Tue.Jul 27, 2021

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Should Sales Enablement Be Responsible For Hiring New Reps?

Forrester IT

At this year’s Forrester B2B Summit, we introduced our Sales Competency Management Framework, which provides a comprehensive look at sales talent management through the lens of attracting, onboarding, and optimizing (ongoing development) sales professionals.

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IBM upgrades its Big Iron OS for better cloud, security, and AI support

Network World

IBM continues to fine-tune its mainframe to keep it attractive to enterprise users interested in keeping the Big Iron in their cloud and AI-application development plans. The company released a new version of the mainframe operating system— z/OS V2.5 —that includes beefed-up support for containers, AI, and security. Chip shortage will hit hardware buyers for months to years.

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Fix the SCCM Software Center cannot be loaded Issue with ConfigMgr

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post Fix the SCCM Software Center cannot be loaded Issue with ConfigMgr appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair.

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How to create a positive and effective cybersecurity environment instead of a shame culture

Tech Republic Security

You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Learn some tips to establish a positive reinforcement cybersecurity culture rather than a blame-and-shame game.

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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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3 Tips for Creating a Strong, Healthy Software Team

Information Week

Lots of things can ruin the success of a software project. Your approach to people and processes doesn't have to be one of them.

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Microsoft warns of credential-stealing NTLM relay attacks against Windows domain controllers

Tech Republic Security

To ward off the attack known as PetitPotam, Microsoft advises you to disable NTLM authentication on your Windows domain controller.

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How to monitor your Linux server performance with Netdata

Tech Republic Data Center

Jack Wallen has discovered a fantastic Linux performance monitor that is easy to use and gives you all the information you need at a glance. Here's how to install and use Netdata.

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Why the Pandemic Accelerated the Decline of the Data Dashboard

Information Week

An uncommon event like a pandemic means that last year's data can't be used to predict this year's conditions. What's next after that data dashboard?

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New automation platform aims to help DevOps engineers squash tickets forever

Tech Republic Cloud

Shoreline.io automates fixes that range from one-line commands to remediation loops.

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How to turn yourself into a cartoon for your next Zoom call

The Verge

Imagine Linguini from Ratatouille stuck in endless Zoom meetings. | Image: The Verge. Want to make your next quarterly Zoom check-up a little more interesting? Feel like aggravating your colleagues at the virtual all-hands? If so, why not turn yourself into a freakish living cartoon, courtesy of Snapchat’s desktop app? We’ve written about the Snap Camera app before , as it’s fun, free, and easy to use.

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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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DataRobot lands $300M and acquires Seattle machine learning startup Algorithmia

GeekWire

Diego Oppenheimer of Algorithmia. Seattle startup Algorithmia has been acquired by DataRobot , a Boston-based startup and leader in the machine learning operations sector. Founded in 2013, Algorithmia builds tools to help companies incorporate machine learning into their operations to increase productivity and efficiency as well as create new technologies.

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Snowden: People Who Bankroll the Spyware Industry Should Be in Prison

Gizmodo

Famed whistleblower Edward Snowden has a new blog on Substack and, naturally, he has some opinions about the recent NSO Group controversy: namely, that people who bankroll companies like it should see jail time. Read more.

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But is he geeky? New Seattle Kraken player Morgan Geekie talks tech and more with GeekWire

GeekWire

(Twitter Image via @SeattleKraken). Morgan Geekie might be the right guy for the right town. There are obviously plenty of geeks in Seattle and we’ve even embraced a handful who play professional sports in the city. But this is the first time we’ve connected with one who’s especially, well … Geekie. A 23-year-old hockey player from the tiny town of Strathclair, Manitoba, Geekie was selected last week by the Seattle Kraken during the NHL expansion draft.

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The most important Chrome OS feature of 2021 isn't coming from Google

Computerworld Vertical IT

Well, I'll be. For all the new features and shape-shifting updates Google's constantly cookin' up for its Chrome OS platform, the most eye-opening Chromebook change of the year isn't even coming from within Google's walls. In fact, it's coming from one of Google's biggest, fiercest competitors — a company that'd very much like to see Chromebooks fizzle out and fade away.

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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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Xbox hardware sales spike 172% as Microsoft reports $3.7B in quarterly gaming revenue

GeekWire

Microsoft’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings report mostly contained good news for the Xbox department. While 2021’s slow release calendar has created a sluggish market for third-party games, Xbox reported continued growth on hardware sales and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Overall gaming revenue rose by $357 million, an 11% increase year-over-year, to $3.7 billion.

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Discord improves conversations by finally adding threads

Venture Beast

Discord conversations can often get into the hundreds of messages, and to simplify that chatter the company is launching "threads." Read More.

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After landing NBA jersey sponsorship deal, crypto startup StormX raises $9M

GeekWire

Seattle cryptocurrency startup StormX raised $9 million from Optimista Capital to fuel growth of its platform that lets users earn cryptocurrency rewards when they shop at retailers such as Nike, Samsung, eBay and Microsoft. It comes on the heels of a separate $6 million round in April, and a NBA jersey sponsorship deal with the Portland Trail Blazers announced earlier this month.

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Samsung reveals the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9: Mini LED and 2,000 nits for $2,499

TechSpot

The Odyssey G9 is one of our favorite monitors, earning a score of 90 in our December review, where we praised its 5120 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and good color performance for a VA panel.

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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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Microsoft profits rise 47% to $16.5 billion in June quarter, soaring past Wall Street expectations

GeekWire

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. (Geekwire File Photo / Kevin Lisota). Microsoft posted quarterly profits of $16.5 billion Tuesday afternoon, up 47%, surpassing even the most optimistic Wall Street expectations. The results close out Microsoft’s 2021 fiscal year with fresh evidence that its business has been strengthened by the digital acceleration brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Frequently asked questions on Extended Detection and Response

Tech Republic Security

This article answers a few of the more common questions from those who are trying to figure out the XDR space.

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PAX gaming event in Seattle will now require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for entry

GeekWire

Penny Arcade’s Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, among others, play a session of Acquisitions Incorporated live on stage during PAX. (PAX Photo). The organizers of the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, also known as PAX West, have announced that the event will now require either vaccination or a negative COVID test on entry. Attendees of the upcoming gaming convention, scheduled to be held as an in-person event on Sept. 3-6 at the Washington State Convention Center, will be asked to sh

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Activision Blizzard employees to protest leadership with walkout

Venture Beast

Employees at Activision Blizzard are staging a walkout to protest the publisher's leadership's response to being sued by California. 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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Microsoft is going the extra mile to make sure users don't skirt Windows 11 hardware requirements

TechSpot

Microsoft’s Aria Carley said they know it sucks that some systems aren’t going to be eligible for Windows 11, but they are doing it to ensure that compatible devices are more productive, have a better experience and have better security.

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Enterprise AI development platform DataRobot raises $300M, acquires Algorithmia

Venture Beast

DataRobot, an AI management and deployment platform aimed at the enterprise, has raised $300 million at a $6.3 billion post-money valuation. Read More.

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Western Wildfires Are Sending Carbon Offsets Up in Smoke

Gizmodo

Eighty-six large forest fires are burning across 12 states. Among the trees they’re torching are ones being used as carbon credits, showing the danger of relying on forests to offset emissions elsewhere. Read more.

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AMD’s Q2 2021 revenue grew 99% to $3.85B on market share gains

Venture Beast

AMD's revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30 exceeded expectations with revenue growing 99% to $3.85 billion. 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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Tech Moves: Life Science Washington CEO to retire; Hootsuite hires new CMO; and more

GeekWire

Leslie Alexandre. (Life Sciences Washington Photo). — Life Science Washington President and CEO Leslie Alexandre will retire at the end of the year. She has led the life sciences trade association since 2016. Alexandre will retire as the life sciences market booms across the Pacific Northwest. Just last week Vancouver, Wash.-based company Absci went public , and Seattle-based Icosavax plans to have its IPO this week.

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Can you teach AI common sense?

Venture Beast

While advanced artificial intelligence learning models can do complicated functions, we have yet to teach AI common sense. Read More.

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Kevin Smith Just Wants Angry He-Man Nerds to Grow Up

Gizmodo

Masters of the Universe: Revelation received critical acclaim ahead of its launch on Netflix late last week, but the animated continuation of Eternia’s finest has been faced with review-bombing and anger on social media thanks to a bad-faith interpretation of what the show’s doing that showrunner Kevin Smith has… Read more.

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Bluetooth-enabled tracking startup Wiliot raises $200M

Venture Beast

Wiliot, a company developing Bluetooth-enabled sensors for tracking and analytics, has raised $200 million in venture capital. Read More.

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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.