Wed.Jun 03, 2020

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Virtual Care is A Requirement – Not A “Nice To Have”

Forrester IT

Virtual Care Blog Series – Part 2 The pandemic has pushed virtual care technologies to make the leap across the chasm of adoption as even the pragmatists and conservatives have started deploying these services. Forrester made the call that 2020 would be the tipping point in virtual care adoption and the pandemic accelerated this shift […].

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How will artificial intelligence impact the immediate future of society?

CTOvision

Read Dr. Raul V. Rodriguez explain how artificial intelligence will impact the lives of ordinary people on DataQuest: Mechanization and automation of processes have brought about important social changes throughout […].

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Nordic Firms Must Adapt To Win

Forrester IT

Bar Sweden, where experts now acknowledge the shortcomings in its less-restrictive response to the pandemic, the Nordic countries are now gradually easing measures implemented to control the spread of COVID-19. Nordic businesses face much the same reality as the rest of their European counterparts. Across Europe, broadly half of customers say they can’t wait to […].

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Eye-catching advances in some AI fields are not real

CTOvision

Read why researchers say that new algorithms aimed at making neural networks more efficient perform as well as old algorithms, suggesting little improvement over 10-year period on Science: Artificial intelligence […].

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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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Return to work: Three tech jobs that companies will be trying to fill

Tech Republic Security

Cybersecurity, remote IT troubleshooting and cloud support will be the most sought-after skills for businesses in the months following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of CIOs and tech executives.

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Robert Fink on Lessons Learned From Using Data In A Crisis Response Situation

CTOvision

Robert Fink of Palantir is one of those smart tech leaders who has a gift for writing and speaking about the business impact of technology. I’ve had the pleasure of […].

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Biometrics: The Future of Payment Authentication

CTOvision

Read why David Smith says that biometrics is the future of payment authentication on Infosec Magazine : Today buyers have to deal with PIN codes and passwords, and despite all […].

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Phishing attack impersonates IT staff to target VPN users

Tech Republic Security

A phishing email claims to send the recipient to a VPN configuration page for home access but instead leads them to a credential-stealing site, said Abnormal Security.

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Most companies suffered a cloud data breach in the past 18 months

CTOvision

According to the 300 CISOs that participated in the survey, security misconfiguration (67%), lack of adequate visibility into access settings and activities (64%) and identity and access management (IAM) permission […].

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Data breaches cost US companies more than $1.2 trillion last year

Tech Republic Security

Unauthorized access was the most common type of attack in 2019, and it was responsible for 40% of all data breaches, says ForgeRock.

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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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Data breaches cost US companies more than $1.2 trillion last year

CTOvision

A data breach can inflict pain on an organization by stealing and leaking sensitive information. With user or customer accounts compromised, a company can suffer financial and business consequences and […].

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How Linux makes data recovery easy

Tech Republic Data Center

Recovering data isn't something any IT pro wants to face. But when the occasion arises, you'll be glad Linux is around to give you a hand.

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U.S. Will Join G-7 AI Pact, Citing Threat From China

CTOvision

The U.S. plans to join an international organization that will advise companies and governments on the responsible development of artificial intelligence, becoming the last of the Group of Seven countries […].

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Report: Working from home jeopardizes network security

Tech Republic Security

Here's how employees in the US, UK, France and Germany are putting systems at risk, according to CyberArk.

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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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10 Tips for Maintaining Information Security During Layoffs

CTOvision

Read Joan Goodchild list 10 information security tips for companies during layoffs on Dark Reading: Business disruption and the financial toll brought on by the COVID-19 has forced many companies, […].

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Minneapolis Cops Sued for Shooting, Beating, and Gassing Over a Dozen Journalists

Gizmodo

The ACLU has filed a class-action lawsuit against Minnesota authorities on behalf of journalists whom state and local police were filmed beating, shooting, gassing, and arresting during protests against the police killing of George Floyd. Read more.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Incompatible With The Future Of Communication – Here’s Why

CTOvision

Read why Charles Towers-Clark says that artificial intelligence is incompatible with the future of communication on Forbes : The future of work is no longer merely a concept, but a […].

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The pandemic is offering us many more choices in our behaviours, to help us carve a better future

Trends in the Living Networks

Humans, individually and collectively, often tend to get stuck in ruts and routines. That’s our nature, we try things until we find a point of comfort and then stay there. One of the biggest potential positives of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has broken established routines and structures, thereby giving us additional options and choices to those we perceived before.

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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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Three cybersecurity considerations for business clients in the COVID-19 era

CTOvision

Read Catherine Rudow list three cybersecurity considerations for small and medium businesses in the Covid-19 environment on Property Casualty 360: Small businesses across the nation have been forced to adapt […].

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Stanford lab envisions delivery drones that save energy by taking the bus

Venture Beast

Stanford University researchers created a network for controlling 200 delivery drones using buses and trams to extend delivery range and reduce energy use. Read More.

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30% of remote employees admit to having an online account compromised on a work device

Tech Republic Security

A OneLogin survey covered how employees are using work devices for a variety of other things.

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AMD CEO Lisa Su: ‘The racial divide has to be addressed’

Venture Beast

Lisa Su, CEO of chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, said in an online talk today that the events of the past week have been "extraordinarily disturbing." Read More.

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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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CES will be held in-person in Las Vegas next year

The Verge

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge. The group behind CES plans to hold the enormous tech convention in person in Las Vegas next January, despite concerns that the coronavirus pandemic may still be a threat. The Consumer Technology Association announced today that it intends to give exhibitors a way to showcase their products “both physically in Las Vegas and digitally.”.

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TrulySecure biometric solution recognizes users wearing face masks

Tech Republic Security

The platform from Sensory helps people adapt to the COVID-19 world, providing a way to unlock devices without having to remove protective face coverings.

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Google faces $5 billion lawsuit for tracking users in Incognito mode

Venture Beast

Google is facing a proposed class action suit accusing the internet search company of illegally invading the privacy of millions of users. Read More.

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Microsoft’s new Edge browser now rolling out via Windows Update

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Microsoft is starting to roll out its new Edge browser through Windows Update. The new Chromium-based version of Edge launched in January , but Windows users had to specifically download it. A Microsoft support article notes that it’s now available on Windows Update, meaning it will soon arrive on the more than 1 billion Windows 10 devices in use.

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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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Windows 7 is still used on a quarter of all PCs

TechSpot

Hard as it is to believe, Windows 7 released way back in 2009. It exited mainstream support and entered its extended support phase in January 2015, allowing users to still receive free critical security patches, bug fixes, and technical support for the next five years.

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Agile May Be Key for Companies Experiencing VUCA

Information Week

During this time of uncertainty, businesses are trying to adapt to the new normal. Here's why the Agile philosophy is suitable for unforeseen business obstacles.

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5G coronavirus conspiracy theorists are endangering the workers who keep networks running

The Verge

Conspiracy theorists say 5G causes novel coronavirus, so now they’re harassing and attacking UK telecoms engineers Naveed Qureshi always knew his job was important, but as a telecoms engineer working in East London, it didn’t always feel that way. He spent each week patrolling his patch of the city, riding out in his van to maintain the miles upon miles of copper wire and fiber optic cable that kept the capital online.

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How Google is using emerging AI techniques to improve language translation quality

Venture Beast

Google Translate is quantifiably improving across 108 languages thanks in part to new AI and machine learning techniques. Read More.

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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.