Nominations open: Most influential women in UK technology 2017
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
Computer Weekly’s 2017 awards for the most influential women in UK technology are now open for nominations
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How Technology Will Improve Your Business No Matter the Industry
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
The greatest driver of progress for human civilization has always been the continual waves of technological advancement. As technology improves, so do the lives of people all over the globe.
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DevOps success relies on supportive and communicative senior leaders, research shows
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
The 2017 State of DevOps Report highlights why supportive, communicative and visionary senior leadership is a must for agile software development to succeed
Improve Your Process for CRM
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
Like any other part of your business, sales runs on processes. However a lot of the time the sales department doesn’t realize that. Many sales departments do things an ad-hoc, every-person-for-themselves basis. There’s no coordination, standardization or effort to codify best practices.
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.
HPE Discover: Hybrid IT will dominate, in-memory computing to rise
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
Hewlett Packard Enterprise declared a positive hybrid on-premise and cloud future for IT at its Discover 2017 conference in Las Vegas, while heralding in-memory computing as new vista
HPE’s Whitman Says Edge Will Drive On-Prem Data Center Demand
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
The CEO lays out her vision for the future direction of enterprise IT at Discover 2017. Read More.
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Simplifying Complex Cloud Hydrations
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
Hydration approaches that allow asynchronous replication between cloud platforms make it an easy decision for IT teams to optimize their cloud infrastructures for both performance and cost. Read More.
Infosec17: WannaCry could be demise of ransomware
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
WannaCry could lead to the decline and even demise of ransomware due to its poor implementation and its role in underlining the importance of defending against this threat, says a security expert
Network History - APPC/APPN Notes Continued
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
In the paper, "Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking," Joyce and Walker have offered the following characterizations of APPN and APPC:
Dell EMC grows as HPE loses ground to white box server providers
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
The latest Gartner server market share figures show that Dell has gained ground following the acquisition of EMC
7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production
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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.
To-Do Lists with CRM
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
A to-do list is one of the handiest features of a CRM system – if you use it right. More than just a scribbled list of what you need to do, a properly maintained to do list will help you organize your day so you can get more done in less time. It reminds you of the tasks you have to complete and lets you organize them in order of importance.
Social Networking @ Work: Are You Ready?
The Accidental Successful CIO
JUNE 7, 2017
Do CIOs need to introduce social networking into the workplace? Image Credit: Christopher. So there’s no question that this whole social networking thing has become very, very popular. No matter if we’re talking about Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler, or any one of the other social networking sites that are out there, the rapid growth and constant usage of social networking has shown us the importance of information technology and made it a part of our everyday lives.
AIDA: The Key to Good Marketing Materials
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
Writing powerful marketing materials isn’t hard, but there is a formula you want to follow to produce results. Known as AIDA, it is the basis of success in everything from fliers to blog posts. AIDA stands for Attention, Interest, Desire and Action. These are the basic elements of all marketing materials (with a few exceptions like white papers).
Meet Christine Hall, Our New Writer
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
She's married to Linux and doesn't believe in WYSIWYG. Read More.
20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers
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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.
Flypaper: Capture More Customers with CRM
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
It’s no secret that retaining existing customers is more profitable than trolling for new ones. Studies have shown that keeping an existing customer is something like five times more profitable than searching out new ones. That is why customer churn is such a major problem for businesses. One-time customers aren’t as profitable as loyal customers.
HPE’s Whitman Sees Acquisitions as Bigger Part of Strategy
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
The company has spent $1.5B on acquisitions this year alone, but its shopping spree may not be over. Read More.
Rethink risk through the lens of antifragility
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
Antifragility is an exciting alternative that fuses value and risk, and CIOs and IT executives are well positioned to help
Land Shortage May Slow Hong Kong Data Center Market Growth
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
With land supply tightly controlled by government, little space is available for data center construction. Read More.
How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra
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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.
Unlocking the Value of Device Data with AWS Greengrass.
All Things Distributed
JUNE 7, 2017
Unlocking the value of data is a primary goal that AWS helps our customers to pursue. In recent years, an explosion of intelligent devices have created oceans of new data across many industries. We have seen that such devices can benefit greatly from the elastic resources of the cloud. This is because data gets more valuable when it can be processed together with other data.
Life, Liberty, and Golang
SPF13
JUNE 7, 2017
A semi-autobiographical presentation given to the winners of Google’s 2017 Code-in contest. This presentation covers the lessons I’ve learned over the years, and especially those I’ve learned as a member of the Go programming language team.
Oracle Service Cloud vs. Salesforce Service Cloud - What CRM is Better?
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
IT Central Station is a fast-growing and trusted professional review platform for users of enterprise tech solutions. Our mission is to provide professionals like you with valuable information from your peers.
ViaWest Inks Access Deal for Microsoft’s New Transpacific Cable
Data Center Knowledge
JUNE 7, 2017
Agreement to bring another major cable system onto the Hillsboro Data Center Fiber Ring Read More.
Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI
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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.
New API improves security for mobile agent conversations
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
A new API goes live this week to power private text and voice conversations between customers and mobile workers. Developed by Twilio, it has been designed for any business with a mobile workforce, enabling workers to connect with clients using their own mobile device while also providing an additional level of privacy and security for both parties.
Many non-voters would vote if they could do it online
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
An online voting system would increase turnout in general elections if it was available in the UK
LinkedIn acquires intelligence workspace developer to enhance Sales Navigator
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
LinkedIn is acquiring start-up Heighten as part of its efforts to enhance its Sales Navigator CRM offering. Heighten is the developer of what it calls an “intelligent workspace,” combining all the key systems on which sales people rely, including CRM, calendar, email, social and delivered.
Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO
Computer Weekly
JUNE 7, 2017
Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion
Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options
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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.
Better Email Campaigns with CRM
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
Email presents a paradox. Much as we complain about the flood of emails cramming our inboxes, studies have shown that emails draw the highest responses of any kind of electronic communication. Clearly we read at least some of our emails and respond to them. The trick is generating the right kind of emails, ones that will draw responses.
How to create a Docker swarm
Tech Republic Cloud
JUNE 7, 2017
Creating a Docker swarm can seriously empower your containers. Jack Wallen shows you how easy this is to set up and manage.
Dealing with Late Customer Orders
IT Toolbox
JUNE 7, 2017
It's a conversation no sales person wants to have. The customer's shipment is late or just plain lost. What happens next is a measure of you and your company's customer service skills. This is a chance to cement relations with the customer – or lose them for good. How you handle the situation is critical.
Tech companies should allow police to access encrypted data, former US intelligence director says
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 7, 2017
Tech companies should develop encryption methods that protect privacy, but also allow authorities access to content when crime is involved, James Clapper told the National Press Club on Wednesday.
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.
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