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Dust Bunnies on the Attack: Datacenter Maintenance Issues Pose Security Threats

Information Week

Dirty datacenters, dusty hardware, and cleaning crews unplugging things to connect their vacuums can turn mundane housekeeping issues into a brewing sandstorm of vulnerabilities.

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“Nothing’s Gonna Touch You In These Golden Years?” Only Half Of Americans Know How To Save For Retirement

Forrester IT

David Bowie’s classic song "Golden Years" tells us to “look at that sky, life's begun.” But retirement’s “golden years” are looking less golden for Americans. Forrester data indicates that many Americans are willing to work past the age of retirement, or even work a part-time job in retirement to supplement their income.

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One-Third of UK Teachers Lack Cybersecurity Training, While 34% Experience Security Incidents

Tech Republic Security

A third of U.K. teachers have not received cyber security training this year, and only two-thirds of those that did deemed it useful, according to a government poll.

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Fishing vs. Phishing: Cybersecurity Lessons from a Fishing Boat Captain

Information Week

I’ve learned a lot of lessons during my time on the water, including a few that CISOs everywhere should take to heart.

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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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Networking terms and definitions

Network World

To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to network management and optimization. It involves using AI algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze network data, identify patterns and make intelligent decisions to improve network performance, security and efficiency. 5G 5G is fast cell

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CIOs Lessons From Disney’s Post-Breach Decision To Leave Slack

Information Week

Following the summertime breach of its Slack channels, Disney plans to stop using the collaboration platform.

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Overtaxed State CISOs Struggle With Budgeting, Staffing

Information Week

CISOs for US states face the same kinds of challenges those at private companies do: lots of work to handle, but not necessarily enough money or people to handle it sufficiently well.

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The bigger the better? Approaching Generative AI by size

CIO Business Intelligence

As the Generative AI (GenAI) hype continues, we’re seeing an uptick of real-world, enterprise-grade solutions in industries from healthcare and finance, to retail and media. As the technology matures, we’re also learning more about its potential, shortcomings, and barriers to entry—ethical considerations, accuracy, hallucinations, and more. But beyond industry, however, there are factors that play into the success or failure of Generative AI projects.

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Star Wars fan 3D prints working AT-AT model you can ride like a horse

TechSpot

The mini AT-AT stands taller than the average adult human and is built from a combination of 3D printed components and aluminum extrusion framing. Each of the walker's four legs is equipped with a pair of brushed motors and gearboxes.

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How not to waste 34 hours a month in meetings

CIO Business Intelligence

None of the participants will ever forget this meeting, that much is certain. The venue was the US Department of Defense, starring a new Secretary of State responsible for procurement, who was to lead her first meeting with suppliers and colleagues from her own company. When she entered the room, she was faced with 60 participants. She said, “Ok, it’s best if we just form a circle at the beginning.

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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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Aliens could be driving themselves to extinction with climate change, study suggests

TechSpot

The research, currently under peer review, simulated the rise and trajectories of hypothetical alien civilizations – and the findings are chilling. Even if these advanced societies relied entirely on renewable energy, their relentless demand for power could still overheat their planet, rendering it uninhabitable in less than a millennium.

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Suncor Energy derives business value through business AI and automation

CIO Business Intelligence

Suncor is legally required to charge tax on intercompany transactions, including those with companies outside of its control. To comply with this obligation, Suncor has developed the Intercompany Tax Automation (ITC) solution using SAP Business AI & SAP Build Products. By the beginning of the decade, though, its automated solution was outmoded – a troubling predicament given Suncor’s legal and regulatory obligation to charge taxes on intercompany transactions.

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Seattle startup Vieu raises $11M to reimagine B2B sales outreach, with help from AI

GeekWire

Vieu co-founders Simon Skaria (left) and Samir Manjure. (Vieu Photo) Goodbye, cold calls. Hello, warm introductions. That’s the promise of Vieu , a Seattle startup that wants to help companies boost their enterprise sales processes. The company, founded in 2022 by former Microsoft leaders, announced an $11 million seed investment round on Thursday.

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9 Marketing Plan Templates You Can (Legally) Steal for Free

Tech Republic

Discover the most effective marketing plan templates for ClickUp, Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet, monday.com, Excel, Google Sheets, and more.

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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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Tres cosas que hay que hacer bien en la gestión de datos para proyectos de IA generativa

CIO Business Intelligence

Según Kari Briski, vicepresidente de Modelos, Software y Servicios de IA en Nvidia , implementar con éxito la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa depende de la gestión eficaz de los datos y de evaluar cómo los diferentes modelos trabajan juntos para servir a un caso de uso específico. Mientras que algunas organizaciones de élite como Nvidia utilizan la IA generativa para cosas como el diseño de nuevos chips , la mayoría se ha decantado por casos de uso menos sofisticados que emplean modelos

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Windows 11 LTSC 2024 Long Term Servicing Channel is Now Available

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 11 LTSC 2024 Long Term Servicing Channel is Now Available appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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El abecé de la IA generativa: estos son los términos clave que tiene que conocer

CIO Business Intelligence

La IA generativa irrumpió en escena de forma abrupta y ha ocurrido igual con el nuevo lenguaje que trae consigo. Aunque la lista completa de vocabulario relacionado con la IA sería mucho más amplia (con miles de términos), destacamos los más conocidos entre los CIO, analistas, consultores y otros ejecutivos de empresas. Agentes de IA Un agente es un modelo de IA o un programa de software capaz de tomar decisiones o realizar acciones de forma autónoma.

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Why Does Windows 11 24H2 Have Outdated Versions of Paint and Snipping Tool?

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 Why Does Windows 11 24H2 Have Outdated Versions of Paint and Snipping Tool? appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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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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Harvard students create smart glasses that instantly dox strangers

TechSpot

Two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, have created a controversial project called I-XRAY, which combines facial recognition technology with smart glasses that not only can identify people but also retrieve their personal information – including their home address, phone number, and family members – in real-time.

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AWS CEO Matt Garman on the value of in-person work; investing in startups; and the ROI from AI

GeekWire

Matt Garman, who became CEO of Amazon Web Services in June, spoke with reporters at Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle on Wednesday. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) Amazon cloud leader Matt Garman voiced his support for Amazon’s plan to bring workers back to the office five days a week, describing it as a key way to maintain the company’s culture of innovation.

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Supermercados BM apuesta por la digitalización de su cadena de suministro gracias a la IA

CIO Business Intelligence

La transformación digital de cualquier negocio, independientemente de su sector de actividad, es clave para su supervivencia. Una transformación que es mucho más que la simple adopción de tecnología y que pasa por adaptar los procesos empresariales a las necesidades globales y dinámicas de los clientes. En este contexto, el sector retail lleva años adoptando un profundo cambio en todo el mundo y, de hecho, es uno de los sectores en los que más ha impactado la transformación digital.

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Gmail's new summary cards help users track purchases, events, and more

TechSpot

Google has unveiled a significant update to Gmail's summary cards feature, aimed at helping users more easily track important information within their inboxes. The redesigned summary cards will now appear for four key categories: purchases, events, bills, and travel. Each category allows users to take relevant actions, such as getting.

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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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Copper CRM Review (2024): Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons

Tech Republic

Copper CRM helps businesses manage leads, track relationships, and integrate with Google Workspace. Explore Copper CRM's features, pricing, and pros and cons in this review.

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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers in the U.S. for the 2024 holiday season

GeekWire

Amazon is aiming for 250,000 U.S. hires during the 2024 holiday season, matching its target from the prior year. The numbers include full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles in the company’s fulfillment and transportation operations, said Sandy Gordon, an Amazon vice president responsible for the employee experience in its global operations group, in a post Thursday morning announcing the hiring plan.

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Law enforcement arrests vacationing LockBit developer in ongoing operation

TechSpot

Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, writes that it supported a new series of actions against LockBit members, leading to the four arrests and seizures of servers critical for the group's infrastructure.

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Microsoft AI CEO sees long-term memory as key to unlocking future AI experiences

GeekWire

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, at the Madrona IA Summit in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft’s revamped personal Copilot, released this week , lets users engage in natural conversations with AI using their voice. It doesn’t retain information from one session to another, but figuring the right way to implement long-term memory will be one of the most important next steps AI overall.

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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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How to Use Apple Devices in a Microsoft-Centric Office Environment

Tech Republic

Onboarding Apple users is simple, even in a business based around working in Microsoft 365. Here’s how IT teams and employees can help Macs and PCs get along.

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Before Nvidia, founder and CEO Jensen Huang designed microprocessors for.

TechSpot

After beginning his studies at Oregon State University at just 16 years old, Jensen Huang graduated in 1984 with a degree in electrical engineering. His first role.

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Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here’s how it could save your life.

Vox

A woman looks at her smart phone in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on October 1, 2024 in Bat Cave, North Carolina. You’ve probably seen a satellite phone in a movie. Usually they’re depicted as black bricks that let you phone home from Mount Everest for $100 a minute. Whether you’re a mountaineer or not, the technology has gotten smaller, better, and much cheaper.

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Buckle up: Amazon wants to push more ads on Prime Video next year

TechSpot

Armed with the win, they're planning to open up more ad slots in 2025.

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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.