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Is Your AI ‘Agentic’, Or Merely ‘Agent-ish’?

Forrester IT

Jensen Huang says AI agents are a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. Mark Benioff thinks agents represent what AI was meant to be. And Satya Nadella thinks SaaS is dead. Its 2025, and agents are the only game in town (or so it would seem).

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Are We Ready for Artificial General Intelligence?

Information Week

AI companies have struggled to plan for the inevitable disruption caused by increasingly sophisticated AI systems.

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Oracle offers price-performance boost with Exadata X11M update

Network World

The new version of Oracles Exadata platform, X11M, is now generally available, and promises improved performance on generative AI tasks such as retrieval augmented generation (RAG) for the same price as the old version. Exadata is Oracles hardware and software platform for running Oracle Database workloads on premises or in hybrid- and multi-cloud environments.

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How AI Can Speed Disaster Recovery

Information Week

When IT disaster strikes, AI is ready to help through preparation, detection, and response.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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US to Launch Cyber Trust Mark to Label Secure Smart Devices

Tech Republic Security

The Cyber Trust Mark will help consumers make more informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products, according to the White House.

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CIOs are rethinking how they use public cloud services. Here’s why.

CIO Business Intelligence

Over the past few years, enterprises have strived to move as much as possible as quickly as possible to the public cloud to minimize CapEx and save money. Increasingly, however, CIOs are reviewing and rationalizing those investments. Are they truly enhancing productivity and reducing costs? In the rush to the public cloud, a lot of people didnt think about pricing, says Tracy Woo, principal analyst at Forrester.

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CompTIA bolsters penetration testing certification

Network World

CompTIA recently upgraded its PenTest+ certification program to educate professionals on cybersecurity penetration testing with training for artificial intelligence (AI), scanning and analysis, and vulnerability management, among other things. PenTest+ certification training now includes access to a hackable website that provides live targets and vulnerabilities for cybersecurity professionals to identify and mitigate real-world threats, according to CompTIA.

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AI in 2025: A solopreneur software developer’s take on where things stand, and what’s next

GeekWire

Patrick Husting of Ghostwriter AI in the GeekWire offices in Seattle this week. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This week on the GeekWire Podcast, Seattle-area software developer and AI entrepreneur Patrick Husting of Ghostwriter AI and the Equestrian App returns to talk about the evolution of artificial intelligence over the past two years, how people are using the technology today, and where things are headed next. “The real value in this AI technology is when we allow it to connect to th

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

As 2025 dawns, CIOs face an IT landscape that differs significantly from just a year ago. AI, once viewed as a novel innovation, is now mainstream, impacting just about facet of the enterprise. Over the next 12 months, IT leaders can look forward to even more innovations, as well as some serious challenges. To keep ahead of the curve, CIOs should continuously evaluate their business and technology strategies, adjusting them as necessary to address rapidly evolving technology, business, and econo

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2025: The Digital Banking Landscape Is Poised For Another Transformative Year

Forrester IT

Leading banks are leveraging mature and emerging technologies, customer insights, and data to enhance customer experience, increase customer engagement, and drive business growth.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Cisco in 2025: Lots of hard work ahead

Network World

For a company of its size, Cisco executed a fairly short list of technology rollouts in 2024 and made a surprising lack of major updates to its core networking portfolio, which might have contributed to the 23% decline in networking revenue Cisco reported in its latest quarterly financials. Ciscos most significant activities of 2024 included further development of its AI networking offerings.

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Who Should Lead the AI Conversation in the C-Suite?

Information Week

Many executives have opinions on the technology and its use, but does that translate into understanding of the opportunities and capabilities of AI?

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T-Mobile makes satellite texting available through SpaceX’s Starlink for LA amid fires

GeekWire

T-Mobile’s support trucks hit the streets in fire-threatened neighborhoods of Los Angeles. (T-Mobile Photo) T-Mobile has opened up direct-to-cellular emergency texting over SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network on a temporary basis in areas affected by this week’s catastrophic wildfires in the Los Angeles area. In a news release , Bellevue, Wash.

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Australian IT Sector Maintains Strong Employment Outlook for 2025

Tech Republic Security

ManpowerGroups Employment Outlook Survey for Q1 2025 found the Australian IT sector has the strongest net employment outlook of any sector at the beginning of 2025.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Upgrade Your Sales Game: Three Key Takeaways From Forrester’s Review Of 13 North American Investing Sales Websites

Forrester IT

Get three key takeaways from Forrester's recent review of North American investing sales websites in this preview of a new report.

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New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables

TechSpot

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a report by PCWorld, offering more straightforward speed ratings.

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AI-Driven Quality Assurance: Why Everyone Gets It Wrong

Information Week

AI in quality assurance isnt a magic solution, but weve learned how to leverage generative AI to enhance productivity and improve efficiency, despite some challenges.

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It’s getting harder to measure just how good AI is getting

Vox

In this photo illustration, a person navigates the ChatGPT application interface on a smartphone, selecting AI model options. Toward the end of 2024, I offered a take on all the talk about whether AIs scaling laws were hitting a real-life technical wall. I argued that the question matters less than many think: There are existing AI systems powerful enough to profoundly change our world , and the next few years are going to be defined by progress in AI, whether the scaling laws hold or not.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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UAE to take center stage in AI Innovation with the launch of Dubai AI Week

CIO Business Intelligence

The UAEs vision for AI is encapsulated in its National AI Strategy 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in AI by integrating it across various sectors. This strategy is not just a roadmap but a testament to the UAEs forward-thinking approach to harnessing the power of AI for socio-economic growth. The country is ranked among the top five in the world for artificial intelligence competitiveness, is poised to further solidify its leadership in the sector with the launch of D

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Align B2B Strategy, Planning, And Execution To Achieve Growth With Precision And Purpose

Forrester IT

Translating corporate strategy into actionable plans at the product, revenue, functional, and operational levels is no easy feat. Learn how teams can do this successfully.

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AWS to invest $11 billion in Georgia to expand infra for gen AI

Network World

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is planning to invest $11 billion in the state of Georgia to expand its infrastructure in the US to support the growing demand for generative AI, AI, and other cloud technologies. The demand for AI is expanding at such an exponential rate that market research firm IDC expects that global spending on AI-supporting technologies will surpass $749 billion by 2028 and nearly 67% of the projected $227 billion AI spending in 2025 will come from enterprises embedding AI capab

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Addressing the Skills Gap to Keep Up with the Evolution of the Cloud

Information Week

As cloud adoption increases, companies must focus on upskilling employees through continuous learning to maximize cloud and AI potential.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Heading for orbit at last: Track Blue Origin’s countdown to New Glenn rocket’s first launch

GeekWire

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stands on its Florida launch pad. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) Blue Origin is counting down to the debut of its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket, marking the first-ever orbital launch for Jeff Bezos’ 25-year-old space venture. Although Blue Origin has been launching much smaller New Shepard rockets on suborbital spaceflights for a decade, it has never put a payload into Earth orbit.

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Stretch your AI dollar and accelerate AI adoption

CIO Business Intelligence

Given their lack of scale and resources as compared to larger enterprises, its no wonder that small to medium businesses (SMBs) weigh every decision to adopt new, emerging technologies more prudently. But this also comes without the layers of bureaucracy that plague larger enterprises. As a result, SMBs are nimbler and more responsive to change as they navigate their growth, which grants them the freedom to adopt agile practices, stay ahead of changing market trends, and drive innovation.

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The 2025 NRF Innovators: 50 Tech Solutions Solving Retail Problems

Forrester IT

Forrester's new report is an overview of 50 companies that are solving some of retails most pressing issues.

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AI Agents Explained: The Next Evolution in Artificial Intelligence

TechSpot

Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.

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Predicting the Future of Sales: How AI and Automation Will Revolutionize Strategies

In this exploration, we're diving into predictions about the future of sales. We're talking about a complete shake-up powered by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These aren't just fancy tools — they're real game-changers. Automation and AI are here to redefine every interaction, making them smarter, faster, and more meaningful. From personalized customer journeys to streamlined sales processes, the goal is to make every moment count, enhancing both efficiency and connection.

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Nation-State Threats Persist with Information Breach of US Treasury

Information Week

Chinas cyber intrusions continue to dog the United States with a recent attack that compromised the US Department of the Treasury.

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HPE beats Dell and Supermicro in $1B AI server deal with X

Network World

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has signed a contract exceeding $1 billion to provide AI servers for X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, according to Bloomberg. The deal represents a critical endorsement of HPEs technology as the company reportedly edged out leading competitors Dell and Supermicro. While the finer details remain confidential, the agreement underscores HPEs growing clout in the rapidly expanding AI server market.

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Fresh nugget of cash: Plant-based chicken maker Rebellyous Foods raises $2.4M

GeekWire

Rebellyous Foods’ plant-based chicken nuggets roll off the production line. (Rebellyous Foods Photo) Rebellyous Foods , the Seattle-based food technology startup that makes plant-based faux chicken products, including nuggets, patties and tenders, raised $2.4 million. The funding is an extension of the company’s Series B round. Rebellyous raised $9.5 million in 2023.

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Key Insights From The Forrester Experience Optimization Solutions Wave, Q4 2024

Forrester IT

Key Insights From The Forrester Digital Customer Experience Optimization Solutions Wave,Q4 2024: trends, differentiators, opportunities

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Guide to Centralizing IT Operations: How to Link Tasks and Tools with an Automation Platform

For many IT admins, business as usual is a juggling act. Job schedulers and scripts run on autopilot, applications and operating systems can’t speak the same language, and other tools—like RPA or MFT solutions—operate in isolation. On a good day, everything runs smoothly. But good days are rare; more often than not, something goes wrong and you’re stuck putting out fires.