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How We Picked The 2022 Top 10 Emerging Technologies

Forrester IT

Since we published The Top 10 Emerging Technologies In 2022, we’ve been getting questions about how these technologies were selected out of the hundreds that Forrester tracks. Clients also ask, “Why are some obvious ones like machine learning, blockchain, the metaverse, or quantum computing missing?” Here are our top 10. Please read our four-part blog […].

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The Supplier Payment Process: How To Correct the Issue of Late Payments

IT Toolbox

Delayed supplier payment can lead to problems. Learn what steps businesses can take, including automation, to improve the supplier payment process. The post The Supplier Payment Process: How To Correct the Issue of Late Payments appeared first on.

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Veteran IT Pro Leverages Knowledge, Patience and Hustle To Get Ahead

Association of Information Technology Professional

Military veteran Daniel Avila credits his IT skills, his patience and his natural hustle to starting a tech career that supports his family.

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5 Ways Transformation Leaders Help Their Teams Feel Safe During This Holiday Season

Social, Agile and Transformation

Tis the season to feel scared for tech jobs. According to Layoffs.fyi, as of today (Nov 20, 2022), 849 tech companies have laid off nearly 137,000 jobs in 2022. This list includes the well-publicized Meta, Amazon, and Twitter layoffs and over 75,000 jobs lost in the San Francisco Valley. If you’re an aspiring transformation leader – what I call a.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Want To Improve Employees’ Insights-Driven Decision Making? Data Literacy Programs Alone Won’t Help

Forrester IT

Companies want to be insights-driven, customer obsessed, and future fit. This journey includes investing in data literacy or spending on tech. In 2022, 75% of US business decision-makers responded that they are adopting enterprise-wide data literacy, and companies are projected to spend 4.7 trillion dollars on technology globally. But if tech execs think that these […].

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Navigating the World of RaaS: A Dive Into the Hive Ransomware Group as a Business

IT Toolbox

A deep dive into the world of RaaS and how services like Hive work. The post Navigating the World of RaaS: A Dive Into the Hive Ransomware Group as a Business appeared first on.

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Why Tech Needs More People Skills

Information Week

Technology jobs continue to be in high demand, but there’s still a perception that there is a high barrier to entering the field. Technical skills can be built over time while other non-technical skills are applicable and just as important to the industry.

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Design Do’s and Don’ts for Retailers This Holiday Season

Forrester IT

Retailers can improve their websites and boost customer experience this holiday season by applying these tips.

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What is Smoke Testing? Meaning, Process, and Benefits

IT Toolbox

Smoke testing assesses basic software components in the early stages of development to check if they “catch fire.”. The post What is Smoke Testing? Meaning, Process, and Benefits appeared first on.

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Top 6 security risks associated with industrial IoT

Tech Republic Security

Industrial IoT is gaining adoption, but this comes with some security risks. Check out the dangers and how you can avoid them. The post Top 6 security risks associated with industrial IoT appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Project Team Engagement in the Context of Human/AI Hybrid Teams

The leadership style that the leaders adopt during engagement is critical in gaining team member support for building a positive thinking team. The challenge is in deciding whether to adopt an engagement focused leadership style that emphasizes human behavior characteristics such as personalities, or to a task-oriented leadership style that focuses on the work needed to be performed and the tools to be used.

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Digital Transformation? Who Has Time for That?

Information Week

With all the pressures on chief technology officers, the question comes up about how IT and teams can underpin business transformation and keep the lights on with managing the existing systems used to run the company.

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Learnings From Our Hybrid Cloud Management Forrester Wave™

Forrester IT

This blog piggybacks off of my last post regarding the management evaluations I’ve been working on in 2022. As previously noted, they take a lot of effort but deliver high value — a lot of which can’t be captured in a single report. I already shared my tidbits of advice for the cost management evaluation. […].

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Microsoft Unearths Over 1M Outdated But Still In-Use Boa Web Servers

IT Toolbox

Microsoft said Chinese cyberattacks on Indian electrical grids involved the use of outdated Boa servers and highlighted that millions of organizations are at risk. The post Microsoft Unearths Over 1M Outdated But Still In-Use Boa Web Servers appeared first on.

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NWDAF through a new lens

TM Forum

5G presents a new paradigm for communication networks and is expected to lead the telecommunications industry into a new digital chapter. This shift in network communication systems is driven by CSP network virtualization, cloudification, and the industrial and societal demand for faster, more efficient, flexible, and secure networks. 5G will unlock a new era of possibilities for businesses.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Quick Study: Managing and Supporting Remote Work

Information Week

Those who made remote work really happen are our unsung heroes. Look at our collection of articles, which takes you through the disruption and transformation that showcases how IT leaders and their teams made it all happen over the last two plus years.

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Capitalize On Search Marketing’s Evolution With Two New Reports

Forrester IT

In 2023, marketers plan to spend more on paid and organic search despite data deprecation and economic headwinds. According to Forrester’s Q3 B2C Marketing CMO Pulse Survey, 82% of CMOs plan to increase paid search budgets and 74% plan to increase SEO budgets in 2023. As search budgets grow, the medium is changing radically. The […].

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What are Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)? Meaning, Specifications, and Importance

IT Toolbox

Public key cryptography standards are a set of protocols that facilitate the use of public key infrastructure in data exchange. The post What are Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)? Meaning, Specifications, and Importance appeared first on.

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14 PCI Compliance security best practices for your business

Tech Republic Security

Looking for more information on PCI Compliance security? Read 14 security best practices for PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance with our guide. The post 14 PCI Compliance security best practices for your business appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Essential Guide to Analytic Applications

Embedding dashboards, reports and analytics in your application presents unique opportunities and poses unique challenges. We interviewed 16 experts across business intelligence, UI/UX, security and more to find out what it takes to build an application with analytics at its core. No matter where you are in your analytics journey, you will learn about emerging trends and gather best practices from product experts.

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How We Can Make the Metaverse Mega-Accessible

Information Week

As organizations prepare to offer products and services through the metaverse, they can help ensure broader access to the emerging information delivery concept.

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Learnings From Our Cloud Cost Management Wave

Forrester IT

It’s been a grand spring, summer, and fall of Wave evaluations for me. These evaluations are time intensive. I’ve spent many nights, weekends, early and late hours on two separate cloud management evaluations. The participating vendors each spent long hours submitting answers to detailed questionnaires, lining up customer references & executive briefings, and preparing for […].

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What Is SAN (Storage Area Network)? Meaning, Features, and Use Cases

IT Toolbox

A storage area network helps store and consolidate block-level data using a pool of connected devices. The post What Is SAN (Storage Area Network)? Meaning, Features, and Use Cases appeared first on.

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From the Library to the Data Center

Association of Information Technology Professional

An accidental interview changed Allison Marchant’s life. Learn how recognizing and applying transferable skills could change yours too.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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3 Critical IT Elements Every CIO and IT Director Must Address for Success

Information Week

With nearly every company now a digital business, IT systems no longer have to simply run. They suddenly are the livelihood of the company.

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Slow And Steady: Steps To A Successful Total Economic Impact™ Study With Forrester

Forrester IT

Both in training and in producing a TEI study, keeping things moving is the most important part. Fortunately, Forrester helps you throughout the entirety of the TEI process.

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HP to Lay Off Up to 6,000 Employees as PC Demand Tapers Off

IT Toolbox

HP’s long-term cost-cutting strategy indicates that the company expects PC demand to remain low while the global economy continues to underperform. The post HP to Lay Off Up to 6,000 Employees as PC Demand Tapers Off appeared first on.

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DoCoMo and SKT align on 6G while 5G SA picks up pace

TM Forum

Japan’s NTT Docomo and SK Telecom (SKT) from South Korea have unveiled plans to collaborate during the early stages of 6G, even as most mobile network operators (MNO) around the world are still getting to grips with 5G rollouts both in standalone (SA) and non-standalone form. The two Asian MNOs are also targeting an “early deployment of 6G”, which they hope to achieve by working together on research and development projects as well as standardisation initiatives.

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The Convergence of Analytics and Generative AI

Data Analytics & Generative AI: Unlocking Potential In the digital age, BPM Links presents a dynamic fusion: Data Analytics and Generative AI. Data Analytics: Decode intricate patterns in datasets, revealing insights that drive decisions. Transform data into a strategic asset, optimizing operations. Generative AI: Unleash AI-driven creativity. Generative AI autonomously produces content, designs, and solutions, infusing innovation into processes.

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IT Industry Outlook: Channel Business Model Evolution Continues Apace

Association of Information Technology Professional

Data shows that companies in the business of technology are starting to think bigger again, rekindling some strategic initiatives and aspirations that may have been put on the back burner. Find out more about how channel firms are looking to evolve their business models in the coming year.

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Adopt Inclusive Design Practices That Put Users First This Holiday Season

Forrester IT

Incorporate inclusive design this holiday season by prioritizing digital accessibility, using inclusive language, and showing that you care.

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Post-Quantum Cryptography: Nine Industries at Risk From “Y2Q”

IT Toolbox

What are the industries most at risk from the year-2-quantum (Y2Q) transformation? Find out. The post Post-Quantum Cryptography: Nine Industries at Risk From “Y2Q” appeared first on.

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Exploring revenue opportunities for telcos in the metaverse

TM Forum

Mark Newman, Chief Analyst at TM Forum talks to Akash Mittal, Principal, Business Consulting at EPAM Continuum, about how communications service providers (CSPs) are approaching metaverse revenue opportunities, the appropriate partner system, and the steps CSPs should be taking right now to set themselves on the path towards realizing those revenue streams.

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Solving the Biggest Tech Challenges in RevOps

In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.