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Reboot Your Marketing Strategy With Cross-Channel Campaign Management

Forrester IT

Done right, CCCM delivers more than outbound campaigns. In this Forrester Wave™, we compare CCCM solutions from enterprise marketing software suite vendors.

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The AI Ecosystem: Mapping the Future of Data Science

Information Week

A new artificial intelligence landscape is emerging, enabling a new wave of innovation for those with the skills and structure to seize the opportunity.

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The 100 Best Channel Podcasts Of 2021

Forrester IT

Since posting our top 64 channel podcasts in 2019, there has been explosive growth in podcast adoption. The audio-only format is also expanding with the invite- and iOS-only upstart Clubhouse achieving 16.4 million downloads since it debuted last year, according to Sensor Tower. Responding to this initial success, leading social media companies such as […].

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Download Latest SCCM Installation Media | Baseline Version | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post Download Latest SCCM Installation Media | Baseline Version | ConfigMgr appeared first on HTMD Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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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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Third-Party Providers Want In On The Retail Media Boom

Forrester IT

Retail Media Is Booming I’ve taken more questions on retail media in the past 12 months than any other digital marketing topic that I cover. And it shouldn’t be any surprise, as consumer purchasing and behavior has significantly shifted online during the pandemic. We had already noted growth in retail media in the middle of […].

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The semiconductor shortage isn't going to end soon, says Forrester research director

Tech Republic Data Center

Surging demand, international tensions and the complicated process of building new chip factories are some of the reasons tech buyers should plan to change tack for the near future.

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A day in the life of a Customer Engagement Manager

Spearline Testing

As a Customer Engagement (CE) Manager, "We want to help our customers ensure that their own customers have a positive experience when they interact with their support/sales teams via their voice channels." However, things don't always go smoothly in today’s complex networks, and problems often occur. A Customer Engagement Manager’s daily routine is never a quiet one.

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Why Sales Leaders Must Leverage A Systematic Approach To Earn, Retain, And Grow Customers

Forrester IT

Changing buyer preferences and remote work have forced sales organizations to rethink how and where they sell. An insights-driven, team-oriented approach is needed to succeed. Learn more at next week's B2B Summit North America.

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Neil Gaiman, Chuck Wendig, and More Are Uniting to Make Disney Pay Royalties

Gizmodo

Late last year , Alan Dean Foster—the novelist who wrote the first Star Wars novels , the ghost-written novelization of A New Hope and its direct sequel, Splinter of the Mind’s Eye— went public with his struggles to negotiate a royalty contract for his work since Disney took ownership of Lucasfilm. Although Foster’s… Read more.

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Chia crypto mining spurs 500% jump in Adata SSD sales, warranty warning from Galax

TechSpot

The Chia blockchain uses a 'proof of space and time' model instead of 'proof of work' (Bitcoin) or 'proof of stake' (Etherium 2.0). People can mine or farm the crypto by allocating their unused disk space, along with a time factor tied in for increasing the blockchain's overall security.

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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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Scientists Find Billion-Year-Old Fossil Life, 'Something Which Has Never Been Described Before'

Gizmodo

On the shores of a Scottish loch lie geologic deposits dating back a billion years, and within the rocks is evidence of the earliest known non-marine multicellular organism, according to a study published in Current Biology. It’s a fascinating new detail in the story of how animals may have evolved from the soup of… Read more.

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‘We are airborne!’ Stratolaunch sends the world’s biggest airplane on its second test flight

GeekWire

Stratolaunch’s Roc carrier plane flies above California’s Mojave Desert. (Stratolaunch via Twitter). Stratolaunch, the aerospace company founded by the late Seattle billionaire Paul Allen, put the world’s biggest airplane through its second flight test today, two years after the first flight. “We are airborne!” Stratolaunch reported in a tweet.

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‘Disaster Girl’ has sold her popular meme as an NFT for $500,000

The Verge

Photo: David Roth. Another internet meme has sold for big bucks online: Zoë Roth, best known as “ Disaster Girl ” for the popular image macro taken by her father in 2005 of her smirking at the camera while a house burns down in the background, has sold the original copy of the meme as an NFT for 180 Ether, worth almost $500,000. Roth tells The New York Times that she’ll use the money to pay off her student loans and to donate to charity.

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Amazon plans to install smaller Elephant Car Wash sign outdoors on its campus ‘for everyone to enjoy’

GeekWire

A rendering of the Elephant Car Wash sign as it is planned for Amazon’s headquarters campus in Seattle at the corner of 7th Avenue and Blanchard Street. (Cushing Terrell Image via Amazon). This little pink elephant will stay outdoors where it belongs. Amazon’s plans to display the smaller Elephant Car Wash sign on its Seattle headquarters campus now involve putting the historic marker at the corner of 7th Avenue and Blanchard Street in front of its reInvent tower.

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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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Amazon crosses $100 billion in sales in huge first quarter

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Amazon had a wildly successful 2020 , despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and that blazing trail shows no signs of stopping for 2021. The company shared its financial results for Q1 2021 , and it brought in $108.5 billion in net sales. That’s a 44 percent increase from the $75.5 billion reported in the first quarter of last year, as the pandemic was beginning to take hold globally.

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How to safely add folders to iCloud in macOS

Tech Republic Cloud

If you're looking to add non-standard folders to iCloud, for backup purposes, Jack Wallen shows you how to do this safely.

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Frank Miller taps Concept Art House and Gala Games for 30th anniversary Sin City NFT collectibles

Venture Beast

Artist Frank Miller has teamed up with Concept Art House and Gala Games to create 30th anniversary Sin City art. Read More.

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Amazon crushes earnings estimates with $108.5B in Q1 revenue, up 44%, profits of $8.1B, up 224%

GeekWire

The Amazon Spheres in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser). Amazon blew past expectations for its first fiscal quarter earnings , posting revenue of $108.5 billion, up 44% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $15.79, up from $5.01. Profits of $8.1 billion and an operating margin of 8.2% set new records. Analysts expected Q1 revenue of $104 billion and earnings per share of $9.54.

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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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The NYPD is sending its controversial robot dog back to the pound

The Verge

Photo illustration by William Joel | Video by Daniel Valls. The New York Police Department has canceled its trial of a robot dog made by US firm Boston Dynamics after receiving fierce criticism regarding the “dystopian” technology. “The contract has been terminated and the dog will be returned,” a spokesperson for the NYPD told the New York Post. John Miller, the department’s deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism, told The New York Times that the machine was “a casualty of po

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Viral sensation ‘Among Us’ is coming to PlayStation 4 & 5 later this year

GeekWire

One of these things is not like the other. (Innersloth screenshot). Last year’s viral hit Among Us is planned to debut on PlayStation 4 & 5 later this year. Announced during Sony’s “State of Play” news conference Thursday, the PS4/5 rev of Among Us will come with crossplay, online multiplayer, and exclusive cosmetic items that let you dress your Crewmate up as Ratchet, the protagonist of Sony’s Ratchet & Clank series.

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Apple reportedly postponed iPad and MacBook production under continuing chip shortage

TechSpot

Despite Apple's earnings being through the roof and rumors that its second-generation silicon may be ready in time for fall-released devices, Macbooks and iPads due out in the second half of 2021 will likely be delayed. The global chip shortage is affecting all manufacturers, including Apple, which is now producing.

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Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin promise details coming next week for how to buy first seat on spaceflight

GeekWire

A new message on the homepage of Blue Origin’s website. (BlueOrigin.com screenshot). Step aside, Mannequin Skywalker. Blue Origin is getting ready for real humans to man its New Shepard spaceship and replace the high-tech dummy that has flown on previous test flights. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos again said, “It’s time,” and pointed people to the Blue Origin website where a countdown clock is running to May 5.

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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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Windows 10 is now installed on 1.3 billion monthly active devices

TechSpot

It has been a long journey for Windows 10. It got off to a rocky start (though arguably not as rocky as Windows 8's), and though the OS has improved dramatically over time courtesy of regular software updates, it's still had its fair share of controversies -- the notorious bug.

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AI-powered cybersecurity platform Vectra AI raises $130M

Venture Beast

Vectra AI, an AI-powered cybersecurity platform, raised $130 million in a funding round that values the company at $1.2 billion post-money. Read More.

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GeekWire Awards 2021: Meet the remarkable STEM educators who are inspiring next-gen geeks

GeekWire

STEM Educators of the Year for 2021, from left to right: Lauren Bricker, Cathi Rodgveller, and Kim Williams. Over the years, GeekWire has highlighted so many of the tireless folks who are nurturing the next generation of geeks. And this year we’re excited to announce a new award to recognize a select group of the Pacific Northwest’s top teachers.

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Huawei trained the Chinese-language equivalent of GPT-3

Venture Beast

Huawei trained a 200-billion-parameter Chinese-language model. But whether it moves the needle on research is an open question. 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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Amazon Renews Invincible for 2 More Bloody Seasons

Gizmodo

It shouldn’t be a surprise. Robert Kirkman ’s animated adaptation of his own 2003 comic has been even more popular and well-reviewed than its source material, thanks to its airing on Amazon Prime. Clearly, Amazon isn’t unaware of this fact, since it’s just renewed Invincible for not one but two more seasons. Read more.

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Feds arrest founder of bitcoin ‘mixer’ they say laundered $335 million over ten years

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. The Department of Justice said it has arrested a Russian-Swedish national who allegedly operated a long-running cryptocurrency laundering site. According to a news release from the DOJ, Roman Sterlingov ran Bitcoin Fog, a cryptocurrency tumbler or “mixer”— which hides a cryptocurrency’s source by mixing it with other funds.

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TerraTrue, which brings privacy-by-design to product teams, nabs $15M

Venture Beast

TerraTrue offers companies a "privacy-by-design" platform that helps them proactively manage their privacy programs. Read More.

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NYPD rips up $94,000 'Digidog' contract with Boston Dynamics after backlash from activists and city officials

TechSpot

It was only last December that the New York Police Department began deploying a heavily modified Spot quadruped on missions in New York City. The department intended to use it in situations involving hazardous materials, bomb threats, and other situations where citizens' or officers' lives were at risk. The few.

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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.