Wed.Apr 02, 2025

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Generative AI Innovation In Security Tools Is Finally Getting Interesting

Forrester IT

Last week, I spoke at the C2 conference in London. The C2 conference is an invite-only threat intelligence conference run by the team at SE Labs. The core themes of the event were timely and provoked interesting discussion: artificial intelligence, supply chain security, and cyber hygiene.

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Potential Nvidia chip shortage looms as Chinese customers rush to beat US sales ban

Network World

The AI chip shortage could become even more dire as Chinese customers are purportedly looking to hoard Nvidia chips ahead of a proposed US sales ban. According to inside sources, Chinese companies including ByteDance, Alibaba Group, and Tencent Holdings have ordered at least $16 billion worth of Nvidias H20 server chips for running AI workloads in just the first three months of this year, The Information reported Wednesday.

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Case in point: taking stock of the CrowdStrike outages

CIO Business Intelligence

Last summer, a faulty CrowdStrike software update took down millions of computers, caused billions in damages, and underscored that companies are still not able to manage third-party risks, or respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions. It was an interesting case study of global cyber impact, says Charles Clancy, CTO at Mitre. In response to the outage, 84% of companies are either considering diversifying their software and service providers, or are already doing so, according to a survey by

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Linux Foundation Networking shares new AI projects, milestone releases

Network World

The Linux Foundations networking division (LF Networking) is continuing to grow both its mandate and project roster in 2025. At the Open Networking & Edge Summit in London, which is co-located with the Kubecon conference, LF Networking detailed an ambitious strategic roadmap that emphasizes the convergence of open source, artificial intelligence, and cloud-native technologies as the foundation for next-generation networking infrastructure.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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How the wow factor drives innovation at Northeast Grocery

CIO Business Intelligence

The AI revolution is rewriting the CIO playbook across industries, creating unprecedented opportunities for technology leaders to elevate their strategic impact. At Northeast Grocery, this shift has enabled a fundamental redistribution of responsibility for future readiness across the organization. No longer solely accountable for anticipating tomorrows tech needs, CIOs like Scott Kessler are now equipping business partners with AI capabilities that make envisioning the future a shared effort.

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IBM Cloud speeds AI workloads with Intel Gaudi 3 accelerators

Network World

IBM Cloud is broadening its AI technology services with Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators now available to enterprise customers. With Gaudi 3 accelerators, customers can more cost-effectively test, deploy and scale enterprise AI models and applications, according to IBM, which is said to be the first cloud service provider to adopt Gaudi 3. Intel Gaudi 3 accelerators include AI-specific designs and features and are targeted at multi-model large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generati

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SolarWinds launches incident response tool, boosts AI in observability platform

Network World

SolarWinds this week introduced a new incident response product and announced AI-based updates to its observability platform and service management product that are aimed at strengthening IT operational resilience. Squadcast Incident Response comes to SolarWinds from its recent acquisition of Squadcast , and its designed to provide a proactive and structured approach to incident response and resolution.

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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill

Tech Republic Security

Amid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes in the countrys existing cyber regulations and protect critical infrastructure from ransomware and other attack types.

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Nvidia’s Blackwell raises the bar with new MLPerf Inference V5.0 results

Network World

Nvidia on Wednesday released a set of MLPerf Inference V5.0 benchmark results for its Blackwell GPU, the successor to Hopper, saying that its GB200 NVL72 system, a rack-scale offering designed for AI reasoning, set a series of performance records. The benchmarks included the latest updates to MLPerf Inference, including the addition of Llama 3.1 405B, which Dave Salvator, director of accelerated computing products at Nvidia, called one of the largest and most challenging-to-run open-weight model

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What does an AI consultant actually do?

CIO Business Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long since arrived in companies. Whether in process automation, data analysis or the development of new services AI holds enormous potential. But how does a company find out which AI applications really fit its own goals? This is where AI consultants come into play. AI consultants support companies in identifying, evaluating and profitably implementing possible AI application scenarios.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Contact Centers: 2025 Strategy + ROI Playbook

In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.

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Splunk launches inventory tool to simplify OpenTelemetry monitoring

Network World

Splunk this week announced a new Service Inventory product that uses OpenTelemetry to offer a comprehensive view into service instrumentation, which the observability company says will solve a critical pain point in modern infrastructure monitoring by providing visibility across cloud and Kubernetes environments. Splunks Service Inventory helps organizations identify gaps in their observability configuration, validate that all services are properly instrumented, and ensure they are collecting da

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Why Vendor Relationships Are More Important Than Ever for CIOs

Information Week

The best vendor relationships are partnerships, but which organizations should CIOs trust? The ones that understand your company and deliver accordingly.

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NetBox Labs launches drift detection tool to tame configuration chaos

Network World

NetBox Labs this week made available a new product that will help network teams detect and remediate configuration drift across sophisticated network environments before costly service disruptions or unplanned downtime affect services or applications. NetBox Assurance addresses a critical pain point for IT teams: the growing gap between how networks are supposed to look and how they actually operate.

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KeePass Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security

Tech Republic Security

KeePass customizability is ideal for tech savvy users, but its lack of features and complicated user experience prevent it from being the best choice among competitors.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The strategic move CIOs must take to transform procurement

CIO Business Intelligence

Many procurement teams are struggling to optimize spend while effectively managing supplier relationships, mitigating supply chain disruptions, and maintaining compliance. Traditional procurement processes often manual and siloed cant keep up. To increase competitiveness, organizations are turning to AI-driven solutions that transform the procurement function with automation and intelligence.

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Microsoft president: Business leaders ‘remarkably united’ in opposition to state tax proposals

GeekWire

Its going to be a lot easier to help grow the states economy if we have a sensible approach to taxation, says Microsoft President Brad Smith. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) A coalition of Washington state business leaders released a letter Wednesday urging state lawmakers to reconsider recently proposed tax and budget measures, echoing concerns raised by Gov.

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New Client Audit Checklist

Tech Republic Cloud

Ensure all goes smoothly when auditing and documenting a client site and assembling an inventory of systems and software. Customizable Document Use it as-is or edit as you see fit. Enhance Your Business The 12-page document outlines circuit information, network equipment, cloud services, and more. Expertly-Curated Written by TechRepublic staff through 20.

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The Augmented Architect: Real-Time Enterprise Architecture in the Age of AI

Forrester IT

By Charles Betz and Stphane Vanrechem Enterprise architecture has always aimed for clarity, control, and coherence. Yet its practitioners are often thwarted by an overwhelming paradox: they must guide the evolution of vast, dynamic enterprises using tools and processes that are static, fragmented, and slow.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyers Guide: A Crucial Decision

Harness the True Power of your Contact Center In today’s fast-paced business environment, selecting the right contact center solution is critical for enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing a contact center software that aligns with your business needs.

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Amazon and ULA get set to launch batches of satellites for Project Kuiper network

GeekWire

United Launch Alliance delivers the Kuiper-1 payload to its Vertical Integration Facility in Florida. (ULA Photo) Amazon and United Launch Alliance have set April 9 as the date for the first launch of full-scale satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband internet network. ULA said the three-hour window for the Atlas V rocket’s liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 41 in Florida is scheduled to open at noon ET (9 a.m.

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Still Using an Older Version of iOS or iPadOS? Update Now to Patch These Critical Security Vulnerabilities

Tech Republic Security

Apple has also fixed vulnerabilities in iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5, as well as its recently released iOS 18.4.

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Task Delegation Mistakes IT Leaders Need to Avoid

Information Week

IT leaders shouldn't try to do everything. Knowing how and when to delegate tasks is a skill that leads to greater efficiency and productivity.

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Legal Zero-Days: How Old Laws Became a Novel Loss Generator

SecureWorld News

The latest wave of privacy litigation doesn't involve data breaches, AI models, or spyware. It involves tracking pixelsand legal theories pulled from a time when Blockbuster Video was still a thing. Companies across industries are being sued for using widely available web technologies: session replay tools, analytics platforms, and advertising trackers.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Real estate development software startup Prophetic raises seed round

GeekWire

Prophetic , a Portland, Ore.-based startup that builds software tools for real estate developers, homebuilders, and brokerages, raised an undisclosed seed round. Prophetic launched last year and aims to improve the real estate development analysis process by automating site planning, extracting data, and other features. It’s similar to CityBldr , a Seattle-area startup targeted at commercial real estate clients.

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Microsoft Entra ID Logs now Support Linkable Identifiers SID and UTI

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 Entra ID Logs now Support Linkable Identifiers SID and UTI appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Analysis: Nintendo keeps it simple with the new Switch 2, which debuts June 5 for $449.99

GeekWire

(Nintendo Image) Nintendo broke months of silence on Wednesday morning with an hour-long pre-recorded livestream devoted to the upcoming Switch 2. Its scheduled for release on June 5 for a starting MSRP of $449.99, with a library of launch titles that includes new entries in the Mario Kart, Metroid Prime, Kirby, and Hyrule Warriors franchises. The most interesting thing about the Switch 2 is what Nintendo chose not to do with it.

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Four Key EUC Trends From IGEL’s Now And Next 2025 Event

Forrester IT

Last week I had the pleasure of attending IGELs end-user computing (EUC) flagship event: Now and Next 2025. Hosted in Miami, Florida, the event is one of the biggest events for EUC professionals and vendors.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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AI assistant startup heyLibby finds traction with gyms and tanning salons, raises $4.5M

GeekWire

heyLIbby co-founders Anna Rodriguez (left) and Tony Small. (heyLibby Photos) heyLibby , a Seattle startup that helps small businesses in the health and wellness sector use AI to answer customer inquiries, raised $4.5 million in a seed round led by French firm Aglae Ventures and Silicon Valley-based Vertical Venture Partners. What heyLibby does: The company, which we first covered in 2023, sells AI assistant software that can handle phone calls, emails, chats, and texts both inbound messages tha

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Why CIOs Fail -- and How They Can Avoid It

Information Week

Combinations of being prisoner to ones past, wanting to please, and failures to communicate can doom chief information officers. It doesnt have to be that way.

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Gainsight acquires Seattle startup Skilljar to bolster customer success platform

GeekWire

Skilljar co-founders Sandi Lin (left) and Jason Stewart. (Skilljar Photos) Skilljar , a Seattle startup that sells learning management software to help companies train their customers and partners, has been acquired by Gainsight , a San Francisco customer success startup. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Former Amazon colleagues Sandi Lin and Jason Stewart initially made the startup leap in 2013.

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How Quick Machine Recovery Feature Automatically Fixes Windows 11 Boot Issues

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 Quick Machine Recovery Feature Automatically Fixes Windows 11 Boot Issues appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.