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Could Budget Sweeps Fix Your Cybersecurity Problem?

Cloud Musings

A recent roundtable discussion in Washington, DC with Federal IT and Cyber leaders focused on the business drivers, challenges and evolving strategies around cybersecurity in government. After an opening presentation by Jim Quinn, the lead systems engineer for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program at the Department of Homeland Security, the discussion highlighted the need for data security.

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Chasing the Elusive Machine Learning Platform

CTOvision

If you have been following the breathless hype of AI and ML over these past few years, you might have noticed the increasing pace at which vendors are scrambling to roll out “platforms” that service the data science and ML communities. The “Data Science Platform” and “Machine Learning Platform” are at the front lines of [.].

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The Digital CIO’s Journey: How to Manage IT in the RIGHT Way

Future of CIO

The exponential growth of information and emerging lightweight technologies provide the new opportunities for the business to pursue innovation and catalyze business growth. The business must begin to see IT, not just a business enabler, but a digital accelerator and digital game changer. Digital CIOs will need to deal with the dramatically increasing complexity, the multidimensional diversity, and multifaceted change.

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Seeking Magic Moments – Why It’s Time to Tune Up Your Digital Experience Stack

Forrester IT

The legendary R&B singer and songwriter Ben E. King got it so right in the Drifters 1960 recording of “This Magic Moment.” The song is timeless because it tells a classic tale of a first kiss. And also captures a moment in time in words and song that reminds us of the power of storytelling, […].

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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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Go – On The Shoulders of Giants

SPF13

This presentation was developed for Curry On and delivered as the closing keynote of the conference. The presentation describes the many inspirations and influences of the Go programming language and goes into detail about how we shaped and created the language.

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Smart Cities Cybersecurity Challenge

CTOvision

Smart Cities will become a full-scale cyber war battleground unless Congress mandates cybersecurity. The biggest danger in Smart Cities is the assumption that IoT sensors communicating over a 5G fabric to Machine Learning and Blockchain systems will be safe from cyberattacks. To the contrary Smart Cities suffer from all the cyber vulnerabilities we have today [.].

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Empower Autonomous Teams To Accelerate Digital Delivery

Forrester IT

The need for speed has never been greater. Empowered customers are fickle. Big tech is disintermediating you. Disruptors lurk in the darkest corners of your markets, ready to rise kraken-like to swallow your floundering ship whole. Your prospects are bleak. A depressing way to end the week? Perhaps not. Speed of execution is more vital […].

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How to Create SCCM Dynamic Collection – Part 2

Anoop

Most of the organizations are using Dynamic collections to deploy applications. If you ask me whether dynamic collections are best for your SCCM environment, my answer would be no. I would rather avoid creating SCCM dynamic collection and use Active Directory group. SCCM Education Posts Walkthrough of SCCM Console How to Promote Pre-Production SCCM Client […].

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C³ Webinar: Awareness Briefings on Russian Activity Against Critical Infrastructure

CTOvision

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Stakeholder Engagement and Cyber Infrastructure Resilience (SECIR) division and the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) are joining forces to conduct a series of unclassified, virtual awareness briefings on Russian government cyber activity against critical infrastructure. We believe this webinar will be of interest to technical teams operating [.].

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Accessing MDT and SCCM Task Sequence Variables

Mick's IT Blog

While rewriting a PowerShell automation script to move machines in Active Directory, I had been trying to pass the MachineObjectOU task sequence variable to the PowerShell script within the command line task sequence. It constantly failed. I finally put in a cmd.exe task sequence to pause the build and allow me to interact directly with the task sequence.

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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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The Future Is Here: Want A Ride In A 3D-Printed Autonomous Shuttle?

Forrester IT

I’m posting this just as our New Tech & Innovation Forum in Boston gets underway. Hundreds of attendees from client organizations, startups, and event sponsors are gathering for a day-and-a-half of content about emerging technologies. Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain. it’s all here. I look forward to some great discussions about how […].

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Monitoring Folders Files with SCOM OpsMgr

Anoop

As an SCCM admin, I would love to monitor Inbox folders of SCCM servers. SCCM CB inbox folders are not very critical as SCCM 2007. But those folders are significant in identifying issues. Monitoring Folders and Files are important for another applications as well. I have seen IT Pros looking for solutions to monitor their […]. The post Monitoring Folders Files with SCOM OpsMgr appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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Inform Your Cybersecurity Strategy With Lessons From July 1861

CTOvision

When I was the Director of Intelligence for DoD's first joint cyber defense organization (JTF-CND) our Commander (At the time, Army Major General Dave Bryan) and our J5 (Marine LTC Mike Davis) organized a visit for the senior staff to the Manassas Battlefield Park of Virginia. The purpose was not just team building, but to [.].

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Moving Computers to Designated OU during Build Process

Mick's IT Blog

It has been four years since I published the last version of the PowerShell script to move systems from one OU to another during a build process. In that version, it required making a task sequence for each OU, which if there are a lot of OUs, that would be a very daunting process. In this new version, I have done two things to improve it. The first is making it into a one-liner, so you don't have to maintain the script on some share.

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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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Not All Innovation Is Created Equally

Forrester IT

I talk to clients about their innovation plans and technology all the time, especially their plans with technologies that are emerging, like the ones I blogged about here from our report, “The Top Emerging Technologies To Watch 2018.” It’s become clear to us that finding innovative ways to exploit emerging technology has become really important to enterprises — […].

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Cloud Migration Part One: An Overview

Cloud Musings

Cloud Migration Part One: An Overview Business is all about efficiency and effectiveness. In today’s world, however, those twin goals almost always lead to cloud migration. This anecdotal observation is supported by Gartner which sees worldwide public cloud service revenue jumping to over $300B by 2021. Independent research from Market and Markets echoes this expectation in its cloud migration services forecast which sees this market subset growing from $3.17B in 2017 to $9.47B by 2022 , at a Co

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Apple iCloud data now stored on Chinese government servers, Data breach at LabCorp, SIM hijacking, Aircraft cybersecurity, half of US retailers suffer data breach in 2018

CTOvision

The following are some of the cyber security and cyber war related stories we are tracking: Apple’s iCloud user data in China is now handled by a state-owned mobile operator If you are an Apple iPhone or Mac user and are communicating with someone in China, you should be extra careful because as per the [.].

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5 Marketing Strategies that Will Work

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 5 Marketing Strategies that Will Work - Information Technology Blog. The importance of marketing as a strategy for cutting yourself a niche in a crowded market cannot be overstated. Whether yours is a small business or an already established brand, you need to keep your product appealing in the eyes of consumers at all times.

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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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Digital Risk Protection In 2018: New Vendors, New Leaders, New Wave

Forrester IT

Digital Risk Protection In 2018: New Vendors, New Leaders, New Wave Our “The Forrester New Wave™: Digital Risk Protection, Q3 2018” report is out! Take a look at how 14 DRP vendors stack up in this emerging market. You will find detailed vendor profiles and analysis evaluating how well they monitor and mitigate organizations’ external, […].

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Video Review of Microsoft Whiteboard for IT Pros

Anoop

Microsoft Whiteboard app for Windows 10 is a useful application. Microsoft Whiteboard for Windows 10 is available in all Windows regions. But the Whiteboard application is only available in English. As per Microsoft, it will roll out to other languages over the next few months. Content What is Microsoft Whiteboard? Video Review – Microsoft Whiteboard […].

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The Defense Innovation Board Provides Insights Actionable By Government and Industry Technologists

CTOvision

The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) is an advisory board for DoD. This means it does not have command authority, but can offer food for thought and suggestions for consideration. But my view is the ideas and suggestions the DIB is making are so compelling that everyone in DoD should pay attention and take action on [.].

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Using the Internet to Get Your Business Back on Track

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Using the Internet to Get Your Business Back on Track - Information Technology Blog. In this digital age, it is important that you are taking full advantage of technology. As a successful business owner, if you haven’t already, you should be open to the idea of moving your operation online. Failing to do so could make it extremely difficult for you to win over your clients, impress your investors, and stand up against your industry peers.

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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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Not All Innovation Is Created Equally

Forrester IT

I talk to clients about their plans to innovate with technology all the time; especially technologies that are emerging, like the ones I blogged about here from our report the Top Emerging Technologies to Watch 2018. It’s become clear to us that finding innovative ways to exploit emerging technology has become really important to enterprises – in […].

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Who Will Buy your Emerging Software Company?

The Investing Edge

As entrepreneurs who have been through the fund raising process know, this question is one they should be prepared for when speaking with potential venture investors. Giving some real thought and analysis as to who will be a potential acquirer and why is important as it the mostly likely way that investors will eventually get a return on investment.

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QuintessenceLabs is Named a Tech Pioneer for 2018

CTOvision

The World Economic Forum has named QuintessenceLabs one of their Tech Pioneers for 2018!QuintessenceLabs joins a prestigious list of previous awardees such as Google, Spotify, Twitter, AirBnB and Atlassian. This year's pioneers were chosen based on their innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions to many different global challenges. QuintessenceLabs was selected for their significant contributions to the [.].

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Why Companies Accepting Bitcoin as a Payment Method

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Why Companies Accepting Bitcoin as a Payment Method - Information Technology Blog. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have seen a considerable increase in popularity. Within a few years ago, Bitcoin has emerged as a form of payment where many companies have already begun to introduce as their platform getaway. This has given many opportunities for payment to web users.

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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 Fraud Management Solutions Market Will Exceed $10 Billion By 2023

Forrester IT

Estimates of the cost of fraud vary widely, but almost everyone agrees that the cost is huge and appears to be increasing. Looking just at eCommerce, Forrester predicts that US and Western European eCommerce fraud will reach $18.6 billion in 2018. And in its 2017 True Cost of Fraud report, LexisNexis Risk Solutions estimates that fraud […].

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Who Will Buy your Emerging Software Company?

The Investing Edge

As entrepreneurs who have been through the fund raising process know, this question is one they should be prepared for when speaking with potential venture investors. Giving some real thought and analysis as to who will be a potential acquirer and why is important as it the mostly likely way that investors will eventually get a return on investment.

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Join Us at Cyber Tacos 24 July 2018 in Washington DC

CTOvision

Cyber Tacos is a networking event focused on members of the local cybersecurity community including analysts, media, end-users, executives from vendors, government thought leaders and others who track cybersecurity and cyber threats closely. The event is always a great way to mingle with peers and meet new friends and talk things cyber. CTOvision is a [.].

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How To Appropriately Do Keyword Research for Your Marketing Strategy

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How To Appropriately Do Keyword Research for Your Marketing Strategy - Information Technology Blog. Keyword research plays a significant role in marketing. You should always study your market and high volume keywords relevant to your industry prior to implementing any planning and execution. This will help you to understand what individuals are looking for and what’s popular in your business sector.

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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.