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Coming In June: Forrester’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies For 2024

Forrester IT

We’re excited to announce that we’ve finalized our selections for Forrester’s top emerging technologies for 2024. We’ll spotlight the top 10 emerging technologies in our main report that will publish in late June. And then we’ll release a report in July on technologies 11-20.

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Top 5 Global Cyber Security Trends of 2023, According to Google Report

Tech Republic Security

According to the M-Trends report, the average time it takes for an organisation to detect an attacker in their environment has decreased from 16 days in 2022 to 10 days in 2023.

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Brand Is A Long Game: The Tangible Value of B2B Brand Investments

Forrester IT

Brand investments are like retirement investments. The idea is to invest regularly and consistently starting as early as possible, knowing that by the time retirement hits, the value will have accrued over time and the investments will have compounding returns. When we begin the uphill climb of investing, the returns may feel modest.

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Introducing Maintenance for Agile Applications

Information Week

At what point does continuous, iterative development for Agile applications turn into a maintenance exercise?

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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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U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

Tech Republic Security

The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre, along with U.S. and Canadian cyber authorities, has identified a rise in attacks against OT operators since 2022.

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The Complexity Cycle: Infrastructure Sprawl is a Killer

Information Week

Eliminating complexity by standardizing with a platform approach is the way to put the brakes on the complexity cycle.

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The Mainframe at 60: Future-Proof Legacy Computing for AI

Information Week

Noting the 60th anniversary of the IBM/360 mainframe, a chief technology officer looks at the current state of the technology and where it is heading in the next 60 years.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell says U.S. needs an ‘AI bill for education’

GeekWire

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), left, speaks at the Technology Alliance State of Technology annual luncheon in Seattle on May 3, 2024, with Ali Farhadi, CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (center) and veteran Seattle tech leader Dave Cotter, right, who moderated the discussion. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) For the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge in the global artificial intelligence race, U.S.

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UPS delivers customer wins with generative AI

CIO Business Intelligence

United Parcel Service last year turned to generative AI to help streamline its customer service operations. The in-house developed project, Message Response Automation (MeRA), is already delivering. MeRA, which was initiated last July and went into beta testing in October, leverages publicly available large language models (LLMs) to automate the handling of some customer issues, providing consistent messaging and significant improvement of agent efficiency, aka handle time, according to the mult

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Internal memo: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivers a new mandate on security

GeekWire

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at Microsoft Build 2019. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) This is the text of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s internal memo sent to employees Friday, May 3, about the company’s new security initiatives, expanding on Microsoft Security leader Charlie Bell’s public blog post on the topic. GeekWire obtained the memo independently.

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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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A Different View of Factory Butte

Eric D. Brown

I explored the Factory Butte area during my last trip to Hanksville, Utah. There, I stumbled upon a fascinating little opening in a rock formation. It looked promising for a unique photo. I was right. Captured at sunrise, this shot really captures the serene beauty and rugged charm of Utah. Captured with a Sony A7R IV and a Sony 70-200 f4 G lens.

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Microsoft will base part of senior exec comp on security, add deputy CISOs to product groups

GeekWire

Charlie Bell, executive vice president of Microsoft security, speaks at the GeekWire Summit in 2022. (GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong) Microsoft is changing its security practices, organizational structure, and executive compensation in an attempt to address a series of major security breaches, under growing pressure from government leaders and big customers.

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A Different View of Factory Butte

Eric D. Brown

I explored the Factory Butte area during my last trip to Hanksville, Utah. There, I stumbled upon a fascinating little opening in a rock formation. It looked promising for a unique photo. I was right. Captured at sunrise, this shot really captures the serene beauty and rugged charm of Utah. Captured with a Sony A7R IV and a Sony 70-200 f4 G lens.

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Happy Space Day! Contest will offer kids a chance to visit Blue Origin’s rocket factory

GeekWire

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is rolled out from the company’s Florida factory for tests. (Blue Origin Photo) The first Friday in May is National Space Day , which makes today a fitting time to announce a contest that will give eight students an opportunity to tour Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket factory in Florida. The National SpaceKids Press Squad Competition is being organized by SpaceKids Global , a Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to getting elementary-schoo

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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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IBM and AWS forge global alliance, streamlining access to AI and hybrid cloud solutions

CIO Business Intelligence

IBM has announced the expansion of its software portfolio to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs). Previously, the digital catalog was available in just five countries. This strategic alliance allows businesses in these countries access to IBM’s software products, including data technologies and AI, directly through the AWS Marketplace, IBM said in a statement.

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Inside CoMotion’s new HQ: UW’s entrepreneur program plants its roots in an innovation hub

GeekWire

A wall in the new University of Washington CoMotion offices includes logos for some of the 285 companies that have spun out of the program. (GeekWire Photos / Lisa Stiffler) The University of Washington this week held an open house to celebrate the new headquarters of CoMotion , the UW organization supporting startups and technology commercialization.

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DARPA's Manta Ray drone for underwater military operations aces initial tests

TechSpot

Under the Manta Ray program, US research agency DARPA aimed to develop a completely new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), drawing inspiration from the massive "winged" fish of the same name. Northrop Grumman, one of three contractors selected by DARPA, has now transformed the UUV concept into reality and.

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What Is Bank Reconciliation? Definition, Process,and Example

Tech Republic

This guide provides a comprehensive definition of bank reconciliation, explains the process and provides an example for better understanding.

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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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ESRB listing points to Switch version of Nintendo World Championships

TechSpot

Per the summary, the title features a collection of 2D challenges and platformer games in which players will compete in a variety of modes including survival and speedrunning.

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Anthropic courts Claude AI users (and devs?) with billboard across the street from Meta in Seattle

GeekWire

Driving home from the Technology Alliance annual lunch in Seattle today, we were momentarily distracted by the big orange billboard for Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot, overlooking Highway 99 / Aurora Avenue. Sure, tech billboards are commonplace in the Bay Area , but they’re a little more unusual in our neck of the woods. And the location was also interesting: a short distance from Facebook parent Meta’s cluster of Seattle office buildings.

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Apple hints at major AI reveal, softens stance on EU dev fee after $23.6 billion quarterly profit

TechSpot

So far, the generative AI landscape has been dominated by the likes of OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. But Cook name-dropped Apple's unified hardware/software integration, powerful chips with advanced neural engines for on-device AI processing, and the company's privacy-first approach as differentiators.

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Quicken vs. QuickBooks (2024): Accounting Software Comparison

Tech Republic

Which one is better, Quicken or QuickBooks? This guide breaks down the differences between the two software to help you choose the right one for your needs.

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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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AMD writes blog on 55 years of innovation at the company, mentions "AI" 23 times

TechSpot

AMD celebrated its 55th birthday earlier this week. A lot has happened at the company in its more than half a century of existence, from the lawsuits against Intel and the acquisition of ATI technologies to the launch of the Ryzen CPUs that helped turn its fortunes around.

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New External Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID

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 New External Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Krishna R.

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Google says passkeys are now used by over 400 million accounts, and over a billion sign-ins

TechSpot

Google introduced support for passkeys in 2022 during World Password Day. Now, the company is revealing how far the authentication technology has come and where it is heading. According to the search giant, passkeys have been used as an authentication measure over 1 billion times, across 400 million-plus Google accounts.

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Appeal court overturns $1.6bn mainframe software ‘poaching’ ruling against IBM

CIO Business Intelligence

IBM has successfully overturned a $1.6 billion ruling that it improperly replaced mainframe software from rival BMC at AT&T. A US Appeal Court this week overruled a lower court’s judgement in deciding that “BMC lost out to IBM fair and square.” AT&T “independently decided” to displace BMC software from its mainframe environment, the three-judge appeal court panel ruled.

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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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Samsung mocks Apple after iPhone alarm failures causes disruption

TechSpot

Samsung was quick to laugh at Apple following reports earlier this week from iPhone users complaining that their phones' alarms were not going off. Today highlighted the number of social media reports from people saying they'd missed engagements due to iPhone alarm failures.

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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

CIO Business Intelligence

The agile methodology, which facilitates collaboration between stakeholders, teams, and customers during software development, is fast gaining prominence in today’s enterprises. The methodology, which is also used beyond software development at some businesses , is at the center of several frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, Kanban , and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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No reprieve for PC builders as skyrocketing metal prices set to impact component costs

TechSpot

The perfect storm of factors is conspiring to make our beloved gadgets pricier. Copper prices have been the real shocker - from around $5,000 per metric ton back in 2020 to $8,300 today, according to a report by DigiTimes. With copper wiring used in practically every electronic device, that spike.

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Enable Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11

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 Enable Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11 appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Alok Kumar Mishra.

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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.