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Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased by 48% Since 2019, Thanks to AI Pursuits

Tech Republic Data Center

Google’s environmental report reveals that the expansion of its data centres to support AI contributed to the company producing 14.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2023.

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Surprising Hacks: Hidden Vulnerabilities of Common IoT Devices

IT Toolbox

In an increasingly digital world, most household items are connected to the internet, from baby monitors to smart grills; devices on a network present previously unseen opportunities for hackers. Check out some of the typical household IoT items that have been compromised, emphasizing the need for better security measures. The post Surprising Hacks: Hidden Vulnerabilities of Common IoT Devices appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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European Union mandates speed limiters on all new cars to enhance road safety

TechSpot

Intelligent Speed Assistant (ISA) technology uses a speed sign-recognition video camera and/or GPS-linked speed limit data to advise drivers of the current speed limit and warn them if they are exceeding it.

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Golang-Based Zergeca Botnet Poses New DDoS Threat

IT Toolbox

A new botnet, written in Golang called Zergeca, has been found capable of executing powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Learn more about the threat and what users can do to minimize risks. The post Golang-Based Zergeca Botnet Poses New DDoS Threat appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Why Knowledge Is Power in the Clash of Big Tech’s AI Titans

Information Week

Acquiring validated data and expert knowledge bases will be critical to winning the AI arms race.

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Meta Faces Roadblock as Brazil Restricts Use of Personal Data for Training AI Models

IT Toolbox

Brazil has blocked Meta from using its citizens' Facebook and Instagram posts to train artificial intelligence models. Learn more about the development and what it means for the tech giant. The post Meta Faces Roadblock as Brazil Restricts Use of Personal Data for Training AI Models appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Will VMWare’s licensing changes push devirtualization of data centers?

CIO Business Intelligence

The landscape of data center infrastructure is shifting dramatically, influenced by recent licensing changes from Broadcom that are driving up costs and prompting enterprises to reevaluate their virtualization strategies. A new trend — devirtualization, a process of migrating workloads from virtual to physical environments — is taking shape as a response to these changes, according to Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Data Center Infrastructure Technologies report.

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The Best Gaming CPUs of the Past Two Generations: The Full Update

TechSpot

Soon we'll see the arrival of AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but in the meantime we've updated all our CPU benchmark data to recap how the current Intel and AMD generations played out.

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5 best practices to successfully implement gen AI

CIO Business Intelligence

What makes generative AI implementations so challenging? As a disruptive technology, it’s being felt in terms of both its magnitude and frequency of change. So many vendors, applications, and use cases, and so little time, and it permeates everything from business strategy and processes, to products and services. One of the unusual challenges with gen AI as a technology, however, is it’s currently in mainstream adoption yet still at the peak of the hype cycle.

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Microsoft Shared GPU Powered Windows 365 Cloud PC with NVIDIA RTX vWS Details

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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 Microsoft Shared GPU Powered Windows 365 Cloud PC with NVIDIA RTX vWS Details appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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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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5 myth-busting facts about AI in the workplace

CIO Business Intelligence

Myth 1: AI will cause widespread unemployment One of the most pervasive myths about AI is that it will decimate the workforce. But the opposite is apt to be true. Fact: AI will likely create far more jobs than it destroys A recent study revealed that AI tools like ChatGPT can help bridge skill gaps, enhancing the capabilities of less knowledgeable workers and boosting efficiency for seasoned professionals [1].

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First Asus ROG NUCs feature Intel CPUs and discrete Nvidia RTX GPUs

TechSpot

Asus agreed to build its own NUC PCs under a non-exclusive agreement with Intel, and the original line of mini PCs is now evolving further by merging with the ROG family of gaming products. After teasing the new devices a few months ago, the PC manufacturer is now officially launching.

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How Cairn Oil & Gas taps its network of 2,000 startups to fuel innovation

CIO Business Intelligence

Cairn Oil & Gas is on a mission to transform its value chain. Leading the charge is Sandeep Gupta, chief digital and information officer, who says the Indian oil and gas company is leveraging information technology and data as part of a massive transformation of its five core pillars: exploration for energy sources, surface, subsurface, asset optimization, and health, safety, and environment (HSE).

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Intel Z890 could be the only Arrow Lake chipset to support CPU overclocking

TechSpot

According to tipster Jaykihn, the full 800-series lineup will include at least five different chipsets: Z890, W880, Q870, B860, and H810. Among these, Z890, B860, and H810 are aimed at consumers, while W880 targets workstations. Q870, on the other hand, is designed for enterprise devices.

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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.

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Cuatro lecciones esenciales sobre la gobernanza de la IA

CIO Business Intelligence

La empresa de software Planview, con sede en Austin, empezó a utilizar la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa para aumentar la productividad hace unos 18 meses. Durante ese mismo periodo, empezaron a integrar la IA generativa en sus productos, creando un copiloto con el que los usuarios interactúan para realizar la gestión estratégica de carteras y la gestión del flujo de valor.

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10 Security Tips for Business Travellers This Summer

Tech Republic Big Data

Travelling for work can open employees up to a new host of security threats, including insecure Wi-Fi networks, infected public charging ports and Bluetooth attacks.

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How Pearson’s CIO manages technical debt

CIO Business Intelligence

A company that’s been around since the 1840s, Pearson has witnessed significant shifts in the education world and customer expectations. Modernization, therefore, is part of its DNA, and according to CIO Marykay Wells, making technical changes to an organization’s IT infrastructure is an ever-changing discipline that needs to be meticulously managed.

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Cybertruck-themed mini PC crowdfunding launches, featuring AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS

TechSpot

We first saw the Cybertruck mini PC at Computex earlier this year when it was assumed to be a one-off mod. Now, however, Xyber Team has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Xyber XPC on Indiegogo.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Empower your workforce to embrace AI

CIO Business Intelligence

AI. It’s a technology that’s seemingly everywhere and that everyone’s talking about. So why isn’t AI already widely adopted for work? And how can you engage your workforce to embrace AI in their jobs? Read on for insights from the “2024 HP Work Relationship Index” that decode the common challenges to AI adoption and show you how to cut through all the hype and empower your workforce to embrace AI.

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OpenAI's internal discussion board about AI development was compromised by hackers

TechSpot

Unknown, malicious actors accessed OpenAI's internal messaging systems, eavesdropping on sensitive discussions about the company's AI technologies and research material, however the hackers did not get access to the servers hosting AI source code.

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El Gobierno de Honduras arranca su modelo de gestión digital tributaria junto a la española GTT

CIO Business Intelligence

El Gobierno de Honduras ha puesto en marcha el nuevo Sistema de Información Integrado del Servicio de Administración de Rentas (SIISAR) , con el que impulsa el proyecto de reorganización de la administración tributaria del país. De esta forma agiliza los procesos de tramitación y simplifica la gestión tributaria a toda la ciudadanía, factores que marcan un hito en la modernización de los servicios del Ministerio de Hacienda nacional.

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Amazon shuts down its Astro business robot with an eye on expanding the household version

TechSpot

Seven months after launch, Amazon is discontinuing its Astro for Business robot on September 25, 2024. Customers who purchased the device will be refunded and given a $300 credit "to help support a replacement solution for your workplace," according to an email sent to customers, and Astro Secure subscribers will.

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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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Combatiente a pie: potenciando las capacidades de los soldados mediante tecnología puntera

CIO Business Intelligence

Un paso adelante en la digitalización completa del Ejército, desde el mando y control estratégico hasta el despliegue del soldado sobre el terreno. Indra y GMV han sido los artífices del avance decisivo en el desarrollo del sistema Combatiente a Pie (SISCAP), tras realizar una demostración operativa en la Academia de Infantería de Toledo. Una puesta en escena que ha evidenciado cómo esta solución refuerza las capacidades de comunicación, información y eficacia de fuego del soldado.

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Samsung joins the 60 TB SSD club, teases future 122 TB model

TechSpot

The drive supports PCIe Gen4 using the familiar U.2 form factor but is also available in an E3.S form factor to leverage a PCIe Gen5 interface. The first models afford 61.44 TB of capacity, although Samsung teased that future iterations could push that to 122.88 TB – double the capacity.

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US Med-Equip eases hospital pain point with AI, RPA

CIO Business Intelligence

Antonio Marin and his IT team at US Med-Equip have given nurses at several hospital and healthcare systems what they have long been pleading for: a simple solution for ordering rental hospital beds easily and efficiently. The ability to rent hospital beds gives healthcare organizations added flexibility and scalability when caring for patients, but those benefits can be lost when the process for ordering them is less than ideal.

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Nvidia's RTX Remix goes open source, giving classic games an AI-powered remastering renaissance

TechSpot

RTX Remix is Nvidia's modding suite that allows enthusiasts to apply cutting-edge graphics technologies like ray tracing to older DirectX 8 and 9-era games. It has already been used to stunning effect on titles like Half-Life 2, SWAT 4, Max Payne, and Need for Speed Underground 2.

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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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Siete pasos para mejorar la analítica de las organizaciones basadas en datos

CIO Business Intelligence

Cuando los responsables ejecutivos dicen que quieren ser una organización impulsada por los datos, un objetivo clave es capacitar a los responsables de negocios para utilizar datos, modelos predictivos, capacidades de IA generativa y visualizaciones de datos para mejorar la toma de decisiones. Los líderes buscan decisiones más inteligentes que produzcan beneficios empresariales positivos, una toma de decisiones más rápida para responder a las oportunidades, decisiones más seguras que minimicen l

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Review Methodology for CRM Software

Tech Republic

Overview of how we calculate our star ratings based on our in-house algorithm that brings our readers objective, informative reviews and guides.

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Cambios en las licencias de VMWare: ¿Impulsarán la desvirtualización de los centros de datos?

CIO Business Intelligence

El panorama de la infraestructura de los centros de datos está cambiando drásticamente, influenciado por los recientes cambios en las licencias de Broadcom, que están disparando los costes y obligando a las empresas a reevaluar sus estrategias de virtualización. Una nueva tendencia -la desvirtualización , un proceso de migración de cargas de trabajo de entornos virtuales a físicos- está tomando forma como respuesta a estos cambios, según el informe 2024 Hype Cycle for Data Center Infrastructure

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Ever wonder who invented popcorn? It all started 7,000 years ago

TechSpot

As Sean Rafferty, professor of Anthropology at the University at Albany, explains in a recent 'Curious Kids' article, the discovery was likely an accidental stroke of genius. He points out that corn (or maize as it's known) has some pretty hardy components like the outer kernel shell that allowed evidence.

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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.