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How CISOs Can Build a Disaster Recovery Skillset

Information Week

In an age of inevitable cyberattacks, CISOs need the skills to navigate disasters on a professional and personal level.

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Google Pressures Microsoft 365 By Adding Gemini To Workspace For (Mostly) Free

Forrester IT

Today, Google announced that it will include the best of Google AI in its Workspace Business and Workspace Enterprise plans, without the need to purchase an add-on. Will this make Workspace more competitive against Microsoft 365?

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Stoke Space brings in $260M for further development of its fully reusable rocket

GeekWire

Stoke Space’s rocket engine test lights up a vertical test stand in Moses Lake, Wash. (Stoke Space Photo) Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space says it’s raised $260 million in a new founding round to finish the development of its fully reusable Nova rocket and complete construction of a launch complex in Florida. Investors in the Series C funding round include Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Industrious Ventures, Leitmotif, Point72 Ventures, Sev

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A Quick And Dirty Guide To Cryptocurrencies, Stablecoins, And CBDCs

Forrester IT

What's the difference between a cryptocurrency and a stablecoin? What's a CBDC, anyway? We demystify the key terms in this blog post.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

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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Fast vs. slow: the real impact of AI adoption speed

CIO Business Intelligence

There are a lot of reasons to take a slow and careful approach to generative AI. The technology is changing quickly, so investing a lot of money in the wrong platform could end up costing a lot of money. Generative AI still has accuracy and safety problems, and the copyright issues havent yet been settled in the courts, all of which could create legal liabilities or other problems.

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Announcing The Modern Application Development Services Wave, Q1 2025

Forrester IT

MAD Services Deliver Cool New Products Whilst Transforming Your Development Capabilities Modern Application Development (MAD) services represent the next wave in custom application development services.

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Enhancing Health Care Cybersecurity: Bridging HIPAA Gaps with Innovation

Tech Republic Security

The proposed HIPAA Security Rule introduces mandatory measures that reflect the growing sophistication of cyber threats in health care.

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Cisco offers AI application visibility, access control, threat defense

Network World

Cisco has rolled out a service that promises to protect enterprise AI development projects with visibility, access control, threat defense, and other safeguards. The vendors AI Defense package offers protection to enterprise customers developing AI applications across models and cloud services, according to Tom Gillis, senior vice president and general manager of Ciscos Security, Data Center, Internet & Cloud Infrastructure groups.

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Device Offboarding Manager PowerShell Tool for Simplified Device Lifecycle Management

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 Device Offboarding Manager PowerShell Tool for Simplified Device Lifecycle Management appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025

Tech Republic Security

AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

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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Book lovers get a read on new Barnes & Noble as they flock to chain’s Bellevue, Wash., store opening

GeekWire

The new Barnes & Noble bookstore at Bellevue Square in Bellevue, Wash., opened on Wednesday. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Barnes & Noble is back in Bellevue, Wash., and book lovers turned out Wednesday for a grand opening to show their appreciation for the longtime chain’s return and for the continued ability to browse a physical bookstore in the age of Amazon.

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OpenAI's newest AI model is switching languages to Chinese and others while reasoning, puzzling users and experts

TechSpot

Users across various platforms have reported instances where OpenAI's o1 model begins its reasoning process in English but unexpectedly shifts to Chinese, Persian, or other languages before delivering the final answer in English. This behavior has been observed in a range of scenarios, from simple counting tasks to complex problem-solving.

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ChatGPT Can Now Schedule Tasks in Advance

Tech Republic

ChatGPT's new tasks feature, now in beta, can provide daily weather reports or send reminders. It is available in certain subscriptions.

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NASA wants to send a football field-sized radiator into space for its nuclear-electric Mars rocket

TechSpot

NASA is working on a nuclear electric propulsion system that would involve robotically assembling a space radiator the size of a football field out in the void. The project has moved beyond the ideation phase since the agency has already green-lit funding for early-stage research over the next two years.

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Predicting the Future of Sales: How AI and Automation Will Revolutionize Strategies

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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Reimagine application modernisation with the power of generative AI

CIO Business Intelligence

In a global economy where innovators increasingly win big, too many enterprises are stymied by legacy application systems. As a consequence, these businesses experience increased operational costs and find it difficult to scale or integrate modern technologies. According to research from NTT DATA , 90% of organisations acknowledge that outdated infrastructure severely curtails their capacity to integrate cutting-edge technologies, including GenAI, negatively impacts their business agility, and l

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Microsoft considered shutting down Xbox before major game developer acquisitions

TechSpot

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella could have shut down the Xbox division in 2021, but instead, he chose to double down by acquiring two of the most successful game developers in the industry. According to a recent report from The Information, Nadella faced a critical business decision related to the Game.

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UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments

Tech Republic Security

The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation.

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A supercomputer at Nvidia has been improving DLSS non-stop for six years

TechSpot

As it turns out, a massive supercomputer has been involved in the process since the very beginning.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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What Security Leaders Get Wrong About Zero-Trust Architecture

Information Week

Zero-trust architecture is a powerful security tool. To make it truly effective, it's important to approach it correctly.

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Scammer uses AI to pose as Brad Pitt, tricks woman into sending $850,000

TechSpot

The woman, an interior designer named Anne, was lured in after being messaged by an account that claimed to be run by Pitt's mother, Jane Etta Pitt. The person made contact after Anne shared photos of her ski trip to Tignes on Instagram.

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메타, 라마 오픈소스 AI 모델 활용 사례 공개

CIO Business Intelligence

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Microsoft Paint's GenAI eraser now available for all Windows 11 users, expanding beyond Copilot+ PCs

TechSpot

Windows 11 users who open Paint should now begin seeing the option to erase objects or remove backgrounds from photos using GenAI. The features became available to Windows Insiders last fall and now appear on all Windows 11 systems.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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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Blue Origin restarts the countdown for first launch of New Glenn rocket despite iffy weather forecast

GeekWire

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stands on its Florida launch pad. (Blue Origin Photo) Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture will try, try again to launch its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time — if the Florida weather cooperates. Tonight’s three-hour launch window opens at 1 a.m. ET Thursday (10 p.m. PT Wednesday) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 36.

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Oracle won't relinquish JavaScript trademark, so the JS community prepares for court battle

TechSpot

The initial attempt to cancel Oracle's ownership of the "JavaScript" trademark was unsuccessful. Deno Land and other prominent JS community members recently petitioned the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The proponents asked the US agency to retire the trademark once and for all, but Oracle was unwilling to.

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“서두를 만하더라”··· 앞선 기업들이 전하는 ‘AI 조기 투자’의 가치

CIO Business Intelligence

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Axiom proposes Taiwan's semi giants to manufacture chips in space

TechSpot

Axiom Space is a Houston-based firm that runs end-to-end missions to the International Space Station. It recently visited Taiwan to propose the idea of producing chips in space. Leading the charge was Dr. Koichi Wakata, Axiom's chief technology officer for Asia-Pacific and a former Japanese astronaut who was also once.

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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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Beanless coffee maker Atomo raises $7.8M to fuel collaborations with new partners

GeekWire

Atomo makes an espresso blend coffee as well as a 50:50 blend that is half beanless, half Arabica. (Atomo Photo) Seattle-based beanless coffee maker Atomo raised $7.8 million in new funding to expand sales efforts and fuel expansion of the company’s products. Atomo co-founder and CEO Andy Kleitsch told GeekWire that interest in beanless coffee has been strong, especially with coffee prices skyrocketing.

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Tech workers earn thousands recommending strangers for jobs

TechSpot

Why would an employee risk their reputation by participating in such a scheme? Simple. Bloomberg tells of one resourceful tech worker who, over the course of 18 months, managed to recommend more than a thousand job candidates to his employer, resulting in several successful hires and approximately $30,000 in referral.

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Microsoft’s free 365 Copilot Chat will let business users access AI agents in bid to expand adoption

GeekWire

Microsoft is looking to boost usage of its Copilot AI tools for businesses. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft is adding a new wrinkle to Microsoft 365 Copilot, its AI service for businesses, with a free chat experience that includes the ability to create and use AI agents on a pay-as-you-go basis inside organizations. The company says the new Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, announced Wednesday morning , will be available to all users inside an organization, without paying the fee of $30/

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UK could ban ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure companies

TechSpot

The UK Home Office launched a consultation this week to protect hospitals, railways and public services from ransomware attacks. Expanding the existing ban on ransomware payments by government departments to include public sector bodies such as NHS trusts and critical national infrastructure is one of the proposals being considered.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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.