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Laggards Beware! Why Transforming with Data, Analytics, and AI is Needed Today

Social, Agile and Transformation

Several posts ago, I committed to sharing thoughts on changing the culture, applying self organizing principles, getting more people in the organization to collaborate, and gaining adoption of new technologies.

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Word Of Mouth Is Less Important For Top-Line Growth Than You Think

Forrester IT

Many companies ask their customers “How likely are you to recommend us to a friend?” However, for most brands, advocacy — positive word of mouth — isn’t the key to revenue growth. Retention and enrichment matter much more. Retention is when current customers continue to buy your products and services.

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Will blockchain revolutionize the Internet of Things?

CTOvision

Read why Megan Ray Nichols says that blockchain technology can be used to revolutionize the Internet of Things on Euro Scientist : Here is an interesting convergence no one is talking about – blockchain technology and Internet of Things. Blockchain technology is essentially a secure, distributed ledger that can serve as the foundation for many systems. […].

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How to Raise Premier Support Case for Intune

Anoop

Microsoft is moving Premier Support case request for Intune into Azure Portal. If your organization is having a premier support contract with Microsoft, you should login to the Azure portal to raise a premier support case for Intune issues. Through this post, you will learn how to Raise Premier Support Case for Intune. [Related Post – […].

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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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Cisco unearths 13 “High Impact” IOS vulnerabilities you need to patch now

Network World

Cisco today exposed 13 vulnerabilities in its IOS and IOS XE switch and router operating software that the company said should be patched as soon as possible. The vulnerabilities were detailed in Cisco’s twice-yearly dump of IOS exposures. All have a High Impact security rating and fixes should be evaluated by users quickly. [ Also see Invaluable tips and tricks for troubleshooting Linux. ].

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Forrester 2018 Mobile Banking Industry Wave™: BBVA Offers World-Class Mobile Banking Services

Forrester IT

Digital banks are not eating the incumbent banks’ lunch (yet!) but they’re certainly demonstrating voracious appetite. In the UK, Monzo recently hit the one million customer mark, whilst Revolut has almost tripled its customers to 2.8 million in a year. Lifestyle-app Alipay, the digital wallet and payments solution operated by Ant Financial, now has 700 […].

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Tired of Selecting the Applicable Third-party Updates Manually?

Anoop

Tired of selecting the applicable Third-party Updates manually? Microsoft SCCM has been around the block for nearly 25 years. It might have been hard for admins to get the initial streak, but once learned, it has turned out to be a good patching solution for Microsoft applications. [Related Post – How Tedious for SCCM Admins to […]. The post Tired of Selecting the Applicable Third-party Updates Manually?

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How CIOs Can Manage Their Millennial Managers

The Accidental Successful CIO

Millennial managers require special attention from the CIO Image Credit: CommScope. I really hate to share this with you – but, you’re getting old. How can we tell this? Simple, millennials are starting to become managers in your IT department. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that we were talking about how to deal with the millennials who were just then entering the IT department?

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Busting The Two Myths Of Low-Code Platforms

Forrester IT

Not everyone is on board with low-code development platforms, even though they are a key part of a strategy to accelerate app delivery. Why do many pro developers shun low-code? Two reasons: Low-code will limit the kinds of apps I can build and the scale of apps. Low-code will lock out me out of […].

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Information Age Presents A CTO guide: Cyber security best practice tips

CTOvision

Like probably all technologists we keep our own lists of best practices. We have shared them multiple times (but hey here they are again: Crucial Point Cybersecurity Best Practices). But we love staying up with what others think and really enjoyed reading the roundup produced by Information age. They do more than just recap a […].

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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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AI & Machine Learning: An Enterprise Guide

Information Week

A collection of information resources designed to help enterprise IT professionals launch and advance their artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation initiatives.

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Vembu BDR Suite v3.9.1 Update 1 and Essentials Updates

Anoop

Vembu technologies recently announced the latest update to their Vembu BDR Suite V3.9.1 Update 1. This BDR suite helps you to backup Virtual (VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V) and Physical (Windows/Linux Server & Workstation) environments. Vembu BDR suite V3.9.1 Update 1 supports vSphere 6.7. What is Vembu BDR Suite? Vembu BDR is a data protection suite which […].

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Rushed Privacy Features Results In Sloppy Security

Forrester IT

Facebook Loses More User Data (This Time Unintentionally) Facebook announced that it experienced a breach this week that lost 50 million user’s data. Ironically, the breach happened in part due to exploited bugs in three features developed to give users more control over their privacy. Some quick key lessons to take away from this breach: […].

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Blockchain: The Strong Backbone for Businesses

CTOvision

Read Vinod Sharma’s article about how blockchain can offer a strong backbone for business on Finextra Blog : What is Blockchain Technology? How one blockchain can have Infinite possibilities & opportunities in hand in this red ocean market world. Blockchain as on date is a mystery story for many (Including my self). We have heard a […].

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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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Prepare for the New Normal of Data Privacy

Information Week

In a post-GDPR world, IT and business leaders face unprecedented pressure to demonstrate they are responsible data stewards. Here are six steps that might help.

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Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Powerful Web Design Tips When Creating a Website - Information Technology Blog. If you want to make a website that appeals to your audience and attracts clients, aim for a site with an “awesome” design that can achieve your company or personal goals. However, “awesome” isn’t enough a description to meet your demands.

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Nine AI Marketing Use Cases That Have The Potential To Deliver Business Value

Forrester IT

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in specific marketing applications such as programmatic real-time bidding is now commonplace. Although marketing has yet to adopt it more broadly, new use cases are gathering momentum. My latest report, Leverage AI To Improve Marketing Efficiency, covers the nine AI marketing use cases that have the potential to deliver […].

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If You Are In The VA/MD/DC Area And Lead Change Via Tech Join The Cloud Security Alliance 27 Sep

CTOvision

You likely know the Cloud Security Alliance, an organization many in the technology community volunteer with because of its virtuous focus on promoting best practices for Cloud Computing. The newly reformed DC chapter of the cloud security alliance is now back in action! This local chapter is a great way to engage directly with peers in […].

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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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Continuous Processes Feed the Gig Economy

Information Week

As more business processes move toward real-time and near-real-time, companies are finding themselves with skill shortages. One good way to fill the gaps is with "gig workers" who can be scaled up or down as required.

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The Major Causes of Delay in Projects

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - The Major Causes of Delay in Projects - Information Technology Blog. Project’s milestones can delay due to various factors irrespective of whether the managers are skilled or not. Such delays also cause cost overruns which affect the set budget. However, it is easy to overcome such challenges when you involve consults from CORS or any other reputable firm.

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Myth #3: Digital Transformation Requires A Chief Digital Officer

Forrester IT

Do you see the Chief Digital Officer as some kind of digital superhero, swooping in to rescue a dysfunctional business and transform it into a digital powerhouse? The truth is Chief Digital Officers can be very effective with strong CEO backing, but they are not always necessary. A business savvy, customer-obsessed CIO can be as […].

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IBM announces cloud service to help detect and mitigate AI bias

CTOvision

This is another in a long stream of reports on mitigating challenges of bias and ethics in big data and Artificial Intelligence. Bias is a serious problem in artificial intelligence (AI). Research shows that popular smart speakers are 30 percent less likely to understand non-native U.S. accents, for example, and that facial recognition systems such […].

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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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Blockchain: 5 Use Cases for the Enterprise

Information Week

Everybody talks about blockchain, but is anybody really doing it? Here's a look at five use cases across industries.

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Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Power Tips on Hiring an SEO Company for Your Marketing Needs - Information Technology Blog. Getting into search engine optimization (SEO) is a smart choice for any company, especially if you want to create a dominant presence in the market’s digital scene. “Attracting” the attention of search engines by using good “habits” can propel you to a position of relevance, making it easier for your clients to find you using search engines.

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Beyond Moore’s Law: How Exponential Technology Will Drive Disruption

Forrester IT

I’ve been thinking a lot about exponential technology and asking myself: “Is disruptive change due to ‘Moore’s Law’ done?” Newsweek recently proclaimed, “The Future Is Uncertain As Moore’s Law Comes To An End.” However, while most experts agree that silicon transistors will stop shrinking around 2021, this doesn’t mean Moore’s Law is dead in spirit […].

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Manage Insider Threat Risk and Prevent ‘Big Brother’ Perception

CTOvision

Read Crystal Lister of CPSG explain how companies can manage insider threat better without creating a big brother perception among employees on OODA Loop : Insider threat remains the top cybersecurity risk that companies face. The flipside of the coin is too much monitoring of the employees can hit their morale and create a big brother […].

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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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Microsoft, Adobe, SAP Launch Open Data Initiative

Information Week

Microsoft, Adobe, and SAP will enable a common data model in a Microsoft Azure-based data lake that allows for interoperability of data among platforms from all three companies.

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How to Make the Most Out of Shared Hosting: Security & Efficiency

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How to Make the Most Out of Shared Hosting: Security & Efficiency - Information Technology Blog. Shared web hosting is the most popular kind of hosting because it’s the cheapest option. However, ‘cheap’ doesn’t equal ‘inferior’ when it comes to hosting services. Unfortunately, it does mean that your server resources will be limited.

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Profiling Insurtech: Q&A With David Vanek, CEO Of Anorak

Forrester IT

“Insurance is sold, not bought.” This industrywide perception has gone unchallenged for decades, reaffirming agent- and advisor-based distribution models. But now a plethora of insurtech startups such as Brolly in the UK, Gabi in the US, and PolicyPal in Singapore aim to help customers find suitable cover. A newcomer among the firms digitalizing insurance distribution […].

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Mathew Green on “Why I’m done with Chrome”

CTOvision

You may have read about the Google’s recent change to Chrome login behavior in its latest Chrome 69 version. Security experts have criticized Google for automatically forcing Chrome users to log into the browser if they signed into Gmail on the web. You typically choose to sign into Chrome itself if you want to sync […].

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.