Tue.Aug 22, 2017

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Big Data Management: A Few Pointers First-Timers Should Remember

CTOvision

There is no doubt about it, data is becoming vital for small and large companies. One of the major reasons data is becoming more important probably deals with its power to save money and optimize performance. Still, to many, using big data is pretty new, so it might be a good idea to consider the following tips […].

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Cyber criminals hack Enigma to steal $500,000 in Ethereum

Computer Weekly

Hackers have reportedly used stolen contact details to trick investors into sending funds to a fake trading platform digital wallet, but some allege poor password security is to blame

Report 162
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The LAN: A History of Network Operating Systems Part 3

IT Toolbox

Even though the earliest LANs were of this genre, by 1989 it appeared that they were on the way out. By 1992, however, new life had been breathed into peer-to-peer networking by both Novell and Microsoft, along with the popularity of Artisoft's LANtastic. We will take a close look at peer-to-peer LANs at a deeper level in some future posts.

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Blockchain could reduce deaths and illness resulting from food contamination

Computer Weekly

Some of the biggest companies in the food supply sector are working with IBM to find ways to use blockchain technology to improve food safety

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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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How IoT and OT collaborate to usher in the data-driven factory of the future

IT Toolbox

Learn how a leading-edge manufacturer, Hirotec, delivers dependable, managed, and continuous operations.

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Almost one-third of IT workers think they need more training to enhance career

Computer Weekly

More than half of IT workers receive formal training from their employer, but many feel more needs to be done for them to advance, according to Computer Weekly research

Training 151

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Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes

Computer Weekly

For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup

Backup 138
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Andreessen Leads New Funding in Enterprise AI, Analytics Startup Databricks

Data Center Knowledge

Funding for the sector has surged during the past four years Read More.

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Industrial robots a security risk, warns IOActive

Computer Weekly

Some of the most popular industrial and domestic robot brands have various vulnerabilities that could by exploited by cyber attackers, a research paper warns

Industry 143
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Rackspace’s Private Cloud Built on VMware Now in GA

Data Center Knowledge

Service features standardized VMware architecture, continuous updates, lifecycle management Read More.

Vmware 147
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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 AT&T embraced the telecoms technology transition

Computer Weekly

AT&T’s CIO of network and shared services, Sorabh Saxena, discusses how to reskill telecoms engineers and exploit open standards as the operator embraces the future of networking services provision

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Docker brings containers to mainframes

Network World

Docker announced the first major update to its flagship Docker Enterprise Edition 17.06, with a clear eye to on-premises data centers and DevOps. Docker rolled out the rebranded Docker EE in March, based on what was previously known as the Docker Commercially Supported and Docker Datacenter products. With that launch, Docker added the ability to port legacy apps to containers without having to modify the code.

Devops 124
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Mimecast calls for action to counter game-changing email exploit

Computer Weekly

Email security firm warns of a newly-discovered email exploit that could be a game-changer if used by attackers

Security 170
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Software is about people

IT Toolbox

I've been around software for a long time. I've different roles from developing it to managing developers. I've dealt with different technologies and SDLCs. Through all of this, I remain convinced of one thing. Software is about people. Yes, it's true that we're talking about the users.

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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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E8 dodges NVMe/controller bottleneck with server processing

Computer Weekly

Startup E8 announces v2 of its NVMe-based products with LUNs, Raid and thin provisioning as it sidesteps the NVMe-controller bottleneck by offloading processing to app servers

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iOS Developer Bootcamp

IT Toolbox

Attending an iOS developer bootcamp is one of the best and cheapest ways to become a professional Apple application developer.

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Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes

Computer Weekly

For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup

Backup 125
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4 simple steps to cyber safety

Tech Republic Security

Anthony Grieco, senior director and trust strategy officer at Cisco's Security and Trust Organization, explains how companies can improve cybersecurity with these easy tips.

Strategy 108
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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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CityFibre starts wholesale broadband service in Leicester and Nottingham

Computer Weekly

Business suffering from poor broadband connectivity in Leicester and Nottingham have been invited to register their interest in hooking up to CityFibre’s FTTP services

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Zuckerberg Shares Eclipse Photos Shot from Facebook Data Center Roof

Data Center Knowledge

The Prineville server farm was in one of the best places on the planet to see it. Read More.

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Cambridgeshire firefighters get rugged tablets for frontline work

Computer Weekly

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue is deploying ruggedised Panasonic tablets across its service to help personnel access vital information in an emergency

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Iron Mountain Hires ByteGrid’s Infrastructure VP Mike Clemson

Data Center Knowledge

Long-time data center facilities management pro named VP of critical infrastructure at info management giant 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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Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly

Computer Weekly

Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online

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How to Fix "MS Outlook Cannot Start" in different ways?

IT Toolbox

Fix the error "MS Outlook Cannot Start" in while opening the outlook in different ways.

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Barclays installs devices to monitor office use

Computer Weekly

Barclays bank has installed sensors connected to a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor and analyse office use

Banking 134
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Video: How IBM plans to use Watson and AI to protect the connected car

Tech Republic Security

IBM Security recently announced new testing focused on cars security and IoT. The services will focus on backend processes, apps, and physical hardware used to control smart systems.

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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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Strategy in business and learning to map – should you take the blue pill or the red pill?

Computer Weekly

Devising business strategy means more than gut feel or copying others – the technique of mapping offers a better way to competitive advantage

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All about the Cloud and How it can Be Used by Today's Bloggers

IT Toolbox

This post looks at the Cloud and how it can benefit bloggers.

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Cisco buys hyperconvergence software supplier

Computer Weekly

Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyperconvergence software

Software 114
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Microsoft goes all in on containers in the cloud with extended Red Hat partnership

Tech Republic Data Center

Red Hat and Microsoft recently updated their enterprise alliance with a host of new integrations that could make it easier for enterprise users to adopt containers.

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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.