Wed.Feb 19, 2025

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IT Leader’s Guide to Facial Recognition Software

Tech Republic

Despite the rise in the use of facial recognition software, many people have brought up concerns regarding the ethics, privacy issues, and biases of these systems. Madeline Clarke, writing for TechRepublic Premium, looks at facial recognition software and explores the features, pros, cons, and other key aspects that you should know about this cutting-edge technology.

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Beyond the hype: 4 use cases that show what’s actually working with gen AI

CIO Business Intelligence

If 2023 was the year of experimentation with gen AI, 2024 was when companies zeroed in on use cases and started putting pilot projects into production. In a survey of 2,300 IT decision makers that IBM released in December, 47% say theyre already seeing ROI from their AI investments, and 33% say theyre breaking even on AI. Only 14% say theyre losing money, and 66% of companies plan to increase their AI investments compared to 5% that plan to decrease it.

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Hackers gain root access to Palo Alto firewalls through chained bugs

Network World

A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software, patched last week, is now being actively exploited by threat actors to gain root-level access to affected firewall systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-0108, the vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the PAN-OS management web interface to bypass authentication requirements.

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The people and AI that fuel Repsol’s digitalization

CIO Business Intelligence

Madrid-based Repsol, a repeat finalist at the 2024 CIO 100 Awards in Spain,has been immersed for years in a process of digital transformationwith the aim to become more multi-energy focused, more customer oriented, and better committed to digitalization, innovation, and talent management. Its all spelled out in its updated strategic plan for the period from 2023 to 2027, whichalso ratifies the organizations pledge to energy transition and decarbonization, reinforcing how digital is an essential

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Microsoft braids anyons into topological cubits on new Majorana quantum chip

Network World

Microsoft announced a breakthrough in quantum computing today, unveiling a new kind of quantum processing unit, using a new type of material, to create what it says is a radically different type of qubit. The Majorana 1 named after the Majorana quasiparticle is designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip that can fit in the palm of a hand.

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How to Make AI Projects Greener, Without the Greenwashing

Information Week

AI is reframing sustainability. Avoiding greenwashing accusations requires an understanding of the technologys true benefits and costs.

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Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains Including SharePoint & Zoom Docs

Tech Republic Security

The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4 million phishing emails last year.

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More used Seagate HDDs disguised as new: Fraudsters make it tough to spot the difference

Network World

The controversy surrounding used Seagate hard drives has significantly widened, with fraudsters now targeting the companys IronWolf and IronWolf Pro NAS drives alongside the previously affected Exos server-grade HDDs. According to recent investigations, fraudsters have developed more sophisticated methods to manipulate used drives to make them appear new, making detection increasingly challenging for buyers.

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SAP taps Splunk’s Simon Davies to lead reorg’d APAC region

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP has announced the appointment of Simon Davies as president of the companys newly reorganized Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Based in Singapore, Simon Davies will be responsible for SAPs strategy, operations, people, sales, services, partnerships and profitability in the region, including the markets of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, Greater China, and Southeast Asia.

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Aryaka adds AI-powered observability to SASE platform

Network World

SASE vendor Aryaka is looking to alleviate network alert fatigue with a little help from AI. Today Aryaka announced its Winter 2025 platform update, introducing its new AI Observe tool for advanced threat detection and prevention. The new update follows the companys last update from 2024, which introduced cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities and the AI Perform feature for optimizing network performance for AI applications.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Microsoft quantum breakthrough promises to usher in the next era of computing in ‘years, not decades’

GeekWire

Microsoft’s new “Majorana 1” processor (pronounced my-or-ana ) is the first quantum chip powered by a topological core based on a new class of materials. (Photo by John Brecher for Microsoft) Microsoft says it has developed a new quantum processor based on a novel state of matter, giving it a clear path to achieve quantum computings long-term promise of solving some of the worlds most difficult problems. “We believe this breakthrough will allow us to create a truly meanin

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The UK Government Is Ready To Embrace AI, But Without Trust It Risks Disaster

Forrester IT

This blog was co-authored with Martin Gill, VP, Research Director Internationally, the UK is prioritizing AI security over safety Last week, together with the US, the UK refused to sign the International Agreement on Artificial Intelligence at the global AI Summit in Paris.

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Bill Gates-backed semiconductor startup Lumotive raises $45M

GeekWire

Lumotive CEO Sam Heidari. (Lumotive Photo) Lumotive , a Redmond, Wash.-based startup that manufactures semiconductor chips tailored for 3D sensors, raised $45 million in a Series B round. Gates Frontier, an investment arm of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, co-led the round with Silicon Valley fund MetaVC. Lumotive, which launched in 2017 and spun out of Bellevue, Wash.

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Design GenAI-Powered Experiences Responsibly

Forrester IT

Design leaders should answer 12 questions to ensure their teams are using genAI responsibly.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Will Microsoft’s ‘Majorana 1’ Chip Hasten the Quantum Arms Race?

Information Week

Microsoft says it created a new state of matter to power a chip that will allow quantum computers to process a million qubits that can tackle problems out of reach for even all of todays modern computers combined.

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Microsoft Removes Location History Feature from Cortana in Windows

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Microsoft Removes Location History Feature from Cortana in Windows appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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AI Upskilling: How to Train Your Employees to Be Better Prompt Engineers

Information Week

Lots of people within organizations are using generative AI, but not everyone prompts well. Enterprises are wise to upskill employees as they attempt to scale GenAI.

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Easy Steps to Install NetLogo Programming Language using Intune App

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Easy Steps to Install NetLogo Programming Language using Intune App appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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The New iPhone 16e: A Small Step For the iPhone, A Giant Leap For Apple

Forrester IT

The SE is dead; long live the iPhone. In what was billed as a surprise announcement, Apple today introduced the newest member of the Apple family: the iPhone 16e. But it wasn’t really much of a surprise Apple’s impending iPhone SE revamp has been its worst-kept secret.

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Quick Study: The IT Hiring/Talent Challenge

Information Week

Weve compiled a collection of advice and news articles focused on finding, hiring, and retaining IT talent.

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Salt Typhoon Expands Espionage Campaign, Targets Cisco Routers

SecureWorld News

Chinese cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon has made headlines in the last year, breaching major U.S. telecommunications providers , including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. Now, new research from Recorded Future's Insikt Group reveals that Salt Typhoon remains active and has expanded its campaign, compromising additional telecom networks across the globe between December 2024 and January 2025.

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Ireland says there will be no computation without generation

Network World

Irelands Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), the nations independent regulator of energy and water, is proposing strict new rules for data center operators, key among them being that new facilities will be required to provide generation and/or storage capacity to match the requested data center demand capacity. In what amounts to an example of just how strict many nations are becoming when it comes to data center expansion plans, this recommendation and others are contained in a Propos

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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DeepSeek AI introduces NSA: A faster approach to long-context modeling

Dataconomy

Large language models (LLMs) are getting smarter, but theyre also hitting a wall: handling long pieces of text is slow and computationally expensive. Traditional attention mechanismsthe core of how AI processes and remembers informationstruggle to scale efficiently, making models costly to train and run. Now, researchers from DeepSeek-AI and Peking University have introduced a game-changing approach called Natively Sparse Attention (NSA).

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Former Intel leaders raise $21.5M for Portland startup AheadComputing

GeekWire

AheadComputing , a Portland, Ore.-based startup led by former Intel execs , raised $21.5 million in a seed round led by Eclipse. The company focuses on developing CPU technology with a goal of boosting performance in AI computing related to bandwidth shortages and data processing limitations. It’s led by CEO Debbie Marr , who spent more than three decades at Intel and was chief architect of the Advanced Architecture Development Group (AADG) at the chip giant.

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How to trade crypto in a bull market: Top strategies to maximise profits and minimise risks  

Dataconomy

Understand the defining features of a crypto bull market, including rising prices, positive sentiment, and increased trading volumes, to make informed trading decisions. Focus on identifying high-potential cryptocurrencies by analysing trends, historical data, and project fundamentals like whitepapers and developer activity. Develop a strategic trading plan with clear profit targets, risk management strategies such as stop-loss orders, and a balance between short-term and long-term trading appro

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Bill Gates warns young people of four major global threats, including AI

TechSpot

In an interview with Patrick Collinson, Gates said the only thing he really worried about a lot when he was younger was nuclear war.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)

Dataconomy

Artificial intelligence of things is revolutionizing the convergence of technology and industry by driving innovative, data-driven solutions across smart cities, healthcare, and manufacturing. Its integration is reshaping operational efficiency and unlocking new opportunities for digital transformation in diverse sectors. What is artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)?

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Qualcomm, Intel, and Others Form Ambient IoT Coalition

Tech Republic

The alliance will promote and contribute documentation and use cases, collaborating with other standardization efforts.

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Major DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025

TechSpot

The "big three" in the DRAM industry are preparing to end production of DDR3 and DDR4 memory solutions this year. Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron are reportedly aligning their business strategies, shifting focus toward DDR5 and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products for the foreseeable future.

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Best way to Install ASAP Utilities using Intune Enterprise App Catalog App

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Best way to Install ASAP Utilities using Intune Enterprise App Catalog App appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for