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Are You Ready For The Convergence Of ABM And Demand Technologies?

Forrester IT

Since the earliest days of Forrester’s coverage of account-based marketing (ABM) in 2016, we made sure to emphasize that while ABM is a strategy and not a technology, it’s also a strategy that has been revitalized and made more scalable by a range of new technology solutions. And while we noted in a New Wave™ […].

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Cybersecurity Council Leaders Share Goals, Trends to Watch in 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

Leaders of CompTIA's new Cybersecurity Advisory Council were asked what their goals were for 2021 and what cyber trends CompTIA members—and all tech companies—should follow in the new year. Here’s what they had to say.

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Emerging-Company Leaders, Are You Prepared For Exit?

Forrester IT

Only one in 10 startups lasts longer than 10 years. In her latest blog post for Forrester, analyst Barbie Mattie shares how she wants to help increase those odds. Take our five-minute survey and learn how!

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ConfigMgr Client Status Reports | SCCM | Default

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s check the default ConfigMgr client status reports. The Configuration Manager is a client-server application. Windows 10 devices running the client version of the ConfigMgr application. The default client reports mentioned below help to get the appropriate status of the client.

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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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10 fastest-growing cybersecurity skills to learn in 2021

Tech Republic Security

People with experience in application development security are in the highest demand but cloud expertise commands the biggest paycheck.

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Cybersecurity Council Leaders Shares Goals, Trends to Watch in 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

Leaders of CompTIA's new Cybersecurity Advisory Council were asked what their goals were for 2021 and what cyber trends CompTIA members—and all tech companies—should follow in the new year. Here’s what they had to say.

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The Increasing Demand for Telecoms During a Pandemic

Spearline Testing

“The demand for telecommunications services during the COVID-19 pandemic, for both business continuity and personal reasons, has never been greater.” This is according to Mike Palmer, Chief Marketing Officer, Spearline, who recently co-authored a whitepaper called “ How a Pandemic can Impact Global Telecoms Infrastructure. ” In a recent article featured on UCToday, journalist Moshe Beauford sat down for an interview with Mike to discuss some of the research that went into

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Homebrew: How to install vulnerability tools on macOS

Tech Republic Security

We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install security tools on macOS to assess vulnerabilities and the security posture of the devices on your network.

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Facebook bans Trump ‘indefinitely’

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. In a blog post Thursday , Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would ban President Donald Trump from its platforms “indefinitely” following a pro-Trump attack on the US Capitol this week. The ban will not be lifted before Inauguration Day, according to Zuckerberg. “The shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transit

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Nextcloud 20 Dashboard: How to connect your Twitter account

Tech Republic Cloud

Nextcloud 20 includes a new Dashboard where you can add your Twitter feed for a quick overview. Jack Wallen shows you how to make this happen.

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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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Signal sees surge in new signups after boost from Elon Musk and WhatsApp controversy

The Verge

Photo by Christoph Dernbach / picture alliance via Getty Images. Encrypted messaging app Signal says it’s seeing a swell of new users signing up for the platform, so much so that the company is seeing delays in phone number verifications of new accounts across multiple cell providers. As for what or who is responsible for so many new users interested in trying the platform, which is operated by the nonprofit Signal Foundation, there are two likely culprits: Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Signal competi

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Thanks For the Evidence, You Seditious Dweebs

Gizmodo

Yesterday, a nauseated and tired public witnessed a clear, on-the-ground, real-time feed of Trump supporters committing countless potential felonies and misdemeanors. They saw it not through security footage or journalists’ reports but mostly from the culprits themselves, who gleefully livestreamed and tweeted from… Read more.

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Wi-Fi’s biggest upgrade in decades is starting to arrive

The Verge

Illustrator by Alex Castro / The Verge. Wi-Fi is about to get a lot better. Many of this year’s new phones, laptops, TVs, routers, and more will come with support for Wi-Fi 6E , a new upgrade to Wi-Fi that’s essentially like expanding your wireless connection from a two-lane road to an eight-lane highway. It’s the biggest upgrade to Wi-Fi in 20 years , and connections should be faster and a lot more reliable because of it.

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The Climate Crisis Will Be Steroids for Fascism

Gizmodo

The Capitol has a police force with a $500 million budget, and yet it failed at its one job on Wednesday. Members of Congress, among the most protected people on the planet, were forced to hide in undisclosed locations as violent extremists overran the Capitol. Read more.

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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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Matt Gaetz’s antifa-detecting facial recognition story is complete nonsense

The Verge

Photo By Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images. Yesterday, a mob of Trump supporters overran the US Capitol, causing widespread chaos in an attempt to nullify the results of the 2020 presidential election. In the wake of the attacks, several Republican politicians have claimed the attackers were anti-fascist activists, in spite of the widespread Trump paraphernalia and triumphant social media posts by Trump supporters.

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The History of the Modern Graphics Processor

TechSpot

#ThrowBackThursday 3D graphics turned a dull PC industry into a light and magic show after generations of innovative endeavour. Here's our extensive look at the history of the GPU, from the early days of 3D, to game-changing hardware and the industry's consolidation.

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Twitch disables Trump’s account

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Twitch has disabled President Donald Trump’s account indefinitely following his encouragement of a pro-Trump mob’s attack of the US Capitol on Wednesday. “In light of yesterday’s shocking attack on the Capitol, we have disabled President Trump’s Twitch channel,” a Twitch spokesperson said in a statement. “Given the current extraordinary circumstances and the President’s incendiary rhetoric, we believe this is a necessary step to protect our community and

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Seattle startup Syndio raises $17.1M as demand spikes for HR software that helps identify pay gaps

GeekWire

Maria Colacurcio of Syndio Solutions during the GeekWire Elevator Pitch finals at the GeekWire Summit in Seattle in 2019. (GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong). Syndio , the Seattle startup that works to eliminate gaps in pay equity, has raised $17.1 million in new funding, the company announced Thursday. The new investment, led by Bessemer Venture Partners, comes just eight months after Syndio raised $7.5 million in a Series A round in May 2020.

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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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Online researchers scramble to identify Capitol raid participants

The Verge

Photo by Lev Radin / Pacific Press / LightRocket via Getty Images. For years, police have been warning about the dangers of crowdsourced detective work — but on Thursday morning, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, DC decided to do just that. In the wake of an unprecedented mob attack on the Capitol building , the MPD has released an open call for help identifying subjects.

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F5 Networks will buy Volterra cloud computing startup for $500M in latest major acquisition

GeekWire

F5 Networks CEO Francois Locoh-Donou at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. (GeekWire Photo / Nat Levy). F5 Networks announced an agreement to acquire cloud computing startup Volterra Inc. for $440 million in cash up front and $60 million in future consideration, taking the Seattle-based application security and delivery company’s total spending on acquisitions to more than $2 billion over the past two years.

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Elon Musk passes Jeff Bezos to become the richest person on Earth

The Verge

Photo by Britta Pedersen / Pool / Getty Images. Elon Musk has become the wealthiest person on the planet, surpassing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, thanks to the continued rise in Tesla’s stock price. Musk is now worth around $188 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. “How strange,” Musk tweeted Thursday. “Well, back to work.”. Musk eclipsing Bezos’ own extravagant personal wealth of around $187 billion marks the latest development in a years-long rivalry between the two tech magnates —

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American Airlines Bans Alcohol on Flights Out of D.C. After Trump Loyalists Attempt Coup

Gizmodo

American Airlines announced early Thursday that it would no longer be serving alcohol on flights out of Washington D.C., after videos went viral of passengers being verbally abusive on flights into Washington for President Trump’s neo-fascist rally. The alcohol ban is one of many precautionary measures being taken by… Read more.

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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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How to change your Chromebook Downloads folder to ensure you always have your files available

Tech Republic Cloud

Jack Wallen shows you how to change the default downloads location on your Chromebook, so you never lose another file due to a power wash.

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Good News: Natural Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, Study Suggests

Gizmodo

New research released Wednesday should provide comfort to covid-19 survivors worried about losing their natural immunity to the coronavirus anytime soon. The findings suggest that in most people, a robust immune response to the virus lasts for at least eight months—and there are good signs that it could even last… Read more.

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Boeing criminally charged for lying about 737 Max crashes, fined $2.5 billion

The Verge

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images. Boeing has been criminally charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States by the Department of Justice and will have to pay a $2.5 billion fine for lying to the Federal Aviation Administration before and after the fatal 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. The Justice Department announced the charges and fine , which were part of a deferred prosecution agreement, on Thursday.

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‘Augmented creativity’: How AI can accelerate human invention

Venture Beast

We're witnessing the emergence of something called "augmented creativity," in which humans use AI to help them understand the deluge of data. 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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Trump returns to Twitter and promises a smooth transition of power

The Verge

Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images. Twitter has lifted its ban on President Donald Trump, and his latest tweet is very different than the ones we’ve seen for many months. Though he does not say he lost, his latest video feels like a concession speech. “Now that Congress has certified the results, a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th,” he says.

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Researchers design AI that can infer whole floor plans from short video clips

Venture Beast

Researchers at Facebook, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Texas at Austin designed an AI system that generates floor plans from videos. Read More.

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WhatsApp is forcing users to share data with Facebook, unless you're living in the EU

TechSpot

This week, Facebook-owned WhatsApp started giving users a pop-up alert that looks a lot like an ultimatum for people who want to continue using the app. Essentially, it says that people need to agree to new terms of service by February 8 or risk losing access to your WhatsApp next month.

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Homebrew: How to install exploit tools on macOS

Tech Republic Security

We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install security tools on macOS to exploit vulnerabilities found in your Apple equipment.

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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.