Wed.May 14, 2025

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HPE ‘morphs’ private cloud portfolio with improved virtualization, storage and data protection

Network World

HPE acquired Morpheus Data in August of last year in a bid to bolster multicloud management.Nine months later, that acquisition has spawned new capabilities as part of the integrated HPE Morpheus software portfolio, aimed at alleviating the challenges of managing hybrid environments. Enterprises are under tremendous pressure from all sides with cloud sprawl, technical debt and astronomical virtualization costs all hindering their ability to invest in and adopt AI, said Cheri Williams, senior vic

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4 goals to target when building AI skills

CIO Business Intelligence

Having discovered the frightening costs of hiring AI experts from outside the organization, some CIOs have developed ways of building skills in house not just within the IT department, but across the enterprise. Many of the early movers targeted four distinct methods that should now be considered for AI training programs in any organization. Increase office productivity Construction services company Arco set up its first AI training to help people use Microsoft Copilot to transcribe meetings, c

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The Fastest Way for Teams to Acquire AI Skills

Information Week

AI is rapidly advancing and evolving. Here's how to keep your teams on top of the latest skill trends.

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Data, agents and governance: Why enterprise architecture needs a new playbook

CIO Business Intelligence

In Data trust and the evolution of enterprise analytics in the age of AI , I addressed the foundational role of trusted data and why governance is so crucial to playing a role in establishing it. What I didnt explore was the background role of enterprise architecture (EA) in potentially being unintentionally complicit in the problem, despite its capacity to be a bigger part of the solution and, more importantly, how it can evolve to make a difference.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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The Future Is Now With AIOps: Transforming IT Operations In Volatile Times

Forrester IT

AIOps is changing the game for IT teamshelping them make smarter decisions, bounce back faster from issues, and keep customers happy. Find out how businesses are using it to stay ahead in todays fast-moving world.

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AMD targets hosting providers with affordable EPYC 4005 processors

Network World

AMD has launched its latest set of data center processors, targeting hosted IT service providers. The EPYC 4005 series is purpose-built with enterprise-class features and support for modern infrastructure technologies at an affordable price, the company said. The new EPYC 4005 Series is built on the widely deployed EPYC 4004 series. It continues to leverage the familiar AM5 socket for delivering compute solutions for servers, blades, and towers.

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CompTIA cert targets operational cybersecurity skills

Network World

IT training and certification provider CompTIA said it has begun to develop a new certification focused on cybersecurity skills in operational technology (OT). Cybersecurity skills continue to be in demand for IT professionals, according to CompTIA, which reported some 470,000 U.S.-based job openings with cybersecurity-related skills between May 2023 and April 2024, demonstrating the broad demand for cybersecurity skills across many different job roles.

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UniCredit pisa el acelerador de su transformación digital en 13 mercados europeos

CIO Business Intelligence

UniCredit, el banco comercial paneuropeo, busca nuevas oportunidades de negocio al impulsar la digitalizacin del Grupo en 13 mercados europeos. Como consecuencia, la entidad ha rubricado un Memorando de Entendimiento con Google Cloud en el que se recoge un acuerdo a diez aos vista para acelerar la transformacin digital del banco. Gracias a esta alianza, UniCredit utilizar la infraestructura, soluciones de inteligencia artificial (IA) y anlisis de datos del proveedor para optimizar su arquitectur

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CIO Joel Klein and the Intersection of Medicine and IT

Information Week

The chief information officer of University of Maryland Medical System talks about the challenges and rewards of IT leadership in health care.

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Tariff Anxiety? Use The Moment To Update Your Procurement Strategies!

Forrester IT

Boardrooms are abuzz with meetings to tackle head on the reverberations of country-specific US tariffs on the world and the subsequent retaliatory measures from large global trading partners, such as from Canada, China, the EU, Mexico, etc. These organizations, transcending industries, are all grappling with increased costs, disrupted supply chains, and heightened uncertainty.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Transformation to the core at Southern Cross Travel Insurance

CIO Business Intelligence

As the name suggests, Southern Cross Travel Insurance, part of the Southern Cross Group, is a travel insurer based in Australia and New Zealand. And as primarily a digital business with about half a million customers, virtually all its products are sold online. To get to that point, though, required an intensive transformation execution and mindset.

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Global Capability Centers Add Depth, Not Just Breadth, To Your Tech Workforce

Forrester IT

Global capability centers (GCCs) are surging in popularity. NASSCOMs recently concluded GCC Summit 2025 showcased the evolution of the countrys rapidly evolving GCC ecosystem. Forrester attended the event and spoke to several GCC leaders as well providers serving the GCCs.

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European Vulnerability Database is Live: What This ‘Essential Tool’ Offers Security Experts

Tech Republic Security

The announcement comes after concerns that the US government would stop funding the operations of MITRE, the nonprofit behind the CVE database.

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Amazon lays off 100 in Devices & Services group amid ongoing tech industry cuts

GeekWire

(GeekWire File Photo) Amazon is cutting about 100 jobs in its Devices & Services division, the part of the company that includes its Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Zoox robo-taxis and Project Kuiper satellite internet venture. It’s part of a broader industry trend of reducing headcount in the name of efficiency, although the size is much smaller than recent cuts at some of Amazon’s peers.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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Block Webcam Spying Fast and Forever for $10

Tech Republic Security

Ashampoo WebCam Guard gives you one-click privacy on three devices, so no one secretly listens to or watches you.

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INE Security Alert: Continuous CVE Practice Closes Critical Gap Between Vulnerability Alerts and Effective Defense

CIO Business Intelligence

INE Security , a global leader in hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications, today highlighted how ongoing real-world practice with the latest CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is essential for transforming security teams from reactive to proactive defenders. With over 26,000 new CVEs documented in the past year, security teams are drowning in vulnerability alerts while facing exploit windows that have compressed to hours in many cases.

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Microsoft unveils a new "human-centric" Start Menu redesign for Windows 11

TechSpot

A new wave of design experimentation has arrived, and Microsoft seems eager to use it as an excuse to rebuild everything from the ground up. It started with the Start Menu Microsoft's favorite test subject whenever it sets out to "reimagine" something the old guard had already perfected decades ago.

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The Cyber Risk Tides Are Turning: RSAC ‘25 And Beyond

Forrester IT

RSAC is the largest cybersecurity conference in the world. Leaders and practitioners across all sectors come together to tackle challenges, all under the maxim of managing risk. But what does risk actually mean at a security conference? Is it a mythical pursuit? Marketing buzzword? Or generic substitute for the thing we need to detect/prevent/remediate?

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Physicists briefly create gold from lead using high-speed collisions

TechSpot

For centuries, the transformation of lead into gold was the ultimate goal for alchemists, a dream fueled by the similar densities of the two metals and gold's enduring allure. While chemistry eventually revealed that lead and gold are fundamentally different elements, making such a transformation impossible by chemical means, modern.

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CIO50 Australia 2025 nominations open

CIO Business Intelligence

Celebrating a decade of excellence, the prestigious CIO50 Australia Awards are back for 2025 and nominations are officially open. This milestone year marks the 10th annual CIO50 Awards, which will once again be held alongside the CSO30 Awards in Sydney on September 23. Hosted by CIO Australia , this flagship program recognises the most outstanding senior technology and digital executives driving innovation, transformation, and impact across the country.

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Android is making stolen phones unusable with enhanced theft protection

TechSpot

Google hosted The Android Show: I/O Edition this week, offering a preview of Android 16 and Wear OS 6. While Gemini AI stole the spotlight, the company also showcased an updated Factory Reset Protection feature aimed at making stolen Android devices virtually unusable. Updates to the OS will lock down.

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HashiCorp co-founder donates $3M to alma mater, University of Washington computer science school

GeekWire

University of Washington Allen School alum Armon Dadgar, left, and Joshua Kalla. (UW Photo) Armon Dadgar , co-founder of HashiCorp and a University of Washington graduate, and his partner, Joshua Kalla , are giving $3 million to the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. Dadgar launched HashiCorp in 2012 with co-founder Mitchell Hashimoto , shortly after the two graduated from the UW with computer science degrees.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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How Google is Enhancing Security for Android, ‘The World’s Most Popular OS’

Tech Republic Security

The Android operating system, currently installed on billions of devices across the globe, is receiving some significant security enhancements.

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BBVA creates ChatGPT Store and expands use of the GenAI tool

ComputerWeekly

Data reveals that BBVA employees are saving an average of almost three hours every week by using ChatGPT.

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‘Cruel optimism’: Mass layoffs take the shine off careers in the tech sector, UW research finds

GeekWire

An adjusted street sign in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Jobs in tech have been revered as well-paid, exciting, secure roles benefiting the greater good. But with 500,000 tech layoffs since 2022 — including 6,000 employees let go this week from Microsoft — and increasing worries about the societal impacts of artificial intelligence, that rosy outlook is dimming among technology employees.

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Microsoft slashes 6,000 positions globally amid AI spending spree

TechSpot

Microsoft said that is slashing three percent of its workforce across all levels, teams and geographies. The company employed around 228,000 workers as of the end of June, meaning about 6,000 people will be losing their jobs. Of that number, 1,985 layoffs will be tied to Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, including 1,510 in-office.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires who could buy the Blazers

GeekWire

The Moda Center in Portland, home of the Trail Blazers. No way. Bonkers. A real stretch. That’s the response I got in our Slack thread after floating MacKenzie Scott as a potential buyer of the Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA franchise is up for sale. The estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen made the announcement Tuesday, following a directive from Allen, who bought the team for $70 million in 1988.

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New GM EV battery tech promises extended range and lower production costs by 2028

TechSpot

General Motors and LG Energy Solution are poised to launch a new era for electric vehicles with the commercial release of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. The companies describe this technology as a significant breakthrough, set to power GM's next generation of electric trucks and full-size SUVs key.

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UK government outlines plan to surveil migrants with eVisa data

ComputerWeekly

Electronic visa data and biometric technologies will be used by the UKs immigration enforcement authorities to surveil migrants living in the country and to tighten control of the border, attracting strong criticism from migrant support groups

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Amazon vets land $4M for Seattle data security startup Tensor9

GeekWire

From left: Tensor9 co-founders Michael Ten-Pow, Matt Michie, and Matt Shanker. (Tensor9 Photo) Tensor9 , a Seattle-based security and privacy startup, announced a $4 million seed round. Founded in 2023 by veterans of Amazon, Meta, and Epic Games, the company helps software vendors deploy applications directly within customer cloud environments. The idea is to “unlock” customers that deal with sensitive data and strict security policies. “Public cloud enables simplicity, scalabi

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.