Thu.Jun 20, 2024

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It’s Time For A Revenue Process Transformation

Forrester IT

Buyers are in control of the revenue process — and B2B marketing, sales, and customer success teams need to align their approaches with that reality. Discover the Forrester Opportunity Lifecycle and how it can drive durable, long-term revenue growth.

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Corporate AI’s Growing Impact on the Potential for Global Economic Equity

IT Toolbox

Learn how organizations can prepare for AI-driven changes in the workplace. The post Corporate AI’s Growing Impact on the Potential for Global Economic Equity appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Automation Builders, Beware! Don’t Repeat The RPA Mistakes With Agentic Automation

Forrester IT

Generative AI (GenAI) is an enabler for more automation — and is now getting embedded in many software vendors’ platforms with different names and labels such as AI agents, AI-led micro-automations, and autonomous workplace assistants (AWAs).

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NVIDIA Overtakes Microsoft To Become The World’s Most Valuable Company

IT Toolbox

NVIDIA has overtaken Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company. The development has come mere weeks after the company took the 2nd spot from Apple. Find out more about the development and the role of the advances in generative AI technology. The post NVIDIA Overtakes Microsoft To Become The World’s Most Valuable Company 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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That’s A Wrap For CX Summit North America. Now, The Hard Work Begins.

Forrester IT

CX Summit North America left us with much to think about — and much to put into motion in our organizations. Here are a few parting thoughts from Nashville.

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10 Ways Employees Are Sabotaging Your Cybersecurity Stance

Information Week

Following are some ways, whether intentional or not, employees can undermine cybersecurity and some advice on how to handle each scenario.

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Suspected Scattered Spider Leader Snagged in Law Enforcement's Web

Information Week

How could taking a Scattered Spider leader out of the game mean for the future of the group?

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How to Use AI to Uncover Customer Lifetime Value

IT Toolbox

Discover how to use customer lifetime value with AI and predictive analytics to drive long-term growth and loyalty. The post How to Use AI to Uncover Customer Lifetime Value appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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US Bans Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky’s Software

Information Week

The Russian software firm had already been banned from several government accounts, and now the company faces a complete ban in the US.

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CompTIA updates Network+ certification

Network World

CompTIA today introduced an updated edition of its Network+ professional certification, which the nonprofit organization says will enable network practitioners to understand and apply both networking and security concepts to configure and harden networks. CompTIA Network+ will give early career professionals the networking foundation needed to configure networks by understanding routing technologies and factors of physical installations as well as configure switching technologies and wireless de

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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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We Need Multifaceted Tech Now to Curb Extreme Wildfires

Information Week

A daunting new era of wildfires and an aging energy grid require that we combine technologies, including hardware, data tools and AI models, to extinguish the threat.

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AMD Initiates Breach Probe as Data Appears on Darknet Forum For Sale

IT Toolbox

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is alleged to have been breached this month, and the stolen data is being sold on a dark web forum. The semiconductor company’s statement to multiple publishers suggests it could have been compromised through a third party. Learn more about the breach. The post AMD Initiates Breach Probe as Data Appears on Darknet Forum For Sale appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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How Cybercrime Empires Are Built

Information Week

Strong partnerships and collaborations between industry and law enforcement are the most critical ways to take down cybercrime groups before they grow.

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Amtrak User Account Breach Highlights the Importance of Robust Authentication Systems

IT Toolbox

Amtrak submitted a breach disclosure notification to the Massachusetts Attorney General outlining a recent cyber incident its customers suffered. The incident, which allowed the attacker to access personal and financial information, exposed users to further identity and credit fraud. Learn more about the incident. The post Amtrak User Account Breach Highlights the Importance of Robust Authentication Systems appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Surfshark vs Norton Secure VPN (2024): Which VPN Is Better?

Tech Republic Security

Which VPN is better, Norton Secure VPN or Surfshark? Use our guide to compare pricing, features and more.

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How AWS secures its infrastructure with Sonaris

Network World

AWS is using its public cloud infrastructure as a globe-spanning threat detection tool to protect customers from trillions of malicious attempts to access its resources each year. The cloud giant revealed the existence of the detector at its security-focused event, AWS re:Inforce, last week. It has been using it for some years, and between May 2023 and April 2024 it blocked over 24 billion attempts to scan customer data stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and nearly 2.6 trillion

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NASA spin-off's new robot can explore oceans autonomously without recharging

TechSpot

Seatrec has invented a new type of underwater robot that can theoretically roam the seas indefinitely without needing to refuel or recharge its batteries. Instead, it harnesses kinetic energy produced by temperature fluctuations to generate power. The company touts the system's elimination of dead battery litter on the seafloor –.

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Download the cloud security posture management (CSPM) buyer’s guide

Network World

From the editors of our sister publication CSO, this enterprise buyer’s guide helps network and security IT staff understand what cloud security posture management (CSPM) can do for their organizations and how to choose the right solution.

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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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Critical Vulnerabilities Open VMware VMs to Remote Code Execution

IT Toolbox

VMware has released updates to fix critical vulnerabilities affecting vCenter Server, Cloud Foundation, and vSphere ESXi. Learn more about the flaws that allow remote code execution and privilege escalation attacks. The post Critical Vulnerabilities Open VMware VMs to Remote Code Execution appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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El paradigma del trabajo híbrido: una guía práctica para implementarlo con éxito

CIO Business Intelligence

A medida que el trabajo 100% remoto que instauró la pandemia comienza a retroceder, las organizaciones están optando por un modelo híbrido , que tiene a los empleados repartiéndose sus horas laborales entre la oficina y el hogar. Esta nueva forma de trabajar tiene, sin duda, sus beneficios, como una mayor flexibilidad, productividad y satisfacción de los trabajadores.

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How Technology Makes Communication With Contractors More Efficient

IT Toolbox

Learn how to streamline communication with freelancers using cutting-edge tech tools. The post How Technology Makes Communication With Contractors More Efficient appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Man arrested for smuggling "high-end" CPUs into China in a Mercedes-Benz

TechSpot

The seized items were discovered in a Mercedes-Benz that was intercepted at Shenzhen Bay Control Point on June 13 based on "risk assessment." According to the Hong Kong Customs Department, its officers conducted a full X-Ray of the vehicle's trunk and spotted irregularities that they believed needed further investigation. Upon.

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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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Ex-OpenAI chief scientist Ilys Sutskever launches new AI startup

CIO Business Intelligence

Ilys Sutskever, the influential former chief scientist of OpenAI, has unveiled his highly anticipated new venture —Safe Superintelligence Inc (SSI) — a company dedicated to developing safe and responsible AI systems. The announcement comes after months of speculation following Sutskever’s departure from OpenAI, where he reportedly clashed with leadership including CEO Sam Altman over safety concerns.

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Intel provides recommended voltage settings for 13th and 14th-gen CPUs suffering crashes

TechSpot

Intel has posted a detailed chart of recommended BIOS values for CPU users impacted by recent crashes. Those experiencing problems should set the parameters in the table below as BIOS defaults where applicable. The parameters represent Intel's default settings, which should override the higher-clocked defaults that some vendors shipped pre-installed.

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Red Sox CTO Brian Shield on building a world-class IT team

CIO Business Intelligence

As SVP and CTO for the Boston Red Sox, Brian Shield is responsible for the strategic direction of technology, fan engagement, day-to-day IT operations, and cybersecurity in support of the team, their fans, and Fenway Sports Management. With a career that has spanned multiple industries and bellwether companies, including FTD and The Weather Channel in addition to the Red Sox, Shield is known and respected nationally as a business-savvy industry innovator.

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Satellite connectivity and telecom operators may be poised to converge

TechSpot

Research and consulting firm GSMA Intelligence recently released a report tracking the evolving relationship between the telecom business and satellite connectivity. The traditional perspective is going through a significant market shift as convergence between mobile and satellite networks has become an industry-wide movement rather than a niche strategy.

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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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Best of Pure//Accelerate 2024: Pure Storage Goes All in with AI

Tech Republic Data Center

Storage news is in store. Get the latest revelations from Pure/Accelerate 2024 in Las Vegas. Pure Storage’s event ran from June 18-21 and our contributing writer Drew Robb attended in person. In this TechRepublic Premium feature, read about Pure Storage’s new products and services, the extent of artificial intelligence’s disruption of the storage industry and.

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SSD prices look set to decline as production ramps up

TechSpot

SSD prices have seen several surges and crashes over the last couple of years. A surplus of 3D NAND, memory chips, and SSDs, among other components, caused by a slowdown in PC demand in late 2022 led to lower prices.

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E-commerce vets raise $50M seed round for new startup that aims to reimagine online shopping

GeekWire

Daydream co-founders, from left: Matt Fisher, Dan Cary, Julie Bornstein, Richard Kim, Lisa Green. (Lonnie Webb Photo) A new startup founded by longtime e-commerce leaders is using artificial intelligence in a bid to shake up the way people find and buy clothing online. Daydream announced a massive $50 million seed round from top venture capital firms to develop technology that aims to supercharge the shopping search experience.

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Colossal GPU-style fans installed at Tesla's new Texas data center

TechSpot

These absolutely colossal fans, destined for the cooling building of Tesla's Austin Dojo data center, have many drawing parallels with graphics cards. "Damnit Jensen, you've done it again," uttered one user on X with a photo showing a make-do RTX 5090 photoshopped onto the cooling fans.

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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.