Fri.Jun 04, 2021

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How To Talk To Executives And Avoid A Boardroom Ambush

Forrester IT

When plans fail, preparation is the key to avoiding a meeting disaster. In her latest blog post, Forrester analyst Jennifer Rouse explains how preparation can prevent a meeting ambush.

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Ransomware: A cheat sheet for professionals

Tech Republic Security

This guide covers the Colonial Pipeline attack, WannaCry, Petya and other ransomware attacks, the systems hackers target and how to avoid becoming a victim and paying cybercriminals a ransom in the event of an infection.

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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) 003 vs. 004: What’s the Difference?

Association of Information Technology Professional

See how CASP+ 004, coming in October, compares to 003.

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The secrets to system log management success

Tech Republic Data Center

Proper system log management is a fine art, but it takes tedious adjustments to get things working as they should. Learn ways to get the most out of your system logs.

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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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Using AI in Business: Examples of Artificial Intelligence Application in Business

Association of Information Technology Professional

AI can be applied in many different use cases across industries, including healthcare, sales, HR, operations, manufacturing, marketing and of course, technology. But in order to integrate AI into business, we must have a workforce that is equipped to manage the technology.

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How to use a Bash script for-loop for system administration in Linux

Tech Republic Data Center

Bash scripting is every Linux administrator's Swiss Army knife. Learn how using a for-loop in conjunction with Bash scripts can produce powerful results.

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Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they want a flexible approach where those who want to work remote can do so, according to an internal letter obtained by The Verge. “We would like to take the opportunity to communicate a growing concern among our colleagues,” the letter says.

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Two retailer leaks show the MSRP for the Nintendo Switch Pro and an imminent pre-order launch

TechSpot

French electronics store Boulanger accidentally posted a product page for the rumored next iteration of the Nintendo Switch. According to a screenshot of the page, Nintendo is, in fact, calling it the Switch Pro rather than the "Super Switch." It also shows an MSRP of 399 euros, which is about.

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The Pandemic Might Have Killed Off Some Flu Strains for Good

Gizmodo

Scientists say that two common strains of the seasonal flu have seemingly vanished from circulation, likely due to public health measures like mask-wearing meant to slow the covid-19 pandemic. Though it will take time to confirm the disappearing act, the unexpected good news could make developing next season’s flu… Read more.

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Facebook's top apps tie for having the least respect for privacy

TechSpot

Surfshark recently conducted a study of iOS apps and found that collectively browsers gather the least amount of information on users—some don't aggregate any. However, dozens of other apps and services want to know a lot more about you than you would like them to know. Keep in mind that.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Why you can’t write for Bulletin, Facebook’s new Substack clone

Vox

Mark Zuckerberg onstage at a 2019 event. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images. Facebook wants to launch its newsletter product later this month. But it doesn’t want controversial writers using it — just the ones it’s recruiting. Substack made email newsletters buzzy — and controversial. Then Twitter bought a Substack competitor and launched its own version. Now it’s Facebook’s turn: The social network is prepping its take on subscription newsletters with something called Bulletin.

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IBM partners with U.K. on $300M quantum computing research initiative

Venture Beast

The $297.5 million AI and quantum computing initiative from IBM and the U.K. aims to spur research in fields like science and manufacturing. Read More.

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SEO software startup Moz acquired by iContact Marketing Corp., 17 years after launching in Seattle

GeekWire

(Moz Photo). SEO software startup Moz has been acquired by email marketing company iContact , a subsidiary of J2 Global. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rand Fishkin and his mother Gillian Muessig launched Seattle-based Moz back in 2004. The company, originally known as SEOMoz, grew into one of Seattle’s top startups, though its journey was not always smooth.

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Archaeologists Open Frozen Wooden Box Found on Viking Mountain Pass

Gizmodo

Melting glacial ice along a mountain passageway in Norway has resulted in the discovery of hundreds of ancient artifacts. One of these items, a wooden box with the lid still firmly in place, has finally been opened, revealing its precious contents. Read more.

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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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AI Weekly: China’s massive multimodal model highlights AI research gap

Venture Beast

China's massive new AI model, which can ostensibly understand multiple modes of media, highlights the growing AI research gap between nations. Read More.

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WeChat's video platform bans underwear on head, eating socks, and hip shaking

TechSpot

As reported by the South China Morning Post, WeChat owner Tencent Holdings released guidelines for performers on WeChat Channels, its new video section designed to take on short-form-content rivals such as TikTok (known in China as Douyin).

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How AI can simplify, streamline, and enhance supply chain operations

Venture Beast

The shift to advanced automation and AI was already underway as IT teams streamline and enhance their supply chain processes and operations. Read More.

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Expel rolls out managed detection and response for Microsoft

Tech Republic Security

Expel for Microsoft alerts and responds to the Microsoft-specific vulnerabilities attackers typically exploit.

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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 cost of cloud, a trillion dollar paradox

Venture Beast

While cloud clearly delivers ROI early in a company’s journey, the costs can start to outweigh the benefits as a company scales. Read More.

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Ball in God's Court as Utah Governor Declares 'Weekend of Prayer' for Rain

Gizmodo

The West is in drought. You might even call it Biblical given that a drought this fierce hasn’t hit the region in at least 1,200 years. Read more.

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Alethea AI and artist Robert Alice launch Sotheby’s auction of the ‘first intelligent NFT’

Venture Beast

Alethea AI has teamed up with artist Robert Alice to bring to life a virtual being. And they're auctioning it at Sotheby's as the first iNFT. Read More.

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Cops Are Now Using a High-Tech Lasso on People

Gizmodo

In an apparent effort to kill fewer people, police departments across the country are investing in what is basically a high-tech lasso designed to automatically restrain suspects without cops having to electrocute or shoot them. 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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Roblox launches In the Heights experience with Warner Bros. Pictures

Venture Beast

Roblox is launching a partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures to create experiences from the film/musical In the Heights. Read More.

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Into the Spider-Verse 2 Recruits Issa Rae as Spider-Woman

Gizmodo

We don’t know what the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is actually going to be called yet, but its first new cast member has just been revealed. It’s Issa Rae, best known for creating and starring in the HBO show Insecure , who’ll be voicing Jessica Drew, aka, Spider-Woman. The Hollywood Reporter broke the… Read more.

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The DeanBeat: Do game company valuations make sense?

Venture Beast

We're getting a good picture of what game companies are worth due to transactions happening in the game industry. Are these valuations fair? Read More.

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Tech Moves: Ex-Microsoft COO Kevin Turner leaves Core Scientific; Magic AI founder joins ThruWave

GeekWire

Kevin Turner. (Core Scientific Photo). — Kevin Turner has stepped down as CEO of Seattle-area blockchain startup Core Scientific. The former Microsoft COO told GeekWire that the “timing was just really good for me.” “Company is in great shape to go public in the near future. Just going to take some time to recharge and plan my next thing,” Turner said.

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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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Forcepoint: 74% of IT leaders shifted funds to cybersecurity post-pandemic

Venture Beast

CEOs are investing in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and other integrated, cloud-based solutions, Forcepoint said in its C-Suite Report. Read More.

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Panic increases the price of its upcoming Playdate handheld, but is doubling the storage and game count

TechSpot

On its official Twitter account, Panic said the final price of the handheld will be $179, which is up from the originally quoted price of $149. The system will ship with twice as much internal storage as previously stated (now 4GB) and there will be twice as many games available.

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Green Game Jam 2021 wants millions of gamers to act for nature

Venture Beast

The Green Game Jam 2021 -- a coalition of 25 game studios -- wants millions of gamers to act to fight climate change. Read More.

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The future of events: How industry conferences and big gatherings will work after the pandemic

GeekWire

Blending the physical and digital: A crowd at The International, Valve’s Dota 2 eSports tournament, in Seattle in 2017, three years before the pandemic. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota). The pandemic had a seismic impact on in-person meetings and events, requiring organizers and attendees to adjust to a whole new reality. The aftermath could prove even trickier, creating a hybrid audience, with some people attending virtually and others in the flesh. .

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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.