Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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The CrowdStrike Moment Calls For A Redefinition Of Business Resilience

Forrester IT

Crises such as the one triggered by CrowdStrike's global outage shine a bright light on many aspects of business and technology. Our new report provides a thorough overview of recommended actions for tech leaders as they face the unfolding long-term repercussions.

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Google Chrome’s New Feature to Scan for Malicious Content in Password-Protected Files

IT Toolbox

Google has redesigned Chrome to include malware detection in even password-protected executable files. Find out more about the development and why it matters for Chrome users. The post Google Chrome’s New Feature to Scan for Malicious Content in Password-Protected Files appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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RevOps and AI: The Cobbler’s Children Need Shoes Too

Forrester IT

Generative AI is already widely adopted in B2B marketing across a range of applications, often deployed by Revenue Operations teams on behalf of the wider revenue ecosystem. How should revops teams themselves use AI though to maximise their own efficiency and performance?

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OpenAI’s SearchGPT Takes Aim at Google’s Search Engine Dominance

Information Week

Can the powerhouse GenAI startup OpenAI make a serious run at Google’s search engine market share?

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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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Redefining Industry: China’s Leap into GenAI-Driven Manufacturing Excellence

Forrester IT

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart manufacturing, Generative AI (GenAI) is driving a shift in industry standards and operating models. In China, this emerging technology is enabling leading manufacturing firms to enhance their innovation and efficiency, positioning them as key players on the global stage.

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Google No Longer Has a Chief Privacy Officer. Should You Follow Suit?

Information Week

Google isn’t planning to replace its former chief privacy officer. What it’s doing instead may be another trend, but is it wise?

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The Battle for Payment Data: Who Owns Your Transactions?

Information Week

Exploring the battle for payment data ownership among consumers, merchants, tech giants, and banks, raising crucial issues of privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

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Researchers Identify Significant Vulnerabilities and Malicious Activities Within GitHub

IT Toolbox

Cyber security researchers discovered risks in GitHub's workflows and deleted data, in addition to the distribution of malware through accounts. Learn more about the risks and the potential implications for users. The post Researchers Identify Significant Vulnerabilities and Malicious Activities Within GitHub appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Germany goes full throttle into the cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Despite digital transformation being a highly effective way to further develop the long-term business model, it can be a very drawn-out and arduous process. But the majority of companies in Germany, in particular, rely on the cloud in its various facets, and have now achieved a certain level of maturity when it comes to migrating workloads. Maturity means, on one hand, that users have not only gained experience with individual dedicated cloud services, but in many cases are now also modernizing

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Warren Buffett’s breakup with the Gates Foundation will hurt the world

Vox

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett speak at an event organized by Columbia Business School on January 27, 2017, in New York City. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images It’s been an eventful couple of weeks, so much so that what I think will ultimately prove one of 2024’s most important revelations largely flew under the radar. That is the revelation that 93-year-old Warren Buffett, whose estimated fortune of $137 billion makes him the fifth-richest person in the US, will no longer give away his fortune on his

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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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Early IT takeaways from the CrowdStrike outage

CIO Business Intelligence

Whether you’ve survived the CrowdStrike incident or didn’t use CrowdStrike and are merely seeing the impact to others, taking time to learn lessons from this event is vital. After all, if you couldn’t recover easily from this, then you may be lost trying to recover from a ransomware attack. At issue are potential shifts you might want to consider making to your staffing strategies, technical processes, and communication channels and culture, as well as your approach to ensuring hardened assets o

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Scientists are trying to unravel the mystery behind modern AI

Vox

On May 23, AI researcher Jide Alaga asked Claude , an AI assistant created by tech startup Anthropic , how to kindly break up with his girlfriend. “Start by acknowledging the beauty and history of your relationship,” Claude replied. “Remind her how much the Golden Gate Bridge means to you both. Then say something like ‘Unfortunately, the fog has rolled in and our paths must diverge.

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OpenAI's massive operating costs could push it close to bankruptcy within 12 months

TechSpot

ChatGPT reached 100 million users in February 2023, just a few months after its official launch in November. That made it the fastest growing app of all time until Threads arrived. The chatbot's proliferation into popular culture – as illustrated by the South Park episode – not to mention Microsoft's.

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CISO viewpoint part 1: AI’s impact on people, policies & processes

CIO Business Intelligence

The use of AI in 2024 is swiftly moving in enterprises, transforming and impacting employees and how business gets done across industries. Enterprise CTOs and CISOs understand the need to integrate AI technologies to streamline operations, speed up decision-making, and increase productivity. At the same time, they realize that AI has an impact on people, policies, and processes within their organizations.

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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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Mimecast Acquires Code42

IT Toolbox

Mimecast, a human risk management platform and cybersecurity provider, has announced the acquisition of Code42, a company specializing in insider risk management. Learn the implications of this acquisition for the cybersecurity landscape. The post Mimecast Acquires Code42 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Master Cybersecurity With The Complete CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Kit by IDUNOVA

Tech Republic Security

Prepare for your cybersecurity certification with comprehensive study materials (including 30 hours of videos and hands-on labs) and expert guidance.

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Cheap vs. Premium DDR5: Stock vs. EXPO/XMP Memory

TechSpot

When building a new PC, should you play it safe with official memory specs, or aim for maximum performance with XMP and EXPO DDR5 kits? Let's find out the answer with a few gaming benchmarks.

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The secret to CIO success? Unleash your inner CEO

CIO Business Intelligence

Embrace AI or die. That’s the modern mantra across global business, putting CIOs in the driver’s seat of the enterprise’s success — and in some cases pitting them against their CEOs. Not all IT chiefs take the expanded calling to heart. But Chris Bedi of ServiceNow is one who does. He is not gunning for the CEO position but does not mind “being a positive source of constructive tension” when insisting the C-suite and board of directors heed his advice about digital initiatives — especially gener

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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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Tesla advises against using wet towels to accelerate Supercharging

TechSpot

Some claim the hack can increase the charging rate, especially on hot summer days, resulting in a faster charge and less waiting around. Now, Tesla has issued official guidance on the matter.

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Why are Salesforce and Workday building an AI employee service agent together?

CIO Business Intelligence

Salesforce and Workday are partnering to build a new AI -based employee service agent based on a common data foundation, and accessible via their respective software interfaces. The new AI-based employee service agent, which is akin to the recently released Einstein Service Agent , uses Salesforce’s Einstein 1 platform as the base and connects to Workday’s AI platform, the companies said in a joint statement, adding that the agent uses large language models (LLMs) to communicate with employees i

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Intune New Clipboard Transfer Direction Settings Now Available in Windows Settings Catalog

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 Intune New Clipboard Transfer Direction Settings Now Available in Windows Settings Catalog appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Counting the cost of CrowdStrike: the bug that bit billions

CIO Business Intelligence

As eye-popping estimates emerge for the cost to enterprises of dealing with aftermath of last week’s CrowdStrike-induced outages, it’s crucial to break down the sources of these expenses and understand how much of the financial burden will be absorbed by cyber insurance. Parametrix, known for its cloud monitoring and insurance solutions, has pegged the total loss for the 25% of Fortune 500 companies affected (excluding Microsoft) at a staggering $5.4 billion.

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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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Microsoft is working on tighter security measures for Windows after the CrowdStrike disaster

TechSpot

The Crowdstrike incident could become a turning point for security across the entire Windows world. Microsoft received a big part of the blame and bad press for a bugged update released by Austin-based security company, and so, the Windows maker has started talking about improving resilience for its operating system.

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ServiceNow: Latest news and insights

CIO Business Intelligence

ServiceNow is an enterprise software and workplace management orchestration vendor based in Santa Clara, Calif. Its cloud-based enterprise service management (ESM) platform, Now, helps companies automate workflows across the enterprise, including those involved in IT service management (ITSM) , IT operations management, IT asset management, and HR service delivery, among other domains.

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What was Nintendo's first ever product (back in 1889)?

TechSpot

Founded as "Nintendo Koppai" by Fusajiro Yamauchi in September 1889 in Kyoto, Japan, the company began by producing and marketing handmade 'hanafuda' playing cards. These cards had.

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How to Know When It's Time to Bring in a Network Consultant

Information Week

Increasingly complex network technologies and cyberthreats are leaving many managers feeling overwhelmed and lost. That's when it's time to seek outside help.

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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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PsiQuantum to establish groundbreaking quantum computer facility in Illinois

TechSpot

PsiQuantum has announced an ambitious plan to develop, build, and manage a "Quantum Park" in the state of Illinois. Once completed, the facility will potentially provide the first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in the US, offering the country – and likely the world – a revolutionary technology.

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‘Seattle Tech Week’ returns — here’s the full agenda, and some notable themes

GeekWire

(GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Seattle Tech Week is back for another slate of panel discussions and networking events covering a wide range of topics and trends. Seattle Tech Week, which debuted in 2023, is designed to “bring together tech enthusiasts, investors, founders, and innovators at companies big and small from around the globe to mingle in Seattle’s buzzing tech ecosystem,” according to organizers.

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Vermont flood victims can get up to $18,500 to replace damaged cars with EVs

TechSpot

Vermont has been devastated by flooding not once but twice in the last year, most recently by remnants from Hurricane Beryl, causing significant damage to property, at least two deaths, and untold misery. Now, the state's Agency of Transportation is using the opportunity to get Vermonters to transition to a.

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With new AI sidekick ‘Genie,’ startup vets aim to create a safer online experience for kids

GeekWire

Images from the Genie app show some of the interactivity available around storytelling, games and learning. (Genie Images) In the debate over devices, screen time, online safety, and the appropriate age for young people to be online, Darius Monsef concedes that the internet “isn’t really built for kids.” But the Portland-based startup vet thinks an AI sidekick could help.

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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.