Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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DeepSeek Unleashes Smaller-Footprint Models That Can Transform AIOps From Cloud To Edge

Forrester IT

Exciting developments such as DeepSeeks R1 announcement are extending opportunities to run large language models on edge devices. These advancements could have profound implications for edge computing, particularly in the realms of AIOps and observability. By enabling real-time insights and faster automations at the edge, enterprises can enhance their operational posture, drive down costs, and improve operational efficiency and resilience.

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What's New (And Worrisome) in Quantum Security?

Information Week

A new generation of quantum computers could render current cryptographic technology approaches useless. Is a solution even possible?

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Oops! It did it again: The Italian “Garante” asks DeepSeek about its data privacy practices.

Forrester IT

While the world and (the financial markets!) was taken by surprise by the raise of DeepSeeks open-source model, DeepThink (R1), the Italian privacy regulator Il Garante didnt waste time and sent a formal request to the Chinese company to disclose information about their practices with personal data.

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AI Integration Impacts Data, Cybersecurity Skillsets

Information Week

Adoption and evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming tech roles, prioritizing advanced skills and interdisciplinary expertise.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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AI-powered automation set for gains in 2025

Network World

Automation technology has long been a part of ITs arsenal, as enterprises work to simplify increasingly complex networking and operational environments. Looking ahead, the more AI is added to the automation mix, the more enterprise operations teams stand to gain. 2025 will be the year for AI initiatives, where AI-powered automation has reached a tipping point from being a nice-to-have to a requirement, said Bill Lobig, vice president, product management, withIBMAutomation.

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How IT Leaders Can Weather Geopolitical Unrest

Information Week

Ensuring business continuity in times of geopolitical unrest can be very challenging. Extreme agility helps.

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Knowledge graphs: the missing link in enterprise AI

CIO Business Intelligence

Large language models (LLMs) are good at learning from unstructured data. But a lot of the proprietary value that enterprises hold is locked up inside relational databases, spreadsheets, and other structured file types. Large enterprises have long used knowledge graphs to better understand underlying relationships between data points, but these graphs are difficult to build and maintain, requiring effort on the part of developers, data engineers, and subject matter experts who know what the data

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Ex-Google, Apple engineers raise $10M to give AI its ‘Linux moment’ with new open source platform

GeekWire

Oumi co-founders Manos Koukoumidis, left, and Oussama Elachqar. (Oumi Photo) A new startup out of Seattle wants to open up the “black box” of foundational AI models in a bid to help spur more innovation for the booming field of artificial intelligence. Oumi came out of stealth mode this week, announcing a $10 million seed round and an ambitious plan to build an open source AI research and development platform.

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Abu Dhabi set to become the world’s first fully AI-Powered government by 2027

CIO Business Intelligence

In a move to establish itself as a global leader in AI-driven government, the government of Abu Dhabi has unveiled its ambitious Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. This transformative plan, developed by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE) in collaboration with various governmental bodies, will see an investment of AED 13 billion over the next three years.

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Atari releases Asteroids watches for game's 45th anniversary – they're already sold out

TechSpot

The result of a collaboration between Atari and luxury watch brand Nubeo, the Asteroids watches are available from the latter's website in five different styles, each with a different colored band: nebula blue, plasma pumpkin, supernova red, nova nightfall, and celestial citrine.

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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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AI poised to overhaul the customer journey

CIO Business Intelligence

AI is poised to take over the customer journey for a wide range of products in the next five years. CIOs who ignore the trend risk losing major ground to competitors, AI and marketing experts suggest. AI-driven product recommendations are already a common component of customer buying journeys, but AI tools coming soon will act as personal concierges, providing hyper-customized recommendations, after-sale add-on suggestions, and post-purchase support, says Naveen Sharma, senior vice president and

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France's answer to ChatGPT fails spectacularly, goes offline after three days of bizarre responses

TechSpot

The Linagora Group, a company that is part of the OpenLLM-France consortium developing the model, launched Lucie last Thursday. The ChatGPT-like open-source bot was promoted as being "especially transparent and reliable." Unfortunately, it seemed closer to Google's old Bard chatbot or even Microsoft's infamous Tay than ChatGPT.

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The Hidden Cost of Partial Digital Transformation

Information Week

Businesses implementing incomplete digital modernization often perform worse than those using fully legacy systems. Partial transformation creates complexity without efficiency, leading to operational friction and missed opportunities.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Review

TechSpot

Nvidia's RTX 5080 is a $1,000 GPU that feels more like an RTX 4080 Ti Super than a true next-gen upgrade. With only minor spec bumps and a massive gap from the 5090, is it worth it? Let's dive in.

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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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El fuerte aumento de los costes de TI está haciendo que los CIO se centren en la innovación

CIO Business Intelligence

Muchos directores de sistemas de la informacin (CIO, por sus siglas en ingls) esperan importantes subidas de precios en la nube y otros productos y servicios de TI durante 2025 , lo que obligar a aquellos con presupuestos estancados a tomar decisiones difciles sobre el gasto en TI. Los CIO encuestados por Gartner a finales de 2024 esperan un aumento de costes del 8,9%, de media, para los productos y servicios de TI.

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Microsoft is investigating if DeepSeek illegally accessed OpenAI data to train its AI model

TechSpot

According to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg, the probe started last fall after Microsoft's security researchers discovered that a group linked to DeepSeek had accessed a large amount of data through OpenAI's API. While developers can legally pay for a license to use this data in their applications, Microsoft suspects.

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La IA está lista para renovar la experiencia del cliente

CIO Business Intelligence

La i nteligencia artificial (IA) est preparada para hacerse cargo del recorrido del cliente para una amplia gama de productos en los prximos cinco aos. Los CIO que ignoren la tendencia corren el riesgo de perder terreno frente a la competencia, advierten los expertos en IA y marketing. Las recomendaciones de productos basadas en IA ya son un componente comn de los recorridos de compra de los clientes , pero las herramientas de IA que estn por llegar actuarn como asistentes personales , proporcio

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Apple has been secretly working with Starlink to bring satellite connectivity to iPhones

TechSpot

The Starlink tie-up is an unexpected twist, since T-Mobile had previously only listed Starlink as an option for certain Samsung phones like the S24 models. Meanwhile, Apple already offered its own satellite SOS service through Globalstar that lets users send emergency texts when off the grid.

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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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MS Paint Image Creator Feature to Create Images using AI

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 MS Paint Image Creator Feature to Create Images using AI appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger invests in Nvidia following market dip, calls DeepSeek reaction "wrong"

TechSpot

"The market reaction is wrong, lowering the cost of AI will expand the market," Gelsinger said on social media. "Today I am an Nvidia and AI stock buyer and happy to benefit from lower prices.

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Best way to Activate Internet Printing through Setting Catalog Via Intune

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 Best way to Activate Internet Printing through Setting Catalog Via Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Microsoft’s AI revenue run rate reaches $13B annually as tech giant tops earnings expectations

GeekWire

Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations for revenue and profits in its latest quarter. (GeekWire File Photo) Microsoft says it’s generating revenue from its artificial intelligence products and services at a rate of $13 billion annually, exceeding the $10 billion run rate that the company foreshadowed previously. The company on Wednesday afternoon reported $69.6 billion in revenue for the December quarter, up 12%, with earnings of $3.23/share, topping Wall Street’s expectatio

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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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How to Install Logi Tune App using Intune Enterprise App Catalog App

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 How to Install Logi Tune App using Intune Enterprise App Catalog App appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Scientists force chatbots to experience "pain" in their probe for consciousness

TechSpot

The goal is to determine whether AI language models, such as those powering ChatGPT, will prioritize avoiding simulated pain or maximizing simulated pleasure over simply scoring points. While the authors acknowledge this is only an exploratory first step, their approach avoids some of the pitfalls of previous methods.

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3D-modeling startup Canvas, led by former Moz CEO Sarah Bird, lands $10M

GeekWire

Canvas leadership, from left, back row: Meena Srinivasan, fractional CFO; Sarah Bird, CEO; Zoe Silverman, head of people; Dianne Hallock, chief revenue officer. Front row: Anton Yakubenko, chief product officer; Jed Lyon, head of operations; and Gleb Krivovyaz, head of engineering. (Canvas Photo) Canvas , a startup providing technology for 3D measurements and modeling used in architecture, interior design and construction, today announced $10 million in new funding.

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An asteroid half the size of a football field has a 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032

TechSpot

Asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey on December 25, 2024, when it was around 515,116 miles away from Earth.

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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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Oregon legal tech startup raises $22M to fuel AI platform that speeds research, drafting and more

GeekWire

Paxton leadership, from left: Michael Ulin, co-founder and CTO; Jen Paau, COO; and Tanguy Chau, co-founder and CEO. (Paxton Photo) Paxton , a Bend, Ore.-based legal tech startup, raised $22 million to fuel growth of its AI-powered platform, the company announced Wednesday. The Series A funding was led by Unusual Ventures, alongside Kyber Knight, 25Madison, and Wisconsin Valley Ventures.

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AI creates glowing protein that would've taken nature 500 million years to evolve

TechSpot

In a study published in Science, researchers detailed how they used advanced language models to fast-forward evolution, simulating hundreds of millions of years of genetic changes in just hours. The result? A synthetic version of green fluorescent protein (GFP) with an amino acid sequence only 58 percent similar to its.

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How agentic AI is making everyone a data expert

CIO Business Intelligence

IT service and operations teams increasingly benefit from the enrichment of their work systems with modern technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) reduces toil, identifies important information, summarizes information, and makes recommendations, enabling IT organizations to focus their critical skills more effectively. However, the data collected during this work is frequently underutilized or overlooked once its immediate purpose is complete.

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Return of supersonic travel moves closer as privately developed aircraft breaks the sound barrier

TechSpot

Piloted by former US Navy aviator Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, XB-1 took off from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California on Tuesday. It reached Mach 1.1 about 12 minutes later, staying at that speed for around four minutes. The aircraft broke the sound barrier a total of three times.

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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?