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Tendances 2021

Forrester IT

Il y a près d’un an déjà, je publiais un blog sur les tendances 2020. Ce matin, je découvre un article des Echos qui explique pourquoi l’ère des épidémies ne fait que commencer. La lecture de cet article m’inquiète mais paradoxalement ne me surprend pas. En l’espace de neuf mois, nous nous sommes habitués à […].

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From Building a Channel to YouTube Series: 10 Initiatives We're Excited About in 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

It’s time to look forward—to better times, new beginnings, and a brighter future. For CompTIA, 2021 means focusing on initiatives, resources and projects that bring more value to members and the IT industry. Here’s what to expect.

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Can Your Sales Rep Be Influenced By Commission?

Forrester IT

Compensation is not always the most important sales motivator. Assessing your team on three factors will determine the influence it has to drive sales.

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Cybercriminals use psychology--cybersecurity pros should, too

Tech Republic Security

Most successful cybercrimes leverage known human weaknesses. Isn't it time we stop getting psyched by the bad guys? Here are five steps cybersecurity pros can take now.

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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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The Future of Commerce Technology Is On FIRE — And It’s A Good Thing

Forrester IT

I can explain the evolution of commerce technology using plate tectonics — really! Now imagine me telling you that commerce is no longer the nucleus of the commerce technology atom (… and that I could even mix a metaphor about Gremlins into this conversation). It’s true — the commerce core is shrinking away. We already […].

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Redefining the Business Analyst Role

Information Week

Today, business analysts are expected to not only collaborate with business users as they have in the past but also to be active "doers" on IT projects that they undertake.

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ConfigMgr Asset Intelligence Reports | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. The ConfigMgr asset intelligence reports provide information about hardware, license management, and software. These asset intelligence reports are located in the ConfigMgr console, in the Monitoring workspace, in the Asset intelligence folder under the Reporting node.

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8 Work From Home Experiences We Didn't Expect Last Year

Information Week

The chaos made for some memorable and downright embarrassing moments, which, of course, had to happen while we were videoconferencing.

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How to enable biometric login with Bitwarden

Tech Republic Security

If you'd rather not have to enter your password every time you open the Bitwarden password manager on your mobile device, Jack Wallen shows you how to enable biometric login.

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Boeing says its composites R&D center will be turned to other purposes, ending an era

GeekWire

Boeing’s Advanced Developmental Composites Center is on East Marginal Way South in Tukwila, Wash. (Flynn Companies Photo). Boeing says it’ll be repurposing the Seattle-area facility that has served as the focus for research into the composite materials used in aircraft ranging from the B-2 Stealth bomber to the 787 Dreamliner. In an emailed statement, Boeing said much of the work being done at the Advanced Developmental Composites Center, situated across the street from Seattle’

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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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Will microservices dominate 2021? Definitely maybe

Tech Republic Cloud

Commentary: Microservices were all the rage in 2020, but developers are learning monolithic applications have their place, too.

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Amazon Air makes first outright purchase of planes, buying 11 Boeing jets to expand cargo fleet

GeekWire

An Amazon Air cargo plane in Sacramento, Calif. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop). In case there was any doubt, Amazon just signaled just how serious it is about building its own transportation and delivery network. The tech giant announced the purchase of eleven Boeing 767-300 jets , from Delta and WestJet, marking the first time Amazon has bought, rather than leased, planes for its cargo fleet.

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Dell’s new monitors have a dedicated Microsoft Teams button

The Verge

Dell is launching three new monitors next month, and all of them come with a dedicated Microsoft Teams button. Dell claims it has created the “world’s first video conferencing monitors certified for Microsoft Teams,” after Microsoft started certifying displays , webcams, and headsets last year. Three monitors will be available next month, all offering quick access to Microsoft Teams.

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What you need to know about the newly detected, more contagious COVID-19 variant

GeekWire

A UW Medicine health worker check in with a patient at a drive-through coronavirus testing site. (UW Photo / Dennis Wise). In a final parting shot, 2020 delivered this bit of late-breaking bad news: A new variant of COVID-19 has emerged that appears more contagious and last week was confirmed in one man in Colorado and another in California. The strain — known scientifically by letter and number jumbles including SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01, 501Y.V1 or B.1.1.7 — was first detected in the United Kin

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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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Today I learned your Apple Watch can double as a vlogging viewfinder

The Verge

The Apple Watch’s ability to act as a camera remote for your phone got a mention in its announcement keynote , so it’s been around a while, but I’ve only ever used it once or twice to take group pictures. Twitter user @PeterSciretta , however, has pointed out that you can also use it as a vlogging aid. Doing this is simple: On your watch, go to the Camera Remote app.

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Microsoft-owned Mojang Studios shutting down AR-powered ‘Minecraft Earth’ game in June

GeekWire

(Mojang Studios Image). The developers behind Minecraft Earth have announced that the augmented reality mobile game is being shut down in June, due largely to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. Microsoft-owned Mojang Studios made the announcement in a post on the official Minecraft.net site, which replaced the main Minecraft Earth sub-site on Tuesday morning. “ Minecraft Earth was designed around free movement and collaborative play — two things that have become near impossible in t

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Viral 5G Conspiracy Diagram Actually Shows How to Build Your Own Guitar Pedal

Gizmodo

Does this diagram show the secret plans of Bill Gates and his minions to inject 5G chips into the bloodstreams of unsuspecting people who get the covid-19 vaccine? Not quite. But it can sure scoop the hell out of those mids. Read more.

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How to document your software and hardware with DokuWiki

Tech Republic Data Center

Looking for a place to house your documentation, checklists, and other bits of information for your staff? Jack Wallen shows you how to install DokuWiki, which can serve this purpose well.

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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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Researchers Find a Faster, More Efficient Way to 3D Print

Gizmodo

Two researchers at Penn State have created a new system for five-axis additive 3D-printing that reduces the amount and density of support materials needed for making printed objects. Read more.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security tested technology that can recognize masked faces

Venture Beast

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is testing systems that could enable it to identify masked faces, ostensibly with accuracy. Read More.

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Apple patents point to using your MacBook to wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple Watch

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Apple has been granted two patents that describe adding two-way wireless charging to its devices ( via 9to5Mac ). The patents, first spotted by Patently Apple , include drawings that show a MacBook charging various devices, including an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as drawings of iPads and iPhones doing the same.

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OpenAI debuts DALL-E for generating images from text

Venture Beast

OpenAI today introduced DALL-E for generating images from text, and CLIP, a network trained on 400 million pairs of images and text. 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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Grasslands May Soon Produce More Greenhouse Gases Than They Sequester

Gizmodo

The world’s grasslands are an essential carbon sink, and may even be more efficient at capturing atmospheric carbon than trees. But thanks to animal agriculture and fertilizer use, they’re now producing as much greenhouse gas pollution as they sequester, according to a new study published in Nature Communications on… Read more.

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Cox acquires AI/3D scanner maker Fyusion to aid used car dealerships

Venture Beast

The Atlanta-based media and internet conglomerate has purchased an AI and 3D scanning company to help dealerships digitize used car listings. Read More.

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Why you should use SCP to securely transfer files

Tech Republic Security

If you're still using unsecured copy methods to transfer data to and from client devices, there's no better time to learn SCP. Here's why it's beneficial to encrypt your transfers.

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Niantic acquires Mayhem to boost social gaming communities

Venture Beast

Pokémon Go creator Niantic has acquired social gaming community platform Mayhem to bring greater social activity to its games. 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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Graphics cards face further shortages as crypto prices rise

TechSpot

After hitting its previous record of $19,700 in late 2017, Bitcoin dropped to a low of $3,200 a year later. It stagnated between $7,000 and $9,000 for a long time, but since December, its price has gone through the roof, passing $20,000 last month and breaking the $30K barrier recently.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: tall phone, small price

The Verge

For $300, it’s right on the money The OnePlus Nord N10 5G does something unique: bring 5G to a $299.99 phone without cutting too many corners. That’s a full $200 lower than other budget-oriented competitors like the Google Pixel 4A 5G and Samsung Galaxy A51 5G. Alongside its lower-tier N100 sibling, it’s the first phone in OnePlus’ midrange Nord series to arrive in the US, available from T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and unlocked from OnePlus.com and other retailers.

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None of Google's apps have been updated since before Apple's privacy rules took effect

TechSpot

Fast Company points out that the last time Google updated any of its iOS apps was December 7. That date is only one day before Apple's privacy labels went into effect. Starting on December 8, developers had to begin filling out data collection practices for any new apps or updates.

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Here’s why Anker’s MagSafe-style charger has a gigantic USB-C plug

The Verge

Apple’s MagSafe charging system offers a whole new way to charge iPhones, and third-party companies like Anker are jumping at the chance to make their own magnetic chargers — both official ones that work with Apple’s system and unofficial ones that just take advantage of the magnetic setup. Anker’s $22 charger falls into the second category: it’s not an official MagSafe charger, meaning it doesn’t offer the faster 15W charging speed or the fancy NFC tricks as “official” MagSafe products.

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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.