Wed.Dec 27, 2023

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CX Transformation Is Tough — Equip Your Org To Go The Distance

Forrester IT

Danger! Obstacles Ahead! Customer experience (CX) has been a professional competency for two decades, and “Prove CX ROI” is still our CX clients’ top priority! Forrester’s data shows that 86% of CX professionals are building (or rebuilding) their business cases.

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Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11

IT Toolbox

Microsoft is inching closer to introducing an easy way of reinstalling and repairing Windows 11 that will preserve local files. The post Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Digitize Your Workflow for Sustainability and Accessibility

Forrester IT

In this blog, I look at digitizing an employee experience for both the benefits of sustainability and accessibility. While digitization is relatively easy with a broad technology landscape, making changes for sustainability or accessibility is much harder to do.

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5 Ways That AI Is Set To Transform Cybersecurity

Information Week

AI represents a huge turning point for cybersecurity, and it’s important that everyone in the industry understands why and how.

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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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CIOs in financial services embrace gen AI — but with caution

CIO Business Intelligence

Highly regulated, customer-centric, and dependent on layers of human involvement and manual processes, financial services are ripe for automation through artificial intelligence (AI). Those same characteristics, however, reveal the risks AI pose to this sector. So business technology leaders in financial services are carefully navigating a path toward AI.

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Building Diversity Across Tech Leadership Teams

Information Week

Tech leaders face challenges in addressing diversity within their organizations and the broader tech ecosystem.

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Network Courses and Certifications to Consider for 2024

Information Week

There are many network courses that can address your present job's priorities and help you gain the needed skills to keep pace with industry changes and new technologies.

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Maker of Amazon's warehouse robots insists they won't replace humans

TechSpot

Amazon announced in October that two more types of robot would be joining its warehouses for a testing phase. One was Sequoia, a Roomba-like machine designed to identify and store inventory and reduce order processing time. The other was Digit, a 5-foot 9-inch 143-pound robot from Agility Robotics.

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Network and Internet Settings options in Windows 11

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 Network and Internet Settings options in Windows 11 appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Gopika S Nair.

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Custom Steam Deck APU from AMD exposed in detailed die analysis

TechSpot

The custom APU from AMD consists of a four-core / eight-thread Zen 2 chip, an RDNA 2-based GPU with eight compute units, and a 128-bit LPDDR5 memory interface. The analysis shows that the CPU consumes just 12.4 percent of the total die size while the GPU makes up only 10.9.

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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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The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for training AI chatbots on its copyrighted work

GeekWire

The New York Times building in Manhattan. The newspaper accused OpenAI and Microsoft of “unlawful copying and use of The Times’s uniquely valuable works.” (GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The New York Times filed a lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the companies of copyright infringement for training artificial intelligence models on millions of articles published by the newspaper.

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Amazon Prime Video will introduce ads to its movies and TV shows starting January 29

TechSpot

Back in September, Amazon made the unwelcome announcement that ads would be coming to the video streaming element of its $14.99 per month/$139 per year Prime service. They will also be part of the $9 per month standalone Prime Video membership plan.

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How generative AI could change the way video games are developed, tested, and played

GeekWire

The view from inside Fractura, an alien world in Rec Room that was made from scratch using various AI tools. (Rec Room screenshot) Video game companies are dipping their toes into the rapidly-evolving world of generative AI with behind-the-scenes development. It may soon be applied to actual gameplay. A recent example came earlier this month from the Seattle-based creators of the popular social app Rec Room , which debuted Fractura, an in-game room created as a “research project” to

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GPT-4 and Dall-E powered, Microsoft Copilot lands on Android

TechSpot

Copilot is now ready to download on Android, free of charge. The Microsoft app offers the ability to create images from text descriptions using Dall-E 3 and everything else offered by GPT-4.

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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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Seattle startup Olamedi building platform to automate health clinic communications

GeekWire

Olamedi co-founders Daniel Sarfati, left, and Noah Loudon. (Photo courtesy of Olamedi) A new Seattle startup led by co-founders with experience in health tech is aiming to automate communication processes for healthcare clinics with its software platform. Olamedi is a year-old company co-founded by CEO Daniel Sarfati and COO Noah Loudon. Sarfati spent two years at Amazon and two at home-selling platform Knock as a software developer.

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How to Edit Windows OEM Information in System Settings

TechSpot

Want to get rid of the annoying OEM information in Windows or edit it to something more creative? Here's our quick guide on how to do exactly just that.

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7 Problems Faced By Self-Publishers And How to Avoid Them

Kitaboo

Online publishing services such as Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Smashwords, or Draft2Digital have enabled new authors to self-publish their books. Self-publishing your books on platforms such as these is relatively simple and straightforward – all you need is a Word file and a book cover and you are set to become a self-published author. Within five minutes you can upload your book and have it ready for sale in less than 24 hours.

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Apple iPhone designer will join Jony Ive and OpenAI boss Sam Altman to work on mysterious consumer AI device

TechSpot

It was reported in September that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was looking to create its first consumer device that offers a more natural and intuitive way of interacting with AI. The company is working with former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive, along with SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, on the product.

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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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Inclusive Content Creation: Ensuring Diversity and Representation

Kitaboo

In the K–12 educational landscape, the power of words extends far beyond selling a product or service; it shapes how people perceive and interact with the world. As editors and general managers, it’s crucial to recognize that unintentional exclusion through language isn’t just a minor oversight but a significant misstep. This is particularly crucial in K–12 settings, where inclusivity can foster a more engaging and supportive learning environment.

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Starfield's Steam rating falls to "mostly negative," can Bethesda still save its RPG?

TechSpot

Being Bethesda's first original IP in decades meant Starfield garnered a lot of hype in the years following its 2018 announcement. The game even made it onto Steam's best-seller chart months ahead of launch thanks to the slew of pre-orders.

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The Art of Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives in Publishing

Kitaboo

Digital publishing has transformed the publishing industry, widening the scope for content development and distribution. However, with so much content being published, authors and content creators need to make their content stand out. Storytelling is a great technique for creating compelling narratives in publishing that capture and retain readers’ attention.

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NASA astronauts test lunar module elevator ahead of Artemis Moon mission

TechSpot

As NASA highlighted, the habitable area in Starship is located near the top of the lander, so they need an effective way to get to ground level that doesn't involve taking a leap of faith.

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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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Mastering the Art of Market Positioning: A CEO’s Playbook

Kitaboo

In today’s competitive business landscape, establishing a strong brand presence is key to survival and growth. Market positioning is the fundamental factor that can set a successful brand apart. Well-defined market positioning can help a brand to cut through the noise and pave the way for long-lasting success. When faced with the task of effective positioning, it’s essential to first understand the dynamics of the same.

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Apple Watch ban comes into effect in the United States

TechSpot

In a statement, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said that "after careful considerations," Ambassador Katherine Tai decided not to reverse the ITC's decision that called for a blanket ban on the import of the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US. In anticipation of.

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Future-Proofing Publishing: Trends and Strategies for Success

Kitaboo

In the dynamic realm of literature and information dissemination, traditional publishing strategies find themselves at a turning point, which necessitates a transformative embrace of evolving trends. As the global publishing industry surges forward, now valued at $91.39 billion and projected to grow by 7.06% to $97.84 billion by 2027, publishers must grapple with the impact of self-publishing and adapt to new distribution models.

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Are industry-centric chains a growing trend?

Dataconomy

The Web3 phenomenon has been a unique entrant into the modern world. It offers many significant advantages, and with key features like immutability, digital tokens, automated smart contracts, and DAOs, we are able to have secure yet decentralized organizations that span across the globe. The potential for the use cases built out of these innovations have only begun to scratch the surface of what is possible.

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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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AI and the Written Word: Exploring the Future of Automated Content

Kitaboo

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved and transformed the way industries function today. It has greatly impacted automated content creation, management, and distribution, enhancing its effectiveness and creativity. The integration of AI in the growth of content has transformed the landscape of industries like education, publishing, content creation, etc., and streamlined processes that improve quality.

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Flying taxi services could begin appearing as early as 2024

TechSpot

Recent milestones could put a nascent industry on track to open flying taxi services in 2024 and 2025. Questions remain regarding cost and safety, but regulators are warming up to the technology, which could save passengers significant commute time.

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Strategic Roadmap: Aligning Product Development with Educational Goals

Kitaboo

The EdTech industry has provided enhanced access to education for people from all backgrounds. Especially in the K12 sector, concepts like hybrid classrooms are driving the recent trends. In this regard, note that the global eLearning market is projected to reach $457.8 billion by 2026. However, amidst the optimism, a critical question arises: How can the administration ensure that on-premises technologies align with end goals?

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Zillow Group sues listing services in Arizona and Wisconsin over ShowingTime access

GeekWire

Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Zillow Group and ShowingTime have announced a new lawsuit against the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) and Wisconsin’s Metro Multiple Listing Service (Metro MLS) over what the tech giant claims is an unfair and anticompetitive practice that freezes out ShowingTime in favor of a proprietary, MLS-developed tour appointment tool.

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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.