Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Enterprises experimenting with generative AI (genAI) are prioritizing use cases that enable internal and external users to better retrieve information they need, be it data, how-to pages, corporate policies, or return policies. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is now the most common underlying approach for building this type of large language model (LLM)-based enterprise knowledge-retrieval application.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 23, 2024

The recent CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage impacted millions of devices globally. Both companies have now released official guidance and tools to fix the issue. Learn more about the resources and cybersecurity threats arising from the incident. The post CrowdStrike Outage: Official Remediation Resources and Guidance appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

GitLab is a leading platform for version control, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and collaboration. With its robust features and security focus, GitLab has gained a loyal user base and has become a go-to solution for enterprise developers worldwide.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 23, 2024

Authorities in the UK have arrested a 17-year-old for his alleged connections to the cybercrime group Scattered Spider. Find out more about the development and threat such cybercriminal groups pose. The post UK Authorities Arrest Suspected Hacker in the Scattered Spider Group Linked to MGM Attack appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Do executives understand generative AI (genAI) better than consumers do? Nope — apparently not. Our research shows that among consumers, generative AI is poorly understood or not at all (see The State Of Consumer Usage Of Generative AI, 2024).

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IT Toolbox

JULY 23, 2024

In a significant U-turn, Google has announced that it won't deprecate third-party cookies. Instead, it plans to explore options where Chrome users have more control over their web browsing privacy. Learn more about the implications of this announcement for the advertising industry. The post Google Makes a U-Turn, Won’t Deprecate Third-Party Cookies appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Information Week

JULY 23, 2024

Innovative technologies are everywhere, but you have to know how to find them. Here's a roadmap to guide you on your quest.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

The recent CrowdStrike incident that affected over eight million Microsoft systems, including those in hospitals, banks, emergency response centers, and airports, is likely to be the largest IT outage in history.

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Information Week

JULY 23, 2024

In a shocking move that could sting Google's cloud growth, but bode well for the cybersecurity industry at large, Wiz turned down Google’s offer at nearly double its current valuation.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

From June 10th to 12th Accenture hosted clients, consultants, analysts and SAP staff in Cannes for the 25th Accenture SAP Leadership Council. The event was focused on the EMEA region as this represents the largest segment of Accenture’s global SAP practice.

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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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Information Week

JULY 23, 2024

Automating IT Infrastructure changes would make Agile application deployments even faster. How far away are we from supporting that shift?

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Before 2022, software development primarily focused on reliability and functionality testing, given the predictable nature of traditional systems and apps. However, with the rise of generative AI models, the concept of model and AI alignment has become increasingly crucial.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 23, 2024

Australia is among the APAC governments forging closer ties with the private sector due to the realisation that the public sector can no longer fight the increase in cyber criminals alone.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

What do discrimination, harmful content, unexpected outcomes, and catastrophic business failure have in common? They are all potential consequences of misaligned AI. They are also largely avoidable. Misaligned AI erodes trust among employees, customers, government and other stakeholders, and trusted AI will hold the key to enterprise AI success.

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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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Network World

JULY 23, 2024

AI is a multifaceted discipline, and there’s room for many different chips beyond Nvidia GPUs, although consolidation is inevitable. That’s the conclusion of a research report from the consultancy J.Gold Associates. The processor market for AI-enabled systems is vast and highly varied given the many uses and work conditions for AI, including the data center, cloud, and edge.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Kommen die personal genAI-Agenten also wirklich und wie werden sie sich auf das Verbraucherverhalten auswirken? In diesem Beitrag erhalten Sie Updates und Einblicke in das „Zeitalter der Agents“.

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Network World

JULY 23, 2024

A February AT&T network outage that lasted 12 hours and affected all of its mobile network users was due to a misconfiguration that occurred during a “routine night maintenance” that failed to meet required quality assurance (QA) policies before it was deployed, according to a US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) post-mortem report. This reason—which is similar to the one that caused the crippling CrowdStrike outage Friday—prompted both FCC recommendations and AT&T mitigations that

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Dank meiner persönlichen Erfahrungen und meiner Leidenschaft für E-Commerce habe ich einige Erkenntnisse gewonnen, von denen ich Ihnen erzählen möchte. Ich werde Ihnen überzeugende Gründe und effektive Strategien aufzeigen, die B2B-Organisationen beherzigen sollten. So können sie diesen Vermarktungsweg zum Vorantreiben ihres Unternehmenswachstums nutzen.

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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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IT Toolbox

JULY 23, 2024

Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) are rules for using company technology and data responsibly and safely. In this article, learn more about what they are, the key elements, their importance, and a few best practices to implement AUPs. The post What Is Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? Definition, Elements, Importance, Examples, and Best Practices appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

Digital transformation is a cornerstone of innovation and sustainable growth. The World Economic Forum estimates more than two-thirds of new value creation over the next decade could come from digitally enabled platforms.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 23, 2024

As a digital transformation leader and former CIO, I carry a healthy dose of paranoia. Call it survival instincts: Risks that can disrupt an organization from staying true to its mission and accomplishing its goals must constantly be surfaced, assessed, and either mitigated or managed. Is the organization transforming fast enough? Are stakeholders struggling or unhappy?

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 23, 2024

Bitwarden’s affordability and extensive MFA options give it the slight edge over Dashlane’s uber-polished password management experience. Read more below.

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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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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 23, 2024

Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike initiated a series of computer system outages across the world on Friday, July 19, disrupting nearly every industry and sowing chaos at airports, financial institutions, and healthcare systems, among others. At issue was a flawed update to CrowdStrike Falcon, the company’s popular endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform, which crashed Windows machines and sent them into an endless reboot cycle, taking down servers and rendering ‘blue screens of death’ on d

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GeekWire

JULY 23, 2024

Satoshi Konishi CEO of Kyoto Fusioneering. (Kyoto Fusioneering Photo) Kyoto Fusioneering , a startup developing technologies for the commercialization of fusion energy, has raised nearly $6.9 million in new funding. The Tokyo-based company has its U.S. office in Seattle. In-Q-Tel (IQT) , the nonprofit, independent investing firm that supports the Central Intelligence Agency and other Department of Homeland Security agencies, is a new investor in the company and participated in this latest round.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 23, 2024

There are not many organizations that can take a hit on net profit due to monstrous restructuring costs, yet at the same time raise their operating profit projections for 2025, but SAP is one of them, according to its latest quarterly results released this week. The move to an all-in AI strategy appears to be paying off, with SAP CEO Christian Klein telling financial analysts on a recent earnings call that “AI had a direct impact on our bookings.

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TechSpot

JULY 23, 2024

From the name, Double Ray Tracing Intersect Engine could mean one of two things: either AMD is doubling the number of dedicated ray tracing units compared to RDNA 3, or these new RT engines can process twice as many ray-triangle intersection calculations per clock cycle. Either way, this could significantly.

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JULY 23, 2024

The IT industry has a long history of vendors exaggerating the functionality of their products, and it’s certainly happening in the current AI hype cycle. Now, even user companies appear to be overstating their AI capabilities, potentially leading to major headaches. IT leaders at organizations considering AI are under major pressure — from boards, other executives, and the market itself — to roll out major AI initiatives.

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TechSpot

JULY 23, 2024

Wind Catching Systems (WCS), based just outside of Norway's capital, Oslo, has been developing its Windcatcher system, which it describes as a "floating wind power plant based on a multi-turbine design.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 23, 2024

The state of Karnataka — home to India’s tech hub Bangalore — is facing pushback over proposals affecting the private sector, including a contentious plan to control the hiring of people from other Indian states. Last week, the state government said it would enforce up to 100% reservation for state natives in private-sector jobs. Following widespread outrage on social media, officials temporarily paused the plan.

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TechSpot

JULY 23, 2024

Chipzilla believes it has finally solved the mystery behind the instability recently reported in its latest high-end desktop processors. A patch should arrive in the middle of next month to address the issue.

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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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