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The #1 Barrier To Effective Digital Transformation

Forrester IT

In a recent post, I wrote about how digital experiences shape customer perceptions of value. But it's easy to forget that your organization's culture also shapes your customer's perception of value. Earlier this week I was moderating a panel on digital transformation at a Software AG event in New York. In opening the event, Kevin Niblock , Software AG's North America President and COO, described digital business as "a cultural phenomenon" Organizational culture plays an

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Recovering From a Security Breach

CTOvision

Rick Delgado. There are few things more unsettling for a company than being the victim of a security breach. Simply knowing that hackers have targeted you and gained access to sensitive information is enough to make any organization feel vulnerable. Equally distressing is knowing that such an attack may happen again in the future. While the time after being attacked may lead to a lot of confusion for businesses, it’s vital to the future success of your company to quickly recover from a cyber att

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Digital apprentice turns social media into power security tool

Computer Weekly

Social security is not only a source of info for attackers, but a powerful way to raise awareness of security, as a young cyber security worker is demonstrating

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“Right-Sizing” The Data Center: A Fool’s Errand?

Data Center Knowledge

For many, the quest to right-size turns into an exercise akin to a dog chasing its tail. So, we constantly ask ourselves the question: Is right-sizing a fool’s errand? Read More.

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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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The No. 1 Barrier To Effective Digital Transformation

Forrester IT

In a recent post, I wrote about how digital experiences shape customer perceptions of value. But it's easy to forget that your organization's culture also shapes your customer's perception of value. Earlier this week, I was moderating a panel on digital transformation at a Software AG event in New York. In opening the event, Kevin Niblock , Software AG's North America President and COO, described digital business as "a cultural phenomenon.

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AWS Logstash Setup

CTOvision

Adam Gerhart. This is the second of a two-part post on getting Amazon's version of ElasticSearch set up in AWS. We go over the basics of setting up an AWS ES cluster and then tackle supplying the cluster with data via Logstash. This post assumes that you have already set up an ElasticSearch cluster in AWS. At the end, you should have a working data pipeline into ES that is exploitable with Kibana.

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Reports: VMware, AWS Join Forces in Battle for Enterprise Cloud Market

Data Center Knowledge

Given their respective dominance in enterprise data center software and cloud, the deal would give Microsoft and Google much to think about. Read More.

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Drunk History of Your Mobile Strategy

Forrester IT

Everybody can name their favorite apps. But can you name even two mobile websites you love? We can't. So we stared into the awful maw of the mobile web to learn how to fix it. 65 companies signed up to help. Along the way, we found problems stemming from the journey you've taken to be in your customer's pocket. My colleague Danielle Geoffroy brilliantly realized that it was a drunk history, so we wanted to share it with you.

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What is Data Preparation and understanding Vendor Capabilities

Social, Agile and Transformation

I guessed I missed the memo saying that ETL, Data Integration, and Data Quality are outdated terms (and technologies) and the new term used at least by Gartner and at O'Reilly Strata last week in NYC is Data Preparation. I can't say that I blame the industry because few executives understand data integration, ETL is associated with linear, long running data batch processing, and last.

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Mirai IoT botnet code release raises fears of surge in DDoS attacks

Computer Weekly

Organisations with an online presence should prepare for terabit-class IoT botnet-based DDoS attacks that could knock almost any business offline or disable chunks of the internet, warn security experts

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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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Russia Weighs Replacing IBM, Microsoft With Open-Source Software

Data Center Knowledge

Duma is drafting a bill to restrict government agencies from buying licensed software, giving preference to open-source software. Read More.

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Your Drunk History of Mobile Strategy

Forrester IT

Everybody can name their favorite apps. But can you name even two mobile websites you love? We can't. So we decided to stare into the awful maw of the mobile web and learn how to fix it. 65 companies signed up to help. Along the way, we found problems stemming from the drunken journey you've taken to be in your customer's pocket. My colleague Danielle Geoffroy brilliantly realized that it was a drunk history, so we wanted to share it with you.

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IDG Contributor Network: SoftLayer founder’s new company, StackPath, releases app security product

Network World

It’s always interesting to see what happens when a high-profile CEO sells his company and then finishes up his earn-out period. There are a few different models: some individuals go buy an island, start making films or go on permanent vacation. Others take some time to work out what they’re going to do and maybe take an entrepreneur-in-residence position for a time, while others jump straight back into the shark tank.

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Bulk surveillance review is ‘fiction’, claims former NSA technical director

Computer Weekly

Former NSA technical director Bill Binney talks about the Investigatory Powers Bill and the UK government's independent review of bulk surveillance powers

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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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VMware Sells Its Governments Cloud Business to QTS

Data Center Knowledge

VMware has agreed to sell its government cloud business to QTS Realty Trust, one of the biggest data center service providers in the US. The deal comes about a month after VMware, now majority-owned by Dell, announced a major shift in cloud strategy, choosing to focus more on providing technologies.

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Vertical clouds - less useful than you're meant to believe, but still useful

Forrester IT

How often have you been told you can't use a mainstream public cloud provider? Quite often, probably, especially if you happen to work in a regulated industry like banking or healthcare. And what justifications are you given? The regulator "won't let you," no doubt? That's a good one. And "it's not secure" is often pretty close behind.

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Facebook rolls out encryption for Messenger, but it's not as private as you think

Tech Republic Security

Facebook recently enabled end-to-end encryption for all Facebook Messenger users with an opt-in program called Secret Conversations. Here's what it means and how to use it.

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Poor IoT security could take down power grid, warns researcher

Computer Weekly

A security researcher who has exposed a series of vulnerabilities in IoT devices says he is concerned about systemic attacks that could take down parts of the internet or national power grids

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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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With Microsoft Data Center Deal, EdgeConneX Takes on Wholesale Giants

Data Center Knowledge

Multiple ongoing mega-scale builds in the US and Europe indicate that the company is looking beyond its initial edge-focused strategy. Read More.

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How to run VirtualBox virtual machines from the command line

Tech Republic Data Center

VirtualBox virtual machines can be run without working with the GUI. See how to take advantage of the VBoxManage command to start, pause, and power down your VMs.

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Help wanted: Universities double down on security to help fill 1 million open jobs

Tech Republic Security

Universities are increasingly including cybersecurity majors and concentrations to better prepare students to fill the many open jobs that exist globally in the field.

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The benefits of digital business process management with blockchain technology

Computer Weekly

Distributed and decentralised ledger technologies, smart contracts and the internet of things have the potential to disrupt and revolutionise business process management and optimisation

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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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Google Must Prove It’s Making Headway in the Cloud

Data Center Knowledge

If Google wants to grab a bigger piece of that corporate tech-spending prize, the company needs to show it has more than smarts, ambition and some scary Krueger slasher nails. Read More.

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Hackers can remotely exploit insulin pump for unauthorized insulin injections

Network World

Rapid7 and Johnson & Johnson disclosed three vulnerabilities in the Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pump system, flaws that could be remotely exploited. However, the attack is sophisticated, and both say the risk of exploitation is “relatively low.” OneTouch Ping is a medical device that comes with a wireless remote control patients can use to deliver insulin instead of accessing the device under their clothes.

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Infographic: How to identify and avoid phishing attacks

Tech Republic Security

A recently-published infographic from Digital Guardian can help your employees recognize and steer clear of phishing, spear phishing, and social media attacks.

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Security industry failing users, says behaviour expert

Computer Weekly

The information security community is failing to educate users in a way that helps then understand cyber threats and change their behaviour, according to consultant Jessica Barker

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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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Massive Hack Hits Continuum MSPs, End Clients

Data Center Knowledge

Continuum is tightening security and warning managed services providers (MSPs) to be on the lookout for malicious activity after a massive cyberattack penetrated the software vendor’s IT management systems and compromised an unknown number of end-user client servers, the company confirmed today.

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A New Chapter: “Cloud Musings en español”

Cloud Musings

Since May 2010, “ Cloud Musings ” has demonstrated, educated and celebrated the use of advanced technology in business. Specific subjects are sometimes varied, but cloud computing and cybersecurity seem to have become our sweet-spot. Over this period, information technology has transformed from a business support arm to being the core of just about every business model.

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How to install Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment on CentOS

Tech Republic Security

For an added layer of security on your CentOS system, you should consider installing Advanced Intrusion Detection Environment. Find out why.

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Look to over-the-top services to secure mobile, says specialist

Computer Weekly

Mobile network operators should look to 3G and 4G while enterprises should consider OTT services to provide the best security, says telecommunications industry veteran and pioneer Charles Brookson

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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.