November, 2023

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VMware Customers: Brace For Impact

Forrester IT

October 30, 2023 came and passed — the date that marked the end of Broadcom’s fiscal year and the promised close for its $61 billion VMware acquisition. In anticipation of that timing, VMware shareholders were given until October 23 to decide whether to accept Broadcom shares at $142.

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Long Beach Declares State of Emergency Following Cyberattack

IT Toolbox

Pages of the city’s website were taken offline, and investigations into the attack are expected to continue for several days. The post Long Beach Declares State of Emergency Following Cyberattack appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Celebrating My 1,000th Article: 3 Time Tested Lessons for Digital Transformation Leaders

Social, Agile and Transformation

Today’s post, my 1,000th published article, marks an achievement I am tremendously proud of and excited to share. Here’s the funny story of how I started writing. My journey into blogging and speaking began 18 years ago when someone told me, “Isaac, great social networking site, but it needs to plug into the blogosphere.

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Generative AI in the Enterprise: 4 Things Every Organization Should Do

Information Week

It’s been just about a year since ChatGPT emerged to change everything we know about AI and writing. These four points can help organizations build a solid foundation for this transformative technology.

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LLMs in Production: Tooling, Process, and Team Structure

Speaker: Dr. Greg Loughnane and Chris Alexiuk

Technology professionals developing generative AI applications are finding that there are big leaps from POCs and MVPs to production-ready applications. They're often developing using prompting, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning (up to and including Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)), typically in that order. However, during development – and even more so once deployed to production – best practices for operating and improving generative AI applications are le

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Microsoft Defender Offline Scan Options for Windows PCs

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Microsoft Defender Offline Scan Options for Windows PCs appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Krishna R.

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Could AI become conscious? Physicists and neuroscientists search for answers

GeekWire

Can artificial intelligence help humans unravel the mysteries of consciousness and quantum physics? That idea is explored in a newly published book. (Freshpixel Illustration via Bigstock) Will artificial intelligence serve humanity — or will it spawn a new species of conscious digital beings with their own agenda? It’s a question that has sparked scores of science-fiction plots, from “Colossus: The Forbin Project” in 1970, to “The Matrix” in 1999, to this year’s big-budget tale about AI vs. huma

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How AI Can Scale Data Analytics

IT Toolbox

Learn how AI transforms data processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and insights for better decisions. The post How AI Can Scale Data Analytics appeared first on Spiceworks.

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UnitedHealthcare is being sued over an AI's denials of critical medical care coverage

TechSpot

The lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota comes from the estates of two now-deceased men who needed long-term care in post-acute facilities. The families of these men were forced to pay a combined $210,000 out of pocket for their therapy and care before their deaths.

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Getting Aggressive with Cloud Cybersecurity

Information Week

Cloud cybersecurity should be addressed proactively in order to detect lurking vulnerabilities before threat actors can attack. Here’s what IT leaders need to know to get the upper hand on cloud cybersecurity.

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Support Device Authentication Using Certificate Policy Intune

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Support Device Authentication Using Certificate Policy Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Abhinav Rana.

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Your Expert Guide to CX Orchestration & Enhancing Customer Journeys

Speaker: Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor at Medallia

Join Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor, in this new webinar that will focus on: Understanding CX Orchestration Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of what CX orchestration is, its significance in the customer experience landscape, and how it plays a crucial role in shaping customer journeys. This includes the key concepts, strategies, and best practices involved in CX orchestration. 🔑 Connection to Customer Journey Maps: How to effectively integrate customer journey mapping into the

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Binance CEO pleads guilty in Seattle as federal prosecutors secure record $4.3B crypto penalty

GeekWire

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, second from left, leaves the federal courthouse after pleading guilty to securities law violations in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) The federal courthouse in Seattle was the scene of a pivotal event in the U.S. government’s crypto crackdown Tuesday as prosecutors cemented a settlement in a landmark case against the world’s largest crypocurrency exchange.

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Evolving B2B Marketing Mindsets

Forrester IT

Marketing has become a strategic function in driving revenue growth for B2B companies, but to continue improving, marketing leaders must challenge long-held beliefs and retool their mindsets to embrace the evolving customer lifecycle and complex buying journeys. Let’s explore the ingrained mindsets that B2B marketing leaders must abandon to evolve and thrive.

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Generative AI Translation: Proceed with Caution

IT Toolbox

Understand the challenges and solutions in achieving accurate AI-driven, multilingual business communication. The post Generative AI Translation: Proceed with Caution appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Russian USB malware spreads worldwide, beyond its Ukraine targets

TechSpot

Check Point Research recently discovered and analyzed a new worm with USB spreading capabilities, a seemingly "simpler" malware created by Gamaredon, a well-known group working with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

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Why and How to Earn Your PMP® Credential

Gaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can be very beneficial for any project manager. Most successful PMP candidates treat preparing for the PMP exam as a personal project. As such, it requires careful planning and a structured approach. Eligibility criteria must be met, and the exam is known for its difficulty, sometimes requiring multiple attempts.

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ChatGPT and the Great App-ocalypse

Information Week

ChatGPT plugs into apps, a micro GPT store is soon to launch, and a mobile, wearable AI pin hits the market. Where does that leave traditional apps and developers?

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New Windows App available in iOS MacOS iPadOS Android Devices

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post New Windows App available in iOS MacOS iPadOS Android Devices appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Krishna R.

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Inside the AI chip race: How a pivotal happy hour changed Amazon’s strategy in the cloud

GeekWire

Annapurna Labs co-founder Nafea Bshara knows semiconductors and appreciates a good red wine. Amazon distinguished engineer James Hamilton has an affinity for industry-changing ideas, and likes meeting with smart entrepreneurs. That’s how they ended up at the historic Virginia Inn restaurant and bar at Seattle’s Pike Place Market 10 years ago, in the fall of 2013, engaged in a conversation that would ultimately change the course of Amazon’s cloud business.

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Orbiting Back On A Year of Generative AI, As We Slingshot Ourselves Into the Future

Forrester IT

A year after the release of ChatGPT, we take a look back on where it all started started, where things stand today, and where we can expect generative AI to go in 2024 and beyond.

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Use Cases for Apache Cassandra®

There’s a good reason why Apache Cassandra® is quickly becoming the NoSQL database of choice for organizations of all stripes. In this white paper, discover the key use cases that make Cassandra® such a compelling open source software – and learn the important pitfalls to avoid. From understanding its distributed architecture to unlocking its incredible power for industries like healthcare, finance, retail and more, experience how Cassandra® can transform your entire data operations.

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Here’s How XR Will Transform Businesses Everywhere

IT Toolbox

Explore the future of business with XR technologies: VR, AR, and Metaverse redefine training, product presentation, and collaboration. The post Here’s How XR Will Transform Businesses Everywhere appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Why it’s important to remember that AI isn’t human

Vox

Anna Kim for Vox ChatGPT can talk like a person. You shouldn’t think of it as one. Nearly a year after its release, ChatGPT remains a polarizing topic for the scientific community. Some experts regard it and similar programs as harbingers of superintelligence, liable to upend civilization — or simply end it altogether. Others say it’s little more than a fancy version of auto-complete.

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The Unique Cyber Vulnerabilities of Medical Devices

Information Week

We may not have achieved the singularity just yet, but medical devices attached to and implanted in our bodies now mediate life and death for some of us. And they are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Various Ways to Set up Environment Variables on Windows 11

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Various Ways to Set up Environment Variables on Windows 11 appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Alok Kumar Mishra.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Amazon puts Fire TV Cube to work, repurposes streaming device for desktop computing

GeekWire

The new Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client, a “reinvented” Amazon Fire TV Cube, will sell for $195, designed for enterprise customers to offer to their employees. (Amazon Photo) At a company famous for turning doors into desks, it only made sense for Amazon’s cloud division to find its first desktop productivity device in one of its consumer division’s existing streaming media products.

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OpenAI Has Five Possible Paths To Monetization

Forrester IT

What OpenAI’s Future Monetization Model Might Mean For The Company — And For You OpenAI has been all over the news recently, for all the wrong reasons. A dramatic showdown between members of the board of directors, company executives, investors, and even employees caught everyone’s attention.

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Google Drive Loses Months of Data of Some Users

IT Toolbox

In some cases, the data loss issues have gone back as far as May 2023. The post Google Drive Loses Months of Data of Some Users appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Your phone is the key to your digital life. Make sure you know what to do if you lose it.

Vox

A terrifying image, especially if you haven’t prepared for the prospect of suddenly losing your phone. | Peter Cade/Getty Images Preparing yourself for the worst is easier than you might think — and it’s never been more important. The night before I was supposed to go on a long and well-deserved vacation, something very, very bad happened: I lost my phone.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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What You Need to Know About Hybrid Cloud Computing

Information Week

If you’re mixed up about hybrid cloud computing, you’re not alone. Discover if this increasingly popular approach is right for your organization.

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Windows 11 23H2 Upgrade using Intune Feature Updates Policy

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Windows 11 23H2 Upgrade using Intune Feature Updates Policy appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Jitesh Kumar.

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Rover to be acquired by asset manager Blackstone in $2.3B deal

GeekWire

Rover began trading on Nasdaq in 2021. Amber Christensen, Rover’s longest tenured employee outside of the founders, was joined at the exchange by pups from left, Chico, Olive and Roxie. (Rover Photo) Seattle pet-sitting marketplace Rover announced Wednesday that it has agreed to be acquired by asset manager Blackstone in a deal worth approximately $2.3 billion.

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NVIDIA Faces An Army Of Opponents That Might Include You

Forrester IT

At Forrester, we are industry analysts, not financial analysts, but in our profession, we need to look at tech company finances as part of our vendor viability assessment. The company we’ll highlight today is NVIDIA. NVIDIA Is On A Roll NVIDIA is a great company led by the brilliant and charismatic CEO Jensen Huang.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an