Wed.Nov 15, 2017

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Cloud, Agile and What Startups Can Teach the Enterprise

CTOvision

Software engineering is still a young discipline. Until the Agile Manifesto challenged the accepted waterfall-based development model, software creation borrowed most of its processes from that of hardware. But those older, hardware-like methodologies failed to take advantage of software’s biggest benefit: that it’s soft. What has emerged in the last 15 to 20 years is […].

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Data skills could improve employment options as AI accelerates

Computer Weekly

House of Lords artificial intelligence select committee hears evidence on societal risks of AI, data, life-long learning and the changing role of white-collar workers

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Mistakes to Avoid Before Starting ERP

IT Toolbox

Mistakes at the beginning of an endeavor are notoriously difficult to fix. This is especially true of complex processes like implementing an ERP system. Errors at the beginning of the implementation can doom the project no matter how well it is executed. Unfortunately such early mistakes are all too common in ERP implementations with often disastrous results for the project.

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EE conducts UK’s first 5G mobile network test

Computer Weekly

Mobile operator has successfully conducted the first test of an end-to-end 5G network architecture in the UK

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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Avoiding the ERP Death March

IT Toolbox

Software developers of all types are all too familiar with the death march. That is the phase of a project, usually toward the end, when the team goes into a 24-7 schedule in an effort to meet deadlines and get the project out the door. ERP projects are especially susceptible to death marches because of the burdens they labor under.

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Podcast: Blockchain and storage for critical digital assets

Computer Weekly

We talk to Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust about Blockchain, storage and how the distributed peer-to-peer system could be used for the retention of critical digital assets

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Ditch witch brings FTTP broadband to Highland hamlets

Computer Weekly

Openreach has been testing new network design techniques, and a brand new digger, as it rolls out full fibre broadband to some of the UK’s remotest communities

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Three Reasons to Focus on Outcomes with Collaboration

IT Toolbox

I’ve been writing extensively about messaging during this current series for good reason. First, messaging has now emerged as an important driver for collaboration, something that would not have been accepted a few short years ago.

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Manufacturers need to step up smart tech investments

Computer Weekly

Research suggests manufacturers could miss out on billions of pounds of extra revenue if they do not invest in the latest IT

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How "Hackonomy" Can Make Collaboration Better

IT Toolbox

We use a never-ending stream of acronyms in the collaboration space, as well as plenty of words we don’t yet have shorthand for. “Hackonomy” is one such example, and it’s likely new to you for two reasons.

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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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DWP insourced 400 staff from HPE into new IT services subsidiary

Computer Weekly

New arrangement allows Department for Work and Pensions to pay higher base salaries to encourage staff expecting private sector wages

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What Should A CIO Do When You Feel Overwhelmed?

The Accidental Successful CIO

Sometimes life can get to be just too much for us Image Credit: Joselito Tagarao. Can we talk about THOSE days? You know the ones that I’m talking about – the ones that just show up and slap you in the face. They may start out just fine, but all too soon they turn into monster days where everyone wants a piece of us and there seems to be no time for us to get the things done that we know that we need to get done because of the importance of information technology.

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Critical IT problems cost UK organisations £200,000 a month

Computer Weekly

UK companies are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds a month because of IT problems, but are relatively good at preventing the same issues recurring

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25 Years ConfigMgr and Special Microsoft MVP Summit at Redmond

Anoop

It’s a great experience to work with Microsoft SCCM product group and fellow MVPs to brainstorm and enhance SCCM/ConfigMgr. Microsoft MVP summit 2017 is very special for SCCM MVPs because ConfigMgr reached it’s 25th year anniversary. The device management journey of SMS (previous version of SCCM) started back in 1992. In this post, we will see […].

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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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GDPR impact complex, expert warns

Computer Weekly

The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium

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Not Fruit ROLLUP in SQL

IT Toolbox

A love/hate relationship is what I've got.

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Bringing more of the top global tech talent to the UK

Computer Weekly

The government wants to ensure the most highly talented technology and digital experts from overseas can work in the UK, writes home secretary Amber Rudd

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11% off August Smart Lock Pro With Connect Bundle - Deal Alert

Network World

With August Smart Lock Pro , you can lock and unlock your door, control keyless access, and keep track of who comes and goes, all from your phone. The 24/7 activity log means you’re always in the know. With your phone in your pocket, simply open the door and you’re in your home. Heading out? August Smart Lock Pro will also automatically lock the door behind you after you leave.

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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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Oxford University gets deep learning supercomputer

Computer Weekly

Academics and the IT industry will be able to use university’s Atos-supplied supercomputer as a service

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5 (more) big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2018

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

Summary: As business technology goes through a fundamental shift, the role of the CIO is changing. In the coming years, CIOs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful CIOs are those that recognize and adapt to these changes. In this article, we explore 5 more challenges that CIOs must face in the near future. photo credit: Life-Of-Pix via pixabay cc Modern CIOs and IT leaders face a growing set of challenges.

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Operational issues are putting telcos off NFV, report claims

Computer Weekly

Telecoms operators and other comms services providers face roadblocks when it comes to network functions virtualisation, thanks to a range of operational issues, says consultant Cartesian

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CIOs as “Chief Innovation Officer”: Innovation Best Practices vs. Next Practices

Future of CIO

The business practice is always a combination of people and how they are used to doing things. Digital is the age of innovation. Innovation is the process which can be classified scientifically and managed dynamically. Besides building a set of principles to follow, it’s also important to develop a set of innovation practices to scale up and amplify its effect.

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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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Banks ideally placed to fill identity void, says consultant

Computer Weekly

Current approaches to identity are too backward looking and need revision, according to a UK-based business management consultant

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The Monthly Foresight: Brainstorm Digital Futurism Nov. 2017

Future of CIO

The effects of an increasingly digitalized world are now reaching into every corner of businesses and every aspect of organizations. Digital is the age of creativity and innovation, creativity is the most wanted trait for digital leaders and professionals today, and innovation is the light every organization is pursuing. Which themes shall you set to advocate digital transformation?

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Digital Gone Wild: How to Fix It

Future of CIO

Digital transformation is the radical change. The most difficult topic of the digital transformation is to manage uncertainty especially when you change many things such as processes, culture, technologies, systems, and organization on the whole at the same time. It is a complicated moment for all people in the organization at all level. Visionary digital leaders should ask themselves: When the digital transformation is gone wild - how to fix it?

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