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Cognitive Search Is The AI Version Of Enterprise Search

Forrester IT

Written by Emily Miller, Senior Research Associate. Stop Wasting Time. More than half (54%) of global information workers are interrupted from their work a few times or more per month to spend time looking for or trying to get access to information, insights, and answers. The problem: Old keyword-based enterprise search engines of the past are obsolete.

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PaloAlto Networks partners with US Girl Scouts on security skills

Computer Weekly

Palo Alto Networks is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to develop cyber security badges to foster knowledge of the topic and support interest in the profession

Network 215
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Microsoft Joins Hot Open Source PaaS Project Cloud Foundry

Data Center Knowledge

The once notoriously anti-open source company has realized it's making tons of money in the cloud thanks to open source software. Read More.

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13 Types of technology that can help improve cash flow

CTOvision

Business owners are often so busy with day-to-day operations and management that they find it tough to gain a big-picture view of certain financial aspects, such as cash flow. It is important, however, to see the forest in spite of the trees and understand what is possible with a few minor changes. In addition to […].

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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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Hortonworks Eats IBM.And Loves It

Forrester IT

Big announcement at Dataworks today -- IBM is giving up on Big Insights and partnering with Hortonworks. This seems not unexpected and only mildly interesting until you think deeply about it. Then it hits you: Hortonworks, after digesting Microsoft, is now eating IBM. It's a total reversal from the past, when big fish like IBM would eat little fish like Hortonworks.

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10 ways to prevent breaches and minimise impact

Computer Weekly

Attackers are continually adapting to security technologies to fly under the radar, but taking action in 10 key areas can reduce the risk of breaches and minimise their impact, according to a resilience expert

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O’Reilly Artificial Intelligence Conference coming to San Francisco September 17-20

CTOvision

The O'Reilly Artificial Intelligence Conference 17-20 Sep 2017 gathers some of the brightest minds in AI to cut through the hype, identify and explain the most promising AI developments, and provide practical case studies, time-saving tips and tricks, and proven best practices you need to use AI right now—as well as the insight you need […].

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Hortonworks Eats IBM — And Loves It

Forrester IT

Big announcement at Dataworks today -- IBM is giving up on Big Insights and partnering with Hortonworks. This seems not unexpected and only mildly interesting until you think deeply about it. Then it hits you: Hortonworks, after digesting Microsoft, is now eating IBM. It's a total reversal from the past, when big fish like IBM would eat little fish like Hortonworks.

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Amsterdam targets tech talent

Computer Weekly

Dutch capital is working hard to become Europe’s tech startup capital, but startups need skilled engineers and the country has a general shortage of tech talent

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The Machine of Tomorrow Today: Quantum Computing on the Verge

Data Center Knowledge

Startups, universities, government labs, and companies like IBM are racing to build computers that could potentially solve some problems that are now intractable. Read More.

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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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CTOvision Assessment On The Megatrend of Bigdata

CTOvision

There are seven key megatrends driving the future of enterprise IT. You can remember them all with the mnemonic acronym CAMBRIC, which stands for Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Mobility, Big Data, Robotics, Internet of Things, CyberSecurity. In this post we dive deeper into the trend of Big Data. For years now people and our sensors and our computers have been generating more […].

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Why Open Source Is Really Disrupting Enterprise Software

Forrester IT

I had an epiphany today about a major reason open source is disrupting enterprise software. This is perhaps one of those things that you have heard so much, you've gone numb to it. All the big giants are still alive and kicking, however; so is this really happening? The answer is yes, however the mechanics are not what you think. It is not simply just a cost play.

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As EU mobile roaming charges end, industry frets over impact

Computer Weekly

As consumers celebrate the end of mobile roaming charges across the EU, the industry is facing up to the challenges of implementing the new rules

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5 ERP Security Concerns You May Have Overlooked

IT Toolbox

The open-office floor plan (both loved and loathed) is a craze that swept corporate America in the past several years, eliminating walls and cubicles in favor of a communal environment. The idea is to increase collaboration and decrease hierarchy, but no matter how open an office became, there were always a few functions that remained behind closed doors — the back office.

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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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BMW’s Connected-Car Data Platform to Run in IBM’s Cloud

Data Center Knowledge

The CarData platform is meant to feed vehicle data to third-party service providers Read More.

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On An Agile scaling journey ? Take our survey to find out how you are doing.

Forrester IT

This year I'm excited to have my team colleague Amanda joining me in the bi-annual Forrester Agile at Scale Adoption survey. For the 2017 study we've added a few more questions in areas that we see organizations are struggling with. So in addition to successful Agile team practices, alignment with business stakeholders upstream and downstream with testing and operations, we are looking into more Agile at scale issues like budgeting and DevOps.

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Rubrik Alta adds Hyper-V and Nutanix AHV to backup appliance

Computer Weekly

Rubrik backup appliance now support all major physical and virtual server platforms in flash-equipped boxes that range from a few tens of TB to the hundreds

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Big Data is Bringing Value to the Healthcare Industry in More Ways Than One

IT Toolbox

In order to make informed decisions regarding patient care, medical professionals require constant update and contact with every patient throughout each diagnosis and treatment.

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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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Switch’s Las Vegas Data Center Stronghold Reaches North of 2 Million Square Feet

Data Center Knowledge

Company launches massive, 40MW Las Vegas 10 data center Read More.

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Lessons Learned From The Recent British Airways Outage

Forrester IT

Like many others, we are trying to wrap our heads around the recent British Airways outage , an event so far-reaching and arguably avoidable that it's difficult to believe such a thing can happen -- yet it did. While our aim is not to criticize BA , this event provides some good lessons for everyone. It's a reminder that bad things can happen, even to a good organization.

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Retailers urged to change approach to demand forecasting

Computer Weekly

To achieve optimal fulfilment performance, retailers must now forecast how consumers will shop and understand the influences behind purchasing decisions

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Cloud-Based UC Cost Factors - Network Operations

IT Toolbox

As this series continues, I’ll be taking things further in terms of breaking down specific areas where there will be cost implications when choosing cloud-based UC.

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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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HPE’s Gen10 Servers Will Have Security Drilled into Silicon

Data Center Knowledge

The company's custom silicon enables security at the firmware level. Read More.

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Reflections from HPE Discover 2017

Forrester IT

From June 4 - 6, 2017, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise hosted an Analyst Summit in hot Las Vegas as part of their HPE Discover 2017 event. After a 5 year journey of splitting, spin-merging and getting smaller, CEO Meg Whitman and her staff took stage announcing their strategy and innovations to 9,000 attendees ranging from partners and customers from all over the world.

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Dubai to replace passport control with biometric border check

Computer Weekly

System developed by UK startup which creates a digital passport for each individual will be used at Dubai’s main airport

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AI isn't yet what it could be

IT Toolbox

Artificial Intelligence has long been promised as a great promise of benefit to the human race. Whether you're talking about Isaac Asimov's R. Daneel Olivaw as the almost human robot or Stanley Kubrick’s HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey, artificial intelligence has been a hallmark of science fiction (right up there with faster than light travel).

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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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Shaw Sells Data Center Provider ViaWest to Peak 10 for $1.7B

Data Center Knowledge

ViaWest and Peak 10 combined will be North America’s largest privately held data center company, Shaw said. Read More.

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On An Agile scaling journey? Take our survey to find out how you are doing.

Forrester IT

This year I'm excited to be teaming up with Diego Lo Giudice on the bi-annual Forrester Agile at Scale Adoption survey. For the 2017 study we've added a few more questions in areas that we see organizations are struggling with. So in addition to successful Agile team practices, alignment with business stakeholders upstream and downstream with testing and operations, we are looking into more Agile at scale issues like budgeting and DevOps.

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University College London hit by ransomware attack

Computer Weekly

University restricts access to several IT systems and file shares to halt spread of malware

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Work Smart, Not Hard: The Future of AI in ERP Solutions

IT Toolbox

Your ERP solution is supposed to make your work life easier and think like you do, but does it? Automated intelligence (AI) breakthroughs in ERP software are turning work processes into smarter solutions. See how you can work smarter with AI ERP. Artificial vs. Automated vs. Autonomous.

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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.