Sat.May 25, 2019 - Fri.May 31, 2019

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Rule-Based Bots or AI Bots? Which One Do You Prefer?

Dataconomy

Chatbots help customers to resolve their issues at a blazing speed but the one of the main questions is whether the business should opt for a rule-based bot or an AI- based bot. Chatbots are not new in the technological arena. They are a lot smarter now than their predecessors. The post Rule-Based Bots or AI Bots? Which One Do You Prefer? appeared first on Dataconomy.

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Information management trends set to define your organization

CTOvision

Data is critical to the success of digital transformation, so it should come as no surprise that information management is an essential element in its advancement to specific change goals along the journey. Digital transformation demands data. Digital management helps to connect up data silos, opening up data across organizations, improving efficiencies and creating a […].

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Goodbye, Data Center -- Hello Cloud

Information Week

The larger the organizational footprint, the more challenging a cloud migration will be. Here's how to make decommissioning your data center a little easier.

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Adaptive Enterprises Are Growing At 3x Faster Than Competitors

Forrester IT

Firms need a new formula for success to stay competitive in the age of the customer – agility is not enough. We see many CIOs, and their teams, doubling down on agility as a means to cope with the accelerating pace of business. This is a result of people and technology evolving in complex upward […].

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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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SCCM Console Tips Tools Workspace Debug View

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. I have used SCCM Tools workspace in many troubleshooting scenarios. Tools workspace in a hidden workspace within the SCCM console. In this post, you will see how to make Tools workspace visible for SCCM admins and SCCM Console Tips. SCCM Tools Hidden Workspace Have you seen SCCM console with TOOLS Workspace?

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Over 90% of data transactions on IoT devices are unencrypted

CTOvision

A new report that looked at millions of connections from IoT devices present on enterprise networks found that over 40% of them do not encrypt their traffic. This means a large number of such devices are exposed to man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks where hackers in a position to intercept traffic can steal or manipulate their data. The […].

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The Realities of Rural 5G Deployment in the US

Forrester IT

Early last week, Ajit Pai, the Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his approval of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. This will result in a third mega-carrier in the US mobile wireless market, which is a good move for consumers like you and me. I am glad this deal will now […].

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Windows 7 Migration Status Check with Windows 10 1903 Release

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft recently released Windows 10 1903 version. Windows 1903 is the eighth (8th) version of the Windows 10 operating system. What are we doing with Windows 7 devices? You will see more details about Windows 7 migration status in this post. Windows 7 Migration Status As per the latest status (28th June 2019) from Net-Market-Share […].

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AI Trends Interview of Bob Gourley and David Bray Focuses on AI Benefits and Risks To Business

CTOvision

AI Trends published an interview of Bob Gourley and David Bray at: Risk Management of AI and Algorithms for Organizations, Societies and Our Digital Future The dialog from the interview captured insights into opportunities and risk for businesses. It starts off: Two technology entrepreneurs and thought leaders, Bob Gourley and Dr. David Bray, recently spoke […].

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Top Reasons Big Data in the Cloud Is Raining on On-Premise

Information Week

The marketplace is finally flush with analytics-specific services that deliver on the cloud's promise of reduced cost and complexity, and greater agility.

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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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How to take your customer value to a massive new level

Forrester IT

As you know, Forrester is the market leader in customer experience (CX) analysis and guidance. Via our latest CIO-oriented report we show you how the very strongest CX leaders dare to disrupt with Technology-Driven Innovations. Most firms do not empower their CIOs to be their digital transformation leaders, let alone have them drive their innovation […].

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MAC Device Management with SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. I don’t think Microsoft will kill SCCM and it will be supported for many years. There are much value adds for SCCM investments for an organization. In this post, you will have a real-world example of MAC device management with SCCM. SCCM Mac Management I don’t know whether you remember the previous post about SCCM […].

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Nearly All Businesses Suffer Phishing Attacks – Mimecast

CTOvision

Nearly all businesses have suffered some form of phishing attack during the past year, the survey finds. Research from security specialist Mimecast has revealed the latest depressing statistics about online cybersecurity. Mimecast’s study of “1,025 global IT decision makers” revealed that phishing attacks are the most prominent type of cyberattack, with 94 percent of respondents […].

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Survey finds SD-WANs are hot, but satisfaction with telcos is not

Network World

This week SD-WAN vendor Cato Networks announced the results of its Telcos and the Future of the WAN in 2019 survey. The study was a mix of companies of all sizes, with 42% being enterprise-class (over 2,500 employees). More than 70% had a network with more than 10 locations, and almost a quarter (24%) had over 100 sites. All of the respondents have a cloud presence, and almost 80% have at least two data centers.

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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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Profiling Fintech: Q&A With Dennis Khoo, Regional Head At TMRW Digital Group, UOB

Forrester IT

Over the past years, a tidal wave of new digital banks has launched across the globe. These days, they come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. The common denominator: These new entrants relentlessly compete to win customers with better digital customer experiences than what traditional banks currently offer, embracing mobile to deliver more personalized customer […].

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10 Point Checklist for Publishing Higher Education Textbooks

Kitaboo

The medium of higher education textbook consumption has shifted from physical books to digital devices. This shift demanded an immediate change in the publishing process. Although Higher Education Textbook publishers are adapting to this growing need for eBooks, they are still facing challenges in terms of designing an engaging e-textbook. Merely transferring the content from a paper to a digital document does not conform as a well-designed e-textbook.

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Amazon defeated Rekognition revolt by a large margin

CTOvision

An attempted shareholder revolt over Amazon’s sale of facial recognition technology to the police mustered less than 3% of votes cast at the firm’s annual general meeting. The tally was revealed in a corporate filing. The tech firm had said it was aware of civil rights concerns but had not received any reports of law enforcement clients […].

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Is Lean IT Killing Your Digital Transformation Plans?

Information Week

There is value in IT adopting the Lean concepts established in manufacturing, but do so with care, particularly is you are heading through digital transformation initiatives.

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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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Future Of Retail: B2C Marketing And Loyalty In 2019 

Forrester IT

To help retailers and brands plan for 2019, Claudia Tajima and I are interviewing experts within Forrester for our series, “Applying 2019 Predictions To Retail.” Recently, we spoke to Michele Goetz about how artificial intelligence will affect retailers in 2019. This week, Claudia interviewed Emily Collins, principal analyst on Forrester’s B2C marketing team and an expert in loyalty, on her contributions to the 2019 B2C marketing predictions […].

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What’s Free At Linux Academy June 2019

Linux Academy

We support others in their mission to learn and grow and are adding new ways for our students to learn what they need to succeed. By adding free cloud training to our Community Membership, students have the opportunity to develop their Linux and Cloud skills further. Each month we will kick off our community content with a live study group allowing members of the Linux Academy community to come together and share their insights in order to learn from one another.

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Microsoft issues second warning about patching BlueKeep as PoC code goes public

CTOvision

Microsoft has once again warned companies to patch older versions of Windows against a severe vulnerability in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) service that can be abused remotely, and which the company has likened to the EternalBlue exploit that fueled the WannaCry, NotPetya, and Bad Rabbit ransomware outbreaks. To make matters worse, limited proof-of-concept code for […].

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How IT Can Facilitate Great Customer Experiences

Information Week

In a modern enterprise environment, the IT group plays a key role in improving the customer experience and the organization's 360-degree view of each customer.

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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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Marketing Into China

Forrester IT

China is expected to be the world’s largest consumer market in 2019. Foreign brands will continue to invest in China, but the golden age of easy growth for foreign brands is over. Seeking Chinese equivalents of Western marketing approaches no longer works. My latest report, “A Guide To Marketing Into China,” helps global marketers customize […].

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What is a business relationship manager? A key role for bridging the business-IT divide

CIO Business Intelligence

What is a business relationship manager? A business relationship manager (BRM) acts as a liaison between IT and other business units in the organization. As departments increasingly rely on technology, organizations often find they need to establish stronger communication between IT and outside business units. The BRM role is typically a senior-level position, for which candidates need a wide range of experience, hard and soft skills and education to fill the job requirements. [ Get ahead with t

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Eye on A.I.— Why Standards Are Critical to Improving Artificial Intelligence

CTOvision

Read Jonathan Vanian explain why standards are critical for improving artificial intelligence on Fortune : Improving artificial intelligence to help prevent heart attacks doesn’t just depend on innovation. It also hinges on creating standards, the wonky underpinnings of the technology agreed to by companies and government agencies. For example, the Consumer Technology Association, which hosts the […].

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View from the Edge: Clear or Cloudy?

Information Week

Organizations across industries are extending their infrastructures outward to enable IoT, but not all of them are able to use data as well as they'd hoped.

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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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Your Employees Want More (And Better) Training

Forrester IT

Close The Skills Transfer Gap To Enable Purpose Workers The employees that you want working for you want to grow. Engaged employees spend more time than their colleagues trying to improve their work performance through learning and deliberate development. We call these employees “purpose workers,” people who are satisfied and secure in their jobs, inspired […].

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Using Secure Configurations | Standardize Your Security

Linux Academy

This week, we’re discussing secure configurations, and why they matter. Our friends at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) listed “Secure Configurations” as the No. 5 most important security control on this year’s Top 20 hit list. When I first read this, I thought: Duh! Of course, I need to securely configure my devices. That goes without saying.

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The World Economic Forum wants to develop global rules for AI

CTOvision

This week, AI experts, politicians, and CEOs will gather to ask an important question: Can the United States, China, or anyone else agree on how artificial intelligence should be used and controlled? The World Economic Forum, the international organization that brings together the world’s rich and powerful to discuss global issues at Davos each year, will […].

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Five-Step Action Plan for DevOps at Scale

Information Week

DevOps is achievable at enterprise scale if you start small, create a dedicated team and effectively use technology patterns and platforms.

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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.