Wed.Jan 08, 2025

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The Future Of Mobility Will Be Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric — And More

Forrester IT

The automotive sector's vision of cars that are connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) becomes more interesting when it's applied to the entire mobility ecosystem, which is what we're doing at Forrester.

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Oracle offers price-performance boost with Exadata X11M update

Network World

The new version of Oracles Exadata platform, X11M, is now generally available, and promises improved performance on generative AI tasks such as retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for the same price as the old version. Exadata is Oracles hardware and software platform for running Oracle Database workloads on premises or in hybrid- and multi-cloud environments.

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US to Launch Cyber Trust Mark to Label Secure Smart Devices

Tech Republic Security

The Cyber Trust Mark will help consumers make more informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products, according to the White House.

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Cisco in 2025: Lots of hard work ahead

Network World

For a company of its size, Cisco executed a fairly short list of technology rollouts in 2024 and made a surprising lack of major updates to its core networking portfolio, which might have contributed to the 23% decline in networking revenue Cisco reported in its latest quarterly financials. Ciscos most significant activities of 2024 included further development of its AI networking offerings.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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CIOs are rethinking how they use public cloud services. Here’s why.

CIO Business Intelligence

Over the past few years, enterprises have strived to move as much as possible as quickly as possible to the public cloud to minimize CapEx and save money. Increasingly, however, CIOs are reviewing and rationalizing those investments. Are they truly enhancing productivity and reducing costs? In the rush to the public cloud, a lot of people didnt think about pricing, says Tracy Woo, principal analyst at Forrester.

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Who Should Lead the AI Conversation in the C-Suite?

Information Week

Many executives have opinions on the technology and its use, but does that translate into understanding of the opportunities and capabilities of AI?

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Addressing the Skills Gap to Keep Up with the Evolution of the Cloud

Information Week

As cloud adoption increases, companies must focus on upskilling employees through continuous learning to maximize cloud and AI potential.

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Nvidia launches blueprints to help jump start AI projects

Network World

Give Nvidia credit, its not just talking up big ideas, its helping its customers achieve them. The vendor recently issued designs for AI factories after hyping up the idea for several months. Now it has come out with AI blueprints, essentially pre-built templates that give developers a jump start on creating AI systems. The blueprints were announced at both Consumer Electronics Show, where CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote and discussed blueprints among many other announcements, and in a blog

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Understanding the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark: A New Era for IoT Security

SecureWorld News

The White House has officially launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program designed to help consumers make informed decisions about the security of their internet-connected devices. From baby monitors to home security systems, these IoT products have become integral to daily life, yet they also present significant cybersecurity risks.

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AI Agents Explained: The Next Evolution in Artificial Intelligence

TechSpot

Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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Portland Trail Blazers offering device from Seattle startup to help vision-impaired fans track action

GeekWire

A fan uses a haptic device from OneCourt during a Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball game. (Portland Trail Blazers Photo) The Portland Trail Blazers will offer technology from a Seattle startup to help blind and low-vision fans better follow the action on the basketball court. The Trail Blazers are the first professional sports team to provide the haptic device from OneCourt at every home game.

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Transformación digital en 2025: qué está de moda y qué no

CIO Business Intelligence

Algunos sostienen que la aparicin de la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa ha hecho que la transformacin digital sea cosa del pasado.Transformacin de IAes el trmino que se utiliza para describirla. Otros sugieren que todo debera llamarse transformacin empresarial o, simplemente, transformacin. Qu terminologa debera utilizar? La que genere el mayor llamado a la accin por parte de su junta directiva, ejecutivos y empleados, porque mantener el statu quo es un camino seguro hacia la disrupcin.

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Fresh nugget of cash: Plant-based chicken maker Rebellyous Foods raises $2.4M

GeekWire

Rebellyous Foods’ plant-based chicken nuggets roll off the production line. (Rebellyous Foods Photo) Rebellyous Foods , the Seattle-based food technology startup that makes plant-based faux chicken products, including nuggets, patties and tenders, raised $2.4 million. The funding is an extension of the company’s Series B round. Rebellyous raised $9.5 million in 2023.

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Así es el copiloto industrial que ayuda a una fábrica alemana a confrontar el reto de la capacitación

CIO Business Intelligence

Para quienes no estn familiarizados con el nombre, Thyssenkrupp es un conglomerado de compaas alemanas especializadas en ingeniera industrial y produccin de acero. En los ltimos aos, la organizacin ha descubierto cmo encarar uno de los grandes desafos que acechaba a la industria: la falta de talento cualificado. Para ello, como viene siendo habitual en los tiempos modernos, la compaa ha recurrido a la tecnologa, en este caso, a la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Enhancing OAuth App Security and Governance with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Enhancing OAuth App Security and Governance with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Jensen Huang claims Nvidia's AI chips are outpacing Moore's Law

TechSpot

For decades, Moore's Law, coined by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore in 1965, has been the driving force behind computing progress. It predicted that the number of transistors on computer chips would roughly double every year, leading to exponential growth in performance and plummeting costs. However, this law has shown signs.

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What CISOs Think About GenAI

Information Week

Generative AIs rapid evolution and adoption has CISOs on edge, so theyre defining and implementing policies to protect their organizations.

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21 startups selected for 12th WTIA Founder Cohort

GeekWire

WTIA’s Founder Cohort is designed to help seed-stage startups in the Seattle area and across Washington state grow and scale over the course of six months. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) announced the latest batch of startups that will be taking place in the nonprofit’s 12th WTIA Founder Cohort Accelerator Program on Wednesday.

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Predicting the Future of Sales: How AI and Automation Will Revolutionize Strategies

In this exploration, we're diving into predictions about the future of sales. We're talking about a complete shake-up powered by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These aren't just fancy tools — they're real game-changers. Automation and AI are here to redefine every interaction, making them smarter, faster, and more meaningful. From personalized customer journeys to streamlined sales processes, the goal is to make every moment count, enhancing both efficiency and connection.

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Quantum computing stocks tumble after Nvidia CEO says "very useful" quantum computers are 20 years away

TechSpot

Addressing a question from an audience member, Huang said 15 years would probably be on the "early side" and that 30 years would likely be on the late side. "But if you picked 20, I think a whole bunch of us would believe it," he added.

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What is Operational CRM: Key Features and Benefits

Tech Republic

Discover how an operational CRM enhances customer interactions and business efficiency. Learn tips for optimizing your sales strategy.

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Insiders say TSMC's Arizona fab is now producing AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs

TechSpot

Tim Culpan, a well-connected industry insider, has revealed that Fab 21 is already producing at least three major chip designs as part of its initial installed capacity.

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Contentstack acquires Lytics, a customer data platform startup based in Portland

GeekWire

Lytics CEO and co-founder James McDermott. (Lytics Photo) Contentstack , an Austin-based company that helps brands store content and create personalized digital experiences, announced the acquisition of Lytics , a Portland, Ore.-based startup that spent the past 11 years building out a customer data platform. The deal will allow Contentstack to take advantage of Lytics’ technology that helps marketers use real-time engagement data and customer insights.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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How to Pick the Right Omnichannel Contact Center

Tech Republic

The right omnichannel contact center helps you create and track customer journeys. Heres a quick guide to help you decide between them.

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Cash flow: Top 10 tech startup funding rounds in the Pacific Northwest for Q4

GeekWire

Data from GeekWires fundings list. Venture capital funding to startups based across the Pacific Northwest rose more than 20% year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2024. Total funding in Q4 topped $762 million across 48 deals, according to GeekWire’s funding tracker. That’s nowhere near the $3.2 billion raised in the fourth quarter of 2021, amid the venture capital boom and ZIRP era.

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New Lenovo wireless keyboard charges itself, concept mouse transforms into four devices

TechSpot

Lenovo has unveiled a wireless keyboard that charges itself using light and never relies on batteries. The device, designed for sustainability, is one of several oddities the company brought to CES this year.

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Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant’s job cuts stretch into 2025, now focusing on performance

GeekWire

Microsoft has been periodically trimming its workforce for two years. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft plans to make a new round of layoffs across the company, impacting employees whose performance has been deemed to fall short of its standards. The company confirmed the job cuts but declined to disclose the number. Microsoft often backfills roles when people exit due to under-performance.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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The challenge of managing enterprise storage in a hybrid world

CIO Business Intelligence

As enterprises and IT departments are being asked to do more with less, many are casting a critical eye over their storage costs. That dovetails with the recent growing debate about repatriating workloads to on-premises infrastructure driven by cloud spending exceeding original estimates. However, in reality only 8%-9% of organisations are planning full workload repatriation from the cloud to on-premises infrastructure, according to IDCs Server and Storage Workloads Survey.

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How to Know if a Natural Language IVR Is Worth the Cost

Tech Republic

Natural language IVR can boost the agent and customer experience, but it comes at a cost. Heres how to know if it's right for you.

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Healthcare M&A: Transcarent paying $621M to acquire Seattle-based health benefits firm Accolade

GeekWire

Accolade CEO Raj Singh. (Accolade Photo) Seattle-based Accolade is set to go private again in a deal to be acquired by Transcarent that brings together two health benefits companies. Transcarent will acquire Accolade for $7.03 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of $621 million, and a premium of about 110% over Accolade’s closing stock price Tuesday.

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Leading the digital charge: Inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of excellence

CIO Business Intelligence

Organizations look at digital transformation as an opportunity to radically improve operations and increase the value of a product or service to the customer by embedding technology into the decision-making fabric and building automation into its functions. This involves the integration of digital technologies into its planning and operations like adopting cloud computing to sustain and scale infrastructure seamlessly, using AI to improve user experience through natural language communication, e

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?