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Align Budget Planning To Accelerate Performance In 2025

Forrester IT

Business and technology leaders are gearing up to spend in the coming year. Making the most of modest budget hikes will take cross-functional collaboration, a willingness to part with outdated tech, and strategic experimentation with (and beyond) AI.

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EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act Comes Into Effect

IT Toolbox

The EU's landmark Artificial Intelligence Act took effect on August 1, 2024. Learn about the world's first artificial intelligence regulations and what they mean for organizations and the artificial intelligence industry worldwide. The post EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act Comes Into Effect appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Announcing the Modern Application Development Services Vendor Landscape, Q3 2024

Forrester IT

Modern Application Development Services Defined Clients want more autonomy to better control their own innovation and development capabilities to build modern and up-to-date custom applications.

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Intel May Be Planning Major Job Cuts to Reduce Costs

IT Toolbox

Intel Corp. reportedly plans to lay off thousands of workers to reduce expenditures. The move will likely come as Intel struggles with falling revenues and earnings. Learn more about the development and what it means for the chip maker. The post Intel May Be Planning Major Job Cuts to Reduce Costs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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B2B CMOs Don’t Expect 2025 Growth To Come From Budget Increases

Forrester IT

B2B marketing leaders ae no strangers to stretching budgets. As they head into a new planning cycle, our research will help them know where to focus for optimal results.

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7 network security startups to watch

Network World

Enterprise cybersecurity protections are failing to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, which now includes everything from the weaponization of AI to state-sponsored hacking groups to the metastasizing of run-of-the-mill vulnerabilities (misconfigurations, unpatched devices) that are getting exponentially harder to keep up with as system complexity increases.

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CrowdStrike Facing Lawsuits After Global IT Outage

Information Week

With a shareholder lawsuit filed this week, and one likely coming soon from Delta Air Lines, CrowdStrike is facing increasing scrutiny after a global IT meltdown in July.

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Invest, Experiment, And Scale Back: Budget Priorities For CISOs In 2025

Forrester IT

The majority of security technology decision-makers anticipate further budget increases in 2025. Learn three key areas for CISOs to focus on in the year ahead in this preview of our 2025 Budget Planning Guide for security leaders.

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10 Hottest AI Jobs

Information Week

The artificial intelligence boom has led to a hiring explosion for these 10 types of roles.

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Popular Wisdom About CMO Representation And Tenure Is Wrong

Forrester IT

There’s a heated debate about the apparently short shelf-life and dwindling representation of chief marketing officers. The prevailing wisdom is that marketing leadership positions are shrinking in scope and lack endurance.

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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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Is Synthetic Media a Poison Pill for Truth?

Information Week

The dangers presented by misuse of AI-based synthetic media for exploits such as deepfakes in politics or fraud are real, and they call for better security strategies. However, there also is an upside.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Adobe Services, Q3 2024

Forrester IT

Time flies. For the third time, I’ve published the global Adobe services Wave. We began covering this important market in 2020 and witnessed a surge in demand for digital experience services in 2022 during the COVID pandemic peak.

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OpenAI Launches the Advanced Voice Mode… With a Catch

IT Toolbox

OpenAI has launched the new Voice Mode for a small group of ChatGPT Plus users. Learn about the features available and how to access Voice Mode in alpha. The post OpenAI Launches the Advanced Voice Mode… With a Catch appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Tech Leaders Target Scale And Enhanced Productivity With 2025 Budgets

Forrester IT

Technology architecture leaders see positive economic signs heading into the 2025 budget planning season. Find out how you can optimize your budget in the year ahead to fund new technology investment and experimentation.

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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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Safeguard Your Data: Summer Travel and Remote Work Tips

IT Toolbox

If you are traveling for the summer, you may fall prey to cyberattacks. Stay alert to digital threats while traveling this summer, and learn essential tips to protect your data and devices. The post Safeguard Your Data: Summer Travel and Remote Work Tips appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Make The Right Tech Budget Decisions Now To Succeed With AI In 2025

Forrester IT

Technology leaders find themselves at a crossroads this budget planning season. Get pragmatic advice on where to spend your tech budget in 2025 to achieve better business outcomes.

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What Can Be Learned from KnowBe4’s North Korean IT Hire?

Information Week

KnowBe4 shares insight into a recent insider threat experience to raise awareness of the North Korean IT worker scheme.

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Two Bipartisan (Yet Controversial) Bills To Protect Children Online Pass The U.S. Senate

Forrester IT

In overwhelming (and very rare) bipartisan agreement, the United States Senate passed two bills that tackle children’s online safety: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This is a big deal because the Senate hasn’t passed internet protections for kids in decades.

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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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Intel Layoff Shocker: 15,000 to Lose Jobs in Plan to Save $10B in 2025

Information Week

The semiconductor giant says it must slash 15% of its workforce after disappointing earnings.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave: End-User Experience Management™, Q3 2024

Forrester IT

We are thrilled to release our third-ever end-user experience management (EUEM) Wave: The Forrester Wave™: End-User Experience Management, Q3 2024. We looked at the top eight vendors in the market today and evaluated them across 34 criteria. Why is EUEM so important? The answer lies in a three-letter acronym: DEX, or digital employee experience.

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EU clears HPE’s $14 billion Juniper acquisition

Network World

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks took a big step forward this week as the European Commission unconditionally approved the buy. In January, HPE said it buy Juniper Networks for $14 billion, effectively doubling HPE’s networking business by adding a significant, though somewhat overlapping, campus and data-center product lineup.

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Automation Builders, Achtung! Vermeiden Sie bei der Automatisierung durch Agents die RPA-Fehler

Forrester IT

Wenn Roboter für die Prozessautomatisierung durch KI-Agents ersetzt werden, führt dies dann zu einer unüberschaubaren Anzahl von KI-Agents mit sich überschneidenden Funktionalitäten? Erhalten Sie vier Tipps, um dieses Problem zu vermeiden.

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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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Microsoft Confirms Global Azure Outage Caused by DDoS Attack

Tech Republic Security

Redmond has confirmed the eight-hour Azure outage on July 30 was triggered by a distributed denial-of-service attack, but an “error in the implementation of [their] defenses” exacerbated it.

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Customer Experience Leaders Are In Dire Straits — Invest To Overhaul Core CX Competencies

Forrester IT

Getting customer experience back on track will require doubling down on what matters most to customers. Explore a few of our recommendations for 2025.

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Astrix Security manages non-human entities across networks and clouds

Network World

Astrix Security is one of Network World’s 7 network security startups to watch for 2024. Its platform tracks non-human identities across distributed environments and detects any that are over-privileged, redundant or risky. Astrix at a glance Founded: 2021 What they do: Secure non-human entities (such as API keys, OAuth apps) across networks and clouds Funding: $40 million Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Israel CEO: Alon Jackson Competitors include: Aembit, Oasis Security, Natoma, and Token Security Cus

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Top Tech Conferences in August 2024

IT Toolbox

Las Vegas is the place to be if you want to know about the latest security trends, exploits, and solutions, thanks to the annual Black Hat and DEF CON conferences, but that's not all that happens this month. The post Top Tech Conferences in August 2024 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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Mitiga zeros in on cloud and SaaS security

Network World

Mitiga is one of Network World’s 7 network security startups to watch for 2024. Its cloud-native security platform combines cloud threat detection and incident response. Mitiga at a glance Founded: 2019 What they do: Provide cloud and SaaS security Funding: $45 million Headquarters: New York, NY CEO: Tal Mozes Competitors include: Cado Security, Permiso, and Wiz (via its acquisition of Gem Security) Customers include: Lemonade Why Mitiga is a startup to watch In its Cost of a Data Breach Report

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Top 6 Cloud Computing Certifications Worth Taking

Tech Republic Security

Check out the top cloud computing certifications, which include offerings that focus on AWS and Microsoft Azure.

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Dazz aims to unify security remediation with AI-driven platform

Network World

Having just secured a $50 million Series B funding round, Dazz is one of Network World’s 7 network security startups to watch for 2024. Its AI-driven platform combines security and vulnerability management with threat and exposure-management capabilities. Dazz at a glance Founded: 2021 What they do: Provide unified security remediation solutions Funding: $110 million Headquarters: Palo Alto, California CEO: Merav Bahat Competitors include: ArmorCode, Cycode, Konducto, OX Security, and Vulcan Cyb

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CrowdStrike failure: the beginning of the end of software without guarantees?

CIO Business Intelligence

Everyone knows now how a flawed update crashed 8.5 million computers running the Windows version of CrowdStrike’s Falcon cybersecurity software — but what does the failure of one company’s software testing regime mean for the IT industry as a whole? Experts and analysts say that the idiosyncrasies of the technology sector mean it could easily happen again.

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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.