Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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Australian Organisations Targeted by Phishing Attacks Disguised as Atlassian

Tech Republic Security

Mimecast said a phishing campaign using Atlassian workspaces shows the growing sophistication of cyber threat actors.

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Building the Best Data Pipelines

Information Week

Scalability, real-time analytics, team collaboration, and readiness for new technologies are key to building future-proof data pipelines.

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Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?

Tech Republic Security

Google Password Manager is a free password management service built into Chrome and Google apps. Learn how it works and how secure it is in this detailed review.

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Is Synthetic Data the Future of AI Model Training?

Information Week

As AI models require more and more information, synthetic data might be the answer. But users have both benefits and risks to consider.

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The Ultimate Contact Center Buyer's 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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Examining the many ways to run loops on Linux

Network World

The bash shell provides numerous ways to loop through data to make your work – especially scripting challenges – easier. You can loop through a pile of data so you can get a lot done just by running a single script, and you can generate and loop through different sequences of values. Whether you’re looping through a large group of numeric values, days of the week, usernames, words, file names or something else entirely, bash has an option that can make it easier for you.

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It’s Urgent: AI and Data Must Drive the Circular Economy

Information Week

The idea of a circular economy isn’t new, but using AI and data analytics to streamline its complexities is. Industries can finally realize sustainability.

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IT leaders weigh up AI’s role to improve data management

CIO Business Intelligence

AI has become a sort of corporate mantra, and machine learning (ML) and gen AI have become additions to the bigger conversation. The role of CIO, especially, has had to adapt accordingly, as demonstrated by Euronics, the Amsterdam-based international electrical retail association. Here, the work of digital director Umberto Tesoro started from the need to better use digital data to create a heightened customer experience and increased sales.

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Zero Trust + AI: A match made in the clouds

Network World

Have any terms in the cybersecurity space generated more buzz than “zero trust” and “AI”? At the risk of sounding like a Magic 8 Ball, my reply is no. Over the last several years, countless security solutions have been labeled “zero trust,” and countless others have had “AI” inserted into their names. Sadly, the widespread overuse (i.e., misuse) of these terms has diluted their meaning and, as a result, their perceived value.

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10 ways to ace the IT executive interview

CIO Business Intelligence

You’ve worked hard advancing your career and are ready to make the shift to leadership. You’ve landed an interview for an IT executive position at a company you like. Like every step that got you to this moment, how you perform is vital for achieving the results you want. What kind of research should you do to ace this interview? What should you wear?

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Forrester’s Green Consumer Segmentation For 2025

Forrester IT

A year ago, we predicted that the number of green consumers would stay constant in 2024, despite climate chaos and backlash. Despite evidence of accelerated weather-related disasters and a desire among many consumers to act sustainably, we predicted that inflation and the cost of living would heavily influence buying decisions.

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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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Seguridad, experiencia digital y productividad en el CIO Summit 2024: cómo ve la industria TIC la explosión de la IA

CIO Business Intelligence

Cuando todo el mundo está hablando sobre la inteligencia artificial (IA) y resaltando las maravillas (no siempre realistas) que ésta promete, la voz de los expertos debe escucharse por sobre el ruido. Entre todo el barullo, son los CIO y líderes tecnológicos de las organizaciones que efectivamente están llevando a cabo proyectos tangibles de IA los que conocen, de primera fuente, sus verdaderos beneficios y sus peligros.

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Tech News Roundup for the week ending Sept. 27, 2024

IT Toolbox

This week in tech, everyone was talking about data centers, a different data broker accidentally breached a massive amount of Americans' data, and more executives are taking flight from OpenAI. The post Tech News Roundup for the week ending Sept. 27, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Los códigos de barras 2D y la RFID reinventan el comercio minorista

CIO Business Intelligence

En los últimos años, el panorama minorista ha experimentado cambios masivos para adoptar sistemas de autofacturación. Pero grandes retailers como Walmart, Target y Dollar General están empezando a eliminar progresivamente los sistemas de autofacturación en algunos establecimientos porque han contribuido a aumentar los índices de hurtos y pérdidas de inventario.

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OneDrive with New Experience in Document Libraries and Create New Files from Templates using Copilot

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 OneDrive with New Experience in Document Libraries and Create New Files from Templates using Copilot 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.

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Las empresas del sector de servicios financieros se vuelcan con la IA

CIO Business Intelligence

La inteligencia artificial (IA) está ganando terreno entre las empresas españolas, según reza un nuevo estudio de la consultora Strand Partners e impulsado por Amazon Web Services (AWS). Ya en febrero de 2024, la fase 1 de este informe destacaba que la creciente adopción de la IA y otras tecnologías digitales podría impulsar significativamente la economía española , desbloqueando 282.000 millones de euros para 2030.

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Air traffic control systems in the US rely on aging tech, $8 billion needed for upgrades

TechSpot

The Government Accountability Office has produced a report that should make any air traveler nervous, finding that the Federal Aviation Administration's progress on updating its aging air traffic control (ATC) systems is woefully lagging with limited oversight.

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Avangrid partners with state fusion cell to fight cyber threats via data sharing

CIO Business Intelligence

Avangrid’s award-winning cybersecurity initiative uses real-time data sharing to protect the energy grid. Avangrid, a sustainable energy company based in Orange, CT, supplies gas and electricity to millions of people. However, as a provider of critical infrastructure, Avangrid must also prioritize cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on the energy grid can lead to power outages, data manipulation, and threats to public safety and the US economy.

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"This is a big deal": Jensen Huang tries out Meta's new Orion AR glasses

TechSpot

Many companies have attempted to create AR glasses, but the results have often been either tethered by cables or awkwardly designed. Meta's approach with Project Orion stands out because it avoids both of these issues.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Inside the new ‘serendipity factory’ trying to spark the startup scene in Seattle

GeekWire

Aviel Ginzburg (left) mingles with attendees at the launch party for Foundations, a new startup community group he’s helping lead in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) Foundations hosted a lively launch party Thursday evening at its space in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, where the organization hopes to build a new community for the city’s tech entrepreneurs.

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What Is No-Code Automation?

Tech Republic

No-code automation allows users to automate tasks and workflows without writing code. Ideal for non-technical users, it simplifies processes like project management by using drag-and-drop interfaces.

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Microsoft will let Windows Copilot+ PC users completely uninstall new Recall AI feature

GeekWire

Opting in to Recall. (Microsoft Image, Click to Enlarge) In its latest attempt to address AI security and privacy concerns , Microsoft provided new details about the underlying architecture for its upcoming Recall feature, which promises to let Windows users quickly locate information they’ve previously viewed on their PCs with help from artificial intelligence.

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Google Gemini at Work: Hands-On With AI for Workspace

Tech Republic

It’s a big week for Google AI as Gemini in Workspace is billed as a project-starter for businesses of all sizes.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Washington state drivers snap up EV rebates so fast that half of funds are gone 60 days into program

GeekWire

With support from the Washington EV Instant Rebate Program, Krista Cortese of Seattle was able to replace her 2003 Mazda hatchback that cost $230 on average per month for gas and maintenance with a new Nissan Leaf SV Plus that uses about $10 worth of electricity per month to stay charged. (Photo courtesy of the Cortese family). A Washington state program to get lower-income drivers into electric vehicles is proving more popular than expected , with more than half of the available funding already

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Is Cloud Fax Secure? Yes. Compliant? It Depends.

Tech Republic

Explore cloud fax security and compliance. Learn about encryption, HIPAA, and records management for better document protection.

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Found a raccoon in the living room — now seeking a tech solution so it doesn’t happen again

GeekWire

Well, that was a fun morning! I woke up around 2:20 a.m. today to the sound of what turned out to be a cat dish falling off the platform in our dining room, walked out to the living room, and was shocked to find a very large raccoon looking back at me. It’s unclear who was more scared, the unwanted invader or the sleepy guy who found it, but my screams sent the raccoon scurrying back out the cat door to the backyard — which was the means by which it had gained access in the first place, as

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Charging stations don't just power electric cars, they also boost nearby businesses

TechSpot

Researchers at MIT have outlined their discoveries in a study published in Nature Communications this month. They analyzed anonymized credit and debit card transaction data from over 4,000 charging locations in California and 140,000 businesses, discovering some eye-opening numbers.

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The 2025 Recruitment Playbook

The 2025 Recruitment Playbook by Procom is a strategic guide tailored for hiring managers to navigate the evolving talent landscape. Highlighting innovations like AI-driven tools and data analytics, the playbook empowers leaders to streamline processes, enhance candidate experiences , and foster diversity and inclusion. It provides actionable insights for every recruitment stage—from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention.

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Senators Say Healthcare Corporations Are 'Flunking Cybersecurity 101'

SecureWorld News

Today, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) announced new legislation aimed at bolstering cybersecurity within the U.S. healthcare system. The legislation is a direct response to a surge in cyberattacks targeting healthcare providers, breaching patient privacy, and disrupting care delivery across the nation.

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"Goodbye Meta AI" message is a hoax, yet hundreds of thousands have fallen for it

TechSpot

It's estimated that over 600,000 people have fallen for the hoax post, which states that the poster does not give Meta or anyone else permission to use any of their personal data, profile information, or photos. The post has been prompted by the advice of an unnamed attorney, apparently.

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How to Use a Conference Bridge to Run a Smooth Meeting

Tech Republic

Setting up a conference bridge isn't hard, but you don’t want to get it wrong for important calls. Learn how to bridge calls securely.

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PC gaming fan Steven Spielberg says he "can't do controllers," prefers keyboard and mouse

TechSpot

The director of Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Jurassic Park, and many more classics has long spoken about his love of video games, stretching back to 1982 when he revealed the instant thrill and ego "massage" that playing games like Donkey Kong and Tempest provided.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.