November, 2023

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Your Data Culture Is DOA

Forrester IT

In our 2023 Data Literacy and Culture Survey, we uncovered key insights about the state of data culture in organizations. Shockingly, nearly half of employees lack the ability to search for existing insights and struggle to find reports, datasets, and insights. Don't miss out on gaining a competitive advantage by revitalizing your data culture.

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Google Cloud’s Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024 Include Generative AI-Based Attacks

Tech Republic Big Data

A November report from Google Cloud details possible nation-state malware tactics in 2024 and new angles of cyberattacks.

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VMware Customers: Brace For Impact

Forrester IT

October 30, 2023 came and passed — the date that marked the end of Broadcom’s fiscal year and the promised close for its $61 billion VMware acquisition. In anticipation of that timing, VMware shareholders were given until October 23 to decide whether to accept Broadcom shares at $142.

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Getting Aggressive with Cloud Cybersecurity

Information Week

Cloud cybersecurity should be addressed proactively in order to detect lurking vulnerabilities before threat actors can attack. Here’s what IT leaders need to know to get the upper hand on cloud cybersecurity.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Long Beach Declares State of Emergency Following Cyberattack

IT Toolbox

Pages of the city’s website were taken offline, and investigations into the attack are expected to continue for several days. The post Long Beach Declares State of Emergency Following Cyberattack appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape

Tech Republic Security

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

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10 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s no longer a question of whether organizations are moving to the cloud but rather how well it’s going. Cloud isn’t that shiny new object in the distance, full of possibility. It’s come down to earth — sometimes with an unexpected thud onto the wrong side of a company’s balance sheet. “There are so many people who bought into cloud without thinking through the real reasons why they were doing this and what they wanted to accomplish,” says David Mitchell Smith, distinguished vice president and

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To Build A GenAI-Powered Business App, You Need More Than An LLM

Forrester IT

If you believe the headlines, large language models (LLMs) will magically reinvent how generative AI (genAI)-powered business applications get built: “Just jam your knowledge into a fine-tuned, vector-embedding, prompt-engineered large language model from one of the big players.” Things just aren’t that easy.

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What You Need to Know About Hybrid Cloud Computing

Information Week

If you’re mixed up about hybrid cloud computing, you’re not alone. Discover if this increasingly popular approach is right for your organization.

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How AI Can Scale Data Analytics

IT Toolbox

Learn how AI transforms data processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and insights for better decisions. The post How AI Can Scale Data Analytics appeared first on Spiceworks.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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New AI Security Guidelines Published by NCSC, CISA & More International Agencies

Tech Republic Security

The Guidelines for Secure AI System Development have been drawn up to help developers ensure security is baked into the heart of new artificial intelligence models.

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Digital Transformation Needs Its Own Reinvention

Information Week

Holistic collaboration between the C-suite and functional leaders is necessary to create lasting value form digital transformation efforts.

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Why Now is the Time to Consider Data Consolidation

Information Week

Data, data everywhere, what’s a manager to think? For many organizations, consolidation is the answer.

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How Smart Factories Will Revolutionize Manufacturing

Information Week

Factories are getting smart. How will this pivotal trend impact your business?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Generative AI in the Enterprise: 4 Things Every Organization Should Do

Information Week

It’s been just about a year since ChatGPT emerged to change everything we know about AI and writing. These four points can help organizations build a solid foundation for this transformative technology.

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The IT Jobs AI Could Replace and the Ones It Could Create

Information Week

Transformative power of AI has the potential to eliminate and create jobs in the IT field.

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What Happens When You Lose Your Cyber Insurance?

Information Week

Cyber insurance is an important risk management tool, and companies can end up in a tough spot if they lose coverage.

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Where Does Cybersecurity Fit Into the Acquisition Process?

Information Week

Tenable CSO Robert Huber talks about the acquisition of Ermetic and bringing cybersecurity to the table during the M&A process.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

Tech Republic Security

New botnets, more AI in spearphishing and increases in hack-for-hire business are some of Kaspersky's security predictions. Get extensive APT mitigation tips, too.

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Cribl CEO on Building ‘Switzerland of Observability’

Information Week

The data platform and “observability pipeline” provider Cribl reached the annual recurring revenue milestone even as tech industry downturn lingers.

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Tech Pros Quitting Over Salary Stagnation, Stress

Information Week

To retain top tech talent, organizations must look beyond financial compensation to provide growth opportunities and wellbeing.

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How to Safely Delete Obsolete Data

Information Week

Obsolete data overloads storage resources and is a potential security risk. Learn how you can get rid of useless data safely and securely.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Atomic Stealer Distributes Malware to Macs Through False Browser Downloads

Tech Republic Security

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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ChatGPT and the Great App-ocalypse

Information Week

ChatGPT plugs into apps, a micro GPT store is soon to launch, and a mobile, wearable AI pin hits the market. Where does that leave traditional apps and developers?

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How to Begin a Career as a Cybersecurity Consultant

Information Week

As cyberattacks rapidly multiply, more businesses are seeking help. The result is a growing demand for cybersecurity consultants.

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The US of AI for Good

Information Week

This is an opportunity to meet the moment and crystalize a national response to safely, securely, and responsibly harness the promise of artificial intelligence.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Unleashing the Power of GenAI: Future-Proof Your Cloud Strategy

Information Week

The generative AI movement has created an opportunity to reimagine and reinforce the capabilities of your cloud ecosystem.

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ChatGPT Year One: The Drama & Disruption

Information Week

As OpenAI's ChatGPT celebrates its first birthday, we look back at how it spurred stunning progress in generative artificial intelligence for consumers and businesses. and how it caused massive upheaval.

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Revamping IT for AI System Support

Information Week

Companies are stepping up their investments in artificial intelligence. But is IT ready to execute on it?

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AI Is Deepening the Digital Divide

Information Week

A growing digital divide is being exacerbated by AI, excluding billions from the benefits of technological progress. Here are six ways to address the crisis.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for