Tue.Jun 04, 2024

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Extended Detection And Response Platforms, Q2 2024

Forrester IT

Recent upheaval in the security information and event management (SIEM) market has created new opportunities for extended detection and response platform vendors. Get three tips on evaluating this changing market in this preview of our new Wave report.

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Beyond Chatbots: Meet Your New Digital Human Friends

Information Week

Digital humans are here to help you -- possibly more than chatbots or virtual assistants -- if you'll let them.

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Embrace Reinvention To Drive Growth: Five Key Takeaways from Forrester’s B2B Summit North America 2024

Forrester IT

It’s hard to believe that Forrester’s B2B Summit North America was almost a month ago. But wow, what an incredible week it was! The energy was palpable, and the momentum is set to carry B2B leaders and their organizations forward to growth and reinvention.

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9 Future of Work Concepts That Need More Attention

Information Week

Future of work concepts continue to evolve with circumstances and technological innovation. Here's a look at several.

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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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Google Business Messages Getting The Boot: Here’s What Enterprises Need To Know

Forrester IT

Google quietly announced that it will be winding down its Google Business Messages (GBM) product on July 31, 2024. For those familiar with the tech giant’s track record, this news may come as no surprise.

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AMD updates Instinct data center GPU line

Network World

Computex 2024 is taking place in Taiwan this week, which means lots of hardware news as the OEM and parts suppliers of the world gather to show off their latest wares. Nvidia unveiled new Blackwell systems and announced general availability of its Spectrum-X Ethernet stack for AI workloads, for example. For its part, AMD introduced the Instinct MI325X GPU, which features a faster processor and considerably more high-bandwidth memory (HBM) than its predecessor, the MI300X, or Nvidia’s Blackwell p

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AI is wild card in data center energy demand, say electricity researchers

Network World

Data centers could consume upwards of 9% of US electricity generation by 2030, more than double the amount currently used, although the role AI contributing to the demand, a new study has found. In its white paper, “ Powering Intelligence: Analyzing Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Energy Consumption ,” the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) noted that one key uncertainty that could change the trajectory of data center load growth is the use of generative AI models.

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OpenAI Employees Pen Letter Calling for Whistleblower Protections

Information Week

Employees of Google Deepmind and Anthropic also signed the letter which warns of serious risks due to a lack of oversight and transparency in artificial intelligence.

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6 Best VPNs for the UK in 2024

Tech Republic Security

What are the top VPNs in the U.K.? Here are the best U.K. VPNs users should be looking at and the key features they should consider during VPN selection.

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2024 InformationWeek US IT Salary Report: Profits, Layoffs, and the Continued Rise of AI

Information Week

2023 was full of economic contradictions. Record profits. Massive layoffs. It was also the year AI possibly saved (or sacrificed) IT. Get the free 2024 IT Salary Report here.

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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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Pipe viewer: Using the pv command on Linux

Network World

The pv command is a rather unusual Linux command, but it can provide some insights into commands, especially those that send data through pipes. This includes some visual feedback that can sometimes be very reassuring as it tells you that something is occurring even when you’re sitting and waiting for some output to appear. The name “pv” stands for “pipe viewer” and you should be able to install it with one of these commands: $ sudo dnf install pv $ sudo apt -y install pv When you insert the pv

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The US Regulatory Landscape: A Patchwork of Concerns

Information Week

Providing users with greater control over their data as well as transparency into how their data is being used is crucial in a privacy-centric landscape. Marketers who balance privacy restrictions with a positive user experience will come out on top.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Games, Report Finds

Tech Republic Security

Organisations providing services related to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attack, a new study has found.

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Cisco shows off new AI features to secure data flows

Network World

Cisco has offered more detail on its plans to integrate artificial intelligence into what is still one of the largest product portfolios in the tech industry. There was no single blockbuster announcement at the Cisco Live event in Las Vegas this week. Instead, attendees have been given a peek into forthcoming features and capabilities across a wide range of products and services that, together, signal a gradual transformation of Cisco’s offering as it seeks support — and use — AI throughout the

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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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Strategic planning: How CIOs can build the best possible future

CIO Business Intelligence

Organizations erroneously believe that 100% of the value of strategic planning for the future lies in determining “what comes next” or putting a stake in the ground regarding “where we want to be.” Most of the real value associated with strategic planning for the future emerges from a nondelusional articulation of the current situation. Just like with Uber or Google Maps, if you want to get where you are going, you have to be very specific about where you are starting from.

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Microsoft lays off staffers from its Azure division

Network World

Microsoft has confirmed that it was laying off staffers from its Azure unit but did not provide an accurate number of employees affected. “Organizational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners,” a Microsoft spokesperson said.

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80 years after D-Day, Microsoft uses AI to enhance archival materials and keep memories alive

GeekWire

An image from “The Thread of Memory” project shows a tank landing at Utah Beach in Normandy, France, with an original photo caption at left, and AI-enhanced caption, right. (Courtesy of Microsoft) Microsoft is using artificial intelligence to help preserve the history of D-Day, 80 years after allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, and turned the tide of World War II. “The Thread of Memory” is a new online and in-person interactive experience that uses AI

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SAP embeds Joule in entire enterprise portfolio, plans integration to other AIs

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP has announced additional integrations for Joule, the natural language generative artificial intelligence copilot that it added to its Business AI offerings last year. Joule, initially integrated into SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Start, and later added to other products, will become part of SAP Ariba, SAP BTP Cockpit, and SAP Analytics Cloud in the second half of this year, the company announced at its Sapphire user conference in Orlando, Florida, this week.

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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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Total vehicle electrification could require significantly larger copper mining efforts over the next 30 years

TechSpot

Copper is essential for the future of EV technology, and recycling alone will likely not be enough to meet the automotive industry's needs. According to a recent paper by the International Energy Forum (IEF), humanity is likely to face a significant supply issue soon if we do not find a.

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SAP adds more tools for developers on its platform

CIO Business Intelligence

While artificial intelligence is a key focus at SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, this year, the company has announced that it is also enhancing its Business Technology Platform — application development and automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities — by adding features to extend its components’ functionality. In many cases, it’s a promise of things to come, rather than actually here, with the availability of many of the features presented coming in the second half of this

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Instagram's unskippable ads test causes outrage among users

TechSpot

A Redditor posted images of the Instagram ad breaks. FireCubX writes that users will suddenly find they have hit the bottom of their feed, so to speak, and can't scroll down any further. An "ad break" icon will appear with a countdown timer that prevents users from browsing through more.

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NVIDIA and top VC firms invest in Vilya, a biotech spinout from Seattle’s Institute for Protein Design

GeekWire

Vilya CEO Cyrus Harmon (Vilya Photo) Vilya , a biotech startup built off technology developed at the Seattle-based Institute for Protein Design , announced an expanded $71 million Series A investment round. The 2-year-old company, which has operations and Seattle and the Bay Area, uses advanced machine learning and AI techniques to help develop so-called macrocyclic drugs, a promising new type of medicine.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Arm CEO: 50% of Windows PCs will be powered by Arm chips by 2029

TechSpot

Microsoft last month announced the Copilot+ AI PCs packing Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus SoCs. Microsoft says the Snapdragon X Elite-powered latest Surface laptop is up to 58% faster than Apple's M3 MacBook Air while offering excellent battery life, and early tests appear to confirm this.

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Anaya robustece su infraestructura TI blindando la continuidad operativa

CIO Business Intelligence

El histórico grupo editorial Anaya acelera en su estrategia de transformación digital tras un cambio de sede. Para ello ha confiado a Ikusi el contrato para proporcionar soporte integral a su infraestructura TI basada en tecnología Cisco durante el próximo año. Este contrato incluye el mantenimiento de switches , seguridad y redes WiFi, abarcando tanto el soporte correctivo como evolutivo.

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Arm shows off new architectures at Computex, innovation in low-power computing

TechSpot

Haas started with the little-known story of Arm's origin in providing the first CPU for Apple's Newton handheld device. Though it proved to be one of Apple's few product failures, the tale highlighted that building low-power computing engines which run on battery power has been in Arm's DNA since the.

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Lograr la infraestructura adecuada para la IA generativa

CIO Business Intelligence

Se dice que los hechos son tozudos. Para la IA generativa, un hecho obstinado es que consume grandes cantidades de ciclos de cálculo, almacenamiento de datos, ancho de banda de red, energía eléctrica y aire acondicionado. A medida que los CIO responden a los mandatos corporativos de ‘hacer algo’ con la IA generativa, muchos lanzan iniciativas basadas en la nube o en las instalaciones.

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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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This Saturn handheld borrows heavily from Sega's Project Venus prototype

TechSpot

Back in 2020, Sega showed off a prototype handheld from the mid-90s. Codenamed Project Venus, the device would ultimately become the Sega Nomad – a handheld version of the Genesis. Inspired by Project Venus, TZMWX decided to build a custom chassis for his Saturn that mimicked the look of the.

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El Ministerio para la Transformación Digital destina 4 millones a una infraestructura experimental en 5G y 6G

CIO Business Intelligence

El Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública, capitaneado en la actualidad por José Luis Escrivá, ha otorgado alrededor de 4 millones de euros a una infraestructura experimental en 5G y 6G. A través de la Secretaría de Estado de Telecomunicaciones e Infraestructuras Digitales y en el marco del Programa UNICO I+D 6G, el Ejecutivo formaliza la subvención destinada a la Escuela de Ingeniería de Bilbao de la UPV/EHU.

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Hypercharge: Unboxed goes viral, available on Steam and now Xbox

TechSpot

Hypercharge: Unboxed is a Toy Story-like FPS that features a story mode campaign and PvP for up to 8 players. Following its Xbox release it's gone viral, and with crossplay support, PC and console gamers can battle each other.

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Maester Microsoft Security Test Automation Framework

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Maester Microsoft Security Test Automation Framework appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Krishna R.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.