ability to get the job done than they did a decade ago. Less than half of C-level executives believe their IT organizations are effectively delivering basic services, compared to about two-thirds with confidence in 2013, according to a survey recently released by the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Red Sea cable cuts disrupted up to 70% of traffic, says RETN

Network World

Independent global network services provider RETN says its network diagnostics show that the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, initially reported to have affected 25% of data traffic between Europe and Asia, caused far more disruption than originally estimated. The company’s own network diagnostics, combined with customer feedback from major ISPs in Southeast Asia, reveal the level of disruption was closer to 70%, it said in a newly released report, “ Building the Networks of Tomorrow: En

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Is This the End of Mass Production in Everything From Education To Manufacturing?

Information Week

We’re in an age when artificial intelligence and other technologies make it easy to personalize everything and every experience. Few realize how much this will change how we produce and consume anything and everything.

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Wi-Fi 7 brings enterprise-caliber predictability to wireless networks, says Cisco CTO

Network World

The ability to more effectively control wireless networks will go a long way toward making Wi-Fi 7 a viable upgrade for current over-the-air networks and, in some cases, even hard-wired environments. The evolution of Wi-Fi 7 has included more than a decade of spectrum changes and standards updates. Now it’s exciting to see Wi-Fi 7’s “deterministic” features come to fruition, because that means Wi-Fi can be used for next-generation networking requirements, including distributed data centers, SD-W

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

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.

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Understanding the EU AI Act’s Impact and Ripple Effects in the US

Information Week

The EU AI Act is not just a regional development, it’s a global wake-up call to take action on AI and implement responsible practices across companies and governments.

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Aryaka brings CASB into unified SASE fold

Network World

Aryaka continues to build out its SASE platform, adding new capabilities aimed at enhancing security and simplifying the adoption process for enterprises that want to consolidate their network and security deployments. At the heart of this update is Aryaka’s new cloud access security broker (CASB). A CASB is used to help secure access to cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.

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As global AI energy usage mounts, Nvidia claims efficiency gains of up to 100,000X

Network World

As concerns over AI energy consumption ratchet up, chip maker Nvidia is defending what it calls a steadfast commitment to sustainability. At its AI Summit DC this week, the company will report that its GPUs have experienced a 2,000X reduction in energy use over the last 10 years in training and a 100,000X energy reduction over that same time in generating tokens.

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SAP launches collaborative AI agents, adds Knowledge Graph

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP’s promised collaboration between its AI copilot, Joule, and other agents will become reality in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company announced at its 2024 TechEd conference Tuesday. The company first discussed the new functionality at its Sapphire conference in June, announcing that Joule would offer an integration with Microsoft Copilot enabling users to, for example, query their Outlook calendar from Joule.

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Inflection AI shifts to Intel Gaudi 3, challenging Nvidia’s AI chip lead

Network World

Inflection AI is shifting its latest enterprise platform to Intel’s Gaudi 3 accelerators, stepping away from Nvidia GPUs. In a statement, Intel said that Inflection AI is introducing “Inflection for Enterprise,” a first-of-its-kind, enterprise-grade AI system powered by Intel’s Gaudi accelerators and Tiber AI Cloud. The system is designed to offer empathetic, conversational AI capabilities tailored for employees, while also providing the control, customization, and scalability needed for large-s

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From risk to reward: Mastering the art of adopting emerging technologies

CIO Business Intelligence

One of the greatest things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm. Things like: The personal computer The internet The cloud Blockchain The Internet of Things (IoT) Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) One of the worst things about working in technology is the surprise advancements that take the industry by storm.

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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

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Siteimprove Acquires MarketMuse To Bridge Content, SEO, And Accessibility

Forrester IT

Marketers constantly ask how AI will shape content strategy and creation and improve business impact. Today’s announcement that Siteimprove is acquiring MarketMuse provides one potential answer, pointing to a new era with an AI-driven approach to the content lifecycle.

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SAP Build gains AI capabilities to help build autonomous agents

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP wants developers to view its Build platform as the one extension solution for all of SAP’s applications, according to Michael Aneling, chief product officer for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). At its TechEd event this week it is showing a new extensibility wizard, now available, that gives developers access to SAP Build directly from S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, enabling them to extend custom fields, business logic, and processes either within the S/4HANA Cloud ABAP environment or i

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How to Safeguard Enterprises from Exploitation of AI Applications

Tech Republic Security

Artificial intelligence may be about to transform the world. But there are security risks that need to be understood and several areas that can be exploited. Find out what these are and how to protect the enterprise in this TechRepublic Premium feature by Drew Robb. Featured text from the download: LLM SECURITY WEAKNESSES Research by.

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The genAI opportunity: From ‘data to insight’ to ‘context to action’

CIO Business Intelligence

By Bryan Kirschner, Vice President, Strategy at DataStax Data scientists have long struggled with silos and cycle time. That’s partly because of an underlying structural tension between the traditional data science mission of turning “data into insights” versus the on-the-ground game of turning “context into action.” The latter is something business teams and managers strive to do every day in real time.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

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.

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B2B Firms Win By Putting Customer Obsession Vision Into Action

Forrester IT

The Forrester State of Customer Obsession 2024 survey data shows a common thread among B2B companies that reach the highest level of customer obsession. They commit to putting the vision into action, and never stop.

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Headhunted? That dream job could be a trap

CIO Business Intelligence

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting private accounts on LinkedIn and WhatsApp because they are less secure than business accounts, according to Europe cybersecurity agency Enisa’s latest threat landscape report. Here, an increasingly common method sees cybercriminals pretending to be recruiters targeting people in higher positions with sugarcoated offers of enticing jobs.

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Create a Top-Notch Artificial Intelligence Team

Information Week

Team building for AI development and support is a new frontier for IT, and today’s IT is up for the challenge.

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Día Rosa Tecnológico: el movimiento mundial de TI del CIO de Estée Lauder para financiar la investigación del cáncer de mama

CIO Business Intelligence

Cuando se unió a The Estée Lauder Companies en 2017, Michael Smith reconoció una forma en que podría ayudar a marcar la diferencia de una manera diferente a sus típicas tareas de CIO: crear conciencia sobre el cáncer de mama. Para ayudar a recaudar fondos para la investigación a través de la Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Smith inició el Día Rosa Tecnológico en Estée Lauder , anunciando que donaría una cantidad fija a la BCRF por cada selfie que un miembro del equipo de TI publicara c

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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The Mental Health Benefits of Remote Work

IT Toolbox

The traditional office environment can force employees into a one-size-fits-all mold. Remote work breaks that mold and can deliver many benefits, including improved mental health. The post The Mental Health Benefits of Remote Work appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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In a World with No Digital Destination, Get to Digital Mastery & Accelerate Growth with Forrester’s Digital Engine

Forrester IT

To outpace the pack and win in today’s market, firms must embrace the ubiquitous nature of digital as the competitive weapon and embed digital capabilities into the core of their business.

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Windows 11 KB5044284 KB5044285 KB5044280 October 2024 Patches and 5 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 118 Flaws

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Windows 11 KB5044284 KB5044285 KB5044280 October 2024 Patches and 5 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 118 Flaws appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Attack Surface Management Solutions, Q3 2024

Forrester IT

We’re excited to announce the inaugural release of Forrester’s Wave: Attack Surface Management Solutions, Q3 2024. In this Wave for Attack Surface Management (ASM), we evaluated the eleven most significant ASM vendors in what is currently a rapidly evolving market segment.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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October 2024 Windows 10 KB5044273 Patches and 5 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 118 Flaws

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post October 2024 Windows 10 KB5044273 Patches and 5 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 118 Flaws appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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What’s New In Indian Mobile Banking In 2024?

Forrester IT

In an era, where people have started doing everything on their phone: is your bank’s mobile app evolving at the pace of your customers’ expectations? Our latest Digital Experience Review of Indian mobile banking apps is just out. It reveals a landscape ripe with innovation yet marked by notable gaps in customer experience (CX).

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Former Amazon exec Dave Clark is back in Seattle with a startup of his own — and $100M in funding

GeekWire

Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark is the founder and CEO of Auger, a new supply chain technology startup. (Auger Photo) Dave Clark , the former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO and Flexport CEO, is launching a new supply-chain technology startup called Auger , with $100 million in Series A funding from venture capital firm Oak HC/FT. Drawing on Clark’s experience — including his 23-year tenure at Amazon, much of it spent building the e-commerce giant’s global supply chain

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October 2024 Patch Tuesday: 5 Zero-Days, 3 Critical Addressed

IT Toolbox

Microsoft rolled out fixes for 117 vulnerabilities, 5 of which have been categorized as zero-day. Three bugs are rated critical, 113 are important, and one is moderate. Here's what you need to know. The post October 2024 Patch Tuesday: 5 Zero-Days, 3 Critical Addressed appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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Startup Trek: Blue Origin vets go to the frontiers of space and tech with new studio

GeekWire

Andrew Woodfield and Chris Le are the founding partners of Actuate Ventures. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Le) Two former employees of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space company are striking out on their own with Actuate Ventures , a venture studio that specializes in supporting startups in the space industry and other deep-tech markets. Actuate’s founding partners, Chris Le and Andrew Woodfield , set up shop less than a year ago — but the studio is already building up connections with c

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Burnout in Tech: IT Professionals Sound Off

IT Toolbox

The Spiceworks Community is a great source of knowledge about all things tech - including how they feel about their jobs. Burnout in tech is real, and these stories from the trenches illustrate why it's so common. The post Burnout in Tech: IT Professionals Sound Off appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Seattle-area Star Wars collectors among group planning museum for film-related memorabilia

GeekWire

Endless Star Wars figurines, toys and collectibles fill glass cases in the North Bend, Wash., home of Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz, who are part of a group that wants to create a public museum dedicated to the sci-fi saga’s memorabilia. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Four massive collections of Star Wars memorabilia, including two in the Seattle area, could come together under one museum roof in a plan that’s sure to intrigue geeks across the galaxy.

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang confirmed for CES keynote, RTX 5080 and 5090 reveal expected

TechSpot

Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher has taken over the presenting duties at CES since Huang introduced the RTX 2060 more than five years ago. Fisher has unveiled several products during his time, including the RTX 3060, RTX 4070 Ti, and, most recently, the RTX 4000 Super series.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

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.