Wed.Aug 04, 2021

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Worried About Losing Cookie Tracking? Look To Your Loyalty Program

Forrester IT

A loyalty program is a great way to collect zero-party data. Read how your loyalty program can be a powerful tool in the post-cookie world.

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Eth2 will help Ether outpace Bitcoin, Pantera Capital CEO predicts

CTOvision

Amid the looming Ethereum London hard fork, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead predicted that the upcoming upgrade would likely help Ether (ETH) outpace Bitcoin (BTC) as the largest cryptocurrency. As a newer cryptocurrency, Ether has more potential than Bitcoin, Morehead said at the Reuters Global Markets Forum on Monday, noting that the latest Ethereum Improvement Proposal […].

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The BI Fabric Baby Is Slowly But Surely Growing Up

Forrester IT

Multiple BI platforms in an enterprise are here to stay. Respondents to an informal social media survey that I’ve been running for the last couple of years report that 25% organizations use 10 or more business intelligence (BI) platforms, 61% organizations use 4 or more and 86% organizations 2 or more (anecdotal evidence based on […].

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Anduril scores $99M contract with DIU for counter-drone tech

CTOvision

The Department of Defense has awarded technology startup Anduril a $99 million contract to provide a new automated counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability. The Production Other Transaction (P-OT) Agreement was struck between the company and the Defense Innovation Unit, the DOD’s Silicon Valley outpost that uses non-traditional contracts to work with start ups.

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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 She Does IT: Systems Engineer Says Confidence Is Key to Success

Association of Information Technology Professional

Lalitha Ande has an enviable skillset. Her experience is both robust and diverse. But, when she moved from India to the UK in 2007 she learned that presenting your accomplishments can be just as important as your skills. The lessons of her success are valuable for IT pros at any level.

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Nvidia GPUs in Cloudera: “Customers are screaming for this”

CTOvision

Nvidia GPUs in the Cloudera Data Platform (CPD) are now generally available for enterprise customers, meeting the timeline first announced in April, and providing acceleration support to enterprise data centers. The initial target of the offer is large on-premise data center customers who will be moved over to the CDP private cloud, according to Sushil […].

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Palantir Technologies Aspires To Be Top Vender of Data Analysis

CTOvision

Read Dana Blankenhorn explain how Palantir Technologies, Inc. aspires to become the top vender of data analysis products on Investor Place : Since its IPO last September, at $10 a share, the stock has more than doubled investors’ money. PLTR stock looks set to end the month at about $22 a share, it traded as […].

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How to Fix SCCM 2107 Prerequisite Errors Warnings

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post How to Fix SCCM 2107 Prerequisite Errors Warnings appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair.

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Our View: The Metaverse is getting real, and it shouldn’t be Facebook’s to control

CTOvision

We really liked the way Fast Company captured thoughts on the importance of ensuring the coming Metaverse should NOT be controlled by Facebook. Read why says that even if Metaverse is built, no big tech company like Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google should control it on Fast Company. Several upper-echelon tech companies announced earnings […].

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Create Cloud PC Azure AD Dynamic Device Group Options Concerns

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post Create Cloud PC Azure AD Dynamic Device Group Options Concerns appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair.

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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 to Explain Complex Technology Issues to Business Leaders

Information Week

Promising digital initiatives can only succeed with enthusiastic management support. Here's how you can help business leaders understand why a complex new project is necessary for long-term competitive success.

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Cybersecurity pros wanted: Tips for hiring IT and security talent right now

Tech Republic Security

Companies are pulling out all of the stops to attract top talent in a tight labor market. These tips could help companies attract and retain cybersecurity pros in the months ahead.

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VMWare announces new Horizon features that will make life in IT a bit easier

Tech Republic Data Center

New and expanded management features make Horizon virtual desktops easier for hybrid cloud and remote work environments.

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Global cyber intrusion activity jumped 125% in the first half of 2021

Tech Republic Security

Companies in the U.S. were targeted more than those in any other country, according to Accenture's Cyber Incident Response Update.

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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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Canadian Olympians Owe Gold to Data Visualization

Information Week

How do you train for the Olympics when your training facility is closed due to COVID? A data collection, analytics, and visualization project helped Canada keep its athletes safe as they got ready for the Tokyo summer games.

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Top 5 self-hosted photo storage options

Tech Republic Cloud

Tom Merritt talks about self-hosting your own photo storage so you don't have to keep paying for storage space.

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Why dynamic end-to-end service orchestration is key for enterprise 5G network services management

TM Forum

5G network slicing creates new enterprise service opportunities but it also brings end-to-end network management challenges. Mark Newman, chief analyst, TM Forum, discusses with Alla Goldner, Director, Technology, Strategy, and Standardization, Amdocs, why dynamic end-to-end service orchestration will play an important role in simplifying 5G service roll out.

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What to do when your Chromebook is no longer supported

Tech Republic Cloud

When Jack Wallen's Chromebook Pixel fell out of support, he wanted to keep that machine working. See what he did to eke out a bit more time from the equipment.

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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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Why Do CIOs Fail When It Comes To Innovation?

The Accidental Successful CIO

Innovation efforts can fail if CIOs don’t step in and guide them Image Credit: Fuzzy Gerdes. As the CIO of your company, you have been given the job of leading innovation at the firm so that it can realize the importance of information technology. However, it can be all too easy to fail at this task. I think that we all understand that innovation is an important driver of growth, and many CIOs aspire to build capabilities that can deliver sustained innovation.

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Sony blames the pandemic for decline in PlayStation Plus subscribers and users

TechSpot

In its Q1 financial results, which cover the three months ending June 30, Sony reported 46.3 million PlayStation Plus subscribers. That's up 1.3 million year-on-year, but more than a million fewer than the previous two quarters. According to Resetera (via VGC), it's the first time PlayStation Plus users have dipped.

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Facebook bans academics who researched ad transparency and misinformation on Facebook

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Facebook has banned the personal accounts of academics who researched ad transparency and the spread of misinformation on the social network. Facebook says the group violated its term of service by scraping user data without permission. But the academics say they are being silenced for exposing problems on Facebook’s platform.

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Microsoft pauses free trial of Windows 365 following 'unbelievable response'

TechSpot

Microsoft launched Windows 365 this month, a new service that essentially moves your PC to the cloud by virtue of Azure-hosted Windows 10 virtual machines. Pricing goes from $20 to $162 per month based on your individual needs, but there's something to be said about the convenience and security it.

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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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Sensorium demos AI-driven avatars as latest virtual beings

Venture Beast

[link] All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now. Sensorium Galaxy is an upcoming virtual world that will blend human and AI characters so that humans can have unscripted conversations with virtual beings. And it’s showing off some of those AI characters now. I had a conversation with one of the AI characters, Katherine,… Read More.

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This is Amazon’s at-home COVID-19 test kit: We tried it and talked to a testing expert about it

GeekWire

The Amazon COVID-19 test components are simple. (GeekWire Photo). Amazon launched an at-home COVID-19 test kit for U.S. consumers last month, broadening the options for people to get tested for the disease. The self-administered test builds on Amazon’s in-house COVID-19 testing program, which has processed millions of tests from more than 750,000 employees, according to the company.

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'Master Face': Researchers Say They've Found a Wildly Successful Bypass for Face Recognition Tech

Gizmodo

In addition to helping police arrest the wrong person or monitor how often you visit the Gap store , facial recognition is increasingly used by companies as a routine security procedure: it’s a way to unlock your phone or social media account, for instance. This security practice comes with an exchange of some privacy… Read more.

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Mentoring software maker Chronus raises $78M as hybrid workforce and DEI needs drive demand

GeekWire

Seena Mortzavi, CEO of Chronus. (Chronus Photo). Chronus , the Bellevue, Wash.-based maker of mentoring software, announced $78 million in new funding on Wednesday, with plans to expand its platform as hybrid work becomes more mainstream. Chronus provides digital tools to help businesses run employee development programs for mentoring and coaching. The hefty new investment comes from New York- and San Francisco-based Level Equity.

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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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Artificial intelligence vs. neurophysiology: Why the difference matters

Venture Beast

Creating AI based on existing algorithms, we will lose to nature. Our electronics will be accurate, but energy-intensive and inefficient. Read More.

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The PS5 worked fine with the slowest compatible SSD we could find

The Verge

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge. If your PS5 is already running out of speedy solid state storage, there’s a fix on the way. Sony’s new beta update for the PS5 allows you to expand your paltry 667GB of usable space by popping in the same sort of M.2 SSD stick you might slip into your laptop or desktop PC. My colleague Mitchell has a PS5 SSD buying guide right here that meets all of Sony’s recommendations, such as speeds of at least 5,500MB/s.

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C. Light Technologies uses AI to diagnose Alzheimer’s through retinal eye studies

Venture Beast

C. Light Technologies has raised money for its AI tech that detects changes in eye motion to diagnose early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Read More.

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Draw like it’s 1989 with this Kid Pix web app

The Verge

Kid Pix, an iconic piece of kid-friendly desktop art software, has been ported to Javascript and HTML by Vikrum Nijjar. The web version of Kid Pix is based one the original 1.0 version released for Macs in 1989 by Craig Hickman. It has the expected tools like paint brushes, rubber stamps, shapes, and letters, all scored by Kid Pix’s highly memorable sound effects.

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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.