Forrester IT
JULY 13, 2017
So, my formal area of coverage at Forrester is "digital operations." But what does this mean? We think of "operations" in terms of NASA mission control: trained professionals intently scrutinizing monitors, looking for signals of interest. Or we think of the stereotypical shop floor assembly line. Business schools offer degrees in operations, and businesses hire Chief Operating Officers.
CTOvision
JULY 14, 2017
On September 26-27, 2017, senior leaders within the U.S. Military Services, DoD, Industry and Academia will convene in Alexandria, VA, for two days of off the record, non attribution briefings and senior level discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s “Town Hall” Autonomous Capabilities for DoD Summit. The dialogue will focus on achieving and applying levels of […].
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Computer Weekly
JULY 10, 2017
Businesses need to change the way they think about cyber security from the board down to avoid getting caught in common traps and becoming vulnerable to attack, a report warns
Social, Agile and Transformation
JULY 10, 2017
On August 24th, my book Driving Digital: The Leader's Guide to Business Transformation Through Technology will be available! You probably guessed that I would eventually author a book. The book covers some of the themes that I've covered here on Social, Agile, and Transformation including agile management, DevOps, architecture, portfolio management, data science, product management, and.
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
Forrester IT
JULY 9, 2017
Every day I hear more about the pressure I&O organizations are under to accelerate the delivery of applications and services and the pressure it is placing on the existing resources. As organizations transition, DevOps, formally the purview of unicorns, is now transitioning to mainstream. DevOps, which started as a grassroots approach by development organizations who were looking to extend their agile practices to support the faster deployment of code, has become business as usual across the
CTOvision
JULY 13, 2017
The Latest Developments In Corporate Data Security Corporate data security is defined as the processes by which sensitive information is accessed only by authorized individuals and then destroyed when it is no longer needed. Proactive measures, including software purchases, third-party services, and internal company policies, offer data security solutions that would prevent most types of […].
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Data Center Knowledge
JULY 13, 2017
CenturyLink Inc., already facing a $12 billion lawsuit alleging that consumers were saddled with costly unwanted services, now must deal with a complaint by Minnesota. Read More.
Forrester IT
JULY 11, 2017
Today Vendavo announced its acquisition of Endeavor Commerce. This move brings together Vendavo's price management and price optimization capabilities with the configuration and quoting capabilities of Endeavor Commerce. You're probably ready to ask me "John, there have been a lot of acquisitions in the CPQ space in recent years. What makes this one so different?
CTOvision
JULY 14, 2017
Two years ago, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced that his company would soon deliver packages using drones. The idea sounds like it came straight from the pages of sci-fi novel but in reality, it might not be long until we see the launch of the service. Drone deliveries are slowly becoming a reality thanks to […].
Computer Weekly
JULY 13, 2017
Who deserves the title of Most Influential Woman in UK Technology for 2017?
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 12, 2017
Apple Inc. will establish its first data center in China to speed up services such as iCloud for local users and abide by laws that require global companies to store information within the country. Read More.
Forrester IT
JULY 12, 2017
With apologies for paraphrasing Mr. Twain, pundits have sounded VMware's death knell for years. Whether it be the continuous pressure of public cloud offerings, losing the management tools game, or tech professionals evolving past their current offerings, the company faces some very real, critical threats. Even so, VMware continues to succeed. In its most recent quarter results, VMware announced year-over-year revenue growth of 9% to $1.74 billion and GAAP net income at $232 million.
IT Toolbox
JULY 13, 2017
VoIP phones carry with them a range of benefits for small businesses as well as other users. Among these features, service providers are beefing up SMS/MMS, making it considerably cheaper for companies to reach their clients using SMS messaging. This is thought to have a superior marketing impact, as the information can stay on a user’s phone or mobile device for future reference.
Computer Weekly
JULY 11, 2017
Despite the increasing number of data breaches and the looming GDPR compliance deadline, many companies are still relying on perimeter defences and are underinvesting in technologies to keep data safe, research has revealed
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 14, 2017
Botnets are available for hire online from enterprising cybercriminals; and as their functionalities and capabilities are expanded and refined, more and more connected devices will be at risk. Read More.
Forrester IT
JULY 13, 2017
IBM and Automation Anywhere (AA's) today announced a collaboration (note-not a formal partnership yet) to integrate (AA's) Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform, used to create software bots to handle repetitive, task-based work, with IBM's portfolio of digital process automation software, that includes IBM Business Process Manager and Operational Decision Manager.
IT Toolbox
JULY 12, 2017
It?s hard enough to keep a marriage together, with the divorce rate hovering right around 50 percent. The odds are against you even more when you?re an entrepreneur. But what is it that leads to divorce for so many entrepreneurs? There are a few key factors that play a part.
Computer Weekly
JULY 14, 2017
For a sport built on advanced technology, Formula 1 has lacked a truly digitally enabled fan experience – but that could be about to change
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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.
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 13, 2017
To beat a hacker, you have to think like a hacker, and in some cases, even work with them, according to two Microsoft Ventures’ startups who spoke during the Microsoft Inspire 2017 event this week.
Network World
JULY 14, 2017
The Internet of Things, at its simplest level, is smart devices - from refrigerators that warn you when you’re out of milk to industrial sensors – that are connected to the Internet so they can share data, but IoT is far from a simple challenge for IT departments. For many companies, it represents a vast influx of new devices, many of which are difficult to secure and manage.
IT Toolbox
JULY 13, 2017
Do you really need a CRM? Possibly not, according to the founders of NoCRM.io. The firm re-launched in June with the objective of improving the way smaller companies manage their sales processes. It focuses on bringing a simpler interface for the management of sales prospects, cutting down on the number of forms that are usually required.
Computer Weekly
JULY 13, 2017
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers
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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.
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 11, 2017
An extended internet outage in Somalia is being called a “major disaster” to the war-torn country’s economy. The outage across the country’s south, including the capital Mogadishu, was caused by damage to an undersea fiber-optic cable two weeks ago, and is costing $10 million per day according to.
Eric D. Brown
JULY 10, 2017
At least once per day, I’m reminded of the “I love technology” song from the wedding scene at the end of Napoleon Dynamite. You know the one. Napoleon’s brother is getting married and sings a song to his bride. I’d link you to a video of that awesome song but none that I found seem to have audio, so I’ll just link you to the lyrics.
IT Toolbox
JULY 11, 2017
There are two ways to increase business profits: cut expenses or increase revenue. Either method will put more money in your bank account. Most businesses would acknowledge that somewhere in-house, money is being spent unnecessarily.
Computer Weekly
JULY 10, 2017
The car industry needs to agree open standards to allow connected cars and autonomous vehicles to communicate. The bIoTope project is one initiative that could lead the way to agreement.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
Data Center Knowledge
JULY 12, 2017
CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has agreed to acquire Cable Exchange, a privately held, quick-turn supplier of fiber optic and copper assemblies for data, voice and video communications.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 14, 2017
Often thought of as impenetrable, macOS is falling prey to a sneaky malware that's stealing bank credentials, bypassing Gatekeeper, and disabling attempts to remove it. Find out more here.
IT Toolbox
JULY 13, 2017
SAP Launches New Mobile App for iOS. As part of their new mobile and cloud first mantra, SAP has just announced a new design of the SAP SuccessFactors Mobile app for iOS, promising a smarter and more connected HR solution for both employees and managers.
Computer Weekly
JULY 12, 2017
The UK government has announced a second cyber accelerator programme aimed at helping UK startups take the lead in producing the next generation of cyber security systems
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
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