Fri.Feb 18, 2022

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Three Keys To Effective Coaching To Increase Sales Productivity

Forrester IT

Sales leaders should hold their sales managers accountable for providing consistent coaching to reps because it has a significant impact on sales productivity and performance. Sixty-five percent of high-impact sales organizations (75% or more of reps achieving quota) report that sales managers spend 20% or more of their time coaching. Today, CEOs and investors prioritize scalable […].

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Your Next Move: Operations Analyst

Association of Information Technology Professional

If you enjoy collecting data and using statistical methods to guide decision making, operations analyst could be your next move.

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Tech Stack Optimization Must Balance Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Forrester IT

Making smarter decisions about your application portfolio is critical. Your tech stack is a corporate asset that requires governance and refinement. Future fit technology executives know there is a right way to optimize your portfolio to remain modern and economically sound. Whether your organization is in the red or the black, now is a good time to reduce, modernize, and redistribute your technology stack.

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Configure Enterprise Mode Site List to Use IE Mode Using Intune

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 Configure Enterprise Mode Site List to Use IE Mode Using Intune appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Jitesh Kumar.

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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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Cyberattack threat: Corporate users infected via Microsoft Teams

Tech Republic Security

Corporate users are more aware of phishing attacks in their mailboxes. Yet they are not used to being targeted via other systems like Microsoft Teams. Learn how to protect yourself. The post Cyberattack threat: Corporate users infected via Microsoft Teams appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to Monitor SCCM DP using Job Queue Manager Tool

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 How to Monitor SCCM DP using Job Queue Manager Tool appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair.

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Rakuten Symphony poises for disruption with Symworld

TM Forum

On the call with press and analysts this week, Rakuten Symphony announced that its sales pipeline looked incredibly healthy with $3 billion in bookings, and also revealed its latest development in its cloud-native operations journey: Symworld, an app store for building telecoms networks. This is apparently the realization of a long-held ambition for Tareq Amin, Chief Technology Officer at Rakuten Group and Rakuten Symphony CEO, and will see Symphony customers buying cloud-native apps for OSS, en

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How to add notes to iCloud passwords in macOS 12.3 and iOS 15.4

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to securely store notes along with your account credentials with iCloud Keychain and sync them to all of your Apple devices. The post How to add notes to iCloud passwords in macOS 12.3 and iOS 15.4 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Living on the edge: why partner ecosystems require a fresh IT approach

TM Forum

Contributed by: The promise of edge technology’s ultra-low latency, reduced load on bandwidth capacity, real-time decision making, and ultra-reliable intelligent operations would make any CIO sit up and take notice. In fact, a recent Analysys Mason survey highlights that 87% of the operators consider edge computing to be a top strategic priority.

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What You Need to Know About AI Ethics

Information Week

Honesty is the best policy. The same is true when it comes to artificial intelligence.

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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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How Liberty Latin America revamped to Cloud BSS

TM Forum

Many communications service providers (CSPs) continue to face BSS transformation challenges. Join. Liberty Latin America. in this webinar to learn about the obstacles they overcame to achieve BSS transformation success. You will learn: The early stages of transformation - initial hurdles, key decisions and winning buy-in strategies. What the new architecture looks like versus the old and the key advantages and returns achieved.

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How to protect yourself against website trackers in Firefox

Tech Republic Security

If you'd like a little more privacy when surfing the web, Firefox offers a few different options to defend yourself against trackers. The post How to protect yourself against website trackers in Firefox appeared first on TechRepublic.

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5 tips for working with templates in Google Workspace apps

Tech Republic Cloud

Try the general template gallery in Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides or Sites to create specific types of files quickly—or create your own templates to use within your Google Workspace organization. The post 5 tips for working with templates in Google Workspace apps appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to generate secure passwords for your accounts

Tech Republic Security

A password generator can help when you need a strong and complex password to protect an account. The post How to generate secure passwords for your accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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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Your on-premise ERP software is getting old, but is the time right to retire it?

Tech Republic Cloud

Forrester has several reasons why — and why not — to ditch aging enterprise resource planning software, as well as recommendations for those that plan to keep it. The post Your on-premise ERP software is getting old, but is the time right to retire it? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Amazon Web Services partners with Brazil’s space agency to boost business on the final frontier

GeekWire

Alcantara Space Center serves as Brazil’s main launch site. ( ASCOM / MCTIC Photo / Odjair Baena). Amazon Web Services and the Brazilian Space Agency are joining forces to support long-term growth of the space industry in Latin America’s largest country. The statement of strategic intent and cooperation, signed by AWS and the space agency (known in Portuguese as the Agência Espacial Brasileira , or AEB), follows similar agreements that Amazon has made with Greece and Singapore.

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Google Drive backup solutions for just about any use case

Tech Republic Cloud

When it comes to backing up your Google Drive data, you have numerous choices. Here are five solid backup tools that will provide you with a safety net for nearly every situation. The post Google Drive backup solutions for just about any use case appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Gig workers deliver message to Seattle City Hall about the need for a minimum wage

GeekWire

To-go bags in front of Seattle City Hall on Wednesday as part of a protest by Seattle food delivery drivers. ( Working Washington Photo via Twitter ). Delivery drivers for Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart and other companies left the Seattle City Council holding the bag this week — or, 400 bags — in a protest aimed at drawing attention to how little the gig workers make after expenses.

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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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Password-recovery firm claims it can crack passwords on Macs with T2 security chip

TechSpot

Passware is a company that has sold software-based hacking solutions for nearly 25 years. Its tools are primarily used for legitimate reasons such as forensics and data recovery. However, when Apple introduced its T2 security chip in 2018, Passware hit a snag with the macOS version of its tools.

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Pedal to the metaverse: This Seattle techie found real-world pain driving on a simulated racetrack

GeekWire

Frank Chang in the home driving simulator where he tweaked his back while racing in a video game. (Photo courtesy of Frank Chang). Frank Chang loves to drive fast. When he races, he can feel the vibration of the road beneath him, the g-forces and steering tension in tight turns, and the exertion that comes with repeated braking and accelerating. Climbing out of a race car unhurt is a victory in and of itself.

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Bang & Olufsen launches new Beoplay Portal gaming headset with PlayStation support

TechSpot

The Beoplay Portal headset was designed as a higher-end choice for Xbox players looking for something more than the Xbox Wireless Headset. Despite being designed for Xbox, Bang & Olufsen's gaming headset was also compatible with Bluetooth-compatible devices like tablets, phones, consoles and PCs. However, this was only possible through.

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King Tut's Meteorite Dagger Has a Mystery Origin Story

Gizmodo

A team of researchers recently X-ray scanned an iron dagger found in the tomb of Tutankhamun to figure out how the object, the metal of which came from a meteorite, was made. They suspect the dagger was created through low-temperature forging—but they don’t think it was crafted in Egypt. 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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The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: Early 2022

TechSpot

Our recommendations for the best 1440p gaming monitors you can buy right now cover five categories, covering medium refresh rates, high refresh rates, 32-inch monitors, budget options and HDR options (if any).

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Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account

The Verge

Microsoft Design ( Instagram ). Microsoft says it’s planning to update Windows 11 Pro so it will require an internet connection and a Microsoft Account during the initial setup phase. The changes will mirror the same requirements Microsoft originally added to Windows 11 Home last year , meaning you won’t be able to avoid Microsoft Accounts by creating a local user account during setup.

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The Power of Technology for the Middle Market Sector

Information Week

For mid-market companies to stay ahead, business leaders will need to adopt a tech-focused mindset.

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Get Alder Lake's excellent Core i7-12700K for just $337

TechSpot

Amazon has the Intel Core i7-12700K for just $337 today. That's $83 off the usual $420 price tag. The 12700K is a 12-core CPU clocked at 5.0 GHz and comes with Intel UHD graphics.

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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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The Alien TV show will take place before Ripley

The Verge

FX chairman announcing the series in 2020. | Screenshot: Disney. FX’s upcoming TV series based on the Alien films will be set on Earth “70-odd years from now” which is before Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley character in the franchise’s timeline, FX chairman John Landgraf tells The Hollywood Reporter. The show is being headed up by Noah Hawley, who previously won acclaim for his Fargo TV series inspired by the Coen brothers movie of the same name.

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YouTube looking at new ways of stopping misinformation from spreading online

TechSpot

Neal Mohan, Chief Product Officer at YouTube, wrote an extensive post about tackling misinformation on the service. It focuses on three areas, the first of which is stopping these videos before they go viral. It classifies conspiracy theories such as claims 5G caused the spread of the coronavirus as an.

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Checklist: Cloud storage management

Tech Republic Cloud

Adopt the best practices in this TechRepublic Premium checklist to encourage consistently thorough cloud storage account reviews. The IT department is typically best positioned to perform regular audits of the organization’s cloud storage services. Among the tasks the technical contact assigned to performing regular administrative cloud storage reviews should perform is confirming that least-privilege standards.

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Valve updates Proton to 7.0, enhancing Steam Deck game compatibility

TechSpot

The latest update to the Windows-Linux compatibility layer Proton brings it to version 7.0. The new features and compatibility improvements it brings to Valve’s SteamOS arrive less than two weeks before the Steam Deck's official launch. Wine 7.0 and DXVK 1.9.4 are part of the patch as well.

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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.