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Today's New IT Project Manager

Information Week

Among the IT functions changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic is project management. The days of "walk around" project management seem to be gone. Some thoughts on what the future looks like.

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How to Get Automation Right

Information Week

Enterprises are automating more tasks and processes thanks to AI and machine learning, but they're getting different results because some didn't think it through first.

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The best developer-centric security products

Tech Republic Security

Commentary: For organizations struggling to secure their IT, a host of new, developer-focused products are hitting the market. Check out this guide of the best developer-centric security products.

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Customer Obsession And The CEO

Forrester IT

Getting to customer-obsession is a complex, all-in effort that is more of a cause than a program. It flows directly from the heart of an organization – it’s about how you behave and what you value. Here's a rough map of how a CEO can lead this voyage.

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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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Time to Think IoT Data, Not Endpoints

CTOvision

Read why Gary Audin says that it is time to realign focus from thinking about the endpoint devices to the Internet of Things data that is produced on IoT Evolution […].

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3 Things That Are More Important to IT Employers Than a College Degree

Association of Information Technology Professional

Those who don’t have a degree shouldn’t disqualify themselves from an IT career. Here are a few ways you can get into IT without going to college.

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Ransomware attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape

Tech Republic Security

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the Cobalt Strike testing toolkit to carry out ransomware campaigns, says Cisco Talos Incident Response.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workspaces

CTOvision

Read how artificial intelligence is impacting workspaces according to Calum Chace on Forbes : It is a truth universally acknowledged that artificial intelligence will change everything. In the next few […].

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It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Promote Soft Skills But It Is

Association of Information Technology Professional

Unlike a college degree, certifications actually measure competencies and require those in the field to be re-certified every few years.

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ConfigMgr 2006 Production Version Generally Available | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. ConfigMgr 2006 Production Version Generally Available now. Microsoft released the SCCM opt-in version of 2006 on August 10, 2020. This was announced by David James Director of Engineering, ConfigMgr & Desktop Analytics, Microsoft. You can learn more about the new features of the ConfigMgr 2006 production version from the Microsoft document – What’s new in version […].

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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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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workspaces

Information Technology Zone Submitted Articles

Artificial intelligence will change everything - even big office real estate

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AI is here. This is how it can benefit everyone

CTOvision

Read Kate MacDonald and Lofred Madzou explain how artificial intelligence can benefit everyone on World Economic Forum Blog: AI can be used to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of decision-making […].

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Replace your passwords with passphrases: Here's how to use them to remain secure

Tech Republic Security

Instead of trying to remember a long and complex password, try switching to passphrases. Learn why they're important and how they work.

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Fix SCCM Application Blade Times Out Issue ConfigMgr 2002 | Hotfix

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. There is a new Out of Band Hotfix KB 4576782 released for ConfigMgr Manager 2002 to Fix SCCM Application Blade Times Out Issue. I have added this Hotfix details into SCCM 2002 Known Issues Bugs Fixes. The KB 4576782 release as out of Band hotfix even after releasing the SCCM 2006 version into production is […].

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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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Throw Out That 3-Year Business Plan

Information Week

Here's why real-time forecasting rules in 2020 (and how retraining your machine learning models can help with that).

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OODA Research Report: Deception in Cyber

CTOvision

OODA has just published a new research report titled Deception in Cyber. This report looks at the deception technology market including market leaders, use cases for deployment, as well as […].

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Phishing attack baits victims by promising access to quarantined emails

Tech Republic Security

This campaign tries to steal account credentials by convincing users that their email service has quarantined three messages, says Cofense.

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SCCM CMPivot Standalone Version Installation Guide | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s understand the process of deploying & installing the CMPivot standalone version on Windows 10. Configuration Manager CMPivot tool allows us to quickly assess the state of online devices. In this example, the CMPivot standalone version is installed on a Windows 10 device where SCCM console is installed When we run a query against a device […].

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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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How Analytics Helped Accenture's Pandemic Plans

Information Week

Accenture's investments in cloud, platforms, and analytics and AI proved essential in the company's quick moves to stay on top of pandemic-driven change.

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The real HQ2: Amazon adding 10k more jobs in Bellevue, growing further beyond downtown Seattle

GeekWire

A rendering of one of Amazon’s new buildings in Bellevue, the 555 Tower, a 42-story skyscraper with nearly 1 million square feet of office space and 28,400 square feet of retail space. (Vulcan Images). The city of Bellevue, Wash., is looking more and more like Amazon’s actual second headquarters location. The tech giant announced Friday that it will bring an additional 10,000 jobs to Bellevue, just 10 miles east of its downtown Seattle headquarters.

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How to move Google Authenticator from one iPhone or Android device to another

Tech Republic Security

If you migrated to a different iPhone or Android device and need to transfer Google Authenticator to the new hardware, follow these steps.

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Facebook is paying people to shut down their accounts ahead of the election

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. As part of Facebook’s latest study on how social media impacts democracy, the company appears to be paying users to log off of its products ahead of the 2020 US presidential election, according to new screenshots posted by Washington Post reporter Elizabeth Dwoskin on Thursday. Earlier this week , Facebook announced that it was partnering with outside researchers to study the impact its social media products have on society during the upcoming US presiden

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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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Hero Addresses Most Important Problem Facing the World Today

Gizmodo

There are a lot of problems in the country right now, from police shootings of unarmed civilians to a pandemic that has killed over 184,000 Americans. But one man in Lincoln, Nebraska recently addressed a city council meeting to draw attention to the most important problem facing the world today: Boneless chicken… Read more.

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Backed by $12.5M in federal funding, Univ. of Washington leads new data science institute

GeekWire

Maryam Fazel, a University of Washington electrical and computer engineering professor, will lead the multidisciplinary Institute for Foundations of Data Science (IFDS). Fazel is pictured with colleagues in this 2015 photo. (UW Photo / Patrick Bennett). With $12.5 million in federal funding, the University of Washington will lead a cohort of institutions tackling foundational challenges in the field of data science.

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New Python-based trojan targets financial tech firms to steal sensitive data

Tech Republic Security

Dubbed PyVil, the new remote access trojan goes after passwords, documents, browser cookies, and email credentials, says Cybereason.

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This Game Boy Color is actually a portable Nintendo Wii and it’s so damn clean

The Verge

Transforming classic video game consoles into on-the-go gadget gaming goodness is practically a time-honored tradition — I remember writing about Bacteria’s bulbous portable Nintendo 64 a decade ago. But @GingerOfMods new “Wii Boy Color” (via NintendoLife ) is so clean, so compact, I just have to share it with you. OK, it’s a little bit thicker than an actual Game Boy Color if you count the rear triggers.

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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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FCC generates more than $4.5 billion in latest wireless spectrum auction

TechSpot

The auction, which began on July 23 and wrapped up on August 25, offered 70 megahertz of Priority Access Licenses (PALs) in the 3550-3650 MHz band. In total, the auction generated $4,585,663,345 from 228 bidders who won a total of 20,625 licenses.

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Former Amazon, Microsoft engineers raise $120K for Seattle cloud startup Cloudshim

GeekWire

A new startup out of Seattle called Cloudshim just raised $120,000 to help grow the company’s self-serve cloud management platform. Founded by two brothers who previously worked at Microsoft and Amazon — Lokesh Taneja and Vishal Taneja — Cloudshim aims to help companies manage cloud infrastructure services and track associated cloud costs. “Most competitor products have gone upmarket, tailoring their product around enterprise requirements,” said Lokesh Taneja. “This has l

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Organizations facing nearly 1,200 phishing attacks each month

Tech Republic Security

A new study found that email phishing attacks have become more successful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How we adapted Tetris for the cloud

Venture Beast

GUEST: I remember it fondly … long road trips with my family and hours in the car, with Tetris on my brother’s Game Boy keeping us company. Clearing line after line, nailing a Tetris whenever I could, having that iconic music loop in my head for hours until the batteries died … for many of us, this was our first experience with Te… Read More.

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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.