October, 2019

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7 Required DevOps Practices Before Increasing Deployment Frequencies

Social, Agile and Transformation

In my last post, I shared 7 Prerequisites on Whether to Improve Deployment Frequencies with DevOps. I firmly believe that CI/CD is not enough to support stable releases and also shared 5 pre-deployment priorities for Agile DevOps teams. Let’s now talk about the technical practices that underpin and are required for more frequent deployments. If your goal is to increase the frequency of.

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Consumer data might be the new oil, but who gets to decide how it’s used?

Dataconomy

From the Cambridge Analytica scandal to GDPR and data breach headlines, the idea that consumers should know how their data is used is gaining traction with governments and consumer groups. What does this trend mean for companies that rely on consumer data for their business model? Right now, consumer data. The post Consumer data might be the new oil, but who gets to decide how it’s used?

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Can microsegmentation help IoT security?

Network World

The Internet of Things ( IoT ) promises some big benefits for organizations, such as greater insights about the performance of corporate assets and finished products, improved manufacturing processes, and better customer services. The nagging security issues related to IoT, unfortunately, remain a huge concern for companies and in some cases might be keeping them from moving forward with initiatives.

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UiPath Layoffs Have Little To Do With The RPA Market

Forrester IT

UiPath has reduced its workforce by several hundred employees.[i] The business has grown at an incredible pace, as have several other providers such as Automation Anywhere. Overall, there is nothing we see that indicates a flattening or slowing of robotic process automation (RPA’s) growth. The layoffs have more to do with the challenges of scaling […].

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

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The State of Machine Learning Frameworks in 2019

CTOvision

Read Horace He’s analysis of AI research papers which shows TensorFlow is the platform of choice in the industry, but most researchers are now using PyTorch on The Gradient : Since deep learning regained prominence in 2012, many machine learning frameworks have clamored to become the new favorite among researchers and industry practitioners. From the […].

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The Legacy of Go

SPF13

This presentation was developed for GoLab in Firenze Italy and delivered as the closing keynote of the conference. The presentation talks about legacy, looking both backwards and forwards. It talks about the legacy of langauage Go inherited and how it is paying respect to that legacy. It concludes talking about the legacy Go hopes to leave behind.

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AWS billing is broken and Kubernetes won't last, says irreverent economist Corey Quinn

Tech Republic Cloud

The Duckbill Group's outspoken co-founder Corey Quinn shares his thoughts on the cloud industry, Walmart's paranoia about AWS, why Docker is nearly out of money, and why Larry Ellison "is not people.

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How to protect your organization against insider threats

Tech Republic Security

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, employees can pose a significant security risk to company data, according to a new report from data protection firm Code42.

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The Client Book Club

Forrester IT

This week, Forrester’s Board of Clients was in Cambridge. This amazing group advises the company on strategy, new products, and improving our service. Over the years, they have had a big influence on how we work and where we are going — this year, the discussion was particularly valuable. I always host a dinner with […].

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6 ways to be a big data superstar

CTOvision

Read why Mary Shacklett says that big data experts must demonstrate soft skills and business acumen to survive on Tech Republic : In 2019, big data and analytics skills is the number one area of need in companies. According to AWS recruiting agency Jefferson Frank, technical skill areas in demand include programming languages such as […].

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Reimagining Cybersecurity Training: Driving Real Impact on Security Culture

Speaker: Speakers:

They say a defense can be measured by its weakest link. In your cybersecurity posture, what––or who––is the weakest link? And how can you make them stronger? This webinar will equip you with the resources to search for quality training, implement it, and improve the cyber-behaviors of your workforce. By the end of the hour, you will feel empowered to improve the aspects of your security posture you control the least – the situational awareness and decision-making of your workforce.

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Best Training Methods for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Kitaboo

Pharmaceutical Industry today, is a goldmine of opportunities. The global pharmaceutical market was estimated at approximately $935 billion in 2017 and is bound to reach $1170 billion by 2021. Every day, new technologies and scientific discoveries are pushing the boundaries of human understanding. And for a company to succeed, the people who make it, i.e., its employees, should be updated with all the recent developments.

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Provision Windows 10 with Windows AutoPilot Step by Step Admin Guide

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post, I will describe how to provision windows 10 devices with AutoPilot service, how to enroll them into Intune, create deployment profile, import device information in Intune, and set up Windows 10 devices. Introduction Provision Windows 10 with AutoPilot is part of modern technology.

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SCCM Duplicate Machine Cleanup

Mick's IT Blog

I got tired of duplicate systems appearing in SCCM caused by computers being reimaged while using the same computer name. To rid myself of this issue, I wrote the script below. It queries the SCCM SQL database for a list of machines where the SCCM client installation was attempted with a return code of 120. This error code indicates the system is already present and active in SCCM, thereby indicating this system is the old one.

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McAfee, IBM join forces for global open source cybersecurity initiative

Tech Republic Security

IBM, McAfee and international consortium OASIS are coming together to offer the world a way to develop open source security technologies.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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“Why Can’t This Stupid Chatbot Do What I Want?”

Forrester IT

Part II Of “Why Chatbots Can’t Read Your Mind” Chatbots break down into two parts: the “chat” and the “bot.” Previously, we covered “chat” and the general reasons why chatbots may misinterpret your request or have trouble understanding what you’re asking. In this post, we will cover the problems that the “bot” side of chatbots […].

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VMware builds security unit around Carbon Black tech

Network World

VMware has wrapped up its $2.1 billion buy of cloud-native endpoint-security vendor Carbon Black and in the process created a new security business unit that will target cybersecurity and analytics to protect networked enterprise resources. When VMware announced the acquisition in August , its CEO Pat Gelsinger said he expected Carbon Black technology to be integrated across VMware’s product families such as NSX networking software and vSphere, VMware's flagship virtualization platform.

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Act locally, connect globally with IoT and edge computing

All Things Distributed

There are places so remote, so harsh that humans can't safely explore them (for example, hundreds of miles below the earth, areas that experience extreme temperatures, or on other planets). These places might have important data that could help us better understand earth and its history, as well as life on other planets. But they usually have little to no internet connection, making the challenge of exploring environments inhospitable for humans seem even more impossible.

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SCCM Orchestration Group Setup Step by Step Guide for Server Patching

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft recently released SCCM 1909 version of technical preview. Let’s check what SCCM Orchestration Group (controlled patching) setup guide is. This feature is part of a technical preview version of SCCM and subject to change. NOTE! – I feel SCCM orchestration groups for server patching is made up of some of the logic from Phased […].

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Importing and Using the SCCM PowerShell Module

Mick's IT Blog

Recently, I have begun setting up new front and back-office security runbooks in Microsoft Orchestrator. These runbooks needed to use PowerShell for getting data from the SCCM server. The SCCM console is not installed on the Orchestrator server, so PowerShell required to be able to connect directly to it. The following script will import the SCCM PowerShell module, connect to the SCCM server, and then disconnect.

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Robocalls annually scam one in 10 Americans, to a loss of $9.5 billion

Tech Republic Security

Computerized auto dialers deliver pre-recorded phone calls with 60 billion expected in 2019 alone. Here's how to handle robocalls.

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Use RPA To Make Customer Service Agents More Effective

Forrester IT

Customer service organizations turn to robotic process automation (RPA) to provide tactical and short-term fixes to digitize common, reproducible agent tasks. There are two forms of RPA. Attended mode RPA: These bots target the front office. They are invoked by agents in the flow of their work. In the case of an exception, the bot hands […].

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How SD-WAN is evolving into Secure Access Service Edge

Network World

SASE, pronounced "sassy," stands for secure access service edge, and it's being positioned by Gartner as the next big thing in enterprise networking. The technology category, which Gartner and other network experts first introduced earlier this year, converges the WAN edge and network security into a cloud-based, as-a-service delivery model. According to Gartner , the convergence is driven by customer demands for simplicity, scalability, flexibility, low latency, and pervasive security.

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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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Spearline’s Automated Number Test Campaign: 10 Years Strong

Spearline Testing

10 years ago, Spearline developed the first-ever automated testing platform to proactively monitor global toll, toll-free, inbound and dial-out numbers. This was in response to a customer need for an innovative product that did not exist at the time to solve a frustrating and expensive problem in the telecommunications industry. Since then, Spearline has continued to be a listening company and constantly adapts and further develops the platform, and it’s only the beginning.

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The Missing Puzzle Piece in SCCM 3rd Party Patching Live Free Webinar

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. The Missing Puzzle Piece in SCCM 3rd Party Patch management webinar is coming soon. This webinar will give you an opportunity interact live with me and ask questions about SCCM third-party patching (with LIVE DEMO). Register ▶▶ [link] Date & Time ▶▶ 23rd Oct -2019 10:00 AM PST Introduction There are different ways to patch […].

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End User Reboot Management

Mick's IT Blog

I have wrestled with the issue of managing mandatory reboots for quite a while. Back before laptops were introduced into the environment, we used an SCCM package that triggered a reboot once a week. Today, with the majority of systems being laptops and tablets, it is not so easy to implement a reboot. The problem came when the package ran, and a system was offline.

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Top 5 tips to prevent ransomware

Tech Republic Security

Ransomware continues to present a real cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt offers five ways you can prevent it from affecting your business.

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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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Do’s And Don’ts For Analyst Interactions

Forrester IT

Having just been through an onslaught of work related to the Forrester Wave™ evaluation on Zero Trust eXtended ecosystem platform providers, I think that it’s worthwhile to put some guidance out there that might help folks as they interact with analysts (well, me, mainly, but maybe it will help with others, as well). And a […].

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Gartner crystal ball: Looking beyond 2020 at the top IT-changing technologies

Network World

ORLANDO – Forecasting long-range IT technology trends is a little herding cats – things can get a little crazy. But Gartner analysts have specialized in looking forwardth, boasting an 80 percent accuracy rate over the years, Daryl Plummer, distinguished vice president and Gartner Fellow told the IT crowd at this year’s IT Symposium/XPO. Some of those successful prediction have included the rise of automation, robotics, AI technology and other ongoing trends.

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Blockchain Loses Its Luster, for Now

Information Week

Last year if you had a tech problem, blockchain was the answer. Now blockchain has reached the "trough of disillusionment," according to Gartner.

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Install Subscribe Windows RD Client for WVD End User Step by Step Guide

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post, you will see an end user guide to install & Subscribe Windows RD Client for WVD manually. I will cover the automatic installation of Windows RD Client for WVD in the upcoming posts. NOTE! – Microsoft announced WVD is GA’d Generally Available. I’m expecting many exciting announcements in Microsoft Ignite 2019.

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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.