Mon.Aug 03, 2020

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How can vendors and end users ensure cloud security?

CTOvision

As rates of cloud adoption surge, in part due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nick Ismail takes a look at how can organizations, and vendors ensure cloud security on Information Age: […].

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In 2019, Southwest Had A CX Disaster; In 2020, Its Customers Forgave The Airline — Here’s Why

Forrester IT

I predicted that Southwest would recover in the CX Index due to the CX equity it has built with its customers. As it turned out, Southwest not only recovered, it set a new high score for the industry and passed JetBlue to take the top spot among airlines.

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Internet of Things devices: Stick to these security rules or you could face a ban

CTOvision

Insecure Internet of Things devices and other connected products could be banned if they fail to meet basic security standards to be used in homes and businesses. Proposals from the Department […].

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FORRward: A Weekly Read For Tech And Marketing Execs

Forrester IT

The Clock Keeps Ticking On Microsoft’s Pursuit To Purchase TikTok In The US Late last year, we predicted that companies like Facebook or Meredith Corporation would court TikTok for acquisition but that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would ultimately hold out for an IPO. Now, it looks like we were half right. Increasing scrutiny from lawmakers over data privacy concerns and […].

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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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32% Of IT Budgets Will Be Dedicated To The Cloud By 2021

CTOvision

These and many other fascinating insights are from the recently published IDG Cloud Computing Survey 2020. You can download a copy here for free (PDF, 12 pp., opt-in). The survey’s […].

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How a Small Nonprofit Succeeded in Digital Transformation

Social, Agile and Transformation

One of my favorite clients, Charity Navigator, just released a major upgrade to how they process and rate nonprofit charities. Say you're passionate about saving the rainforests, improving homeless shelters, or helping children with cancer, Charity Navigator's tools help you find and make smarter choices about where you contribute and donate.

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Your Next Move: Solution Architect

Association of Information Technology Professional

If you are an excellent problem solver with a knack for seeing the big picture, a career as a solution architect may be for you.

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Can the IoT Benefit from Blockchain Technology?

CTOvision

Read Marc Kavinsky take a look at whether the Internet of Things connected devices can use Blockchain technology on IoT News : There are two technologies we’ve heard discussed a […].

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FIX SCCM Update Prerequisites Failed Issue | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s find out the fix for SCCM Update Prerequisites Failed Issue. As the heading indicates itself it’s about the new KB released “KB4560496” for ConfigMgr 2002. Introduction: I installed it in my test lab the day it was released and everything was going good.

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How to use big data to inform a post-pandemic roadmap

CTOvision

Read Sonakshi Babbar take a look at how companies can use big data to make a post-pandemic roadmap on In The Black: The global economy has been hit hard by […].

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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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BlackBerry launches free tool for reverse engineering to fight cybersecurity attacks

Tech Republic Security

One of the first announcements at BlackHat USA 2020 is an open-source tool to fight malware that BlackBerry first used internally and is now making available to everyone.

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Download Office 365 Backup Solution from Veeam

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Download Office 365 Backup Solution from Veeam. You are looking for Microsoft Office 365 with many enhancements. Let’s go through the features of Veeam Office 365 Backup v4! Download Office 365 Backup Solution from Veeam You can download the solution from the following link Office365 – [link] Resources Download Windows/Linux agent – [link] Download Azure Backup – [link] Veeam […].

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How to better protect your organization against mobile threats

Tech Republic Security

The increased use of personal phones for work and the growth of mobile malware create a risk to organizations, says Gigamon.

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Business Continuity Planning: The Pandemic Wake-Up Call

Information Week

Ensuring continuity of operations in the face of unforeseen disruptions must be a top priority going forward. Is your organization in good shape?

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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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The Linux Foundation announces collective to enhance open source software security

Tech Republic Security

The newly formed Open Source Security Foundation includes titans in technology such as Google, Intel, Microsoft, IBM, and more.

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10 Top Cloud Computing Startups

Information Week

These cloud-native startups are redefining familiar technology and enabling entirely new products.

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Data protection strategies for your home office

Tech Republic Cloud

Don't risk losing your personal or business data--employ a multi-level data protection and IT redundancy strategy.

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Medieval Remixes of Star Wars Themes Are Music to Thine Ears

Gizmodo

When Darth Vader said “What is thy bidding, master?” apparently he was onto something. The phrase had a certain dated quality. Medieval even. And now, after hearing actual medieval remixes of popular Star Wars themes, those two things definitely go hand in hand. Read more.

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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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Virgin Galactic unveils supersonic airplane concept with Boeing and Rolls-Royce as supporters

GeekWire

An artist’s conception shows Virgin Galactic’s supersonic airplane in flight. (Virgin Galactic Photo). Virgin Galactic has taken the wraps off a concept for an airplane capable of flying three times the speed of sound, to be developed with support from Boeing and Rolls-Royce. The project would be distinct from Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo suborbital space plane program , which is closing in on the start of commercial operations at Spaceport America in New Mexico.

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A Young Girl Becomes One With the Sea in This New African Animated Series

Gizmodo

Thousands of miles away from Hollywood, a new heroine is being born. Her name is Isaura. She’s from Mozambique, can breathe underwater and talk to turtles, and wants to save the planet. Read more.

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Zelda recipe appears in serious novel by serious author after rushed Google search

The Verge

If you were writing a book and needed to find out how red clothes dye is traditionally made, you’d probably start with a simple Google search. At least, that’s what John Boyne, the author behind The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas says he “ must have ” done when it emerged that several fantasy ingredients from The Legend of Zelda have appeared in his most recent book, A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom.

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A Pair of Canadian Ice Caps Has Disappeared Completely

Gizmodo

A set of polar ice caps has literally disappeared. We don’t need any more evidence that the Earth is warming to the point of mass instability, but this latest discovery is unsettling, to say the least. 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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Google and Harvard release COVID-19 prediction models

Venture Beast

Google collaborated with the Harvard Global Health Institute to release free COVID-19 prediction models for health care workers and policymakers. Read More.

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This Algorithm Might Make Facial Recognition Obsolete

Gizmodo

In 2020, it’s worth assuming that every status update and selfie you upload online can eventually make its way into the hands of an obscure data-mining third party , into the hands of national authorities , or both. Read more.

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How to Encrypt Files, Folders and Drives on Windows 10

TechSpot

One of the best ways to protect your privacy is to encrypt important information on your computer. Whether you need to send personal information to someone, or simply want to make sure that no one who gets access to your computer can see stuff you would rather keep private, encryption.

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Twitter faces $250 million FTC fine for misusing emails and phone numbers

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Twitter said that the Federal Trade Commission may soon fine it up to $250 million for improper use of users’ phone numbers and email addresses. The potential fines would come for violations of Twitter’s 2011 agreement with the FTC to no longer mislead consumers about how it protects their personal information.

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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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University mandates wearable COVID-19 tracker, sparking student protest

Venture Beast

As schools face the challenging task of resuming fall classes during a pandemic, one university is trying to use wearable health sensors to mitigate risks. Read More.

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PlayStation 5 will support PS4 controllers, but only for playing PS4 games

The Verge

Image: Sony. Sony is confirming today that its existing PS4 controller will not work with PS5 games. “We believe that PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform, including the features of DualSense wireless controller,” says Sony in a statement confirming the company’s plans. Sony says that existing DualShock 4 controllers and officially licensed third-party PS4 controllers “will work with supported PS4 games.

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China’s Xiao-i sues Apple for $1.43 billion over Siri AI infringement

Venture Beast

Following a court's validation of a key patent, a Chinese AI company sued Apple, claiming that Siri infringes on its innovation. Read More.

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Square Enix’s Avengers game is getting a PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man character, and that sucks

The Verge

Square Enix’s Avengers game will arrive this fall, and it’ll bring back console-exclusive content in a big way: the company announced that PlayStation players will get exclusive access to a playable Spider-Man character sometime in 2021. Frankly, that sucks. It’s not clear whether Sony paid Square Enix extra for the exclusive character or if this is simply an extension of the movie rights that Sony has long since held to the character.

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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.