Forrester IT
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The holidays are upon us, and a cohort of analysts who are experts in demand and account-based marketing are ready to deliver eminently practical little gifts to you, the marketers we support.
Association of Information Technology Professional
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Amidst an uncertain 2020, the IT industry continues to be a hotbed of opportunity for qualified people, begging the question: what cities need IT pros?
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Social, Agile and Transformation
DECEMBER 7, 2020
When considering digital transformation platforms, customer experiences, and internal workflows, CIOs and architects face a common decision on platforms and architecture. We call it the build versus buy decision, even though today there's a third hybrid option of using low-code and no-code platforms. Last week we witnessed two behemoth cloud/SaaS technology.
Anoop
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s learn How to use Install Multiple Applications using ConfigMgr Task Sequence. Working as an SCCM Admin you might have faced a scenario where your customer has asked can we build a machine for a certain department like ‘Finance’ and install the required application during the machine build itself?
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Using SMS as an additional means to authenticate your password is better than nothing, but it's not the most reliable. Tom Merritt lists five reasons why SMS should not be used for MFA.
Tech Republic Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Commentary: The HPC market has struggled to modernize with cloud, but startups like Rescale may be able to change this.
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Information Week
DECEMBER 7, 2020
IT leaders should take note of the industry dynamics and these emerging use cases in order to get ahead of their peers in the next few years.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The pandemic warfare will shift to vaccine supply chains, home networks, and data from telemedicine visits in the new year.
Tech Republic Data Center
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Progressive I&O organizations embrace infrastructure-led innovation, according to the keynote for this week's virtual Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2020.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Using SMS as an additional means to authenticate your password is better than nothing, but it's not the most reliable. Tom Merritt lists five reasons why SMS should not be used for MFA.
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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.
TechSpot
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Working with academic experts, Royal Panda developed a four-part quiz that measured verbal intelligence, logical reasoning, mathematical ability, and visual reasoning. Before taking the tests, administrators asked respondents to fill out a demographics questionnaire to determine their gaming, computing, and mobile preferences.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Archaeology is the closest thing we have to a time machine. Instead of using flux capacitors, however, archaeologists rely on technology like ground-penetrating radar, scanning electron microscopes, DNA sequencing, and of course, the good-old-fashioned shovel. Equipped with the right tools and techniques, the work of… Read more.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Photo by Kimberly White / Getty Images for TechCrunch. Google employees who worked with Timnit Gebru are coming out publicly to dispute claims against the star AI ethics researcher. On Monday, the team published a letter on the Google Walkout Medium account firmly stating that Gebru was fired and did not resign as Google’s head of artificial intelligence, Jeff Dean, said.
GeekWire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Isn’t it always the urban video shoot that spoils the big car reveal? Zoox, the self-driving taxi company acquired by Amazon earlier this year for more than $1 billion , has been teasing an unveiling of its vehicle next week, on Dec. 14, as you can see in the video above. But it turns out it’s tough to keep a secret in public, even on streets emptied by the pandemic.
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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.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Apple’s M1 processor (pictured) is its first processor designed for the Mac. | Image: Apple. Apple is working on a new ARM-based processor with as many as 32 high-performance CPU cores that could appear in a Mac in late 2021, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The processor could also appear in a new “half-sized Mac Pro” in 2022. Alongside it, the company is also reportedly developing CPU designs with up to 16 high-performance cores and four power-efficient cores which are destined for ne
GeekWire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
A moth antenna is attached to tiny wires in an arc sharp on a drone at the University of Washington. (UW Photo / Mark Stone). University of Washington researchers continue to push the boundaries between the technical and insect worlds in the pursuit of gaining greater understanding of and access to hard-to-reach places. The latest development involves the use of a live moth antenna attached to a drone dubbed the “Smellicopter.” Th autonomous drone uses the antenna — wired directly to
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 7, 2020
A disease infamous for sickening soldiers during World War I is popping up again among one of the most vulnerable populations: people struggling with homelessness. In a new case report out this week, doctors detail how a 48-year-old man in Manitoba, Canada developed a life-threatening heart infection from a bacterial… Read more.
GeekWire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lofts a set of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit on Nov. 24. (SpaceX Photo). SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network — which relies on hundreds of spacecraft built in Redmond, Wash. — has been awarded $885.5 million in federal subsidies to boost high-speed internet service to rural Americans. The awards are part of a $9.2 billion allocation made under the terms of the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction.
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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.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The site is located near Braintree, in Essex. | Image: Gridserve. The UK’s first all-electric car charging station opened today near Braintree in Essex, marking a milestone in the country’s transition away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles. The station is operated by Gridserve , and is the first of more than 100 locations it plans to build over the next five years.
GeekWire
DECEMBER 7, 2020
iUNU CEO Adam Greenberg. (iUNU Photo). Seattle startup iUNU raised another $7 million to help grow its AI and computer vision tech used in greenhouses. The 7-year-old company will use the fresh funding to meet demand for its agriculture software platform. Dozens of indoor greenhouse operators across North America use iUNU to monitor their crops. The company’s system called LUNA uses autonomous rail-mounted cameras and canopy level sensors to assess plants, measure growth rates, detect smal
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Although an apparent expert in hand-to-hand combat , most of us would rather see Din Djarin whip out his Amban phase-pulse blaster and completely disintegrate anyone impeding his mission (or latest side quest). Hasbro’s first detailed replica of the blaster won’t vaporize anyone, but it will annoy them, since it’s also… Read more.
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Computer scientists are beginning to refuse to review Google AI papers until Google changes its stance on former ethics co-lead Timnit Gebru. Read More.
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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.
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 7, 2020
We need water to cook and wash our bodies and clothes, and especially to drink—without it, we can’t live. Despite this, Wall Street traders are going to start betting on it as a commodity. Read more.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2020
About half of IT decision makers in a new survey say they have not added any cybersecurity training for teachers and students since remote learning started.
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 7, 2020
As European startups have tried to carve out a competitive edge against the U.S. and China, there has been a big push to promote so-called “deep tech.” And in recent years, there had indeed been a surge in European startups that were developing products based on scientific breakthroughs. But it looks like the pandemic has put a dent in… Read More.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
You’ll be able to see through the screens on the doors. | Image: LG. LG has partnered with Swedish manufacturer Assa Abloy Entrance Systems to develop automatic sliding doors with built-in transparent OLED displays, the company announced today. The doors will be aimed at businesses, and LG says they’ll be able to greet customers, communicate with employees, or show ads.
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“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.
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Apple's Macs will soon march into datacenters, equipped with multi-core CPU, GPU, and AI capabilities in tiny, power-efficient form factors. Read More.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
A collection of Ikea catalogs from over the years. | Image: Ikea. After a 70-year run, Ikea is discontinuing the publication of its printed catalog. Ikea’s decision comes as catalog readership is in decline and the company becomes increasingly more digital. After initially resisting online shopping, the company was forced to embrace it during the pandemic.
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Eric Engstrom passed away this week, leaving friends in mourning for one of the renegades of the Microsoft empire and a key tech innovator. Read More.
The Verge
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. After a month of testing on university campuses, California’s governor just announced that the state is launching its COVID contact tracing app to the public this Thursday, December 10th. The app is called CA Notify, and its launch makes California the 18th state (plus Washington, DC) to release a contact tracing app.
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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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