Sat.Mar 09, 2024 - Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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Banning TikTok Creates A Meta Monopoly

Forrester IT

The US House of Representatives just passed legislation that could determine the future of TikTok in the US — pending action by both the Senate and the President. Should the measure succeed, TikTok would effectively be banned in the US unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, divests from the app.

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How Experts in Change Management Lead a Successful Digital Transformation

Social, Agile and Transformation

A couple of years ago, I led an agile transformation program for a major hospital system. Their vision statement was to pilot process changes and new technologies to improve patient experiences while simplifying work for doctors, nurses, and administrators.

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Data-Centric Engineering: It’s Not Just About the Projects

IT Toolbox

Discover how data-centric engineering transforms projects with enhanced sustainability. The post Data-Centric Engineering: It’s Not Just About the Projects appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Recent Ivanti Vulnerabilities: 4 Lessons Security Leaders Can Learn

Information Week

Mass exploitation of Ivanti product vulnerabilities has impacted many organizations, including CISA.

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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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Frontline Marketing: The Evolution Of B2B Growth Teams

Forrester IT

Learn about frontline marketing, the teams that it comprises, and why it’s essential to driving customer-centered B2B growth.

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MFA vs 2FA: Which Is Best for Your Business?

Tech Republic Security

Learn the key differences between multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA) and find out which one is best for your business needs.

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IBM Talks Bridging the AI Trust Gap with Developers

Information Week

Keri Olson, vice president of IBM AI for Code Initiatives, discusses what benefits developers might realize by using AI in the development process.

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Payment Methods Don’t Matter – Payment Experiences Do

Forrester IT

Read the latest Forrester blog from Principal Analyst Lily Varon and Senior Researcher Nicole Murgia on consumer retail payment preferences.

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5 Best VPNs for Travel in 2024 (Free & Paid VPNs)

Tech Republic Security

What’s the best VPN to use when traveling? Our in-depth guide helps you understand what to look for in a VPN and find the best solution for your needs.

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The early returns on gen AI for software development

CIO Business Intelligence

Generative AI is already having an impact on multiple areas of IT, most notably in software development. Early use cases include code generation and documentation, test case generation and test automation, as well as code optimization and refactoring, among others. Still, gen AI for software development is in the nascent stages, so technology leaders and software teams can expect to encounter bumps in the road.

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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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10 Enterprise AI Startups to Watch in 2024

Information Week

There are almost too many AI startups to count as the field’s popularity explodes. But InformationWeek takes a look at some notable entries to watch this year.

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To Spark Innovation, Make The ‘D’ In DEI About Disability, Too

Forrester IT

People with disabilities are a valuable resource to firms looking to innovate and create new ways of working with their customers.

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Sophos: Cyber Security Professional Burnout Is Widespread, Creating Risk for APAC Organisations

Tech Republic Security

Burnout and fatigue among cyber professionals are leading to flow-on consequences like more data breaches, employee apathy to cyber duties and turnover of cyber workforces during a skills crisis.

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AI, API Documentation, & OpenAPI Playbooks – API Summit 2024 Takeaways

IT Toolbox

Delve into the transformative insights from the Austin API Summit 2024. The post AI, API Documentation, & OpenAPI Playbooks – API Summit 2024 Takeaways appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Ripples of Innovation and New Business Needs from GenAI's Splash

Information Week

Generative AI may have set off a cascade of additional resources needed to sort out how to best take advantage of this technology.

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Many Surveys, Small Impact: Forrester’s 2023 State Of VoC And CX Measurement Practices Survey

Forrester IT

Forrester’s 2023 State Of VoC And CX Measurement Practices Survey results are in. They reveal some continued trends — and some interesting shifts.

Survey 434
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Open Source Password Managers: Overview, Pros & Cons

Tech Republic Security

Learn about open-source password managers, the benefits, and the potential drawbacks of using these tools for managing your passwords securely.

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7 ways an MBA will advance your IT career — and 5 ways it won’t

CIO Business Intelligence

Does it make sense for an IT leader to seek an MBA? Ben King, head of mobile app development firm Aviato Consulting, is convinced that it can provide a major career boost. He credits his decision to earn an MBA with transforming his career. While an individual contributor at Google, King spent several years working toward an MBA. Shortly after achieving his goal, he was promoted to a managerial role at the tech giant, just days before resigning to start his own business.

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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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Diversity in Tech: Leadership’s Uncomfortable Truth

Information Week

I urge my fellow leaders to think beyond quotas and view diversity as an opportunity to create a richer, more dynamic industry.

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Get Ready For Takeoff: Microsoft Copilot For Security

Forrester IT

Today, Microsoft announced that the official launch day of Copilot for Security for will be April 1, 2024. This proves that Microsoft won’t let a late-night snowstorm stop its pursuit of security revenue or finding new applications for generative AI.

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Keep Your Network Secure With This $39.99 CompTIA Bundle

Tech Republic Security

This Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Bundle is both a way for tech entrepreneurs to secure their own systems and a gateway to a career in cybersecurity.

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You Received an SBOM. Now What?

IT Toolbox

Discover how to enhance cybersecurity with Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) The post You Received an SBOM. Now What? appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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

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Cloud-y Linux Malware Rains on Apache, Docker, Redis & Confluence

Information Week

"Spinning YARN" cyberattackers wielding a Linux webshell are positioning for broader cloud compromise by exploiting common misconfigurations and a known Atlassian Confluence bug.

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You Got Your Carbon Black In My Symantec! No, You Got Your Symantec In My Carbon Black!

Forrester IT

What is Broadcom planning to do with VMware’s Carbon Black unit? Find out in this blog covering the plan to integrate Carbon Black with Broadcom's existing product lineup.

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5 Benefits of Passwordless Authentication

Tech Republic Security

The benefits of passwordless authentication include enhanced security, convenience, and boosted productivity. Learn how your organization can take advantage.

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Pentagon’s first chief AI officer leaves after two years

CIO Business Intelligence

The first leader of the fledgling Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office [CDAO] in the US Department of Defense is leaving his post, but the Pentagon already has a successor lined up. Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Craig Martell, the first head of the CDAO, was hired by the Pentagon in April 2022, just after the new office unofficially launched in January.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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A Lesson in Nightshade and Defenses Against GenAI Content Abuses

Information Week

Is there a way to find truth and protect art amid the digital mirages AI produces, sometimes blatantly without consent?

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Unleashing Field Marketing To Drive Growth In Asia Pacific

Forrester IT

We explore key findings for APAC from Forrester’s 2023 Field Marketing Survey to help organizations understand the state of Field Marketing regionally and what this means for the operation and organization of a future fit field marketing organization.

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6 Best VPNs for Gaming in 2024

Tech Republic Security

Here are the top VPNs for gaming. They offer fast speeds, reliable connections and enhanced security to enhance your gaming experience.

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Burnout to Balance: The ROI of Happiness in Cyber Teams

IT Toolbox

Learn about the impact of automation on mental health and productivity in the cyber workforce. The post Burnout to Balance: The ROI of Happiness in Cyber Teams appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.