Mon.May 17, 2021

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Mind the gap – Making sure your SaaS Application Data is protected

Forrester IT

My colleague, Naveen Chhabra, wrote an excellent report in 2017, Back Up Your SaaS Data — Because Most SaaS Providers Don’t (forrester.com), which talked about how many companies have a gap in their backup strategy related to SaaS-hosted application data. As SaaS adoption has become more pervasive, that gap is only widening. While the application […].

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The NEW CompTIA Server+: Your Questions Answered

Association of Information Technology Professional

IT pros need to prove they can maintain critical hardware and software technologies in both physical and virtual server environments. The new CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) ensures just that.

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It’s Time To Get Serious About CX Data And Technology

Forrester IT

CX pros can realize the full benefits of customer data by building a comprehensive CX technology portfolio that weaves in partner tech. Learn more.

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ConfigMgr 2105 Technical Preview New Features | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Read More. The post ConfigMgr 2105 Technical Preview New Features | SCCM appeared first on HTMD Blog by Jitesh Kumar.

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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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Improving Employee Experiences as People Adjust to Hybrid Working

Social, Agile and Transformation

I recently spoke with a group of all-star CIOs and IT leaders about their company’s plans, support models, and approaches to improve employee experiences while transitioning to hybrid working. Several CIOs acknowledged that transitioning to a hybrid model is more challenging than the abrupt switch to remote working we all experienced last year because of COVID-19.

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How penetration testing can promote a false sense of security

Tech Republic Security

Penetration testing in and of itself is a good way to test cybersecurity, but only if every nook and cranny of the digital environment is tested; if not, there is no need to test.

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Cybersecurity spending to hit $150 billion this year

Tech Republic Security

The 12% bump in spending will be driven by ongoing demand for remote workers and cloud security, says Gartner.

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How to Take AIOps from a Promising Concept to a Practical Reality

Information Week

Network and infrastructure management has always been complicated. AIOps promises to simplify things.

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Twilio to acquire Seattle business texting startup Zipwhip for $850M

GeekWire

Zipwhip CEO John Lauer shows off the company’s Texterator, a text-enabled beer bot that made its debut at the 2016 GeekWire Gala. (Zipwhip Photo). Twilio , a communications software company with Seattle roots, is acquiring Seattle-based business-texting startup Zipwhip for approximately $850 million in a cash and stock deal, the companies announced Monday.

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Oxford University partners with Oracle to speed identification of deadly COVID-19 variants

Tech Republic Cloud

Oracle will host Oxford's pathogen ID software in the cloud, creating a global SaaS solution for researchers to share knowledge of coronavirus variants in mere minutes.

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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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Amazon rebrands Amazon Go Grocery to Amazon Fresh, closes Seattle-area store near Microsoft HQ

GeekWire

The Amazon Go Grocery in Redmond, Wash., is closing. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper). The news: Amazon is renaming its Amazon Go Grocery brand to “Amazon Fresh” and closing its Amazon Go Grocery store in Redmond, Wash., near Microsoft’s headquarters, GeekWire has learned. The other Amazon Go Grocery store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood will remain open and be called “Amazon Fresh.” Why it matters: Amazon made it a little confusing to track its various

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S3 Graphics: Gone But Not Forgotten

TechSpot

These days it's rare to see a new hardware company break ground in the world of PCs, but 30 years ago, they were popping up all over the place. Join us as we pay tribute to S3 and see how its remarkable story unfolded over the years.

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How the API economy is powering digital transformation

Venture Beast

APIs make the modern digital world go round, powering the shift from monolithic on-premises software to the cloud and microservices. Read More.

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Intel: Thoughtful security is essential for innovation

Tech Republic Security

Intel execs stressed the importance of secure technologies and solid collaborations to improve product resilience and fuel innovation.

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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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How Melinda French Gates’ fortune has ‘transformational potential’ to boost women’s equity

GeekWire

Melinda French Gates speaking at the University of Washington in December 2017, with long-time computer science professor Ed Lazowska in the background. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota). Melinda French Gates created Pivotal Ventures in January 2015 with so little fanfare that news of the effort came out after GeekWire accidentally stumbled upon its website.

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France says Google, Microsoft cloud services are OK for sensitive data

Venture Beast

France said its state and corporate data can be stored on Google and Microsoft's cloud services which have been licensed to French companies. Read More.

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WarnerMedia is merging with Discovery to create a new streaming giant

TechSpot

The streaming video race is heating up as AT&T has announced plans to spin off its WarnerMedia unit and combine it with Discovery to create a standalone global entertainment company.

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How Biden's executive order on cybersecurity may impact vendors and developers

Tech Republic Security

Though most of the EO is aimed at government agencies, vendors and developers will have to design all of their products with a greater focus on security, according to Finite State.

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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 Starfield won’t be on PlayStation 5

Venture Beast

Starfield won't launch on PlayStation 5 because it's worth more to Microsoft as a means of growing Game Pass. Read More.

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Amazon is in talks to buy MGM for $9 billion

The Verge

James Bond , The Handmaid’s Tale , Rocky , Stargate , Robocop , Legally Blonde , Vikings , a historic catalog of films dating back many decades, an array of production and distribution companies, and the content network Epix — these are the things that Amazon might own if it buys storied film giant MGM for billions of dollars in the very near future.

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Leaked Police Docs Show a Lot of Disturbing but Also Dumb Plans Made by the Boogaloo Bois

Gizmodo

A recent leak from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. reveals ongoing surveillance of right-wing activists in the wake of the deadly Jan. 6th Capitol riot and the lead-up to President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Read more.

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Apple confirms none of its AirPods support its upcoming lossless audio format

TechSpot

Starting in June, Apple Music will allow users to stream songs in ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) format in various resolutions. When Apple announced the news, it did not explicitly mention that some of its most important audio accessories would not support it—namely the AirPod line.

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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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Sharp’s new flagship phone has a giant 1-inch camera sensor and Leica branding

The Verge

It appears that Leica has found a new mobile camera partner, following Huawei’s sanctions-induced retreat from the international smartphone market. Sharp just announced the Aquos R6 in Japan, and its Leica-branded lens sits in front of what is now the largest camera sensor on any phone. The 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor is similar in specs to what you’d find in Sony’s high-end RX100 compact cameras.

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Report: Amazon may be looking to buy longtime Hollywood film and TV studio MGM

GeekWire

(MGM.com Image). Amazon’s desire to be an even bigger player in Hollywood could involve the acquisition of MGM , according to an exclusive report by The Information on Monday. The report cites a person familiar with ongoing discussions between the tech giant and the historic film and television studio, but says the status of any deal is unclear.

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Game of Thrones' Nathalie Emmanuel Will Star in Dracula-Inspired Horror Movie The Bride

Gizmodo

If it feels like Dracula -inspired movies are coming out of the woodwork lately, it’s because that’s exactly true, with projects currently in various stages of production from Karyn Kusama , Chris McKay , and Chloé Zhao. Now you can add Jessica M. Thompson (The Light of the Moon) to that list of directors. Read more.

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PlayStation Studios' new Steam page suggests more PC ports are incoming

TechSpot

Steam Curators are individuals or organizations that make recommendations to help others discover games on the platform that they may enjoy. Companies tend to use their curator pages to highlight their own games, naturally.

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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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Automation Anywhere releases cloud-native RPA to boost industrial bots

Venture Beast

An Automation Anywhere event saw cloud-native RPA enhancements. Users discussed process gains from the fight against COVID-19. Read More.

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Apple teases major Music announcement as lossless streaming rumors mount

The Verge

A screenshot of the teaser in Apple Music’s web app. | Screenshot: Apple Music. Apple is teasing a major Apple Music announcement. “Get ready,” a post in the service’s Browse tab reads, “music is about to change forever.” Tapping the image reveals an animated video, though it just consists of the music streaming service’s logo spinning in place. The teaser, first reported by MacRumors , is believed to refer to Apple Music’s rumored lossless and hi-res music streaming features.

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Twitter's $2.99 subscription service revealed, includes an Undo Tweet option

TechSpot

Prolific leaker Jane Manchun Wong, who has uncovered numerous features in apps before they were announced, revealed Twitter Blue. It’s said to cost $2.99 per month, though Wong believes there will be more expensive tiers that offer extra features.

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Amazon may launch healthcare business line with at-home COVID test and other diagnostic services

GeekWire

Amazon first started building out its internal COVID-19 testing lab with diagnostic equipment from third-party manufacturers in April 2020. (Amazon Photo / Hardy Wilson). Amazon is reportedly considering launching a new line of business that expands on the tech giant’s interests around healthcare. Business Insider reported Monday that the company may offer at-home medical tests — including for COVID-19 — and a third-party marketplace for general home-diagnostics services.

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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.