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Are CIOs Ready To Deal With Hackers?

The Accidental Successful CIO

Hackers pose a serious threat to CIOs, are CIOs ready? Image Credit: Dani Latorre. As CIOs, every day is busy. We’ve got a lot of different things going on that have to do with the importance of information technology and it can be very challenging to try to get everything done. That’s why when it comes to hackers, we are aware of the problem but we may not be currently doing anything about it.

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Define Your Payment Strategy For B2B eCommerce In China

Forrester IT

As the world’s largest eCommerce market, China appeals to global B2C and B2B brands alike. But China’s B2B eCommerce market is not as mature as the consumer space, and neither is its B2B payment. Multinationals that want to develop their B2B online commerce business in China will need to clearly define their strategy, including what payment solutions […].

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Why blockchain (might be) coming to an IoT implementation near you

CTOvision

Read why Jon Gold says that there is a small but growing overlap between the internet of things and blockchain on Network World : Companies have found that IoT partners well with a host of other popular enterprise computing technologies, and blockchain – the system of distributed trust underpinning cryptocurrencies – is no exception. Yet […].

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Why Tech Sales Professionals Should Read Driving Digital

Social, Agile and Transformation

Being a SaaS or enterprise technology sales professional isn't easy. It's hard to get meetings. It's hard to understand the industry, business challenges, the full breadth of technology capabilities of the products or services being sold, and the competitive landscape. It's hard developing meaningful relationships with technology and digital executives.

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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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Windows Autopilot Hybrid Domain Join Step by Step Implementation Guide

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In most of the Windows Autopilot deployments, Windows 10 machine is Azure AD joined. But the majority of the organizations still rely upon On-premise on-prem Active directory join. In this post, you will learn details about Windows Autopilot Hybrid Domain Join scenario.

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Use-Case Selection Will Make Or Break Your AI Strategy in Healthcare

Forrester IT

The use of AI in healthcare has moved beyond just science fiction to actual practical applications of the technology in various pockets of the healthcare ecosystem. In fact, in just the last year, nearly one half of healthcare organizations (HCOs) reported that they were implementing or expanding their plans to use artificial intelligence. Over the […].

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The Role of Technology in the Workplace

Kitaboo

As we continue into the 21st century, it seems like there are new technological advances on a daily basis, and those advances are beginning to embed themselves into the workplace. Technology in the Workplace is truly changing the way we work — we are no longer chained to our desks, but rather always have a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone in hand. There are a few cons to having technology fill a prominent role in your business, but the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

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SCCM Global Conditions Step by Step Guide to Check Office 365 ProPlus Version

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post, I am going to give you all end to end walkthrough of the process of creating an SCCM Global Conditions rule to check the Office 365 ProPlus version numbers. NOTE! – This post should be considered as an example to create SCCM Global Conditions with registry values.

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Forrester’s 2019 CIO Predictions Redux: Innovation And Adaptiveness Accelerate

Forrester IT

They say the best thing about being an economist is making your next prediction and not telling people why your last prediction may have been wrong. Well, we aren’t economists, so we are going to revisit Forrester’s 2019 CIO predictions to see if they have come to fruition. Let’s review. Things We Feel Really Good […].

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The Internet of Things Will Fundamentally Change eCommerce

CTOvision

Read Kyle Kucharski explain how the Internet of Things adoption could change the way eCommerce sites as Amazon etc operate on PC Mag : The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way consumers shop online, and businesses are scrambling to figure out how to use consumers’ 24/7 interconnectivity to their advantage. According to data compiled […].

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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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Why IoT Development is Heading to Agile

Information Week

Applying legacy software development approaches to IoT projects is inefficient and counterproductive. For a growing number of organizations, Agile is the answer.

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Cisco adds AMP to SD-WAN for ISR/ASR routers

Network World

Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core network malware protection at across the SD-WAN. Cisco last year added its Viptela SD-WAN technology to the IOS XE version 16.9.1 software that runs its core ISR/ASR routers such as the ISR models 1000, 4000 and ASR 5000, in use by organizations worldwide.

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Voice Technology Is The Key To Faster Smart Home Adoption

Forrester IT

Smart speakers continue to sell like hotcakes and create ripples of excitement among smart home enthusiasts. This is not only good news for smart speaker manufacturers but also for manufacturers of other smart home categories, because owners for smart speakers are more likely to purchase other smart home devices such as smart thermostats and locks. […].

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How To Reskill Your Workforce For AI (Artificial Intelligence)

CTOvision

Read Tom Taulli explain how you can reskill your employees to work with artificial intelligence on Forbes : AI is considered the most disruptive technology, according to Gartner’s 2019 CIO Survey (it includes over 3,000 CIOs from 89 countries). So yes, this is big reason why there has been a major increase in adoption and […].

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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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Increasing access to blockchain and ledger databases

All Things Distributed

Last year, I spent some time in Jakarta visiting HARA , an AWS customer. They've created a way to connect small farms in developing nations to banks and distributers of goods, like seeds, fertilizer, and tools. Traditionally, rural farms have been ignored by the financial world, because they don't normally have the information required to open an account or apply for credit.

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Windows Admin Center Ultimate Guide

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Windows Admin center is one of my favorite free tool from Microsoft. I’m happy to see that Microsoft is putting time and efforts add new capabilities to the Windows Admin Center. From this post, you will get option to download free Windows Admin Center eBook. What’s New in Windows Admin Center The Windows admin center […].

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Right Response To Customer Feedback? Hint: It’s Not “Sorry”

Forrester IT

If you tell employees to apologize when a customer shares feedback about a bad experience, think again! Customers give you feedback because they want you to hear them. And because they want you to improve the experience for next time. And most customers like it if somebody relates to the pain they might’ve experienced. A […].

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DoD Contractors: Your insights needed as part of NDIA study of DFARS on cybersecurity standards

CTOvision

If you do business with DoD you know the importance of complying with DFARS. If you don’t, you will be in violation of your contracts. So really it is not just important to know DFARS, it is mandatory. If you are a small business DFARS compliance can be hard. You really need to be efficient […].

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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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E-Business Suite Post Clone Refresh – It’s Magic with FlexDeploy!

Flexagon

Cloning is an important part of managing an Oracle E-Business Suite implementation. It allows the syncing of recent and relevant data into the non-production environments. The cloning process isn’t without its drawbacks however. In its purest form, the clone takes an exact copy of the Production database and overlays a non-prod environment. With this process, Read more.

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5 Ways Edge Tech is Transforming Travel and Transportation

Information Week

If you are wondering about the role of edge technologies, consider how they help companies and individuals in the travel and transportation sectors.

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Your Technology Investments May Not Deliver The Productivity Gains You Expected

Forrester IT

Improving productivity has traditionally been a key justification for technology investments. However, trends in overall US productivity indicate that increases in tech spending no longer raise overall US productivity as much as in the past. Given that US firms have theoretically been investing heavily in digital transformation, the failure of overall US productivity to grow […].

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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Throws the Doors Open Ahead of Build

CTOvision

Microsoft hasn’t always had a reputation for being “open,” but CEO Satya Nadella and the rest of his executive team would like you to think that its approach to software has changed. Not only that it has changed, but that Microsoft has evolved its strategy during a time when some of its top competitors are […].

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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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FlexDeploy Loves APEX : Deploy individual application pages

Flexagon

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a popular application development tool and is also used to develop custom extensions for Oracle E-Business Suite. FlexDeploy is a DevOps platform for Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Release Automation which supports Oracle APEX out of the box. FlexDeploy strives to eliminate scripting requirements and provide in-depth support for many open.

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Transforming to a Customer-Centric Workforce

Information Week

Some CIOs and other leaders might think that becoming customer-focused isn't as vital as other preparations for the future such as technology investments. It is.

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A global point of view: online luxury retail

Forrester IT

How digital will change luxury retail? What are the key online luxury retail trends in the West and Asia Pacific? My colleague Michelle Beeson and I shared our point of views.

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Eye on A.I.— Facebook and Google’s Fierce and Nerdy Rivalry Over A.I. Software

CTOvision

Read Jonathan Vanian take a look at the healthy rivalry between Facebook and Google in the field of artificial intelligence on Fortune : Facebook and Google aren’t merely competing for dominance in online advertising. They’re also battling over artificial intelligence. At the core of their fight is the underlying software for creating neural networks, the software […].

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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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How to make your online business successful

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How to make your online business successful - Information Technology Blog. Online business can be successful as long you invest in the right marketing strategies and maintenance tactics. You need to keep your customers alerted and provided with the correct contents and products. Also, make sure that you have the best website to get top ranking in various search engines like Google, Bing or even Yahoo.

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The Maturing AI Hype Cycle

Information Week

Negative feedback adds a brake to the irrational artificial intelligence (AI) exuberance.

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FORRward: A Weekly Read For Tech And Marketing Execs

Forrester IT

A Better Mousetrap Is Always Around The Corner The world saw cracks in the armor of Google this week when Alphabet’s earnings reported below analyst estimates. It looks like Amazon and others have found weaknesses in the search-based advertising model — golden geese are mortal after all. So, if Google is vulnerable to disruption, then we […].

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What to expect at Microsoft Build 2019: AI, Azure, and more

CTOvision

Microsoft’s Build developer conference returns to Seattle, rather than in San Francisco, for the third year in a row next week. Build 2019 is scheduled from May 6 to May 8, 2019 (full agenda). Build 2019 will be live-streamed, and VentureBeat will be on site covering the news live. Instead of a keynote the first […].

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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.