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5 free alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Tech Republic Cloud

If you don't want to pay for an expensive Microsoft Office subscription, here are free alternatives to Excel that you can get for free today.

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Top 5 supercomputers in the world

Tech Republic Data Center

Supercomputers are high-level computers used for managing very large databases or great amounts of computation. Tom Merritt lists the top five ranked supercomputers in the world, according to TOP500.

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Black Friday “All Season Long?” Expect The Bots To Follow Suit.

Forrester IT

I was scouring some of the Black Friday ads this week, and the trend seems to be less “Black Friday” than “Black November, and probably most of December too.” Best Buy is touting, ” Black Friday all season long.” Target offers weekly, “Black Friday Now” deals. Walmart? “Black Friday Deals for Days!

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Japan Times Indicates Japan considers using AI for speedy policy decisions

CTOvision

The government is considering introducing an artificial intelligence-based big data analysis system developed by an American firm in order to enable speedier policy decisions, according to government sources. It has started […].

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Over: What Have We learned?

Association of Information Technology Professional

To gain a better understanding of the local government issues and priorities regarding cybersecurity, CompTIA’s Public Technology Institute (PTI) recently conducted its annual National Survey of Local Government Cyber Security Programs.

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ConfigMgr 2006 Hotfix KB4578605 SCCM | Update Rollup | 22 Fixes

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft released a major rollup update for ConfigMgr 2006 with 22 fixes. Let’s check more details about ConfigMgr 2006 Hotfix KB4578605. Also, there could be many more undocumented fixes and features made available in this Hotfix Rollup Microsoft KB Article KB4578605 for ConfigMgr 2002 production version.

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Cisco: Long-Term Cybersecurity Changes Afoot

CTOvision

The COVID-19 pandemic will usher in long-term changes to corporate cybersecurity policies and investments — largely due to the rapid onset of remote work — according to a Cisco report. For […].

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From Food Service to IT: 4 Tips to Get into IT Fast Without a Degree

Association of Information Technology Professional

Ian Clark changed careers from food service to IT in just 6 months. Here’s how he did it – and how you can, too.

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Grüezi Schwiiz! Bonjour la Suisse! Buongiorno Svizzera! An AWS Region comes to Switzerland

All Things Distributed

Today I’m happy to announce our plans to open a new AWS Region in Switzerland in the second half of 2022. When the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region is launched, developers, start-ups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organizations will be able to run their applications and serve end users across the region from data centers located in Switzerland.

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What To Expect On Singles’ Day 2020

Forrester IT

We are entering the 11th anniversary of Double 11 (AKA Singles’ Day) the largest shopping festival in the world in 2020. We expect that: It will be the longest and most complex Double 11 ever. Brands and retailers are eager to recover from the impact of COVID-19 and will double down on their investment on […].

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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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Mission Possible: Fighting Today’s Biggest Security Threats from Every Angle

CTOvision

Join Bob Gourley, Matt Devost, and Emily Crose in a panel moderated by Google’s Dr. Anton Chuvakin which will explore today’s cyber threats and mitigation strategies from the perspective of […].

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Microsoft Dynamics 365: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Cloud

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a suite of enterprise-level intelligent cloud-based applications. The software stack combines ERP and CRM apps and integrates them with Azure and Microsoft 365.

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ConfigMgr Windows 10 Multi-Session Support for WVD | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Windows 10 Enterprise Multi-Session Support is there with ConfigMgr 1906 version. The WVD enhanced support options are available with the latest versions of SCCM. Let’s have a quick view of ConfigMgr Windows 10 Multi-Session Support for WVD. Introduction Windows 10 enterprise multi-session support is only for Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) solution.

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Insurtech Funding Roundup, Q3 2020: Digital Insurers Drive Another Strong Quarter Of Funding

Forrester IT

This year of the pandemic will forever be known for its effect on the way we work and interact. Although our “new normal” will be temporary, the digital transformation it brought about will prove lasting. Amid the chaos, insurtechs, with their digital-first business models, have benefited as their funding has continued to improve. In Q3, […].

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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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RiskIQ PassiveTotal Integrates Directly With Microsoft Security Solutions

CTOvision

RiskIQ, a global leader in attack surface management, announced that RiskIQ PassiveTotal now integrates directly with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Azure Sentinel. The integration brings Defender for Endpoint and […].

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Hackers have only just wet their whistle. Expect more ransomware and data breaches in 2021.

Tech Republic Security

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a huge opening for bad actors this year, thanks to remote work. Security experts expect more advanced cybersecurity threats in the coming year.

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What’s New with Admin By Request version 7 – Learn With Joy

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. A few months back, I wrote a blog on the topic of how to manage and control local admin rights on a modern managed Windows 10 device using Admin By Request – a product from Fastrack Software. It was great that the Admin By Request team liked the blog and featured it on their official […].

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Give Customers The Gift Of Convenience This Holiday Season

Forrester IT

This holiday season many consumers will be forgoing big family dinners and exotic holiday markets, and instead playing host to unwelcome guests like worry (for their health) and anxiety (for their finances). This holiday season everyone just needs a break. Marketers can help consumers make the best of their holidays by making their lives a […].

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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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3 Common Roadblocks with AI Developer Tools for Enterprises

Information Week

By recognizing important developer tool roadblocks organizations need to overcome now, we can expect a stronger and more powerful AI developer stack in the next 10 years.

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It's an urgent plea this Election Eve: Don't click on ransomware disguised as political ads

Tech Republic Security

Remote work and social media have made it easier for businesses to be impacted by security breaches. Here's why, and how organizations can protect themselves.

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5 free alternatives to Microsoft Word

Tech Republic Cloud

If you're tired of paying for Microsoft Office features you don't use, here are five alternatives to Word you can download and start using today.

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What My Love-Hate Relationship With Golf Taught Me About Sales Role-Playing

Forrester IT

Like in golf, there are so many motions to consider in any customer interaction. Sales enablement practitioners must deconstruct role-playing exercises to enable reps to get into top-selling form.

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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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ConfigMgr Intranet Clients can Use CMG Software Update Point SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. ConfigMgr 2006 introduced a new option to help remote worker scenarios. I have explained how to optimize ConfigMgr infrastructure for remote workers. Let’s see how to enable access for ConfigMgr Intranet Clients can Use CMG Software Update Point. Introduction From the 2006 version onwards, the ConfigMgr intranet clients can access CMG software update point.

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How to defend your organization against social engineering attacks

Tech Republic Security

A security awareness program backed by multi-factor authentication can help protect your critical assets, says NordVPN Teams.

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IT Pivots: Survival Lessons From a Turbulent Year

Information Week

2020 disrupted most companies' plans, but some were better positioned to weather the pandemic's impact than others.

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Developers increasingly pair MongoDB with PostgreSQL, survey finds

Tech Republic Cloud

Commentary: Non-relational databases tend to rule the cloud, but PostgreSQL keeps finding a place.

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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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This microscopic 3D-printed Star Trek Voyager can move on its own

The Verge

Image: Soft Matter Jorunal. Physicists from Leiden University have 3D-printed a miniature version of an Intrepid-class starship from Star Trek ( via PC Gamer ). The idea of a tiny starship is probably something you haven’t considered outside of the plot of a Star Trek episode , but this microscopic model is actually part of a larger research experiment the physicists published in the scientific journal Soft Matter.

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California voters back new data privacy law beefing up CCPA

Tech Republic Security

The California Privacy Rights Act adds "teeth" to the CCPA, but some advocates say it doesn't go far enough.

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How to Negotiate with Software Providers for the Best 2021 Deals

Information Week

Negotiating with big software vendors can be tricky. Here are some best practice tactics to help you get the best deal.

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Cloud deployments to rocket ahead in 2021 after dizzying growth during the pandemic

Tech Republic Cloud

Public cloud, multicloud, distributed cloud, and accelerated digital initiatives are all expected to gain momentum next year, experts say.

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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.