Tue.Nov 05, 2019

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Predictions 2020: Medicare, Price Transparency, And Virtual Care Take Center Stage In Healthcare

Forrester IT

With more volatility expected in 2020, read Forrester's predictions for the US healthcare market, focusing on Medicare For All, the executive order on price transparency, and the growth of virtual care.

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Questioning The Long-Term Importance Of Big Data In AI

CTOvision

Read Rob Toews take a long hard look at the long term importance of big data in artificial intelligence on Forbes : No asset is more prized in today’s digital economy than data. It has become widespread to the point of cliche to refer to data as “the new oil.” As one recent Economist headline […].

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How Much Is CX Actually Worth In Profit for Telecoms?

Forrester IT

We all instinctively believe that great customer experience can bring financial success, but proving this with numbers can be a real challenge. If you are a CX professional working in a telecom, this research is particularly relevant to you.

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Micron: Why a memory chip maker is moving into AI processing

CTOvision

I did a double-take last week when Micron Technology, one of the world’s largest memory chip makers, acquired artificial intelligence hardware and software startup Fwdnxt. The move could be very interesting. If it bears fruit, Fwdnxt could bring Micron into direct competition with partners such as Intel and Nvidia, as Micron believes that memory and AI […].

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

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.

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What Will Mobile Commerce Look Like In 2030?

Forrester IT

mCommerce in 2030 will not be mini eCommerce. In an upcoming stream of research, my colleague Julie Ask and I asked a simple question: What will mCommerce look like in 2030? We identified six technology categories that will be key in evolving your company’s future mobile solution. And since mobile advances will affect each sector […].

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Microsoft debuts Azure Synapse Analytics, updates database offerings

CTOvision

Workflow automation was a predictable focus as Microsoft Ignite kicked off in Orlando, Florida this morning. To this end, the company took the wraps off new cloud-hosted AI, data analytics, and managed database services in preview and announced updates to existing offerings like Azure SQL Database Edge. Perhaps the headliner is Azure Synapse Analytics, a […].

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SCCM Pending Reboot Report

Mick's IT Blog

We wanted a list of servers that are waiting for a reboot. Thankfully, SCCM has a pending restart field that allows admins to see when systems are waiting for a reboot. Our server team wanted that list to be automatically generated and emailed to them daily. Other than myself, others that have the SCCM console rarely look at it since they wear many hats in IT.

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Money20/20: My Five Key Takeaways

Forrester IT

I had the privilege of attending Money20/20 in Las Vegas in late October. Over three days, I had more than 20 meetings with the best thinkers in payments. Here are my five key takeaways: The distinguishing lines between merchants and fintechs continue to blur. Uber created a team called Uber Money that will be responsible […].

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Dealing with Multi-Cloud Data Complexity

Information Week

IT leaders need to understand that a problem exists and then think through approaches. Once they do that, the technology to employ is easier to figure out. Here's some guidance.

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Understand The eSourcing Software Provider Landscape

Forrester IT

Sourcing software helps firms create, organize, and manage sourcing events that will allow them to get the best deals on direct materials, indirect materials, and services. Generally, eSourcing software vendors fall into one of three market segments — source-to-contract suite vendors, eSourcing specialists, and industry/geographic sourcing platforms — and should be evaluated by their size, […].

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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Top 5 additional ways to fend off ransomware

Tech Republic Security

In 2019, 23 city governments in Texas experienced a coordinated ransomware attack. Tom Merritt explains how they defended themselves and ways you can protect your own business.

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Predictions 2020: Retailers Seek An Edge Amid Uncertainty

Forrester IT

As social, political, and economic forces create murky conditions for retailers, they will explore new ways to differentiate themselves. Read our predictions.

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WVD End User Experience Availability Updates from Ignite

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) End User Experience, Availability updates. The details from Microsoft Ignite 2019 WVD sessions on Day 1. All the screenshots are taken from session slides and demos. WVD History WVD Availability Available Today – Availability regions for WVD Management plane – United States, Europe, and Japan.

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Predictions 2020: Wealth And Investment Firms Will Copy Fintech Strategies

Forrester IT

Wealth and investment management firms will look to protect revenue and thwart disruption by taking cues from fintech companies.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

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.

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Top 5 additional ways to fend off ransomware

Tech Republic Security

In 2019, 23 city governments in Texas experienced a coordinated ransomware attack. Tom Merritt explains how they defended themselves and ways you can protect your own business.

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Predictions 2020: Old Rivalries And New Entrants Will Preoccupy Bank Execs

Forrester IT

Incumbent banks will be challenged on multiple fronts in 2020. Read our predictions.

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MSIX Updates from Ignite Reliability Network Disk-space

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. MSIX updates from Microsoft Ignite by John Vintzel. He covered loads of stuff in his demo filled session! All the screenshots are taken from session demo and presentation. Introduction Reliable Install 99.96% success rate for installs over millions of installs 100% guaranteed uninstall Significant speed improvements Network Bandwidth Only download what is needed Designed for […].

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Predictions 2020: Old Rivalries And New Entrants Will Preoccupy Bank Execs

Forrester IT

Incumbent banks will be challenged on multiple fronts in 2020. Read our predictions.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

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.

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8 Ways to Enhance Sales Enablement Strategy with a Mobile-First Approach

Kitaboo

Being a sales executive is not an easy job. Sales reps are expected to always be on the move, find potential prospects, keep interacting with them and build a rapport, and add to that the tremendous pressure of chasing leads and converting them to clients. After all, an organization’s growth depends upon their sales. Well, that’s a lot of pressure to handle.

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7 Ways to Prevent Technology from Interrupting Your Sleep

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 7 Ways to Prevent Technology from Interrupting Your Sleep - Information Technology Blog. There’s a good chance that you’re guilty of indulging in a few late-night electronic activities from time to time. We’ve all done this before, sat scrolling through our social media feeds on our smartphones or laptops when we were supposed to be settling down for sleep.

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VMware amps security with in-house, Carbon Black technology

Network World

VMware is moving quickly to meld its recently purchased Carbon Black technology across its product lines with an eye toward helping users protect their distributed enterprises. VMware just closed the $2.1 billion buy of cloud-native endpoint-security vendor Carbon Black in October and in the process created a new security business unit that will target cybersecurity and analytics to protect networked enterprise resources.

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WVD End User Experience Availability Updates from Ignite

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) End User Experience, Availability updates. The details from Microsoft Ignite 2019 WVD updates sessions on Day 1. All the screenshots are taken from session slides and demos. Ignite 2019 Coverage Microsoft Endpoint Management SCCM Intune Windows Updates Microsoft Endpoint Manager is the future of SCCM Intune MEMMI MEMCM iOS Android macOS […].

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

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.

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Boeing's insecure networks threaten security and safety

Network World

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's insecure networks leave the company--and potentially its aircraft--at risk of exploitation. Security researcher Chris Kubecka uncovered these threats in April, and new reporting by CSO's J.M. Porup reveals little has been done to patch these vulnerabilities. They both join Juliet to discuss how Kubecka discovered this information and what it means for national security and passenger safety.

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MSIX Updates from Ignite Reliability Network Disk-space

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. MSIX updates from Microsoft Ignite by John Vintzel. He covered loads of stuff in his demo filled session! All the screenshots are taken from session demo and presentation. Ignite 2019 Coverage Microsoft Endpoint Management SCCM Intune Windows Updates Microsoft Endpoint Manager is the future of SCCM Intune MEMMI MEMCM iOS Android macOS Mobile Enrollment Options […].

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Boeing's unsecure networks threaten security and safety

Network World

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's unsecure networks leave the company--and potentially its aircraft--at risk of exploitation. Security researcher Chris Kubecka uncovered these threats in April, and new reporting by CSO's J.M. Porup reveals little has been done to patch these vulnerabilities. They both join Juliet to discuss how Kubecka discovered this information and what it means for national security and passenger safety.

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October Telecom Conference Coverage 2019

Spearline Testing

It’s been a busy, insightful and exciting month for the world of Telecoms as multiple events took place across the globe, bringing together some of the brightest minds not only in the Telecoms industry but in the wider Information Technology arena. The biggest theme that connected each event was ‘ PROGRESS ’ as some major developments, particularly in the world of 5G and A.I., were announced and discussed in detail.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“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.

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Top-Paying U.S. Cities for Data Scientists and Data Analysts

Information Week

If you're a data scientist, you'll earn the most money on one of the coasts, but data analysts will do better looking for jobs in the center of the country.

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How boot camps may fill the need for more white hats in the US

Tech Republic Security

Cyberspace is the fifth domain of warfare, yet there is a critical shortage of security experts ready to combat cybercrime.

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Q&A: IBM Cloud CTO Hillery Hunter Talks Hybrid, Multi-Cloud

Information Week

Organizations may find themselves at the center of increasingly complex cloud environments stitched together from different services.

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The Digital CIO’s Multitude of Responsibilities

Future of CIO

With overwhelming growth of information and continuous disruptions often caused by emerging digital technologies, managing a highly effective IT organization is not an easy job, In fact, IT faces many management dilemmas, it’s often overloaded and understaffed. The CIO is not a static management position, but a dynamic leadership role. The expectations for CIOs have grown multi-fold, they need to have information technology insight and foresight upon potential opportunities to retool business, r

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

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.