Fri.Aug 21, 2020

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It’s Never The Data Breach, It’s Always The Cover Up

Forrester IT

The obstruction of justice and misprision of a felony charges levied against Joseph Sullivan, former Uber CSO sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. CSO/CISOs rightfully wondered what these charges mean in terms of their own culpability for decisions made on the job. CSOs and CISOs handle sensitive data, make difficult decisions, and consider their responsibility […].

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Windward Maritime AI: Maritime analytics that deliver the right insights in the right context at the right time

CTOvision

Every day, decision-makers across the maritime ecosystem want to do what they do best: protect their interests and optimize their performance. Windward’s data, maritime expertise, and Artificial Intelligence deliver the […].

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Brands Must Evolve From Wholesale Suppliers To Partners

Forrester IT

Brands have been reviewing and revamping their digital commerce strategies for some time. With consumers forced online during pandemic lock downs across the globe, this focus on digital has only magnified. But digital commerce opportunities are not created equal for brands. Some brands are seeing significant growth in their direct to consumer business and grappling […].

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Cybersecurity Competitions: Why You Should Participate and How to Get Started

Association of Information Technology Professional

Cybersecurity competitions help students validate their skills with practical challenges they will likely face in real-world job roles.

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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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SCCM Secondary Site Server Upgrade to 2006 Version | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s learn the process of the SCCM Secondary Site Server Upgrade to 2006 Version. I have already explained how to start the upgrade of the primary server to the 2006 version. Make sure you have all the prerequisites in place. Related Posts – How to Install Secondary server & How to FIX SCCM secondary server […].

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Deleting the Windows 10 Recovery Partition

Mick's IT Blog

We use VMWare for our servers and sometimes virtualized desktops. One of the issues we ran into was expanding the disk space on a virtual machine. When disk space was added, the C: drive could not be expanded because of the reserve drive "being in the way". The additional space would have to be made into a separate drive. To fix this issue, I deleted the Windows 10 recovery partition, which on all of our builds is the fourth partition.

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How to install Infection Monkey for breach and attack simulations on your network

Tech Republic Security

Have you tested your network using a breach and attack simulator? If not, Jack Wallen shows you how with Infection Monkey.

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Systems integrators are evolving from tech experts to business strategists

Tech Republic Cloud

Infosys VP describes the business and technical skill sets required to lead successful digital transformation projects.

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IoT safety: Logging devices on trucks are not always secure

Tech Republic Security

Devices attached to trucks are for safety, quality control, and efficiency. But many are being left open to hackers.

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Working at home: My tech essentials

Tech Republic Cloud

After working from home for more than 20 years, Jack Wallen shares the services, software, hardware, and networking setup that makes his work and life easier.

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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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How a designer used AI and Photoshop to bring ancient Roman emperors back to life

The Verge

AI renditions of Roman emperors Augustus (left) and Maximinus Thrax (right) with their statues. | Image by Daniel Voshart. Machine learning is a fantastic tool for renovating old photos and videos. So much so that it can even bring ancient statues to life, transforming the chipped stone busts of long-dead Roman emperors into photorealistic faces you could imagine walking past on the street.

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I was a virtual NBA fan: What it’s like to cheer from the digital sidelines in Microsoft Teams

GeekWire

This is the spectator view for fans watching NBA games “courtside” in Microsoft Teams: the live stream on one side, and your virtual cheering section on the other. (GeekWire screenshot). I had one of the more memorable sports moments of my life last night, rooting for my favorite team in the crowd at an NBA game — without leaving my apartment.

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WordPress founder claims Apple cut off updates to his completely free app because it wants 30 percent

The Verge

Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. WordPress, the iOS app, lets you build and manage a website right from your iPhone or iPad. Separately, WordPress.com also happens to sell domain names. Now, WordPress founding developer Matt Mullenweg is accusing Apple of cutting off the ability to update that app — until or unless he adds in-app purchases so the most valuable company in the world can extract its 30 percent cut of the money.

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Here are the three Amazon execs who just joined Jeff Bezos’ elite ‘S-team’ leadership suite

GeekWire

Amazon’s new “S-team” members: Dave Treadwell, vice president of Ecommerce Foundation; Alicia Boler Davis, vice president of global customer fulfillment; and John Felton, vice president of global delivery services. Amazon is adding three new members to the company’s senior leadership group, better known as the “S-team,” the executives who meet regularly with CEO Jeff Bezos and make key strategic decisions for the tech and e-commerce giant.

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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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An innocent typo led to a giant 212-story obelisk in Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Verge

Melbourne’s giant virtual obelisk. Microsoft Flight Simulator players spotted a giant mountain-high obelisk in Australia this week. While Flight Simulator has done a great job at recreating the real world, this unusually huge structure doesn’t exist in real life. Players have now discovered that its existence stems from a simple typo. University student Nathan Wright made an edit to OpenStreetMap data for part of his degree work last year, adding more than two hundred stories to a building that’

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Amazon Consumer CEO Jeff Wilke to leave next year, will be replaced by operations chief Dave Clark

GeekWire

Amazon Consumer CEO Jeff Wilke on stage at the 2017 GeekWire Summit. (GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong). Amazon executive Jeff Wilke, long considered a leading candidate to succeed Jeff Bezos as CEO, is leaving the company. Wilke, the CEO of Amazon’s Worldwide Consumer business, will step down in the first quarter of next year, Amazon announced in an SEC filing on Friday, describing his departure as a retirement.

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Apple says Epic is ‘putting the entire App Store model at risk’

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Apple has responded to Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit over its iOS App Store policies. The filing asks a court not to temporarily reverse an App Store ban while the suit is ongoing. And it accuses Epic of disingenuously creating an “emergency” by accepting direct payments through Fortnite in violation of Apple’s rules.

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Female Founders Alliance recognizes women and non-binary leaders in virtual Champion Awards

GeekWire

Female Founders Alliance CEO Leslie Feinzaig, center left, recognizes the finalists for the Role Model award during the virtual Champion Awards on Thursday afternoon. The Seattle-based Female Founders Alliance announced its third annual Champion Awards in a virtual event on Thursday afternoon, recognizing the accomplishments of women and non-binary leaders from a wide range of backgrounds, businesses and philanthropic pursuits.

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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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AI Murder Machine Kicks Air Force Pilot's Ass in DARPA's Simulated Dogfight Contest

Gizmodo

Anyone remember the 2005 sci-fi movie Stealth ? As far as I can remember, it involves a secret, artificially intelligent U.S. Air Force fighter plane that rebels against its creators when it is struck by lightning. It was not very good. Read more.

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News publishers seek the same App Store terms Apple gives Amazon

Venture Beast

News publishers are seeking more favorable terms from Apple on commissions the iPhone maker collects from them on payments made through its app store. Read More.

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Ikea gives its 2021 catalog an Animal Crossing-themed makeover in Taiwan

The Verge

Image: Ikea. After the latest Animal Crossing became a worldwide phenomenon with its compelling combination of fishing, hunting, and interior design, it was only a matter of time before a major outlet tried to capitalize on its success. Now, Ikea Taiwan has done exactly that by recreating a number of pages from its iconic catalog using characters and in-game items from the Nintendo title.

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Amazon’s Alexa hands off to Pete Carroll so the Seahawks coach can share his nuggets of wisdom

GeekWire

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. (GeekWire File Photo). You don’t have to be in the Seattle Seahawks locker room or on the sidelines to get motivated by Pete Carroll. Just ask Alexa to summon the head coach’s wisdom. Amazon has teamed its voice assistant with Carroll and the hometown football team for several experiences, including random thoughts, inspirational messages, fun facts and more straight from the coach’s mouth — on Alexa-enabled devices.

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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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Read the emails between Epic and Apple that led to Fortnite’s App Store ban

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. It’s been just over a week since Fortnite developer Epic Games initiated an unprecedented antitrust legal fight with Apple over its App Store rules, and the lawsuit is shedding new light on how the companies came into conflict. Today , Apple entered into evidence a series of emails from Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, in which he asked top Apple executives to exempt Fortnite from its standard 30 percent cut and to allow Epic to offer its own mobile app store.

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Apple Strikes Back By Making Epic Games Look Like Jackasses, But It Seems to Have Backfired

Gizmodo

Apple is claiming that Epic Games asked for a “special deal” to bypass its in-app purchase policies in a filing it released today. According to CNBC , former Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller, now a Fellow with the company, said Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney asked “for a ‘side letter’ from Apple that would create… Read more.

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Facebook’s old web design will disappear in September

The Verge

Facebook’s new interface was first unveiled last year. | Image: Facebook. Facebook’s “classic” experience, the interface with the iconic blue navigation bar at the top, is disappearing for good in September. Engadget reports that a Facebook support page has been updated saying everyone will soon have the new design. Although you can temporarily switch back to the old interface on Facebook’s site, the button warns that “the classic Facebook will no longer be available starting in September.”.

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Noise-killing headphones are a work- or school-from-home secret weapon

Venture Beast

You might be surprised by how much your sanity and ability to work or study from home will be improved by a pair of affordable noise-blocking headphones. 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.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Benchmarked

TechSpot

Today we're benchmarking a cargo plane load of graphics cards in the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Visually the game is breathtaking and we'd say that we're looking at truly next generation stuff here. We've tested 28 graphics cards at 1080p, 1440p and 4K resolutions using the Ultra and Medium quality presets.

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Autonomous vehicles should benefit those with disabilities, but progress remains slow

Venture Beast

Autonomous cars hold great promise for people living with disabilities, but carmakers need to prioritize those features in vehicle design. Read More.

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Dammit, Two Hurricanes

Gizmodo

A tropical depression and tropical storm are currently blowing through the Atlantic. They are creating the potential for one hell of a rare event by Tuesday: two storms in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. Not only would this be historic weather-wise; it would stretch disaster response resources even more thin than… Read more.

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Facebook releases tools to help AI navigate complex environments

Venture Beast

Facebook detailed its work in embodied machine learning, including new open source data sets and modules to advance the field. Read More.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.