Sat.Nov 02, 2019 - Fri.Nov 08, 2019

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AI And Cybersecurity: Plague Or Promise?

CTOvision

Read Bob Bruns take a look at the confluence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity on Forbes : We hear from our teams every day regarding how cyberthreats to our enterprise are getting more frequent, more sophisticated and more targeted. Cyber intrusions, specifically publicly reported incidents, are on the rise. It’s easy to tune the warnings out, […].

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Predictions 2020: Three Big Changes In Store For DevOps

Forrester IT

DevOps teams will see some new trends in 2020 that will impact their work in GRC, introduce new tools, and bring additional business value. Learn more from Forrester Principal Analyst Charles Betz.

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How to use Spikes and Deliver Agile POCs

Social, Agile and Transformation

In my last post, I discussed shallow commitments, an agile tool team can use to negotiate with product owners when they are asked to commit to more stories in a sprint above their velocity and comfort zone. Teams commit as usual and then define several stories that sit in the shallows. If the committed stories are finished earlier than expected, then they can pick up new stories from the.

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SCCM Pending Reboot Report

Mick's IT Blog

We wanted a list of servers that are waiting for a reboot. Thankfully, SCCM has a pending restart field that allows admins to see when systems are waiting for a reboot. Our server team wanted that list to be automatically generated and emailed to them daily. Other than myself, others that have the SCCM console rarely look at it since they wear many hats in IT.

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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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Global Firms Under-Insured Despite Breach Concerns

CTOvision

Half of global organizations still don’t have cyber insurance, despite the majority believing cyber-attacks will increase next year, according to FireEye. The security vendor polled 800 CISOs and senior executives across the globe to compile its new Cyber Trendscape Report. More than half (56%) said they believe the risk of attacks will grow next year and 51% […].

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Predictions 2020: Cloud Computing Sees New Alliances And New Security Concerns

Forrester IT

In 2020, the cloud computing market will sees interesting new alliances and face new security concerns. Read Forrester's 2020 cloud predictions to find out more.

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Cisco Meraki ups security with new switch, software

Network World

Cisco Meraki has introduced new hardware and software the company says will help customers more effectively support and secure a wide variety of distributed network resources. The new products, which include a raft of new security features as well a new class of switches and a cellular gateway will help Meraki address customers who perhaps don’t have the IT expertise nor staffing to support the increasing number of devices that need to be managed, said Lawrence Huang, vice president of product m

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8 Tips for More Secure Mobile Computing

CTOvision

Security professionals often talk about the importance of enlisting users as allies in the battle for better security. When it comes to mobile security, that alliance must be a working reality rather than a managerial dream — namely because these handheld machines are typically employee-owned, thus placing their use and precise configuration out of the […].

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Predictions 2020: More Changes For Software Development

Forrester IT

The world of software development will see big changes. Learn Forrester Research's top 5 predictions for the software development market in 2020.

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Intune Reporting Strategies Advanced Reporting Options from Ignite 2019

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Intune Advanced Reporting details are discussed in the Ignite session What’s new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager, including Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager (Part 2 of 2) by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. More details about the session and Intune Reporting are given below.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Forrester: The 5 ways cloud computing will change in 2020

Tech Republic Cloud

Hyperscale cloud alliances, cloud native innovations, and new cloud security requirements will reshape cloud computing in 2020, a Forrester report found.

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With a Laser, Researchers Say They Can Hack Alexa, Google Home or Siri

CTOvision

Since voice-controlled digital assistants were introduced a few years ago, security experts have fretted that systems like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa were a privacy threat and could be easily hacked. But the risk presented by a cleverly pointed light was probably not on anyone’s radar. Researchers in Japan and at the University of Michigan said Monday […].

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Predictions 2020: Insurers Will Seek To Engage Customers With Their Impact Agenda

Forrester IT

In 2020, insurance companies will battle back against the market changes by focusing on three key areas. Read Forrester's predictions for the insurance industry here.

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Intune Endpoint Security Policies Microsoft Endpoint Manager Updates

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Sneak peak of Microsoft Endpoint Manager security topics discussed in the section hosted by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. More details about the session and Intune Endpoint Security are given below. Ignite 2019 Coverage Microsoft Endpoint Management SCCM Intune Windows Updates Microsoft Endpoint Manager is the future of SCCM Intune MEMMI MEMCM iOS Android […].

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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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Handling endpoint security without overwhelming professionals with information overload

Tech Republic Security

Chris Bell, director of product management at Secureworks, describes the difficult balance to strike for presenting actionable information to security professionals without exhausting them with information overload.

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Questioning The Long-Term Importance Of Big Data In AI

CTOvision

Read Rob Toews take a long hard look at the long term importance of big data in artificial intelligence on Forbes : No asset is more prized in today’s digital economy than data. It has become widespread to the point of cliche to refer to data as “the new oil.” As one recent Economist headline […].

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Predictions 2020: Medicare, Price Transparency, And Virtual Care Take Center Stage In Healthcare

Forrester IT

With more volatility expected in 2020, read Forrester's predictions for the US healthcare market, focusing on Medicare For All, the executive order on price transparency, and the growth of virtual care.

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Basics of Windows Dynamic Update Explained Update Management

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. This is the key take away from Windows Dynamic Update. I was not close to this topic until this point of time. The session from Steve DiAcetis was very useful to understand the basics of Windows 10 Dynamic Update. Introduction What is A Windows 10 Dynamic Update? How does it work?

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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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68 countries and counting…. Welcome Nigeria to Spearline Fixed Line Testing!

Spearline Testing

Hello Nigeria! 68 countries and counting … Welcome Nigeria to Spearline Fixed Line Testing! We are pleased to announce that we have a fixed line certified and available for testing in Nigeria. We secured the line directly with one of the major telecoms carriers in Nigeria - Vodacom Nigeria. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, Vodacom Nigeria is a major provider of connectivity, hosted services, unified communications and IoT solutions.

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Micron: Why a memory chip maker is moving into AI processing

CTOvision

I did a double-take last week when Micron Technology, one of the world’s largest memory chip makers, acquired artificial intelligence hardware and software startup Fwdnxt. The move could be very interesting. If it bears fruit, Fwdnxt could bring Micron into direct competition with partners such as Intel and Nvidia, as Micron believes that memory and AI […].

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Project Cortex: Microsoft’s Bold Play To Help Optimize Corporate Knowledge

Forrester IT

Project Cortex: Microsoft’s Bold Play To Help Optimize Corporate Knowledge Microsoft unveiled a significant new addition to its Microsoft 365 productivity suite today (November 4th) code-named Project Cortex. In private beta now, and expected general availability in the first half of 2020, this enhancement is designed to address a perennial challenge for enterprises: surfacing and […].

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iOS Android macOS Mobile Enrollment Options with Intune Updates from Ignite 2019

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s check the Mobile device management options with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM). Intune Enrollment options(iOS Android macOS Mobile Enrollment) are discussed in the Ignite 2019 sessions. More details about the Microsoft Ignite sessions are given below. Android Enrollment Options Android management options with Intune.

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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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Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008: Here's what you need to know.

Tech Republic Security

Support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 is ending in January 2020. Here's how to protect your systems.

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Can Artificial Intelligence “Think”?

CTOvision

Read Daniel Shapiro take a look at whether artificial intelligence can actually think on Forbes : Sci-fi and science can’t seem to agree on the way we should think about artificial intelligence. Sci-fi wants to portray artificial intelligence agents as thinking machines, while businesses today use artificial intelligence for more mundane tasks like filling out […].

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What To Expect On Singles’ Day 2019

Forrester IT

11.11 (AKA Singles’ Day), the world’s largest online shopping event, is entering a new decade this year. Every year since 2013, event founder Alibaba has generated more online gross merchandise volume (GMV) than all US retailers put together have generated on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. In 2018, Alibaba generated a staggering $30.8 billion […].

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Intune Application Deployment Guide Google Chrome Browser

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s see how to deploy “Google Chrome” (Intune Google Chrome?) browser to Windows 10 devices using Microsoft Intune. I have a post that explains, “Deploy Google Chrome Update with SCCM.” NOTE! – There is a 0-Day bug with Chrome Browsers.

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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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Dealing with Multi-Cloud Data Complexity

Information Week

IT leaders need to understand that a problem exists and then think through approaches. Once they do that, the technology to employ is easier to figure out. Here's some guidance.

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Mozilla partners with Element AI to spearhead ethical artificial intelligence

CTOvision

Mozilla has announced a partnership with Element AI in a bid to advocate for the use of ethical artificial intelligence (AI). On Monday, the tech giant said the strategic partnership between Mozilla and Element AI is focused on addressing “how new AI technologies and tools present challenges and opportunities for today’s digital frontiers.” In particular, the […].

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Forrester Publishes NPS Benchmarks For 260 Brands In 16 Industries

Forrester IT

Forrester has been measuring Net Promoter Score (NPS)* for four years as a part of our annual CX Index survey. Because customer experience (CX) pros have been asking how their firm’s NPS compares to other firms’ scores and what “good” is, we decided to publish our NPS data for the first time. The data is […].

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Intune Policy Sets Collection of Workflows Admin Friendly MEM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Intune policy sets give user friendly experience to Intune admins. The screenshots are taken from the Ignite session slides and demos by Paul Mayfield, Terrell Cox, and Micro-Scott. More details about the session and recording in the below section of the post. Ignite 2019 Coverage Microsoft Endpoint Management SCCM Intune Windows Updates Microsoft Endpoint Manager […].

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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.