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Everyone Has a Service Recovery Plan Until They Don’t

Information Week

Perhaps the devastation of Hurricane Helene will get enterprises thinking about non-terrestrial service alternatives to enhance their network resiliency and reduce the impact of future disasters.

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GenAI: The Time Is Now For Health Insurers To Embrace Innovation And Change Management

Forrester IT

Forrester’s new report, Generative AI: What It Means For Health Insurers, dives into genAI’s impact on health insurers and examines avenues for early adoption and ways to circumvent potential risks.

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IBM: 78% of mainframe shops are piloting, operating AI apps

Network World

AI is reinvigorating the mainframe and causing enterprises to rethink their plans for mainframe modernization. New research from IBM finds that enterprises are further along in deploying AI applications on the big iron than might be expected: 78% of IT executives surveyed said their organizations are either piloting projects or operationalizing initiatives that incorporate AI technology.

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What Hybrid Quantum-Classic Computing Looks Like

Information Week

Quantum computers can’t do everything. Neither can classical computers. However, combined, they can unleash new capabilities.

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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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Astera Labs debuts Scorpio fabric switch to accelerate PCIe for AI, cloud

Network World

There’s a new type of switch that could soon be showing up in AI-optimized data centers, a PCIe 6 fabric switch. Astera Labs this week unveiled its new Scorpio fabric switch, which it says is the industry’s first PCIe 6 switch. These switches are specifically designed for AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud scale. The Scorpio switches aim to deliver maximum system utilization and uptime for scale-out PCIe 6 connectivity and scale-up GPU clustering in AI servers.

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China Penetrated US Telecom Providers to Snoop on Wiretapping Systems

Information Week

Hacking group Salt Typhoon breached Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially compromising US wiretap systems.

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Cloudera jockeys for AI platform prominence

Network World

While the big hyperscalers are fighting it out for dominance in the AI space, many enterprises are looking for alternatives. More than half (60%) of large companies have pulled some AI workloads from public clouds, according to a survey released this summer by Flexential. Companies cited sustainability goals , cybersecurity and data privacy, control, better performance, and cost efficiencies as their top reasons for doing so.

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Decentralized Digital Identity (DDID): Global Acceptance Network (GAN) Gains Momentum

Forrester IT

Bhutan is the first country to join GAN. GAN, in turn, is a foundation that aims to operate a nonprofit decentralized digital identity (DDID) network. GAN was founded, among others, by Accenture, cheqd, Inetrac, NTT Digital, Pearson, and other organizations. GAN will not develop technology standards on their own.

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CISO Paychecks: Worth the Growing Security Headaches?

Information Week

CISOs' cash compensation tops $400,000 now, but the high pay comes with struggles, rapidly changing responsibilities, and tight budgets.

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AI as a catalyst for ESG: Empowering CIOs to drive sustainable innovation

CIO Business Intelligence

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become fundamental to corporate responsibility and long-term success. Stakeholders—investors, regulators and consumers — now expect businesses to move beyond profitability and actively demonstrate ethical governance, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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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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Cisco revamps key DevNet sandboxes

Network World

Cisco has expanded its DevNet sandbox environments to make it easier for network professionals to test and develop applications for key enterprise networking technologies. Specifically, there are three new or revamped sandboxes related to Cisco’s Catalyst Center, network automation software, and Meraki product suites that Cisco says will support more users and simply use of the environments.

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How NTT DATA CIO Barry Shurkey takes a people-first approach to IT success

CIO Business Intelligence

As CIO at NTT DATA North America, Barry Shurkey is responsible for digital transformation and optimizing the IT roadmap to support the company and its clients. The award-winning tech exec also led the acquisition of Dell Services into NTT DATA, worked in Australia on the largest outsourcing deal of its time, and has held leadership roles with EDS, Travelport, and HP.

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Can We Slow Down Tech Employee Burnout?

IT Toolbox

A shortage of skilled workers increases the burden on those in tech roles. Businesses recognize they need to reduce employee burnout to retain their top talent, but surveys find that they're not doing enough. The post Can We Slow Down Tech Employee Burnout? appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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When is the right time to dump an AI project?

CIO Business Intelligence

Many organizations running AI pilots will inevitably encounter a key IT dilemma: when to pull the plug and move on. If they dump a pilot that’s not meeting expectations too soon, they may miss out on huge benefits down the line, but if they hang on too long, they can waste huge amounts of time, money, and resources. On the one side, Forrester recently warned organizations not to look for AI ROI too soon, because they could miss out on AI’s benefits.

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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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10 Cybersecurity Pros to Follow on LinkedIn

IT Toolbox

These experts know their stuff about cybersecurity. By following them on LinkedIn, you can keep up with the latest breaches, cyberattacks, and tactics the bad guys use to compromise unsuspecting victims. The post 10 Cybersecurity Pros to Follow on LinkedIn appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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FinOps SaaS: The missing piece of the puzzle

CIO Business Intelligence

With more and more businesses moving to the Cloud, FinOps is becoming a vital framework for efficiently controlling Cloud expenses. FinOps, which was first created to maximise the use of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) models, is currently broadening its scope to include Software as a Service (SaaS). Given that SaaS accounts for a sizable amount of Cloud expenses for businesses of all kinds, including small and medium-sized firms, this addition is essential.

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Fidelity Data Breach Exposes Data of Over 77,000 Customers

Tech Republic Big Data

An attacker snuck in by creating two new user accounts. Fidelity Investments assures customers their investments were not affected.

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11 Marketing Budget Templates that Cost Nothing

Tech Republic

Discover the best FREE marketing budget templates for Smartsheet, monday.com, ClickUp, Google Sheets, and Excel.

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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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El reto de gestionar las TI en educación pasa por la inteligencia artificial

CIO Business Intelligence

Las distintas herramientas que se engloban dentro de la etiqueta de inteligencia artificial tienen una serie de características comunes, independientemente del campo en el que se apliquen: cuentan con un gran potencial de aprovechamiento pero implican a su vez una serie de retos, tanto desde la parte operativa como desde otros aspectos como pueden ser el ético.

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Experience Research and Design Leaders: Use Forrester’s New Model To Assess Your Organization’s Maturity

Forrester IT

In the realm of experience research and design, achieving organizational maturity is an ongoing process of evolution and refinement. Leaders must transcend reactive, ad-hoc management of their teams to embrace a systematic, data-informed approach that emphasizes responsible, strategic scale.

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Driving digital transformation at the Saudi Accreditation Center: A conversation with Dr. Fahad Almoqhim, CIO

CIO Business Intelligence

The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) is crucial in advancing the Kingdom’s quality infrastructure, ensuring that businesses and organizations comply with rigorous standards. At the helm of the Center’s technological evolution is Dr. Fahad Almoqhim, Chief Information Officer (CIO), who has been instrumental in leading the center’s digital transformation.

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Does the ongoing feud between Automattic and WP Engine threaten the future of open source?

TechSpot

WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg is trying to force WP Engine to surrender part of its revenue to his company, Automattic, and the feud's repercussions are rippling throughout the open-source community. Mullenweg has demanded a royalty fee of eight percent of WP Engine's monthly revenue for continued access to Automattic's WordPress.

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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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Windows 11 24H2 Support with SCCM Timeline and Key Insights

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Windows 11 24H2 Support with SCCM Timeline and Key Insights appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Dutch police reveal details in international takedown of "world's largest" illegal dark web market

TechSpot

The Bohemia and Cannabia platforms operated as a massive, unrestricted bazaar for every illicit good and service imaginable. At its peak, it hosted a mind-boggling 82,000 listings per day spanning drugs, malware, DDoS attacks, and more across 67,000 monthly transactions. The sites' staggering finances are highlighted by a €12 million.

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Patch Tuesday: Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities Still Pose a Problem

Tech Republic

Patch Tuesday brings patches for hundreds of vulnerabilities. Plus, Apple makes sure Sequoia plays nice with third-party security tools.

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Experiment shows AI can perform a CEO's job better than humans, but it struggles in a crisis

TechSpot

An experiment carried out this year by University of Cambridge researchers included college students, senior executives at a South Asian bank, and GPT-4o, OpenAI's advanced LLM.

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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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What to expect at GITEX 2024: Key technologies shaping the future for tech leaders

CIO Business Intelligence

As one of the largest and most influential technology exhibitions in the world, GITEX Global 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for technology leaders. Hosted in Dubai from October 14-18, GITEX will showcase cutting-edge innovations and provide a platform for global experts to discuss the latest advancements in technology. For decision-makers and industry leaders, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore how emerging technologies will shape the future of industries and drive digital tra

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9700X: 3D V-Cache Still Going Hard!

TechSpot

We've tested the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with Windows 11 24H2 and compared it to the new Ryzen 7 9700X. This review dives into performance data across patched 23H2 and 24H2, examining how both CPUs stack up.

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Muchos directivos han perdido la confianza en las TI, incluidos los CIO

CIO Business Intelligence

Malas noticias para los CIO: muchos líderes de alta dirección, incluidos los de TI, tienen menos confianza en la capacidad de su departamento para hacer el trabajo que hace una década. Menos de la mitad de los directivos creen que sus organizaciones de TI están prestando servicios básicos de manera efectiva, en comparación con alrededor de dos tercios con confianza en 2013, según una encuesta publicada recientemente por el IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Intel unveils Core Ultra 200 desktop CPUs, Arrow Lake brings architecture overhaul

TechSpot

The Core Ultra 200 series is an architectural overhaul compared to Raptor Lake, used on the 13th and 14th gen Core series. The P-cores have been upgraded to the new Lion Cove architecture, which Intel claims is "the fastest performance core for desktop PCs." The E-cores have also been upgraded.

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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.