Thu.Nov 14, 2024

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Shedding Light on Your Shadow IT

Information Week

Effective management of shadow IT calls for a combination of strong technical measures and cultivating a culture of security awareness, thereby reducing the risks associated with unapproved tools and services.

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Cloud creates network blind spots, complicates problem resolution

Network World

As network environments become more complex, network teams struggle to gain visibility across internet and cloud components, citing blind spots and a lack of skilled workers as contributing factors to slow problem resolution, according to a Broadcom report. Broadcom’s research found that 98% of companies use or plan to use cloud infrastructure and 95% support remote workers—two factors that contribute to network complexity.

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AWS Lambda turns 10: A rare look at the doc that started it

All Things Distributed

On AWS Lambda's 10th anniversary, I'm publishing the internal PR/FAQ that helped launch this groundbreaking service. This document provides insight into the customer problems we observed in the early 2010s and our vision for serverless computing. Readers will find annotations throughout, offering a glimpse into how our long-term thinking has influenced Lambda's evolution over the past decade.

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Solidigm unveils 122TB data center SSD for AI workloads

Network World

Solidigm, a provider of NAND flash solid-state drives, and memory giant Micron have each introduced very high-capacity SSD drives meant for enterprise data centers, particularly in AI use cases. Traditional hard disk drives have maintained their viability because of capacity advantages over SSDs. Hard drives offer over 20 TB capacity, while most SSDs are under 10 TB and are considerably more expensive than their HDD counterparts.

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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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Bring The Voice Of People With Disabilities Into Your VOC Program

Forrester IT

Most organizations lack one of the most critical elements of an accessibility program: direct feedback from people with disabilities.

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1.1 Million UK NHS Employee Records Exposed From Microsoft Power Pages Misconfiguration

Tech Republic Security

Security researchers from AppOmni have uncovered millions of business records that are accessible to anyone through low-code website builder Microsoft Power Pages.

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Cisco amps up Splunk observability platform

Network World

As promised, Cisco is making changes to its observability product portfolio to help customers better manage applications across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. After closing the Splunk acquisition in May, Cisco said a top priority is bringing together its observability platforms, which are designed to collect and correlate data from application, networking, infrastructure, security, and cloud domains to make it easier for enterprises to spot anomalies, address performance pr

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Stop Defending The Three Lines Of Defense

Forrester IT

Learn how Forrester’s Continuous Risk Management Model can replace outdated risk management methods in this preview of a session at the upcoming Security & Risk Summit.

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AMD to cut 4% of workforce to prioritize AI chip expansion and rival Nvidia

Network World

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is laying off 4% of its global workforce, around 1,000 employees, as it pivots resources to developing AI-focused chips. This marks a strategic shift by AMD to challenge Nvidia’s lead in the sector. “As a part of aligning our resources with our largest growth opportunities, we are taking a number of targeted steps that will unfortunately result in reducing our global workforce by approximately 4%,” CRN reported quoting an AMD spokesperson.

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B2B Summit North America 2025: How Will YOU Master Buying Mayhem?

Forrester IT

B2B buying continues to evolve at warp speed — but marketers, sellers, and product professionals can take control. Learn what’s on tap for Forrester’s most experiential B2B Summit yet.

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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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How to Allow Entra Password Reset in Windows using 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 How to Allow Entra Password Reset in Windows using Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Announcing Forrester’s 2024 Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award Winner And Finalist

Forrester IT

Learn more about the security strategies that helped Schneider Electric win this year’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award, which recognizes organizations that have transformed their security, privacy, and risk management functions.

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Agentic AI: 6 promising use cases for business

CIO Business Intelligence

Agentic AI is having a moment, as proponents see the benefits of using autonomous AI agents to automate manual tasks across organizations. Agentic AI, which Forrester named a top emerging technology for 2025 in June , takes generative AI a step further by emphasizing operational decision-making rather than content generation. The promise the approach has for impacting business workflows has organizations such as Aflac, Atlantic Health System, Legendary Entertainment, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion La

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First combined AI-RAN network from Nvidia and SoftBank supports inferencing, claims return of $5 for every $1 invested

Network World

AI inferencing requires an incredible amount of network traffic, and telcos must have the ability to keep up with that extreme demand. However, it’s estimated that traditional networks only use one-third of their capacity due to over-provisioning for peak loads. Nvidia and SoftBank are promising to address this conundrum: The pair announced this week the first combined AI and 5G telecom network.

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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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Seattle startup TestSprite, which automates testing of APIs and web apps, raises $1.5M

GeekWire

TestSprite CEO Yunhao Jiao. (LinkedIn Photo) Seattle-based startup TestSprite raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round to help automate software testing processes for front- and back-end systems. Founded earlier this year, TestSprite aims to replicate the work of a software test engineer by using AI agents that analyze inputs such as API documentation data.

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Adopting a fresh approach to IT service management

CIO Business Intelligence

Think of IT service management (ITSM) as the glue that brings the disparate parts of IT together: the policies, processes, and tools to design and enhance the IT equipment, resources, and services. More than just optimizing IT for end users, ITSM can help companies propel their digital transformation efforts, and even automate processes to adapt to changing business conditions.

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Healthcare Now Third-Most Targeted Industry for Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data. Here are the key takeaways from the report.

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The targeted approach to cloud and data CIOs need for ROI gains

CIO Business Intelligence

Migration to the cloud, data valorization, and development of e-commerce are areas where rubber sole manufacturer Vibram has transformed its business as it opens up to new markets. It’s a change fundamentally based on digital capabilities. “Our digital transformation has coincided with the strengthening of the B2C online sales activity and, from an architectural point of view, with a strong migration to the cloud,” says Vibram global DTC director Alessandro Pacetti.

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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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What is Sales Automation? Tips and Examples

Tech Republic

Discover the benefits of sales automation and explore practical tips and examples to enhance your sales process today.

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The Buzz at Seattle Auto Show: Test driving VW’s new van, plus more cool EVs not made by Tesla

GeekWire

Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz electric van at the Lumen Field Event Center during the Seattle International Auto Show on Thursday. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) As I pulled away from the Seattle International Auto Show on Thursday during a test drive of the highly anticipated Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van, a driver in a Tesla Cybertruck offered a thumbs up.

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¿Hay lagunas en la supervisión de la IA en las empresas?

CIO Business Intelligence

El 91% de los directores sin capacidad ejecutiva de las compañías creen que la IA es una oportunidad que añade valor a los accionistas ; no obstante, el 80% de ellos ve inadecuadas las actuales prácticas y estructuras de los consejos de administración de sus compañías a la hora de supervisar de forma efectiva la inteligencia artificial. Esta es la conclusión de un informe realizado este verano por Gartner (‘Encuesta sobre consejos de administración’) realizado tras encuestar a 328 directores no

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University of Washington computer science professor wins $100K Infosys Prize

GeekWire

Shyam Gollakota. Shyam Gollakota , a University of Washington computer science professor and Seattle-based health tech startup founder, won a $100,000 award as one of six researchers honored as part of this year’s Infosys Prize. The annual award is organized by the Infosys Science Foundation, a charitable arm of Indian multinational company Infosys.

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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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The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: Starting at Just $400

TechSpot

Dive into the world of 4K gaming with our latest guide, featuring top-rated monitors at all price points. From vibrant OLEDs to high-performance LCDs, we've handpicked the best options for every gamer.

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Unlocking the path to strategic advantage with AI in ITSM

CIO Business Intelligence

AI is everywhere, surfacing in everything from search engines and virtual assistants to our breakfast conversations. Yet, despite the buzz, IT leaders remain wary of integrating it into IT service management (ITSM). The irony is hard to ignore. A Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey of 225 members of the Harvard Business Review audience, who are involved in decision-making about how the IT department provides service for their organization, found that while 62% agree their organizati

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Tech Moves: Zillow Group names new COO as longtime execs depart

GeekWire

Jun Choo, chief operating officer of Zillow Group. (Zillow Photo) Seattle real estate tech company Zillow Group promoted Jun Choo to the role of chief operating officer. Choo replaces Jeremy Wackman, who took over as CEO in August when co-founder and two-time CEO Rich Barton stepped down. Choo was previously Zillow’s senior vice president of real estate software.

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Microsoft Introduce New Recent Widgets for Word Excel and PowerPoint for Mac

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 Microsoft Introduce New Recent Widgets for Word Excel and PowerPoint for Mac appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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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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Easy to guess, hard to believe: America's most common passwords

TechSpot

The most commonly used personal password in the US this year was "secret" followed by the venerable "123456" and stalwart "password." Two variants of the same string of characters – "qwerty123" and "qwerty1" – rounded out the top five. In every instance, a hacker would be able to brute force.

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RealWear acquires augmented reality headset startup Almer

GeekWire

RealWear , a Vancouver, Wash.-based maker of augmented reality headsets for enterprise customers, acquired Almer Technologies , a Switzerland-based startup that developed a similar AR device for industrial settings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Almer will add 22 employees to RealWear’s headcount, which now is 65 people. The two companies shared a common investor, enterprise AR software developer TeamViewer.

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Micron unveils world's first PCIe 5.0 60TB SSD for AI workloads and cloud storage

TechSpot

Micron claims that the 6550 ION is the world's fastest 60TB data center SSD and the industry's first E3.S solid state drive. It has a 61.44TB capacity and can be fully written in just 3.4 hours, which is 150 percent faster than competing drives. It is engineered to provide the.

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The IT complexity puzzle and how modernizing IT service management can help CIOs solve it and unlock growth

CIO Business Intelligence

From bonuses to job perks, many companies spare no effort to keep employees from leaving. Yet, when it comes to technology, those same companies don’t hesitate to discard the old in favor of the latest tools on the market. While economic pressures and rapid technological advancements make new tech adoption feel inevitable, moving too quickly can cause companies to take one step forward and ten steps back.

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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.