Tue.Feb 16, 2021

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Meet The New Analyst Covering SecOps: Allie Mellen

Forrester IT

Tell Us About You I have a background in computer engineering, and over the past 10 years I’ve been in engineering and consulting roles at organizations like MIT and a variety of startups. I live in New York City and love to read, do yoga, and learn new languages. In normal, non-pandemic times, I’m an avid traveler, though that has obviously […].

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AI for Physical Security: Autonomous surveillance at Marine base has warzone potential

CTOvision

Read Andrew Eversden take a look at how Anduril Industries’ artificial intelligence-powered autonomous surveillance is helping Marines on C4ISR Net : A few years ago, Marines had to patrol a […].

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Take Security To The Zero Trust Edge

Forrester IT

Forrester’s take on the SASE model This is big, folks. This is really big. Bigger than Gamestop. Even bigger than Heeleys (the adult version saved in my Amazon wish list). This could be the biggest technological transformation since sliced bread, Dorito tacos, or public cloud. A year ago, fellow Forrester analyst Andre Kindness and I […].

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More on Chainlink: Is It The One ‘Ring’ To Rule Them All?

CTOvision

Read Kenneth Reiners take a deep dive into the world of blockchain and state that Chainlink is the greatest asymmetric risk/reward investment of our lifetime on Hackernoon : It is […].

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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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Top 5 security risks to connected cars, according to Trend Micro

Tech Republic Security

Analysts from Trend Micro rate DDoS attacks and electronic jamming as some of the highest cybersecurity risks for connected cars.

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Gaurav Banga of Balbix on Quantum Computing In 2021

CTOvision

Quantum computing is likely to become practical soon, with the capability to break many encryption algorithms. Organizations should plan to upgrade to TLS 1.3 and quantum-safe cryptographic ciphers soon. Big […].

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Here’s what 5 experts said about bitcoin’s momentous record-setting rally above $50,000

CTOvision

After several attempts over the last few days, Bitcoin finally broke above $50,000 on Tuesday for the first time to mark a new record high. The digital token was trading at […].

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Connecting You to the Business of Tech: How to Navigate Our New Industry-focused Website

Association of Information Technology Professional

Welcome to connect.CompTIA.org, a new website designed to help you navigate the tech industry and engage with CompTIA members, peers working in the business of technology and industry thought leaders. Here's how to find the resources, events, groups and networking opportunities you're looking for.

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How to collaborate remotely

Spearline Testing

Remote working has now become an increasing norm of working life. Previously this arrangement was made based on preferences and agreements between employers and their employees. In 2018 , it was estimated that 22% of Americans worked from home and nearly 50% of the workforce were involved in virtual or remote working teams. It is common for businesses to use distributed teams to better utilize their resources and prepare for entry into new and diverse markets where they may not have the required

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Generation Z Is Bringing Dramatic Transformation to the Workforce

Information Week

As younger generations infiltrate the workplace, we'll see companies deploy technology to fill the skills gap, train remote workers and drive real-life applications.

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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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The fine line between global COVID-19 protocols and privacy

Tech Republic Security

A panel of experts considers the best methods for safe domestic and international air travel including proof of testing, vaccination passports, and digital health passes.

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Graph-Based AI Enters the Enterprise Mainstream

Information Week

Graph AI is becoming fundamental to anti-fraud, sentiment monitoring, market segmentation, and other applications where complex patterns must be rapidly identified.

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Advantages of Virtual Textbooks over Print Textbooks

Kitaboo

The textbook publishing industry is experiencing a significant change. The emergence of digital content and its prevalence during the pandemic has given rise to virtual textbooks. Publishers are using them to offer a customized learning experience, reduce costs, and improve their products. . Many publishers are still apprehensive about going digital.

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As Shopify continues to boom, Amazon acquires Selz, a startup that helps e-commerce businesses

GeekWire

(Selz Image). Amazon has acquired Selz , a 7-year-old startup that helps entrepreneurs sell products online. The deal signals Amazon’s continued focus on third-party sellers as it faces potential competition from Shopify. The acquisition was first noted in a blog post published last month by Selz CEO and founder Martin Rushe that recently surfaced on Twitter. “We have signed an agreement to be acquired by Amazon and are looking forward to working with them as we continue to build eas

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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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State of malware: 3 key findings in the latest Malwarebytes report

Tech Republic Security

Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated.

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Fred Hutch biotech spinout Ozette raises $6M from Madrona, AI2, Vulcan

GeekWire

Ozette co-founders Dr. Ali Ansary (left), CEO, and Greg Finak, CTO. (Ozette Photos). New funding: Ozette , a biotech company that last year spun out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and was incubated at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) , has raised a $6 million seed round. The Seattle-based company has eight employees with plans to double that number in the next few months with the fresh cash.

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LastPass free tier users will have to pick a device type starting in March

TechSpot

The password manager on Tuesday revealed that starting March 16, 2021, LastPass Free users will only be able to use the service on one category of device: computers or mobile devices. Computers include all types of Internet browsers running on desktops, laptops and tablets (Windows, macOS and Linux) while mobile.

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Axiom raises $130M for its space station — and adds Blue Origin alum to its board

GeekWire

Artwork shows Axiom Space’s first module on the International Space Station. (Axiom Space Illustration). The longtime president of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture, Rob Meyerson , will be joining the board of directors for another pioneering space company in connection with a $130 million funding round. Texas-based Axiom Space says the fresh funding will boost its effort to build the world’s first commercial space station, starting as early as 2024.

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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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Supercell’s Brawl Stars is its fifth mobile game to cross $1 billion

Venture Beast

Supercell's Brawl Stars topped $1 billion in 2020, and the company reported before-tax profits of $463 million on revenue of $1.48 billion. Read More.

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Permits connect Amazon to former New Seasons site in Seattle in latest physical retail expansion

GeekWire

The former New Seasons Market in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop). Amazon is named in electrical permits for improvements to the former New Seasons Market grocery store in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, signaling the likely further expansion of the e-commerce giant’s grocery footprint in its hometown.

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How to host your own local Git repository with Gogs

Tech Republic Data Center

Hosting your own code repository has many benefits, such as security and ease of use. Jack Wallen shows you how to deploy a local repository to your data center with Gogs.

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Seattle startup founder lobbies for seat on SpaceX craft that will take civilian crew to orbit

GeekWire

Austin Hirsh, founder of Seattle-based The 2050 Company, in his video promoting himself as a viable candidate for a civilian mission to space. (Twitter via @AustinHirsh). The founder of a bootstrapped Seattle startup who launched his company on Kickstarter is looking to hitch a ride to space with a tech billionaire, and he’s using a video on Twitter to plead his case.

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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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How to score a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. One of the most frustrating tasks for many of us these days is finding how and where to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination. It can be a real exercise in exasperation: the websites are often difficult to navigate and prone to frequent crashes; in addition, after finding an open appointment slot and filling out multiple pages of questions, you are often told that the opening has disappeared.

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New York AG sues Amazon, accuses company of ‘flagrant disregard’ for health and safety of workers

GeekWire

(Amazon Photo). The news: New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday evening, accusing the tech giant of failing to protect workers from COVID-19. It follows an attempt by Amazon to block James from suing as part of a pre-emptive suit filed Friday that defended its COVID-19 response at major facilities in Staten Island and Queens, N.Y., and across the country.

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France Just Suffered a SolarWinds-Style Cyberattack

Gizmodo

As the U.S. continues to chart the damage from the sweeping “SolarWinds” hack that targeted government and industry alike, France has announced that it too has suffered a large supply chain cyberattack. The news comes via a recently released technical report published by the Agence Nationale de la sécurité des … Read more.

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Nolan Bushnell’s Virsix Games launches Star Audition party game

Venture Beast

Nolan Bushnell's Virsix Games is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Star Audition, a party game where you act out a faux movie script. 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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McLaren Artura brings hybrid tech without the weight penalty

TechSpot

McLaren is entering a whole new generation of vehicles with the recently revealed Artura supercar, which features a hybrid gas-electric powertrain, and a lightweight chassis. By incorporating an electric drivetrain, McLaren is able to drop two cylinders from the Artura's gas engine, so we’re looking at a 3.0-litre V6 rather.

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AdmitHub raises $14 million for AI-powered education-focused chatbots

Venture Beast

AdmitHub, a startup developing a chatbot platform for higher education, has raised $14 million in venture funding. Read More.

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There's Still Hope for Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy

Gizmodo

Spider-Man 3 recruits a Succession alum. John Carpenter ponders a sequel to The Fog. Kong goes bananas in more Godzilla vs. Kong footage. Truth Seekers is no more. Plus, what’s next on Resident Alien and Snowpiercer. Spoilers, away! Read more.

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Nvidia reveals more RTX 3060 specs ahead of next week's release

TechSpot

Nvidia has been pretty tight-lipped about the RTX 3060's full specs since it was announced at CES in January. We heard earlier this week that the card would launch with an MSRP of $329 on February 25, though with no Founders Edition, don't expect many third-party models to stick to that price.

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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.