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What Are The 5 Skills It Takes To Be A Successful CIO?

The Accidental Successful CIO

It takes talent and these 5 skills to be a successful CIO Image Credit: Alan Levine. So CIO, are you a good manager? I suspect that most of us think that we are. However, over at the Gallop company they have just completed a survey of managers. What they discovered is that only one in 10 people actually possesses the talent to manage others. Ouch! This magical 10 percent who have what it takes to be a good manager frequently realize 48 percent greater profitability, 22 percent greater productivi

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Make No Mistake — Microsoft Is A Security Company Now

Forrester IT

Microsoft has announced support for macOS in its rebranded Microsoft Defender ATP product, taking this product from being an offering that could be considered an add-on for hardening its own operating system to a multiplatform security solution. While this is an early release, it is a clear signal of the investment Microsoft is making to […].

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Has artificial intelligence (AI) really lived up to the hype?

CTOvision

Like the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence had created hype and it was thought that by 2020 everything would be driven by A.I. Nikolas Kairinos, CEO and Founder, Fountech discusses how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come over the years and whether it has lived up to the hype surrounding it on Open Access Government […].

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Recipes don’t always work

Eric D. Brown

How many times have you followed a recipe while cooking something in the kitchen and had the result turn out not to be quite what you expected? If you’re like me, more times than not. Sure, the result is edible (usually) but isn’t quite what you expected or what was described in the recipe. Recipes don’t always work. Recipe’s are great starting points for cooking great food, but a good cook will tweak that recipe to create something that is perfect for them / their

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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How to Make Application Packagers Life Easier – Part 1

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this series of posts, I will explain and share tips to make application packagers life easier. You will find out whether there is any need for Modern Application Packaging Tool from this post. In most of the organizations, application packaging team is also part of the extended SCCM team.

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The Future of Department Stores

Forrester IT

The Department Store’s Bright Future Department Stores Can Enjoy a Bright Future. Department stores must change to survive and thrive fierce competition from brands’ direct to consumer initiatives. Synchronizing supply and demand to sell inventory at full price is one issue. But the Department Store’s Bright Future depends on enticing customers through the […].

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Quantum computing will break your encryption in a few years

Network World

Modern public-key encryption is currently good enough to meet enterprise requirements, according to experts. Most cyberattacks target different parts of the security stack these days – unwary users in particular. Yet this stalwart building block of present-day computing is about to be eroded by the advent of quantum computing within the next decade, according to experts.

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How to Make Application Packagers Life Easier – Part 2

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this series of posts, I will share tips to make application packagers life easier. In part 1 of this series, you can learn about the future of packaging and modern packaging community. In this post, you will see how to setup smart package studio. Related Post – How to Make Application Packagers Life More […].

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Happy Agents Deliver Better Customer Service. Here’s How To Enable Them.

Forrester IT

Happy customer service agents mean happy customers — and happy shareholders. Engaged agents also have better job performance, are more productive and stay in their jobs longer — one of the costlier factors in managing customer service operations. Customer service leaders have to balance their job demands with technology and training. They also have to […].

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Nvidia announces $99 AI computer for developers, makers, and researchers

CTOvision

In recent years, advances in AI have produced algorithms for everything from image recognition to instantaneous translation. But when it comes to applying these advances in the real world, we’re only just getting started. A new product from Nvidia announced today at GTC — a $99 AI computer called the Jetson Nano — should help […].

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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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Triton and the new wave of IIoT security threats

Network World

As IIoT grows in prominence, so too does its status as a target for malicious hackers – particularly given its increased impact on the physical world; the latest and potentially most dangerous is called Triton. Triton first reared its ugly head near the end of 2017, according to security company Fireeye. It targets an industrial safety system made by Schneider Electric that monitors and secures valves, turbines and the like and shuts them down if it determines they are about to fail and cause ex

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Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Information Technology is constantly changing. It is an industry that moves so fast, things become obsolete before you know it. Thus it is essential to always stay on top of news and information, whether it be by newsletter, following rss feeds and blogs, tutorials or going back to school.

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What’s Going On With Online Grocery

Forrester IT

Last week, IRI hosted its fourth annual Growth Summit in Denver (where some hapless attendees were snowed in by an unfortunate blizzard on the second day). For anyone not familiar with IRI, it is one of the world’s largest analytics firms. Among a slew of other assets, it has proprietary data from checkout registers, which […].

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What are the two types of hybrid cloud infrastructure?

CTOvision

Read David Linthicum explain the difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous hybrid cloud structures on Tech Target : Traditionally, enterprises built a hybrid cloud through a software stack they have on premises and integrate it with a public cloud. However, the emergence of physical appliances from public cloud providers reverses that approach and enables enterprises to […].

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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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Cisco directs high priority patches for IP phone security exposures

Network World

Cisco this week advised customers using its 7800 and 8800 series IP phones they should patch a variety of high-priority vulnerabilities that could lead to denial of service and other security problems. The company issued five security advisories, four for the 8800 and one for both the 8800 and 7800 series of IP phones. The 8800 is a high-end business desktop device that features high-definition video and mobile device integration.

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How to Distribute eBooks on Online Platforms

Kitaboo

There are several ways by which you can distribute your eBook. However, before you proceed, you need to understand how to distribute ebooks and format it properly so that it is acceptable on various distribution platforms. There are many different types of formats available for delivering digital content: 1) FLASH: Most digital magazines were originally created in this format; however, it soon fell out of favour due to several security concerns and the fact that many browsers disabled Flash cont

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Thoughts On DX: Headless vs. AI/ ML

Forrester IT

I have been noodling on the future of DX for the better part of six years. Today I want to run a hypothesis past you: Headless architecture and AI/ ML automation are competing for the future (and soul) of the DX tech stack. So let’s examine both side of this equation: 1.) Headless, oh headless…this […].

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Creating Meaningful Diversity of Thought in the Cybersecurity Workforce

CTOvision

Read Bill Bonney explain how businesses can create meaningful diversity of ideas in the way their cybersecurity works on Security Intelligence : The other day, I learned something that great French winemakers have known for centuries: It is often difficult to make a complex wine from just one variety of grape. It is easier to […].

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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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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Technology is constantly changing. It is an industry that moves so fast, things can become obsolete within weeks. Thus it is essential to always stay on top of news and information, whether it be by newsletter, following RSS feeds and blogs, tutorials or going back to school.

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Biased AI Is Real; What Does that Mean for Women?

Information Week

We have a great opportunity to lay a better foundation for the future of AI if we encourage more women and people of diverse backgrounds to dive into data science and other AI fields.

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Digital Myth No. 5 — Every Tech Vendor Is An Expert In Digital Transformation

Forrester IT

While every tech vendor seems to lay claim to being an expert in digital transformation, it stands to reason that not all can be. For sure, there are many vendors with experience helping clients create new customer or employee digital experiences, but this experience doesn’t make them experts in digital business transformation. For 20 years, […].

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Does GDPR compliance reduce breach risk?

CTOvision

Compliance can be costly and often feels more like red tape and a barrier to business than anything that provides a benefit. A report by EY and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) estimates that organizations have spent an average of $3 million to achieve compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation […].

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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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5 Tips for Getting Great Technical Support

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 5 Tips for Getting Great Technical Support - Information Technology Blog. Running a small business has never been easier, due to the accessibility of great tools that can help improve standard operating procedures and give entrepreneurs a chance to compete with big businesses. That is until something goes wrong. Working with tech support is usually a last-ditch effort to correct a problem as it can be a stressful experience.

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Lead with Purpose: Data, Analytics Cultural Challenges

Information Week

Analytics, and AI offer great potential, but concerns over privacy, AI replacing humans, and negative consequences have cast a pall. Now, lead with purpose.

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Backstage Pass: Three Key Takeaways From The 2019 RSA Conference Without Hitting the Expo Floor

Forrester IT

Every year the RSA Conference provides an opportunity to attend a few keynotes and get together with friends, old and new, to discuss trends we’re seeing in the market. While a big theme on the expo floor this year was Zero Trust, there were three topics that I found unavoidable during the conference which weren’t […].

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Stanford helped pioneer artificial intelligence. Now the university wants to put humans at its center

CTOvision

A Stanford University scientist coined the term artificial intelligence. Others at the university created some of the most significant applications of it, such as the first autonomous vehicle. But as Silicon Valley faces a reckoning over how technology is changing society, Stanford wants to be at the forefront of a different type of innovation, one […].

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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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1 Terabyte of Samsung SSD Storage for Just $100

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - 1 Terabyte of Samsung SSD Storage for Just $100 - Information Technology Blog. Switching to a SSD drive is the best upgrade you can make for your PC. These awesome devices obliterate long boot times, speed up how fast your programs and games load, and make your computer feel fast. Many SSDs come in a 2.5-inch form factor and communicate with PCs via the same SATA ports used by traditional hard drives.

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The Enterprise Prepares for IoT

Information Week

IoT isn't quite mainstream yet, but analysts and consultants agree that the opportunity is huge, and it's time for enterprises to get ready.

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Accessible Pizza And Other Highlights From CSUN 2019

Forrester IT

Domino’s Pizza suffered a major blow recently: A federal appeals court reversed a lower court ruling* and affirmed that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does cover the Domino’s websites and mobile apps — and yours, too. The lower court will now examine the extent to which the pizza maker’s digital properties are inaccessible and […].

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Why 91% of IT and security pros fear insider threats

CTOvision

Read Alison DeNisco Rayome take a look at why IT professionals still fear insider threats the most on Tech Republic : The biggest security threat to your business likely isn’t a cybercriminal or hacktivist, but someone already in your organization, according to a Wednesday report from BetterCloud. The vast majority (91%) of the 500 IT […].

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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.