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Introducing Forrester Decisions

Forrester IT

Forrester Decisions is designed to help clients grow faster through customer obsession. The new portfolio will help executives, functional leaders, and their teams — across technology, customer experience (CX), marketing, sales, and product management — plan ?and tackle their most pressing initiatives and priorities for driving growth.

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5 Ways to Improve Team Collaboration

Social, Agile and Transformation

Janet started a new job during COVID-19 as head of product management and is responsible for leading several teams in developing and upgrading customer-facing applications. Her company just started hybrid working, and she’s eager to engage her teams on more innovative dialogs and collaborative planning. Janet knows that people in her.

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Adobe ‘Catchy Content’ Shows How Content Intelligence Powers Personalization

Forrester IT

Marketers are obsessed with data. But when that obsession turns into tunnel vision on customer data only, it becomes impossible to achieve personalization at scale. Instead, brands need to know both their customer and their content, and Adobe took the wraps off a prototype that aims to do just that. At the company’s fully virtual […].

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Life Lessons from The Mandalorian for IT Pros

Association of Information Technology Professional

You may be surprised to find out you have more in common with Din Djarin than you thought!

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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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Another One Bites The Dust: Why Verizon’s Divestiture Of AOL And Yahoo! Is No Surprise

Forrester IT

Today, Verizon announced it is selling AOL and Yahoo! to private equity group Apollo for a hefty $5 billion, backing off its foray into media and advertising technology (adtech) and retrenching to its core competence as a mobile telco. This news should come as no surprise. When Verizon acquired AOL in 2015 and then Yahoo! […].

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Free ConfigMgr Training Part 2 | 20 Hours of Technical | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post Free ConfigMgr Training Part 2 | 20 Hours of Technical | SCCM appeared first on HTMD Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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These breached "Star Wars"-themed passwords need more than the force to save them

Tech Republic Security

Turns out, even the most sci-fi-inspired passwords still need the occasional capital letter and special character splashed in.

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In-depth analysis of Intune Update Management from Patch Connect Plus

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post In-depth analysis of Intune Update Management from Patch Connect Plus appeared first on HTMD Blog by Admin.

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How to set up camera privacy settings in Windows 10

Tech Republic Security

Before you can use a camera app in Windows 10 you have to allow access to the camera itself. Only then can you allow access to the app. We walk you through it.

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Deep AI Verticalization: No Silver Bullets

Information Week

AI may seem to work wonders under the right conditions, but it is far from a fix for all problems.

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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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Bill and Melinda Gates announce decision to end marriage after 27 years

GeekWire

Bill and Melinda Gates at the University of Washington in 2017. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota). Bill and Melinda Gates have announced that they are ending their marriage after 27 years. In tweets on Monday from their personal accounts, and signed by the couple, the Gateses said that the decision came after a “great deal of thought and work.” But the Gateses no longer believe they can grow together as a couple in this “next phase” of their lives. pic.twitter.com/padm

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Future Apple Watch could measure blood glucose, pressure, and alcohol levels

TechSpot

According to The Daily Telegraph, an SEC filing by UK health tech startup Rockley Photonics reveals that Apple has been its largest customer over the last two years, and it has an ongoing “supply and development agreement” with Cupertino.

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Sony is working to integrate Discord into PlayStation consoles

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. PlayStation is now partnering with Discord , the popular online communication service, with a promise to “bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together on console and mobile starting early next year.”. Details on what that would actually entail are slim, and Sony’s announcement just says that the two companies are “hard at work connecting Discord with your social and gaming experience on PlayStation Network.

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Phishing attacks imitate Wells Fargo and Chase the most

Tech Republic Security

These popular banks are being spoofed in attacks targeting people filing taxes, getting stimulus checks and ordering deliveries, says Check Point.

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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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60 Million Stars and Not One Alien Detected

Gizmodo

Astrobiologists with the Breakthrough Listen project have released the preliminary results of a SETI survey, in which the team hunted for radio signals along a line of sight that extends toward the galactic center. Read more.

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Former Amazon exec Jeff Wilke on why he left, what it was like to work for Jeff Bezos, and more

GeekWire

Former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO Jeff Wilke at the 2017 GeekWire Summit. (GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong). In March, Jeff Wilke quietly stepped away from Amazon, the company he was instrumental in building from an online book retailer to one of the most valuable and influential corporations in the world. As CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer since 2016, he oversaw the company’s vast retail business, Prime, the Amazon marketplace, Amazon stores, marketing and Whole Foods.

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iFixit shows you can drill a key ring hole in an AirTag without breaking it

TechSpot

The AirTags are priced at $29 for one or $99 for four. If you want to attach them to something, such as a key ring, you’ll need to buy an accessory. There’s the Belkin Secure Holder with Strap for $12.95, or if money has no meaning to you, the Apple.

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Amazon and NFL deal for ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Prime Video will begin year early, run 11 seasons

GeekWire

(Amazon Image). Amazon and the National Football League have tacked on an extra year to a recent deal that makes Prime Video the exclusive home for “Thursday Night Football.” The reported $1 billion a year deal will now run 11 seasons and start with the 2022 season instead of 2023. The announcement came Monday as Amazon was taking part in the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) NewFronts , where platforms pitch media buyers for ad dollars.

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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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Bill and Melinda Gates to seek a divorce after 27 years of marriage

TechSpot

The joint announcement was posted to both Bill and Melinda's Twitter pages simultaneously, featuring the same, brief explanatory message. The Gates say they reached this decision after a "great deal of thought" (which goes without saying) and "a lot of work" on their relationship. Whether that references counseling or simply.

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Longtime Seattle gallery owner and tech vet team to offer artists and collectors a curated NFT portal

GeekWire

A still from the animation “Savage Love” by Seattle artists Electric Coffin. The artwork will be offered as a non-fungible token (NFT) through a new site called Phosphene. (Electric Coffin Image). A longtime leader in Seattle’s physical art scene is trying her hand at the digital world of NFTs, and she’s teaming with a tech veteran to create a curated approach to the hyped phenomenon. “I’m always interested in what the kids are doing,” said Kirsten Anderson, who sta

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PlayStation invests in Discord and plans integration with PSN in 2022

Venture Beast

Sony is integrating Discord into PSN starting early next year. PlayStation is also investing into the communication platform. Read More.

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Divorce fallout: What happens to Gates Foundation when Bill and Melinda are no longer married?

GeekWire

Bill and Melinda Gates visiting women in Jamsaut village in Bihar, India. (Gates Foundation Photo). Created more than 20 years ago, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been a global leader in philanthropy. So what happens when it’s “Bill and Melinda” no more? With news breaking Monday of the divorce between Bill and Melinda Gates, questions are swirling about the future of their foundation.

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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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Why Epic is burning its own cash to cook Apple

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Follow the money, baby Epic Games didn’t sue Apple to get a big payout, but that’s because the lawsuit itself is an investment. And to rewrite Apple’s rules, Epic is spending a fortune. The reason Epic’s Fortnite got thrown out of the Apple App Store was that Epic rogue-updated Fortnite to offer a payment mechanism that bypassed Apple’s 30 percent cut of all in-app transactions.

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Intel Core i7-11370H Review: Quad-Cores Aren't Enough in 2021

TechSpot

The Core i7-11370H is part of the Tiger Lake H35 line-up that bridges the gap between the UP3 series for ultraportables, and the 45W H-series chips used for work and gaming machines. Unfortunately, it fails at it.

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Okta completes $6.5B Auth0 acquisition

Venture Beast

Okta has announced that its $6.5 billion Auth0 acquisition is now complete, with Auth0 now operating as an independent unit inside Okta. Read More.

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Tech Moves: Ad Lightning CEO Scott Moore steps down; Amazon Prime Video adds Nike vet

GeekWire

Ad Lightning co-founder Scott Moore (left) and new CEO Dan Frechtling. (Ad Lightning Photos). — Ad Lightning co-founder Scott Moore is stepping down from his CEO role for personal reasons but will remain on the board of directors and support the company’s business strategy. Dan Frechtling has been appointed the new CEO. Spun out of Pioneer Square Labs in 2017, Ad Lightning provides tools for publishers and ad networks to identify non-compliant ads.

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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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Genies raises $65M to boost avatars for virtual identity and wearable digital goods

Venture Beast

Digital avatar company Genies has raised $65 million to boost its avatars as vehicles for virtual identity and wearable digital goods. Read More.

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University of Washington joins growing list of colleges that will require COVID-19 vaccine

GeekWire

The University of Washington campus in Seattle. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser). The University of Washington will require all students get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the autumn quarter, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced Monday. In a message to students, faculty, academic personnel and staff at UW, Cauce said “widespread vaccination is the only real way we can put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and return to a more normal way of living, learning and working

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Print Books Are Still Outselling eBooks, Study Finds

Gizmodo

According to a study by Statista’s Advertising & Media Outlook, ebook sales are still trailing physical book sales globally, especially during the dog days of the covid-19 pandemic. The study, which asked respondents to describe their book purchases in 2020, found that ebooks still haven’t replaced paper in most… Read more.

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Apple v. Epic trial opens with hilarious audience chatter

Venture Beast

The Apple v. Epic trial call started out as a hilarious circus as the court using a group phone line failed to mute the audience. Read More.

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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.