Wed.Sep 26, 2018

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Busting The Two Myths Of Low-Code Platforms

Forrester IT

Not everyone is on board with low-code development platforms, even though they are a key part of a strategy to accelerate app delivery. Why do many pro developers shun low-code? Two reasons: Low-code will limit the kinds of apps I can build and the scale of apps. Low-code will lock out me out of […].

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Information Age Presents A CTO guide: Cyber security best practice tips

CTOvision

Like probably all technologists we keep our own lists of best practices. We have shared them multiple times (but hey here they are again: Crucial Point Cybersecurity Best Practices). But we love staying up with what others think and really enjoyed reading the roundup produced by Information age. They do more than just recap a […].

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In XD Providers’ Emerging Technology Work, Machine Learning And Chatbots Mature Fastest

Forrester IT

Experience design (XD) providers we surveyed told us that among emerging technologies, clients most often ask them about machine learning, chatbots, the internet of things (IoT), and augmented reality (AR). Providers also reported that chatbot-related terms “intelligent agents” and “voice interfaces” drew significant interest, as well. However, the providers’ revenue is coming more from machine […].

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Manage Insider Threat Risk and Prevent ‘Big Brother’ Perception

CTOvision

Read Crystal Lister of CPSG explain how companies can manage insider threat better without creating a big brother perception among employees on OODA Loop : Insider threat remains the top cybersecurity risk that companies face. The flipside of the coin is too much monitoring of the employees can hit their morale and create a big brother […].

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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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Levi Strauss & Co. Disrupts The Wearable Tech Industry With Its Commuter X Jacquard Jacket

Forrester IT

Disrupt or be disrupted. That’s the name of the game when it comes to market leadership today. It’s also what Levi’s did by using innovation to create its Bluetooth-enabled jean jacket designed for the growing community of commuter bicyclists. This jacket gives commuters hands-free control over their electronic devices by integrating Google’s Jacquard technology into […].

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Mathew Green on “Why I’m done with Chrome”

CTOvision

You may have read about the Google’s recent change to Chrome login behavior in its latest Chrome 69 version. Security experts have criticized Google for automatically forcing Chrome users to log into the browser if they signed into Gmail on the web. You typically choose to sign into Chrome itself if you want to sync […].

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SMBs face costs of up to $2.5 million after a data breach

CTOvision

Small and medium businesses are at the tail end of cybersecurity chain yet they are the most targeted ones. Big companies can emerge stronger after a hacking or data breach attack but small and medium businesses can be hurt in a big way. No matter the size, every entity is now at risk of cyber […].

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How CIOs Can Manage Their Millennial Managers

The Accidental Successful CIO

Millennial managers require special attention from the CIO Image Credit: CommScope. I really hate to share this with you – but, you’re getting old. How can we tell this? Simple, millennials are starting to become managers in your IT department. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that we were talking about how to deal with the millennials who were just then entering the IT department?

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macOS Mojave Privacy Bypass Flaw Allows Access to Protected Files

CTOvision

Apple’s MacOS is in trouble again. Security researcher Patrick Wardle has found a vulnerability in macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode that allows anybody with the know-how to access protected files. In a minute-long clip, Patrick Wardle shows that the security in the dark-themed macOS can be bypassed to reach sensitive user data, such as the information in […].

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Predictive Analytics 101: Getting Started and Avoiding Mishaps

Information Week

Predictive analytics, offering a data-enabled view into what is likely to happen, are key to driving organizational change.

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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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Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website - Information Technology Blog. If you want to make a website that appeals to your audience and attracts clients, aim for a site with an “awesome” design that can achieve your company or personal goals. However, “awesome” isn’t enough a description to meet your demands.

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How to Retain Your Best IT Workers

Information Week

Here are some proven techniques you can use to keep your most valuable team members on board and energized.

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The Major Causes of Delay in Projects

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - The Major Causes of Delay in Projects - Information Technology Blog. Project’s milestones can delay due to various factors irrespective of whether the managers are skilled or not. Such delays also cause cost overruns which affect the set budget. However, it is easy to overcome such challenges when you involve consults from CORS or any other reputable firm.

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Running a Propositive, Personalized, and Persuasive Digital IT Organization

Future of CIO

As businesses move into the digital future, technology is the fastest growing arena, IT is in the middle of a sea change. CIOs have to deal with constant ambiguity, rising complexity, increasing velocity, and unprecedented uncertainty, IT leaders shouldn’t get stuck with “we always do things like this” mentality; they have to keep IT relevant by running a propositive, personalized and persuasive digital organization and build IT with a strong reputation as the business partner.

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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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Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs - Information Technology Blog. Getting into search engine optimization (SEO) is a smart choice for any company, especially if you want to create a dominant presence in the market’s digital scene. “Attracting” the attention of search engines by using good “habits” can propel you to a position of relevance, making it easier for your clients to find you using search engines.

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7 myths and facts you should understand about low-code development

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Summary: As businesses rush to deliver solutions quickly, low-code development is growing. But, it’s a relatively new term and is still surrounded by confusion. In this article, we dispel some common myths of low-code development platforms and share some important facts. photo credit: geralt via pixabay cc. While the term is just a few years old, low-code development adoption has exploded recently.

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The New Book "The Change Agent CIO: The CIO's Dynamic Role of Leading Digitalization" Summary

Future of CIO

The expectations for CIOs have grown multi-fold, digital CIOs have to keep evolving and playing the situational leadership all the time. The success of IT leadership has to do with the definitions or scope of the role that the CIO is playing. The purpose of this book “ The Change Agent CIO: The CIO’s Dynamic Role of Leading Digitalization“ is to share insight into the multifaceted CO leadership disciplines and multidimensional change agenda of IT.

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Beam | Cost Optimization for the Enterprise Cloud

Nutanix

Enterprises increasingly run applications in a variety of different cloud environments—public, private, distributed, and hybrid cloud. With a mix of public and private clouds, enterprises now require services and tools that can work across private and public environments.

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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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The Monthly “Performance Master’ Book Tuning: The IT Performance Scorecard Sep. 2018

Future of CIO

Corporate Performance Management is a management control from strategy till shop floor. "If you can't measure, you can't manage," legendary management guru Peter Drucker once asserted. Managing performance means understanding results, setting metrics, fixing plans, and making decisions to ensure it happens. It takes multifaceted approaches from multidimensional perspectives to unlock digital performance and catalyze change.