Sat.Sep 22, 2018 - Fri.Sep 28, 2018

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Laggards Beware! Why Transforming with Data, Analytics, and AI is Needed Today

Social, Agile and Transformation

Several posts ago, I committed to sharing thoughts on changing the culture, applying self organizing principles, getting more people in the organization to collaborate, and gaining adoption of new technologies.

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Word Of Mouth Is Less Important For Top-Line Growth Than You Think

Forrester IT

Many companies ask their customers “How likely are you to recommend us to a friend?” However, for most brands, advocacy — positive word of mouth — isn’t the key to revenue growth. Retention and enrichment matter much more. Retention is when current customers continue to buy your products and services.

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Will blockchain revolutionize the Internet of Things?

CTOvision

Read why Megan Ray Nichols says that blockchain technology can be used to revolutionize the Internet of Things on Euro Scientist : Here is an interesting convergence no one is talking about – blockchain technology and Internet of Things. Blockchain technology is essentially a secure, distributed ledger that can serve as the foundation for many systems. […].

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How to Raise Premier Support Case for Intune

Anoop

Microsoft is moving Premier Support case request for Intune into Azure Portal. If your organization is having a premier support contract with Microsoft, you should login to the Azure portal to raise a premier support case for Intune issues. Through this post, you will learn how to Raise Premier Support Case for Intune. [Related Post – […].

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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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Cisco unearths 13 “High Impact” IOS vulnerabilities you need to patch now

Network World

Cisco today exposed 13 vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE switch and router operating software that the company said should be patched as soon as possible. The vulnerabilities were detailed in Cisco’s twice-yearly dump of IOS exposures. All have a High Impact security rating and fixes should be evaluated by users quickly. [ Also see Invaluable tips and tricks for troubleshooting Linux. ].

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Forrester 2018 Mobile Banking Industry Wave™: BBVA Offers World-Class Mobile Banking Services

Forrester IT

Digital banks are not eating the incumbent banks’ lunch (yet!) but they’re certainly demonstrating voracious appetite. In the UK, Monzo recently hit the one million customer mark, whilst Revolut has almost tripled its customers to 2.8 million in a year. Lifestyle-app Alipay, the digital wallet and payments solution operated by Ant Financial, now has 700 […].

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Tired of Selecting the Applicable Third-party Updates Manually?

Anoop

Tired of selecting the applicable Third-party Updates manually? Microsoft SCCM has been around the block for nearly 25 years. It might have been hard for admins to get the initial streak, but once learned, it has turned out to be a good patching solution for Microsoft applications. [Related Post – How Tedious for SCCM Admins to […]. The post Tired of Selecting the Applicable Third-party Updates Manually?

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AI & Machine Learning: An Enterprise Guide

Information Week

A collection of information resources designed to help enterprise IT professionals launch and advance their artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation initiatives.

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Busting The Two Myths Of Low-Code Platforms

Forrester IT

Not everyone is on board with low-code development platforms, even though they are a key part of a strategy to accelerate app delivery. Why do many pro developers shun low-code? Two reasons: Low-code will limit the kinds of apps I can build and the scale of apps. Low-code will lock out me out of […].

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Information Age Presents A CTO guide: Cyber security best practice tips

CTOvision

Like probably all technologists we keep our own lists of best practices. We have shared them multiple times (but hey here they are again: Crucial Point Cybersecurity Best Practices). But we love staying up with what others think and really enjoyed reading the roundup produced by Information age. They do more than just recap a […].

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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 CIOs Can Manage Their Millennial Managers

The Accidental Successful CIO

Millennial managers require special attention from the CIO Image Credit: CommScope. I really hate to share this with you – but, you’re getting old. How can we tell this? Simple, millennials are starting to become managers in your IT department. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that we were talking about how to deal with the millennials who were just then entering the IT department?

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Prepare for the New Normal of Data Privacy

Information Week

In a post-GDPR world, IT and business leaders face unprecedented pressure to demonstrate they are responsible data stewards. Here are six steps that might help.

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Rushed Privacy Features Results In Sloppy Security

Forrester IT

Facebook Loses More User Data (This Time Unintentionally) Facebook announced that it experienced a breach this week that lost 50 million user’s data. Ironically, the breach happened in part due to exploited bugs in three features developed to give users more control over their privacy. Some quick key lessons to take away from this breach: […].

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Blockchain: The Strong Backbone for Businesses

CTOvision

Read Vinod Sharma’s article about how blockchain can offer a strong backbone for business on Finextra Blog : What is Blockchain Technology? How one blockchain can have Infinite possibilities & opportunities in hand in this red ocean market world. Blockchain as on date is a mystery story for many (Including my self). We have heard a […].

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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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Vembu BDR Suite v3.9.1 Update 1 and Essentials Updates

Anoop

Vembu technologies recently announced the latest update to their Vembu BDR Suite V3.9.1 Update 1. This BDR suite helps you to backup Virtual (VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V) and Physical (Windows/Linux Server & Workstation) environments. Vembu BDR suite V3.9.1 Update 1 supports vSphere 6.7. What is Vembu BDR Suite? Vembu BDR is a data protection suite which […].

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Continuous Processes Feed the Gig Economy

Information Week

As more business processes move toward real-time and near-real-time, companies are finding themselves with skill shortages. One good way to fill the gaps is with "gig workers" who can be scaled up or down as required.

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Nine AI Marketing Use Cases That Have The Potential To Deliver Business Value

Forrester IT

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in specific marketing applications such as programmatic real-time bidding is now commonplace. Although marketing has yet to adopt it more broadly, new use cases are gathering momentum. My latest report, Leverage AI To Improve Marketing Efficiency, covers the nine AI marketing use cases that have the potential to deliver […].

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If You Are In The VA/MD/DC Area And Lead Change Via Tech Join The Cloud Security Alliance 27 Sep

CTOvision

You likely know the Cloud Security Alliance, an organization many in the technology community volunteer with because of its virtuous focus on promoting best practices for Cloud Computing. The newly reformed DC chapter of the cloud security alliance is now back in action! This local chapter is a great way to engage directly with peers in […].

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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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Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website - Information Technology Blog. If you want to make a website that appeals to your audience and attracts clients, aim for a site with an “awesome” design that can achieve your company or personal goals. However, “awesome” isn’t enough a description to meet your demands.

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Blockchain: 5 Use Cases for the Enterprise

Information Week

Everybody talks about blockchain, but is anybody really doing it? Here's a look at five use cases across industries.

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Profiling Insurtech: Q&A With David Vanek, CEO Of Anorak

Forrester IT

“Insurance is sold, not bought.” This industrywide perception has gone unchallenged for decades, reaffirming agent- and advisor-based distribution models. But now a plethora of insurtech startups such as Brolly in the UK, Gabi in the US, and PolicyPal in Singapore aim to help customers find suitable cover. A newcomer among the firms digitalizing insurance distribution […].

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IBM announces cloud service to help detect and mitigate AI bias

CTOvision

This is another in a long stream of reports on mitigating challenges of bias and ethics in big data and Artificial Intelligence. Bias is a serious problem in artificial intelligence (AI). Research shows that popular smart speakers are 30 percent less likely to understand non-native U.S. accents, for example, and that facial recognition systems such […].

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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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The Major Causes of Delay in Projects

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - The Major Causes of Delay in Projects - Information Technology Blog. Project’s milestones can delay due to various factors irrespective of whether the managers are skilled or not. Such delays also cause cost overruns which affect the set budget. However, it is easy to overcome such challenges when you involve consults from CORS or any other reputable firm.

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Microsoft, Adobe, SAP Launch Open Data Initiative

Information Week

Microsoft, Adobe, and SAP will enable a common data model in a Microsoft Azure-based data lake that allows for interoperability of data among platforms from all three companies.

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Beyond Moore’s Law: How Exponential Technology Will Drive Disruption

Forrester IT

I’ve been thinking a lot about exponential technology and asking myself: “Is disruptive change due to ‘Moore’s Law’ done?” Newsweek recently proclaimed, “The Future Is Uncertain As Moore’s Law Comes To An End.” However, while most experts agree that silicon transistors will stop shrinking around 2021, this doesn’t mean Moore’s Law is dead in spirit […].

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Manage Insider Threat Risk and Prevent ‘Big Brother’ Perception

CTOvision

Read Crystal Lister of CPSG explain how companies can manage insider threat better without creating a big brother perception among employees on OODA Loop : Insider threat remains the top cybersecurity risk that companies face. The flipside of the coin is too much monitoring of the employees can hit their morale and create a big brother […].

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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.

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Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs - Information Technology Blog. Getting into search engine optimization (SEO) is a smart choice for any company, especially if you want to create a dominant presence in the market’s digital scene. “Attracting” the attention of search engines by using good “habits” can propel you to a position of relevance, making it easier for your clients to find you using search engines.

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Predictive Analytics 101: Getting Started and Avoiding Mishaps

Information Week

Predictive analytics, offering a data-enabled view into what is likely to happen, are key to driving organizational change.

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The Day Of The Machine Is Here: Are We Human Enough To Seize It?

Forrester IT

You’re an executive, an employer, or maybe an up-and-comer in your organization, but either way you have surveyed the moment and you know that big things are poised to happen.

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Mathew Green on “Why I’m done with Chrome”

CTOvision

You may have read about the Google’s recent change to Chrome login behavior in its latest Chrome 69 version. Security experts have criticized Google for automatically forcing Chrome users to log into the browser if they signed into Gmail on the web. You typically choose to sign into Chrome itself if you want to sync […].

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.