Tue.Mar 18, 2025

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Security is dead: Long live risk management

CIO Business Intelligence

Traditional security approaches have become unsustainable for technology leaders navigating todays complex threat landscape. Information risk management is no longer a checkpoint at the end of development but must be woven throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. As regulators demand more tangible evidence of security controls and compliance, organizations must fundamentally transform how they approach risk shifting from reactive gatekeeping to proactive enablement.

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Amazon undercuts Nvidia pricing by 25%, leveling market for simpler inferencing tasks

Network World

Amazon is looking to take on Nvidia, the dominant player in the AI market, by purportedly undercutting its pricing by 25%. An anonymous AWS cloud customer has revealed that the cloud giant pitched it on renting servers powered by its purpose-built Trainium chips, offering the same computing power as Nvidias highly sought-after H100 chips at three-quarters of the price.

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Nvidia’s ‘hard pivot’ to AI reasoning bolsters Llama models for agentic AI

CIO Business Intelligence

At Nvidia GTC 2025 in San Jose today, Nvidia launched a new family of open reasoning AI models for building agentic AI platforms. The company has post-trained its new Llama Nemotron family of reasoning models to improve multistep math, coding, reasoning, and complex decision-making. The enhancements aim to provide developers and enterprises with a business-ready foundation for creating AI agents that can work independently or as part of connected teams.

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Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra, its next-generation GPU

Network World

Nvidia on Wednesday introduced its next-generation GPU called Blackwell Ultra, and also announced new systems based on the chipset. The Blackwell Ultra GPU is in production and will succeed the current generation GPU called Blackwell, said Ian Buck, vice president of hyperscale and high-performance computing, in a press briefing call. The new GPU was announced at Nvidias GTC conference, which is being held this week in San Jose, California.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – It's the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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ServiceNow And Salesforce Cross Battle Lines In An Escalating CRM War

Forrester IT

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems initially focused on supporting core front-office functions such as sales and marketing, but the value proposition of CRM has significantly expanded through strategic tech convergence, driving substantial revenue growth for vendors. CRM moved into the middle office to enable order management and subscription billing.

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Nvidia details its GPU, CPU, and system roadmap for the next three years

Network World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared previously unreleased specifications for its Rubin graphics processing unit (GPU), due in 2026, the Rubin Ultra coming in 2027, and announced the addition of a new GPU called Feynman to the mix for 2028. He provided the details during his keynote at the companys GTC AI developer conference, being held this week in San Jose, California.

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Cisco, Nvidia team to deliver secure AI factory infrastructure

Network World

Cisco and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to create their most advanced AI architecture package to date, designed to promote secure enterprise AI networking. The companies rolled out the Cisco Secure AI Factory with Nvidia, which brings together Cisco security and networking technology, Nvidia DPUs, and storage options from Pure Storage, Hitachi, Vantara, NetApp, and VAST Data.

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Toxic Cybersecurity Workplaces: How to Identify Them and Fix Them

Information Week

Toxicity in cybersecurity environments is not just a problem for workers. It can lead to breaches. Are CISOs, CIOs and other leaders a part of the problem? Heres what they need to know.

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DORA, PCI DSS 4.0 and the future of compliance

CIO Business Intelligence

The cybersecurity threats that loom large today look different than those even just a few years ago. Likewise, the way cybersecurity threats manifest in the years to come is all but certain to evolve. For businesses of every size and industry, especially those that depend on mainframe systems to operate, staying ahead of security threats is essential.

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From AI Fling to the Real Thing

Information Week

Heres how CIOs and IT leaders can help organizations have a thriving relationship with artificial intelligence.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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How Google’s $32B deal to buy Wiz redefines the cloud security industry

GeekWire

(GeekWire Photo / Holly Grambihler) Editor’s note: A version of this post originally appeared on LinkedIn. Sunil Gottumukkala is co-founder and CEO at Averlon, a Seattle-area cybersecurity startup founded in 2022. Here’s my take on Googles $32 billion bet on cloud security with their offer to acquire Wiz. I think they just redefined the game.

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Dashlane Review 2025: Features, Pricing, and Security

Tech Republic Security

Dashlane is a secure password manager with top-tier encryption and a sleek user interface. Read our 2025 review on its features, pricing, pros, and cons.

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Blue Origin rocket engine gives a boost to Museum of Flight’s Simonyi Space Gallery

GeekWire

The nozzle of Blue Origin’s donated BE-3U rocket engine gets shined up during installation at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. (Museum of Flight Photo) Seattle’s Museum of Flight has brought its collection of space artifacts up to the present day, thanks to a rocket engine that’s been donated by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture.

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The State Of Services, 2025: Co-Innovation And Performance Pricing Set The Bar

Forrester IT

Technology service spending will reach $2 trillion in 2028, rising 4.6% year over year globally, much faster than GDP growth.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Implementing an IT-User Exchange Program

Information Week

Creating a user-IT employee exchange program can build skills and facilitate knowledge transfer -- if it's done right.

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Are We Too Scared To Fly?

Forrester IT

A Crisis In The Air Over the years that I’ve lived in Cincinnati, my nonstop options have dwindled as Delta has made a steady retreat from this market.

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Madrona backs Spangle, a new e-commerce company led by former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla

GeekWire

Spangle CEO Maju Kuruvilla. (Spangle Photo) Spangle wants to shake up digital shopping. The new startup, founded by former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla , came out of stealth mode Tuesday and announced a seed investment from Seattle VC firm Madrona along with Silicon Valley firm Streamlined Ventures. Kuruvilla is a former Amazon VP who more recently spent two years leading Bolt, a controversial e-commerce “one-click checkout” startup founded by Ryan Breslow, who stepped down in 2022.

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Align Product And Portfolio Marketing To Create Three Growth Trajectories

Forrester IT

Portfolio marketers and product managers can work together to build a unified approach to growth that identities the most attractive market opportunities while determining the best product strategies to capitalize on them.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

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.

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Vietnam wants to compete with Taiwan by establishing its first wafer fab

TechSpot

TrendForce reports that the facility will focus on producing specialized chips for high-tech applications like AI, defense tech, and more. It has some serious financial backing as well, with the local government pledging to cover up to 30% of the cost, plus tax incentives. A special steering committee led by.

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How to Install Apple iTunes on Windows Machines using Intune Application Model

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 How to Install Apple iTunes on Windows Machines using Intune ApplicationModel appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Sujin Nelladath.

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Windows Defender misidentifies key driver, disrupting popular PC monitoring tools

TechSpot

For instance, fan control applications were affected, leading to fans running at high speeds after the tool was quarantined. However, this was not an actual attack but rather a false alarm caused by Windows Defender detecting WinRing0 in apps like Fan Control, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries Engine, and others.

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How to Install CMake App using Intune Application Model

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 How to Install CMake App using Intune Application Model appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Nvidia unveils new Blackwell Ultra B300 AI GPU and next-gen Vera Rubin roadmap

TechSpot

The Blackwell Ultra B300, set for release in the second half of 2025, increases memory capacity from 192GB to 288GB of HBM3e and offers a 50% boost in dense FP4 tensor compute compared to the Blackwell GB200.

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How to Void a Check in QuickBooks: Step-by-Step Guide

Tech Republic

Voiding a check in QuickBooks zeroes out the balance of the transaction, but it doesnt delete it. Read our guide to know how to void checks.

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Over 400 celebrities sign letter opposing AI training on copyrighted works without permission

TechSpot

Over 400 actors, musicians, filmmakers, writers, and more signed the letter sent to the White House, including Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Paul McCartney, and Ron Howard, reports The Wrap.

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Cloudflare expands security portfolio with network-powered posture management

Network World

Cloudflare has been steadily expanding its portfolio of security services over the last several years. One thing that has been missing, however, is cloud security posture management (CSPM), which is a class of security tools that helps organizations to understand and evaluate the current state of application and infrastructure security in the cloud.

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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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Spacecraft Speedometer promises precise satellite positioning, no GPS required

TechSpot

The Los Alamos National Laboratory has introduced the "Spacecraft Speedometer," a novel technology for tracking satellites in low Earth orbit. This compact, resource-efficient device can precisely measure a satellite's speed as it orbits the planet. Researchers believe it could also serve as a tracking solution for deep-space missions.

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53% of IT leaders see AI replacing headcount — others question that approach

CIO Business Intelligence

Some AI experts have downplayed the technologys potential to replace employees and reduce payrolls, but many IT leaders have a different vision, with more than half saying they expect AI will enable their organizations to cut jobs. Fifty-three percent of IT leaders surveyed for the 2025 AI Priorities Study from CIO.com parent company Foundry say they believe AI capabilities will enable reductions in their organizations workforces.

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YouTube at 20

TechSpot

YouTube is now 20, from scrappy startup to $450 billion media giant. Once an afterthought in digital TV debates, it now rivals Netflix, fuels billion-dollar creators, and reshapes entertainment.

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IBM despliega en San Sebastián su ordenador cuántico modular más avanzado

CIO Business Intelligence

IBM contina afianzando su podero en materia de computacin cuntica. El gigante azul estrecha lazos con el Gobierno Vasco en un intento de consolidar la regin como polo tecnolgico global al desplegar en San Sebastin su ordenador cuntico modular ms avanzado hasta la fecha. En concreto, el despliegue se basa en la colaboracin que ambas partes iniciaron en 2023 al abrigo de la iniciativa BasQ.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!