Tue.Jan 23, 2024

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About-Face: Netflix Embraces Live Sports With WWE Deal

Forrester IT

One of our 2024 media and advertising predictions that got left on the “cutting room floor” last August was: Netflix will announce a major live sports deal. Yes, now I wish we had published that one, because it would have come true.

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Microsoft Targeted by Russian State-Sponsored Cybercriminals

IT Toolbox

The threat actor used password spray attacks, leading to compromised Microsoft email accounts. The post Microsoft Targeted by Russian State-Sponsored Cybercriminals appeared first on Spiceworks.

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What To Do Next About Your Customer Advocacy Platform

Forrester IT

The low-key December 21 announcement that Jigsaw, part of the ESW Capital portfolio, acquired customer advocacy and community platform Influitive has fueled post-holiday chatter among customer marketers, vendors, and strategy and services consultants. Fourteen-year-old Influitive played a tremendous role in elevating B2B customer advocacy from “random acts of references” to strategic engagement with advocate storytellers.

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What Is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)? Meaning, Working, Benefits, and Best Practices

IT Toolbox

An information security management system (ISMS) is a structured approach to protect data, manage risks, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. The post What Is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)? Meaning, Working, Benefits, and Best Practices appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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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B2B Summit North America 2024: Your Ticket To Turning Disruption Into Growth

Forrester IT

In a challenging B2B environment, Forrester’s B2B Summit North America will equip marketing, sales, and product professionals with strategies and tools to chart a course to growth.

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Oracle Launches GenAI Enterprise Solutions

Information Week

Joining the expanding fray of generative artificial intelligence applications specifically tailored to businesses, Oracle launches new AI tools.

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Apple Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability for Macs and iPhones

IT Toolbox

The vulnerability is a confusion-type bug that enables arbitrary code execution. The post Apple Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability for Macs and iPhones appeared first on Spiceworks.

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3 Key Tactics to Monetize APIs

Information Week

Application programming interfaces are a promising source of revenue, so why are so many companies missing out on this business opportunity? And how can they turn API aspirations into assets?

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Critical Zero-Day Patch Released for Apple Devices

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 Critical Zero-Day Patch Released for Apple Devices appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Jitesh Kumar.

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Should We be Grateful for SOX and Other Regulations?

Information Week

New regulatory requirements are a constant source of angst for IT as managers try to keep up with new rules, but those requirements deliver benefits, too.

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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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Digital KPIs: The secret to measuring transformational success

CIO Business Intelligence

Regardless of where organizations are in their digital transformation, CIOs must provide their board of directors, executive committees, and employees definitions of successful outcomes and measurable key performance indicators (KPIs). Do a little research, and you’ll find many frameworks, taxonomies, and recommendations for digital KPIs. For example, McKinsey suggests five metrics for digital CEOs , including the financial return on digital investments, the percentage of leaders’ incentives lin

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New study on coding behavior raises questions about impact of AI on software development

GeekWire

(AI image made with Microsoft’s Image Creator) Software development is one of the early use cases for generative AI. Thousands of companies big and small are already using tools such as GitHub Copilot to speed up how they build new applications and services. But while AI may boost production, it could also be detrimental to overall code quality, according to a new research project from GitClear , a developer analytics tool built in Seattle.

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Information Security Incident Reporting Policy

Tech Republic Security

This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the reporting of information security incidents by company employees. The goal is to facilitate the security response and remediation process to ensure the least amount of potential damage to systems, networks, customers and business reputation. From the policy: STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU SUSPECT AN INFORMATION SECURITY.

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Windows LAPS Integration with Local Device MaximumPasswordAge Policy

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 Windows LAPS Integration with Local Device MaximumPasswordAge Policy appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Vidya M A.

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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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Zeno Power teams up with Westinghouse on radioisotopes for nuclear power system

GeekWire

An artist’s conception shows a cutaway view of Zeno’s radioisotope power system. (Zeno Power Illustration) Zeno Power says it has selected Westinghouse Electric Co. to process the radioisotopes for its heat sources — creating a partnership that adds a key puzzle piece to its plan for a new type of radioisotope power system, or RPS. “Working with Westinghouse, we will build the nuclear hardware for our RPSs to provide reliable power in the most critical domains of the 21st

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Fulton County Schools: 5 Lessons From a Massive Digital Transformation

Information Week

Fulton County Schools CIO Dr. Emily Bell shares advice and lessons learned from the school’s major digital transformation that are applicable to organizations of all types.

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Disable Saving Passwords in Google Chrome using ADMX Templates Intune

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 Disable Saving Passwords in Google Chrome using ADMX Templates Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Sujin Nelladath.

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UAE President announces the establishment of the AI and Advanced Technology

CIO Business Intelligence

The Ruler of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Mohamed, has unveiled the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council. This move highlights the UAE’s commitment to embracing technological advancements and promoting innovation. The AIATC will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s digital landscape, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future.

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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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Microsoft Says State-Sponsored Attackers Accessed Senior Leaders’ Emails

Tech Republic

The Midnight Blizzard gang appears to have been looking for information about itself. See how organizations can protect their accounts from password spray attacks.

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BMW will add humanoid robots to its manufacturing plants, raising concerns over potential job losses

TechSpot

The 5-foot 6-inch, 130-pound robots come from Californian Robotics startup Figure, which has just signed a partnership with BMW to deploy them in the automotive giant's manufacturing facilities after initial use cases have been identified. The rollout will start with the Spartanburg plant, the only one BMW has in the.

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IT services spending signals major role change for CIOs ahead

CIO Business Intelligence

Analyst firm Gartner has released its 2024 worldwide IT spending forecast, and the topline is eyepopping: Overall IT expenditures are projected to grow 6.8% this year to a hair under $5 trillion. That growth more than doubles what the firm pegs as 2023’s growth rate (3.3%), doldrums Gartner attributes not to macroeconomic forces but largely to what it calls “change fatigue among CIOs” — that is, IT leaders’ hesitance to sign new contracts or commit to long-term initiatives.

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Minimalist smartphone with physical keyboard promises four days of battery life

TechSpot

The Minimal Phone is said to be designed for those seeking efficiency and simplicity. It features a full QWERTY physical keyboard and an E-Ink display that reportedly reduces eye strain and promotes healthy sleep. Think of a modern, low-end BlackBerry and you'll be on the right track.

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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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Top Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024 (Free Download)

Tech Republic Security

While artificial intelligence discourse and chatbots dominated 2023, the cybersecurity space still pulled our attention now and then with cyberattacks, reminding us that technology advancements without cybersecurity can be counterintuitive, an approach akin to setting the cart before the horse. With this in mind, TechRepublic Premium spoke with a wide range of experts to find.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Review

TechSpot

The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is super bizarrely named, but the specs look seriously great. We're talking 16GB of VRAM using AD103 silicon, indicating strong performance potential. But does it deliver?

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Easy Way to Repair Reset Outlook in Windows

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 Easy Way to Repair Reset Outlook in Windows appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Sunitha P S.

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Liquid metal RAM breakthrough brings us closer to flexible, implantable electronics

TechSpot

The memory device, tentatively known as FlexRAM, utilizes a gallium-based liquid metal to perform traditional read and write processes. When a low voltage is applied to the liquid metal droplets, which are encapsulated in a stretchable biopolymer called Ecoflex, they oxidize to represent the state of "1" or "on.

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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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Australian Organisations Struggling to Resolve Tensions Between Personalisation, Privacy

Tech Republic Big Data

Australian organisations are so focused on preventing data breaches that they’re unaware that the concern of most of their customers has more to do with privacy.

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Nvidia RTX 40 series laptop GPUs are being repurposed as desktop graphics cards in China

TechSpot

According to VideoCardz, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 laptop and GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPUs are being installed on larger PCBs and being sold as desktop graphics cards in China. The repackaged cards are reportedly being offered at a discount compared to the desktop models, but there are multiple reasons why.

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FTC forbids Intuit from advertising services as ‘free’

CIO Business Intelligence

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Intuit, a TurboTax software maker, to stop advertising its services as free if they are not free for most of its users. Alternatively, the company will need to reveal the percentage of consumers who qualify for its free services. In addition, Intuit will also need to clearly disclose the “terms, conditions and obligations” required for consumers to use their “free” goods or services.

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Disney's HoloTile is another omnidirectional VR treadmill you will probably never use

TechSpot

Last week, Disney teased a new invention from Inventors Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Smoot. It's a treadmill-like device called the HoloTile that can be embedded into the floor. It allows users to walk in any direction without moving off the pad. It can also move objects around the surface.

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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.