CTOvision
JANUARY 18, 2018
As we usher in the new year of 2018, we are confronted with an ever-expanding network-borne threat landscape especially from ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software which is used by malicious actors to encrypt systems or data. When the ransom is paid the key is in some cases provided to unlock the data. […].
Social, Agile and Transformation
JANUARY 16, 2018
I was speaking with a few CIOs at the SINC USA West conference in Scottsdale late last year on the state of managing digital technology in their organizations. One CIO told me, "We are more successful onboarding new technology versus maturing it." Here's the logic behind his thinking and why this is a real issue for organizations investing in digital platforms When a new technology is.
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Computer Weekly
JANUARY 16, 2018
Security experts have warned that cyber attackers will be quick to use the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, but the first attempt to capitalise on them has come in the form of fake updates
The Accidental Successful CIO
JANUARY 17, 2018
The best kind of meetings are the ones that leave you breathless Image Credit: Pero Kvrzica. Think for just a moment about the last meeting that you went to. How did that turn out for you? Can you remember what was said? Even more interestingly, were you any healthier once the meeting was over. I’m willing to bet that the answer was no. Don’t you wish that, assuming that these meetings are a necessity, there was a better way to conduct them?
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
CTOvision
JANUARY 19, 2018
The debate about Mac vs. PC has been around for quite some time and may not end anytime soon. Some users prefer the Mac because of its elegant and sleek design, intuitive interface, and reliable security. On the other hand, PCs attract a large fan base because they are versatile, readily available, and affordable. Typically, […].
Anoop
JANUARY 19, 2018
SCCM Product group released most awaited rollup hotfix KB4057517 for SCCM CB 1710. No need to “separately” download the hotfix KB 40575517. Instead, it will be available within your SCCM CB 1710 console. This fix won’t be visible on the servers if you are not upgraded to 1710 version of SCCM. From my perspective, this […]. The post To Fix 13 Issues Install Hotfix KB4057517 of SCCM CB 1710 appeared first on Anoops.
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Mick's IT Blog
JANUARY 19, 2018
While writing the solution for a secure and safe deployment of BIOS updates, I had to come up with a one-liner to backup the Bitlocker recovery password to a file named.txt in a secured UNC path. Yes, we already have MBAM, but I wanted an extra layer of safety in the event something went wrong when applying the BIOS updates to the Bitlockered machines, thereby requiring the recovery password.
CTOvision
JANUARY 17, 2018
Welcome to this month's Technology Trends report. We produce this report to provide insights you can use regarding the rapidly changing technological landscape. We want to help you find the best ways to leverage new technologies to accomplish both your personal and professional goals. If you would like to change the e-mail address you get this report […].
Anoop
JANUARY 18, 2018
SCCM Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) is an Internet client management feature introduced by Microsoft as a pre-release feature in ConfigMgr CB 1610. This feature not only simplifies the management but also reduces the complex configuration involved in the implementation of Internet-based client management (IBCM with reverse proxy). With the release of Co-Management feature in ConfigMgr CB 1710, […].
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 15, 2018
IDC's latest cloud IT infrastructure market tracker shows the demand for public and private cloud-enabling servers, storage and Ethernet switches is showing no signs of slowing
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.
Phil Windley
JANUARY 16, 2018
Summary: The Sovrin whitepaper is now available. Identity in real life is much richer than online identity, flexibly and conveniently solving all kinds of thorny problems. Now with Sovrin, we can bring those rich identity transactions online. This paper shows how that happens and why it will impact every sector of the Internet in significant ways. I hope you'll spend some time reading it.
CTOvision
JANUARY 17, 2018
The next Strata + Hadoop World will be held March 5–8, 2018 in San Jose California. This is the must attend event for business executives and technologists seeking to turn data into the competitive advantage it should be. Save 20% when you register by using the code AFF20. Strata Data Conference is where big data's […].
Anoop
JANUARY 15, 2018
Telemetry is required for Windows Analytics solutions like Upgrade Readiness.Below are the 4 levels of Telemetry. The amount of data gathered from each telemetry level is different as shown below.In this blog post we will cover different methods to configure Telemetry. This is a series of posts as listed below. Define Windows 10 Upgrade Readiness […].
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 17, 2018
Cardholder data is a prime target for cyber criminals, and that is only likely to increase in the coming year, according to a cloud-based secure payments firm
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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.
Mick's IT Blog
JANUARY 15, 2018
I needed to install.Net Framework 4.7 on all systems. We no longer manage windows updates via SCCM, so we needed to deploy it as an application. I downloaded the two MSU files, 32-bit and 64-bit, from the Microsoft Update Catalog. This script checks the system architecture and then knows which installer to execute. I have included the return codes for reboot required and already installed.
CTOvision
JANUARY 19, 2018
CSO Online has just published an interview conducted by Jeremy King where Jeremy pulled together thoughts and inputs from Rich Baich, Bill Crowell and Anthony J. Ferrante. I've tracked these three leaders for years, and have served on boards with Crowell and have witnessed his leadership style and insightful approach to creating workable cyber risk solutions […].
Anoop
JANUARY 19, 2018
I shared some posts related to Information Technology (IT) knowledge quiz. One of them was about testing your knowledge in technologies like SCOM, OMS, and Azure. That was an exciting experience for me. Some of the questions were interesting and totally confusing ?? We have some FUN QUIZ questions about Microsoft Intune and SCCM at the last […].
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 18, 2018
Cyber attackers ranging from criminals to nation states have upped their game in the past year, “moving the needle” in terms of tactics, techniques and procedures, a report by a cyber security firm warns
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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.
Mick's IT Blog
JANUARY 15, 2018
I originally wrote this blog entry when I had first started at my current firm. At the time, I was on a tight schedule to complete a LOT of tasks. Since then, we are going to a 64-bit OS. This required me to revisit the scripts that control the TPM portion of the BIOS. I have cleaned up the script and also made it so that if you do not want logging, it can be turned off.
CTOvision
JANUARY 17, 2018
With this post I would like to remind you that it is easy to manage your CTOvision newsletter preferences. If you are not on our distributions you can sign up here. If you are on any of our distributions and would like to see what other newsletters are available to you or would like to […].
Anoop
JANUARY 17, 2018
I was wondering whether there is any difference in the content of Windows 10 ISO files which released in two phases. There are two different ISO files released as part of Windows 10 SAC-T and SAC channels. More details about Semi-Annual Channel here. In this post, we will see what the differences between Windows 10 […]. The post Difference Between Content of Windows 10 SAC-T and SAC ISO Media appeared first on Anoops.
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 18, 2018
Security suffers when there is tension between software developers and security professionals, but it is common in many organisations, says world-renowned security blogger and trainer
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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.
The Investing Edge
JANUARY 17, 2018
Boston-based Connected2Fiber just announced a new round of funding , which we lead along with Osage Ventures and existing investors Nauta Capital and NXT Ventures. So why did we invest? C2F has built a SaaS platform specifically for sales and marketing in the $80B global networking and communications industry. What is unique and compelling about their offering is that it comes pre-loaded with the information that sales people need to figure out where to target their efforts, what kind of proposa
CTOvision
JANUARY 17, 2018
Stricter regulations and changing technology have forced financial services organizations to make major changes in the way they handle sensitive data. With a focus on engineering and infrastructure, this O’Reilly report examines the tools and best practices that leading financial firms are using to migrate data to the cloud, build customer event hubs, and adhere […].
Anoop
JANUARY 16, 2018
Windows 10 servicing release management process started with Current Branch (CB) and Current Branch Business (CBB) cycles. Microsoft renamed the Windows servicing channels after the 1703 release for broad deployment on July 27, 2017. Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) “SAC-T” and Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) are the new names for CB and CBB respectively.
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 16, 2018
Cisco is to work with artificial intelligence startup Cortexica in an Innovate UK-funded project to improve physical safety in the workplace
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Network World
JANUARY 16, 2018
Security researchers at an antivirus company have documented another potentially serious security hole in an Intel product, this time in the mechanism for performing system updates. The good news, however, is that it is limited to desktops, is a configuration error, and does not appear to impact servers. Last June, researchers at F-Secure found a flaw in Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT), a feature used to perform remote updates to advanced desktops using Intel vPro or workstation platf
CTOvision
JANUARY 16, 2018
It’s evident that the essential aspect in your network or personal computer is the data that you have created. The main reason why most people are in a network or possess a personal computer is to store their data in a way that can easily be accessible. Whenever you want to input protective strategies such […].
Dataconomy
JANUARY 18, 2018
Recommendation systems are ever-present in our lives today. The largest web giants – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – use algorithms to help you find search results most relevant to you, based on your previous searches and similar data from other users. In fact, pretty much any platform that has. The post Why You Need Python Machine Learning to Build a Recommendation System appeared first on Dataconomy.
Computer Weekly
JANUARY 18, 2018
As IT recoils from the Spectre and Meltdown chip exploits, companies face patches that are incompatible, leading to crashes, reduced performance and lock-ups
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