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Cloud Security Spending Will Grow To $3.5 Billion By 2021

Forrester IT

Cloud is big business today. Forrester estimates that global cloud services revenues totaled $114 billion in 2016, up from $68 billion just two years ago -- that's annual growth of 30%. And we see the public cloud services market reaching $236 billion by 2020. What does this mean for cloud security? · This rapid shift to the cloud raises new issues and challenges for security and risk professionals.

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Big Data in Healthcare Will be the Norm by 2021

CTOvision

As the benefits of big data become more pronounced, this technology is finding a place in an increasing number of industries, not the least of which is the healthcare sector. In fact, some researchers anticipate that big data could become a staple in the way healthcare is administered by as soon as 2121. Let’s take […].

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Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022

Computer Weekly

European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed

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The Importance of Integration in Data Science and Predictive Analytics

IT Toolbox

Data Science and Predictive Analytics are also trending. But Integration Failures are blocking. What is Data Science and why are integration failures resulting in data silos such a big problem?

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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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Ringing down the curtain on change management theater

Forrester IT

Change Management is a hot topic lately on my social media channels. Like my friend Jon Hall , I also am a long time veteran of the classic Change Advisory Board (CAB) process. It almost seems medieval: a weekly or bi-weekly meeting of all-powerful IT leaders and senior engineers, holding court like royalty of old, hearing the supplications of the assembled peasants seeking various favors.

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Why Interest In “Data Governance” Is Increasing

CTOvision

Interest is Increasing I'm working with colleagues to improve how data resources are managed. Our main focus is improving what is commonly referred to as "data governance." Interest in data governance has been increasing as suggested by this three year plot of Google searches (Plotted using GOOGLE TRENDS to search for "Data Governance" on June […].

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Most Data Center Outages aren’t Caused by Tech Failure

Data Center Knowledge

Many critical industries invest a lot of time and resources in developing processes; the data center industry. not so much. Read More.

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Automation For The Better Good - Security

Forrester IT

Automation gets a bad rep these days, what with public fear that robots will take over jobs (an invalid assumption - we will be working side by side with them ). However, if you asked the most diehard Luddites if they were ready willing to give up the following: Depositing a check using a mobile app. Ordering products on Amazon to receive the next day.

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Three attributes a serial technology CEO looks for in a CTO

CTOvision

The Chief Technology Officer is now a core member of any C-suite, and needs to combine the traditional skills of technical know-how with a business-savvy approach and heightened product awareness. As a CEO, it can be tough to differentiate between highly-skilled CTO candidates, but viewing potential hires through the lens of these three competencies will […].

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Executive interview: Brian Kelly, chief security officer, Rackspace

Computer Weekly

The IT security business is a cat-and-mouse game to thwart attacks, and arm-wrestling determined hackers who adapt their code until they succeed, says Rackspace CSO

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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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DuPont Fabros Deal Gives Digital Realty More Firepower in the War for Cloud Deals

Data Center Knowledge

The blockbuster acquisition expands the REIT’s capacity in top markets and serves as a preemptive strike in a tough battle for hyper-scale clients. Read More.

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For More Cyber Operations Wins, Cheat…

Forrester IT

Before my last deployment (quite a while ago, thankfully) my unit was training on a variety of tactics to make us all more effective in an operational setting. That's the long way of saying we were all getting PT'd repeatedly and learning how terrible we were at stopping the bad guys, luckily we all got better as time went on. Anyway. One of the most valuable lessons we learned from working with the guys in some of the more "special" operational roles was that things shouldn't be fair.

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CTOvision Assessment On The Megatrend of Mobility

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 Mobility. This is the greatest leap in humanity's ability to stay connected since the advent of […].

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Tieto and Verisec to develop eID for Sweden’s public sector services

Computer Weekly

Suppliers are reacting to the rapid adoption of digital government in Sweden with electronic ID technology that will replace passwords

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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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Rebranding Done Right: 6 Tips for a Successful Transition

IT Toolbox

I?m sure you?re familiar with the fact that it?s better to learn from the mistakes made by the other companies than to make your own, which is why I suggest that you get familiar with a functioning timeline that will guide you through this transition.

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Operating Models Must Evolve To Address RPA Gaps

Forrester IT

The search for "quick solutions" to fragmented business applications has pushed RPA investment. I've taken over 200 hundred inquiries on RPA in the last six months and also attended Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, NICE, and other vendors conferences and spoken to thier customers. About half the enterprises I have talked with are just starting out either in vendor review or staging early POCs, with the other half in production and looking for the next process to robotize.

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SINET Innovation Summit 20 June 2017 in NYC

CTOvision

We have previously written about the Security Innovation Network (SINET), a collective of mission-focused experts led by the highly regarded and widely respected connector Robert Rodriguez. Any SINET event is worth engaging with, they always deliver value for participants. The next major event is just days away. The SINET Innovation Summit will be held 20 […].

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Mass collection of data on population ‘illegal’, UK court told

Computer Weekly

Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing challenges GCHQ over legality of mass surveillance, as government plans moves to control encryption

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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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Cloud-Based UC - Will You Really Save Money?

IT Toolbox

This is a big question for any cloud deployment, and at face value, you might assume the answer to be “yes” During my last series, I examined four distinct drivers – reasons – for deciding to use the cloud for collaboration. In most cases, that will mean deploying UC, but it could also apply to other solutions, such as CPaaS or team messaging.

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Digital Realty Agrees to Buy DuPont Fabros for $4.95B

Data Center Knowledge

Analysts: Transaction would be a boon for the entire sector, reducing competition and helping balance price control. Read More.

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It is not my fault if your WiFi Signals Are Hitting My Laptop and Phone Antennas

CTOvision

As you probably realize, right this minute your computers are being bombarded with WiFi signals. Where ever you are, whatever you are doing, WiFi signals are making the electrons in your device cycle back and forth. That's just a fact of life, and you should assume it is happing every second of the day. In […].

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Infosec17: Recruit agile people for agile security teams

Computer Weekly

Organisations should enlist agile people to join agile security teams that are able to deal with the continually changing cyber threat landscape, say security team leaders

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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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Getting Users to Use CRM

IT Toolbox

The biggest barrier to a successful CRM system isn’t technical. It’s getting the users to adopt it. The success and failure of your CRM system hinges on simply getting the users to use the system.

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DCK Investor Edge: Why RagingWire is a Data Center Company to Watch

Data Center Knowledge

Its US operations are just the visible tip of the provider's massive parent NTT Global. Here's why investors can expect big things from RagingWire in Tier 1 markets going forward. Read More.

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Leveraging Data to Improve Customer Experience

Social, Agile and Transformation

Let’s consider a very typical digital opportunity. A company has a website enabling customers to log in, view recent activity, execute new transactions, and learn about new opportunities. The CMO wants to upgrade the site to improve the mobile experience and to introduce new analytics that she believes will drive increased usage and larger transactions.

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Network tech helps BT customers cut carbon emissions

Computer Weekly

Telco claims it is now making 22% of its total group revenues from products contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions

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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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What That ERP Upgrade Can Offer Your Business

IT Toolbox

If you're using an ERP system in your business, eventually, the time will come when you must make a crucial decision: do you upgrade your existing ERP system or ditch it for a totally new one? Why Make Changes to Your ERP System? Time marches onward, and with it come new innovations and methods for getting things done.

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Is Your ERP Ready for Digital Transformation?

Data Center Knowledge

Layered application architecture isn’t just a business tool, it is a key ingredient for digital transformation. Read More.

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Microsoft: Windows 10 S not affected by any 'known ransomware'

Tech Republic Security

In a blog post, Microsoft called Windows 10 S its "latest and most hardened operating system," and explained how it protects users against ransomware and other threats.

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Watchdog fails to audit intelligence agencies’ sharing of surveillance data with industry

Computer Weekly

New privacy concerns raised after intelligence watchdog confirms it has never audited or inspected the way intelligence services share sensitive surveillance databases with industry partners

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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.