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Tech predictions for 2025 and beyond

All Things Distributed

We've entered an era of unprecedented societal challenges and rapid technological advancements. Harnessing technology for good has become both an ethical imperative and a profitable endeavor. These are the areas where I see technology shaping society in 2025 and beyond—and it all starts with mission-driven work.

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A Look Under The Hood Of Our New Forrester Wave™ Report

Forrester IT

You know it. You love it. And now you’ll love it more. Get an inside look at the recent changes made to the iconic Forrester Wave™ report.

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How Conflict With China Might Play Out in the Cyber Realm

Information Week

Cybersecurity leaders have warned of China-backed hackers’ presence in US critical infrastructure for years. How much disruption could they cause?

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The Automation Paradox Strikes Again: Lessons From Woolworths “Amazon Era” Productivity Play

Forrester IT

Recent worker strikes at Woolworths’ distribution centers in Australia have reignited concerns over the use of AI-powered productivity systems in the workplace. In early 2024, Woolworths introduced the “Coaching and Productivity Framework,” a new worker performance management program aimed at monitoring and optimizing workers output across warehouses.

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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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UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Country’s Security Chief

Tech Republic Security

Richard Horne, the head of the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, says that hostile activity has “increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity.

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Is Open Source a Threat to National Security?

Information Week

Lots of enterprise software includes open source, but bad actors are poisoning projects. Is it still safe to use?

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How Learning to Fly Made Me a Better Cybersecurity CEO

Information Week

The lessons I've learned soaring through the skies have extended far beyond the runway.

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CIOs’ lack of success metrics dooms many AI projects

CIO Business Intelligence

Many organizations have launched dozens of AI proof-of-concept projects only to see a huge percentage fail, in part because CIOs don’t know whether the POCs are meeting key metrics, according to research firm IDC. In a September IDC survey , 30% of CIOs acknowledged they didn’t know what percentage of their AI POCs met target KPI metrics or were considered successful.

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Why Smart Security and Resiliency Matter for Critical Infrastructure

Information Week

Achieving critical infrastructure resiliency requires a holistic approach that embraces collaboration, strict standards, and a roadmap for modernizing aging systems.

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Warning: The Mobile Endpoint In Your Pocket May Be Just As Vulnerable As Your Desktop

Forrester IT

Microsoft Windows is the dominant desktop operating system globally, which is a primary reason why hackers target Windows continually, because even with a very low success rate due to Windows’ extensive protections, hackers know that their chances of conquest are better than on MacOS or other operating systems.

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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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Cisco strengthens AWS integration to speed troubleshooting in multicloud environments

Network World

Cisco this week said it has bolstered integrations between its own hybrid cloud offerings and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve visibility and help enterprise customers more accurately troubleshoot application availability issues across multicloud networks. The new network troubleshooting capabilities revolve around container security technology that Cisco gained in its acquisition of Isovalent and integrated into its infrastructure offerings.

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Managing Technical Debt Before It Manages You

Eric D. Brown

Managing technical debt is a challenge every tech leader faces. You’re pushing hard to meet deadlines, and someone says, “We’ll clean this up later.” That quick fix becomes permanent, and your technical debt is spiraling out of control before you know it. Technical debt isn’t just a development issue—it’s a business risk that can kill innovation, slow delivery, and crush team morale.

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This Secure Software Could Help Business Owners Go Remote Full Time

Tech Republic Security

With AnyViewer, savvy business owners can securely connect to remote devices without worrying about security.

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South Korea’s political unrest threatens the stability of global tech supply chains

CIO Business Intelligence

South Korea’s sudden political upheaval has raised fresh concerns for its economy and global supply chains, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to its critical technology exports. As a major producer of memory chips, displays, and other critical tech components, South Korea plays an essential role in global supply chains for products ranging from smartphones to data centers.

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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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Man narrows landfill search for $771 million Bitcoin hard drive with "finely tuned" plan

TechSpot

In 2013, Howells had two 2.5-inch hard drives stored in a drawer, one of which he intended to get rid of and another that had a digital wallet with Bitcoin worth the equivalent of around $771 million today.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Marketplace Development Platforms, Q4 2024

Forrester IT

Orchestrating your partner ecosystem creates new value with e-commerce. Make no mistake, becoming a marketplace is a business transformation, not a feature rollout. The number of ways that you can arrange your marketplace can be hard to imagine.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-14900K: 45 Game Benchmark

TechSpot

The ultimate CPU battle is here: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces Intel's Core i9-14900K in a 45-game showdown. With massive benchmarks and head-to-head testing, which processor will reign supreme?

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JPMorgan Chase cimenta su estrategia de IA sobre AWS

CIO Business Intelligence

JPMorgan Chase & Co. ha desplegado un asistente interno de IA apodado LLM Suite a más de 200.000 empleados. Así lo detalló este martes en AWS re:Invent Lori Beer, CIO global de JPMorgan Chase , que desgranó la evolución de la asociación entre el gigante de los servicios financieros y el hiperescalar y cómo la compañía está utilizando la plataforma de aprendizaje automático SageMaker y la de IA generativa Bedrock, ambas de AWS, no sólo para experimentación sino en producción.

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4 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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Arctic's Senza is a fanless, under-desk mini PC designed to maximize space

TechSpot

Both configurations feature a 1 TB TCL NVMe M.2 solid-state drive as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

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MasterCard Buys Recorded Future for $2.6B: What It Means for AI Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

MasterCard's September 2024 acquisition of Recorded Future for $2.65 billion signals a significant shift in how global financial institutions are approaching cybersecurity. Not too long ago, these institutions had a reputation for outdated, inefficient, and worryingly vulnerable systems. So, what changed? Recorded Future is well-regarded for its AI-driven threat intelligence capabilities, which leverage massive amounts of data to predict, identify, and mitigate threats before they escalate.

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Intel 18A node reportedly stuck at 10% yields, SRAM density also trails TSMC upcoming 2nm tech

TechSpot

Recent reports indicate that Intel is facing significant yield challenges with its 18A node, potentially delaying its mass production timeline. According to the South Korean newspaper Chosun, current yield rates are below 10 percent, meaning that nearly nine out of every 10 chips manufactured are defective.

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Five Steps to Drive Customer Growth With PLG

Forrester IT

Long practiced in emerging companies, product-led growth (PLG) has been touted as one of the fastest ways for B2B firms to grow. Perhaps even more compelling than rapid growth is the lower cost of sales in PLG motions.

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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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FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private

TechSpot

A state-sponsored hacking group known as "Salt Typhoon" recently managed to compromise surveillance systems used by law enforcement agencies. This massive breach highlights the growing privacy risks associated with phone usage and communication, a concern that all users should take seriously.

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One Identity Named Winner of the Coveted Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

One Identity named Hot Company: Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 12th Cyber Defense Magazines Annual InfoSec Awards during CyberDefenseCon 2024. One Identity proudly announces it has been named a winner in the Hot Company: Privileged Access Management (PAM) category in the 12th annual Cyber Defense Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industrys leading information security magazine.

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Intel confirms Xe3 graphics hardware is finalized, Xe4 in the works

TechSpot

Speaking on The Full Nerd podcast, Intel's Tom Petersen reaffirmed the company's commitment to its Arc graphics business, dismissing any speculation about its potential cancellation. According to Petersen, Intel is moving full steam ahead with the development of Xe3. He revealed that the hardware for Xe3 is already "baked," and.

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Uncommon Thinkers: TerraPower Isotopes’ Chris Dunckley spearheads pursuit of ultra-rare element

GeekWire

Chris Dunckley (left), TerraPower Isotopes’ director of chemistry and engineering, with senior radiochemist Alexia Cosby in the startup’s Everett, Wash., lab. (TerraPower Photo) Editor’s note: This series profiles five of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers” : inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world.

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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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Bitcoin breaks $100,000 barrier for the first time ever

TechSpot

Bitcoin entered 2024 valued around $44,000. While far more than some ever imagined a virtual token could be worth, it was still around $20,000 less than the previous all-time high achieved in late 2021. The cryptocurrency hovered around the $60,000 - $70,000 range for much of the year but as.

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What’s The Difference Between Buyer’s Journey Maps and B2B Revenue Waterfalls?

Forrester IT

I recently had the opportunity to write a research report with Vicki Brownto tackle questions that we often get from clients: What is the difference between a buyer’s journey map and a revenue waterfall and do they work together?

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Amazon faces lawsuit for limiting Prime deliveries in two Washington D.C. areas over safety concerns

TechSpot

The civil lawsuit states that Amazon stopped providing its fastest delivery service to the Prime members who live in the ZIP code 20019 and 20020 areas of east D.C. in June 2022. Instead of using its own delivery system to ensure expedited deliveries, it started relying on third-party services such.

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Grifols ficha al CIO global del grupo hotelero Radisson para liderar su estrategia de TI  

CIO Business Intelligence

Nuevo cambio en el liderazgo tecnológico del gigante Grifols. Poco más de un año después de la incorporación de Miguel Louzan como CDIO (Chief Digital Information Officer) del grupo (en septiembre de 2023), la multinacional del sector de la salud acaba de anunciar el fichaje de Jaime González-Peralta, CIO global de la multinacional hotelera Radisson Hotel Group desde abril de 2020.

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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.