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The Secret to High Growth: Co-Create A Customer-Obsessed Strategy

Forrester IT

In the competitive B2B landscape, above-average growth is a common ambition, yet many businesses fail to achieve this objective. According to Forrester’s State Of Customer Obsession Survey, 2024, 83% of B2B decision-makers set meeting commercial growth targets as a top priority. However, only 24% are outpacing their industry’s average growth. The underlying issue?

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5 Ways to Get Users Thinking About Cybersecurity

IT Toolbox

With all the cyber threats out there — the one battle IT teams continue to lose is with end users who widely disregard security warnings. Check out five key ways to talk cybersecurity to users in a remote world. The post 5 Ways to Get Users Thinking About Cybersecurity appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The State Of AI Agents: Lots Of Potential… And Confusion

Forrester IT

AI agents are getting a lot of buzz. They featured in Forrester’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2024, bagged the keynote spot at Salesforce’s conference, and have allegedly triggered an arms race between OpenAI and big tech companies. What, exactly, are AI agents?

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Over 5,000 Fake Microsoft Notifications Fueling Email Compromise Campaigns

Tech Republic Security

Check Point documented 5,000 spam emails coming from legitimate-looking domains as fake Microsoft application alerts. Real links complete the trap.

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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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The Great Accelerator: Why Generative AI Is Primed for Long-Term Impact

Information Week

Here’s a deep dive into the latest innovation and how it is transforming the technology landscape.

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Tech News Roundup – Week ending Oct. 4, 2024

IT Toolbox

This week in tech, multiple tech companies experienced outages, Adele and Ye temporarily left YouTube, and there's a new AI tool to fawn over. The post Tech News Roundup – Week ending Oct. 4, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Understanding exit codes on Linux

Network World

Whenever you run a command in a Linux terminal, a numeric exit code is generated – even if you see no sign of it. The code reports the success or failure of the command. And, if the command fails, it provides a value that hints at the problem. If the exit code is 0, all is well. You will just see the normal output from the command you ran. Otherwise, you should see some type of error reported – like “permission denied” or “command not found”.

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The Future of SAP: AI-Driven Process Change

Information Week

An approaching AI-driven transformation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems will reshape core ERP processes, potentially reducing manual effort by 70-80%.

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Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos as world's second-richest person as Meta shares hit all-time high

TechSpot

Things weren't looking rosy for Meta in 2022 as it suffered a downturn following the pandemic boom period. For the first time since its inception 17 years ago, the number of global daily Facebook users declined as the company's shares fell 24%, wiping $200 billion off its market value.

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Top 10 SEO Project Management Templates (Free & Paid)

Tech Republic

Discover the best SEO project management templates and systems for content, audits, technical tasks, projects, and competitor analysis.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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6 Tell-Tale Signs of APT Attacks

IT Toolbox

Protect your users and your business from Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks by spotting these red flags and taking action before the hackers do. The post 6 Tell-Tale Signs of APT Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes

Tech Republic

Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business's network security with no high-tech software.

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Does your SMB have the foundation in place for GenAI?

CIO Business Intelligence

The extraordinary potential of generative AI (GenAI) has seen businesses scrambling to adopt the technology and realize untapped opportunities. But building an AI strategy is more than just deploying the newest GenAI tools. A robust foundation, one founded on a digital workforce and an AI-optimized infrastructure, is necessary to reap the technology’s outsized rewards.

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Are Ghost Calls a Problem? Yes, if They Don’t Stop

Tech Republic

Ghost calls are an annoying indicator of a potential security issue. Learn why they happen, when you should worry, and how to stop them.

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Guide to Centralizing IT Operations: How to Link Tasks and Tools with an Automation Platform

For many IT admins, business as usual is a juggling act. Job schedulers and scripts run on autopilot, applications and operating systems can’t speak the same language, and other tools—like RPA or MFT solutions—operate in isolation. On a good day, everything runs smoothly. But good days are rare; more often than not, something goes wrong and you’re stuck putting out fires.

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Windows 11's latest update doubles file copying speeds with support for ReFS format

TechSpot

ReFS has been a staple of Windows Server products since its introduction in 2012, providing an alternative to the ubiquitous NTFS file system. While NTFS will remain the default for consumer Windows editions, ReFS offers some unique advantages for the demands of data centers and high-volume storage workloads.

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Best Guide to Setup Conditional Access for Remote Help with Intune

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 Best Guide to Setup Conditional Access for Remote Help with Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Vaishnav K.

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Reopening Three Mile Island nuclear plant for Microsoft data centers could cost taxpayers $1.6 billion

TechSpot

The amount of energy being consumed by AI is well-documented, which is why many companies in the industry are looking toward nuclear power as a solution.

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What to do when your IT provider vanishes

CIO Business Intelligence

In the ever-changing tech landscape, service interruptions and company disappearances are more common than CIOs would like. Sometimes a provider proposes a solution based on technology that swiftly becomes obsolete, or just can’t move fast enough when a more promising solution emerges. According to capital management solutions firm Carta, in Q1 this year, startup bankruptcies increased by 58% compared to the same time in 2023.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Paralyzed man loses ability to walk as company denies $20 exoskeleton repair

TechSpot

The high-tech suit, made by a company called Lifeward, allowed Straight to walk again with physical therapy. It even helped increase his bone density and treat some other symptoms caused by the injury. Unfortunately, after racking up over 371,000 steps, the suit suddenly quit on him thanks to a loose.

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4 Reasons Not to Use a Fax Server and 3 Better Solutions

Tech Republic

Using a fax server is a headache most companies can avoid. Modern solutions are cheaper, faster, and better for everyone at the office.

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EU demands information on content algorithms from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok

TechSpot

The European Commission has requested that YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok provide detailed information about their content recommendation algorithms. This request, made under the Digital Services Act (DSA), aims to understand how these platforms recommend content to users and address potential risks associated with their systems.

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De la ‘sala de máquinas’ a la junta directiva: el nuevo rol del CIO, a debate en el CIO Summit 2024 

CIO Business Intelligence

Los debates marcaron, una vez más, gran parte de la agenda de la última edición de CIO Summit 2024 , celebrado en Madrid los pasados 25 y 26 de septiembre. La expansión digital protagonizó el primer panel, moderado por Alejandro Cadenas, vicepresidente asociado para Telecomunicaciones y Movilidad en Europa en IDC. En su rol de cliente final, María Ángeles Vicente, CIO de Alsa , comentó que su estrategia digital está motivada por su estrategia empresarial.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors

TechSpot

Intel recently told Tom's Hardware that it is investigating the possibility of developing and releasing a tool to help users detect the software errors that have been killing 13th- and 14th-generation Raptor Lake CPUs throughout the year.

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¿Prisa por el ROI de la IA? Lo más probable es que le cueste

CIO Business Intelligence

Muchas organizaciones han luchado por encontrar el retorno de la inversión (ROI) después de lanzar proyectos de inteligencia artificial (IA) , pero existe el peligro de exigir demasiado, demasiado pronto, según la firma de investigación y asesoramiento de TI Forrester. La empresa predice que las empresas obsesionadas con el retorno de la inversión darán marcha atrás prematuramente , a medida que algunos responsables de TI empiecen a darse cuenta de que dar más tiempo a los experimentos para que

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Former SeaChange investors form new angel group in Seattle backing early stage startups

GeekWire

From left: VentureUs managing partners Keith Laepple, Jonathan Kagle, and Jenn Wrenn Henry. (Venture.us Photo) A trio of Seattle-area angel investors recently launched a new group called VentureUs that aims to make pre-seed and seed investments in startups across the Pacific Northwest. Jenn Wrenn Henry , Jonathan Kagle , and Keith Laepple previously invested together as part of SeaChange, a Seattle-based investment group formerly known as Seattle Angel Fund that launched in 2014 but recently sto

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Óscar García, gerente de SPOUG: “El futuro no es monomarca, el futuro es muy híbrido”

CIO Business Intelligence

Cuando en 1989 se creó SPOUG, el grupo de usuarios de Oracle en España , utilizar tecnología era una decisión activa que había que tomar. No como hoy en día, cuando las herramientas digitales son pervasivas y la decisión activa es no emplearlas. Los 35 años que han pasado desde que se inscribiesen como asociación (de aquellas, por cierto, con el nombre Círculo de Usuarios Oracle de España o CUORE) han sido décadas de pasos agigantados en el sector, que no solo han vivido en primera persona, sino

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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Is Fax Broadcast Legal? Yes, But There Are Restrictions

Tech Republic

Fax broadcast can be a great way to get your message out. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how to avoid fines.

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Tech Moves: AWS Startups gets a new leader; Zoom taps Microsoft vet as CFO

GeekWire

Jon Jones. (Amazon Photo) Amazon executive Jon Jones was named the new vice president and global head of AWS Startups. Jones was previously vice president for GTM (go to market), AWS Products and Services. He replaces Howard Wright , who left earlier this year to join NVIDIA as vice president, startup ecosystem. Jones joined Amazon in 2017. He previously built Google’s first U.S.

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Fujitsu and Supermicro partner to build Arm-based, liquid-cooled AI data centers

TechSpot

Japanese IT corporation Fujitsu and US server manufacturer Supermicro have teamed up to develop a new data center platform designed for AI applications. The technology will be based on Fujitsu's Monaka, a novel Arm-based processor architecture, announced as the successor to the A64FX chip.

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New CEO of Ada Developers Academy on overcoming setbacks, a bigger reach and adding AI

GeekWire

Tina-Marie Gulley, CEO of Ada Developers Academy. (Ada Photo) Seattle’s Ada Developers Academy for years has been a success story for training under-represented people in tech and helping them embark on careers in software development. In 2021, it landed a $10 million grant from an initiative supported by Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott to expand into five U.S. cities.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.