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CrowdStrike Holds Its Fal.Con Conference As It Tries To Move On From July 19

Forrester IT

Last week, CrowdStrike held its yearly user conference, Fal.Con, in Las Vegas. The conference comes just two short months after CrowdStrike issued a config update that took down 8.5 million Windows endpoints, which disrupted air travel, hospitals, and media outlets while impacting many other industries.

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The Top Tech Buzzwords of 2024, According to Google Trends

IT Toolbox

We love to hate buzzwords. but what happens after some time has passed? Peter Tsai takes a deep dive into how some of 2022's biggest buzzwords have held up. The post The Top Tech Buzzwords of 2024, According to Google Trends appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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My Take On The Year Ahead For Sales Tech After Attending Three Key Events

Forrester IT

This blog provides takeaways from Dreamforce, INBOUND, and CloudWorld that clients can use to get a perspective on each vendor’s vision for the coming year.

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X is changing the block function, allowing blocked users to see public posts

TechSpot

Traditionally, blocking someone on X/Twitter means they cannot access your account to see posts, leave comments, etc. But Musk has never been a fan of this method, and is now changing it.

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Streamlining Scripts & Schedulers: How to Tame Disconnected Automation Tools

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.

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Is Explainable AI Explainable Enough Yet?

Information Week

The “black box” nature of some types of deep learning inspired an outcry for explainable AI. It’s a tough problem to solve for a lot of reasons.

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Paul Allen Foundation giving $9M to boost arts and culture initiatives in downtown Seattle

GeekWire

Seattle Art Museum is one of the beneficiaries of funds from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is getting in on continued efforts to reenergize downtown Seattle, announcing Tuesday that it is committing $9 million to eight nonprofit arts and culture organizations around the city’s core.

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Self-driving wheelchairs at Sea-Tac Airport whisk mobility challenged travelers to their gates

GeekWire

A self-driving, electric wheelchair navigating a concourse at Sea-Tac International Airport. (GeekWire Photo / Holly Grambihler) Mobility challenged travelers at the Sea-Tac International Airport have a high-tech new option for getting to their gates: self-driving, electric wheelchairs. Alaska Airlines is testing 10 of the mobility devices at the Seattle-area airport.

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ServiceNow certificate error disrupts operations for hundreds of organizations

CIO Business Intelligence

Enterprise cloud vendor ServiceNow faced widespread customer frustration after a root certificate error disrupted services for over 600 organizations. The issue began early Monday morning when a key SSL certificate expired and affected the company’s Management, Instrumentation, and Discovery (MID) Server, leaving users unable to integrate applications, access updates, and manage critical operations.

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AI: The Mind, Humanity, the Heart

Information Week

Artificial intelligence represents the precision of logic and data; humanity embodies the empathy and wisdom that guide meaningful connections. Together, they create a future where innovation meets compassion.

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Microsoft Initiative the ‘Largest Cybersecurity Engineering Effort in History’

Tech Republic Security

The Secure Future Initiative was created around the same time the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board chided Redmond for having a poor security culture.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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US-based Kaspersky customers served with an unrequested security software replacement

TechSpot

Kaspersky is handing the computer security of US customers to UltraAV, an "alternative" product with unknown anti-malware capabilities. The move comes after US authorities banned its software, forcing it out of the US market. However, switching to a completely different security tool is a development no one anticipated.

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Identificación y seguimiento de botellas de vino mediante etiquetas inteligentes; así se digitaliza la gestión bodeguera

CIO Business Intelligence

La digitalización no entiende de fronteras. Eviden ha anunciado el desarrollo e implementación de una nueva solución de gestión de bodegas diseñada por Selartag, multinacional especializada en el desarrollo de soluciones inteligentes para el entorno vinícola. Basada en un concepto único e innovador de identificación y seguimiento de botellas de vino, la solución proporciona datos fiables y en tiempo real tanto a usuarios como propietarios de bodegas, enólogos, sumilleres y restaurantes, ayudándo

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Necro Trojan resurfaces on Android, infects 11 million devices via popular apps

TechSpot

In 2019, security experts discovered a legitimate-looking Android app on the Google Play Store that had been covertly compromised by an ad library used by its developers. This malicious code resulted in 100 million devices being infected.

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Report Button Not Removed in Classic Outlook After Setting Use a Non Microsoft Add in Button

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 Report Button Not Removed in Classic Outlook After Setting Use a Non Microsoft Add in Button appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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In scathing ruling, judge dismisses Group14 lawsuit alleging battery trade secret violations

GeekWire

The carbon scaffold material produced for battery anodes at Carbon14. (Group14 Photo) In a ruling issued last week, U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly dismissed with prejudice a case brought by battery startup Group14 Technologies alleging that a competitor illegally used its proprietary information in patent applications and to land investments. Ruling from the U.S.

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Stardew Valley creator says he treats PC updates like a "beta test"

TechSpot

The mobile and console versions of Stardew Valley haven't received a major update since 2021. The long wait ends on November 4, but the game's creator confirmed that those platforms will likely never enjoy release parity with PC.

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2024 Exposed: The Alarming State of Australian Data Breaches

Tech Republic Security

Implementing multi-factor authentication, supplier risk-management frameworks, and staff security training could help to reduce data breaches.

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Windows Server Update Services put on ice as Microsoft pushes for the cloud

TechSpot

For those not intimately familiar with the inner workings of Windows enterprise administration, Windows Server Update Services has been a staple tool since its introduction in 2005 as "Software Update Services.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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AT&T’s $13M FCC Fine Could Be Tip of Costly Legal Iceberg

Information Week

The company’s third-party 2023 data breach drew many class action lawsuits along with government scrutiny. The fine comes on the heels of another, larger breach related to the slew of Snowflake-linked attacks.

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Telegram will provide authorities with IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects

TechSpot

Durov recently confirmed that Telegram has updated its terms of service, making it much harder for criminals using the platform. The new policy includes significant changes regarding collaboration with "law enforcement authorities," who will now have easier access to crucial data useful for identifying suspects.

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A Complete Guide to Software Development Project Management

Tech Republic

Learn what a project manager to a software development team does, the different methodologies available, and the best tools to take a development project to completion with TechRepublic’s comprehensive guide.

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Freight fintech startup Outgo raises $15M to help trucking carriers access cash quickly

GeekWire

From left: Outgo co-founders Ray Fortna, Marcus Womack, and Mike Bohlander. (Outgo Photo) Outgo , a Seattle-based startup that sells banking services to freight carriers, revealed that it raised $15 million in an investment round last year. The fresh cash, along with a $50 million credit facility, were previously not disclosed. Founded in 2021, Outgo is one of many VC-backed logistics startups using technology to reimagine back-end supply chain processes.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Russia's Sarmat missile test ends in explosion, delaying production timeline

TechSpot

Russia previously claimed that the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, also known as Satan-2, had been placed on "combat alert," but this latest incident marks the fourth unsuccessful test of the missile out of five tests that have been carried out. The only successful one happened on April 20, 2022, when the.

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Submarine builder recounts how a trip on OceanGate’s Titan sub unnerved him

GeekWire

From 2019: Karl Stanley, Petros Mathioudakis, pilot Stockton Rush and Joel Perry get ready for a crucial test dive of OceanGate’s Titan submersible in the Bahamas. (OceanGate Photo) Karl Stanley has done more than 2,000 dives in submersibles that he’s built himself, so he was intrigued when OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush invited him down to the Bahamas for a test dive of the company’s Titan sub in 2019.

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WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"

TechSpot

WP Engine is a major WordPress hosting provider that has been commercializing the open-source WordPress project since 2010. Over their 14-year history, they've raised nearly $300 million, with most of that – $250 million – coming from private equity firm Silver Lake in 2018.

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F5 layoffs impact in-house content creation employees

GeekWire

The F5 Tower in downtown Seattle. (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) F5 is laying off employees working for the company’s marketing-related content production team, GeekWire has learned. The Seattle-based company confirmed the cuts, and said they impacted less than 0.25% of its workforce. F5 has about 6,500 employees worldwide. F5 is shifting marketing resources and will rely more heavily on agencies for creative and content needs.

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Entity Resolution: Your Guide to Deciding Whether to Build It or Buy It

Adding high-quality entity resolution capabilities to enterprise applications, services, data fabrics or data pipelines can be daunting and expensive. Organizations often invest millions of dollars and years of effort to achieve subpar results. This guide will walk you through the requirements and challenges of implementing entity resolution. By the end, you'll understand what to look for, the most common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid, and your options.

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FinOps and AI: Balancing innovation and cost efficiency

CIO Business Intelligence

Accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is fuelling rapid expansion in both the amount of stored data and the number of processes needed to train and run machine learning models. This is driving an unprecedented hunger for extra compute power. To manage this power effectively, companies depend on cloud infrastructures that can handle giant processes at scale.

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Smartsheet to go private in $8.4 billion deal with Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone

GeekWire

Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader. (Smartsheet Photo) Smartsheet announced Tuesday that it agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in a deal valued at $8.4 billion. The all-cash acquisition will make Smartsheet a private company again, six years after the Bellevue, Wash.-based enterprise software company went public.

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Seasonic's latest power supply has enough juice and connectors to run four RTX 4090 GPUs

TechSpot

Seasonic's latest is ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatible, and sports an 80 Plus Platinum efficiency rating (92 percent efficiency at 50 percent load). It utilizes an all-modular cable design and comes with enough connectors to cover most any practical hardware setup, including up to four Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics cards.

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This new Seattle marketplace startup wants to change how B2B companies scale sales

GeekWire

Jenn Steele. (SoundGTM Photo) SoundGTM , a new Seattle startup led by tech veterans Jenn Steele and Kevin Boehm , announced public availability of its marketplace platform that aims to help B2B companies supercharge their sales strategy. Founded last year, SoundGTM operates a referral marketplace that connects businesses with go-to-market professionals.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li