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US Consumer Financial Health Analysis Q2 2024

Forrester IT

To understand current US consumer financial health, Principal Forecast Analyst Jitender Miglani analyzes key Q2 2024 Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data.

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Uber Fined €290 Million for GDPR Violations After Moving Data from EU to US

IT Toolbox

Uber has been fined €290 million ($324 million) after improperly transferring driver data from the EU to the US. Learn more about the case, the nature of the violation, and what the penalty means for the company. The post Uber Fined €290 Million for GDPR Violations After Moving Data from EU to US appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Forrester’s B2B Summit EMEA 2024

Forrester IT

Are you ready to transform your B2B marketing and sales strategies? Forrester’s B2B Summit EMEA 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s the event you can’t afford to miss. Here’s why you need to be there. Revolutionize Your B2B Strategy. In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

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iPhone Event Preview: What To Expect From Apple’s Fall Event

IT Toolbox

Apple has announced the date of its upcoming iPhone event. Check out what to expect from the event and how to watch it. The post iPhone Event Preview: What To Expect From Apple’s Fall Event appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Nearly 1/3 of Companies Suffered a SaaS Data Breach in Last Year

Tech Republic Security

The number of organisations that experienced a SaaS data breach in the last 12 months is 5% higher than the previous year according to AppOmni.

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Bridging the Divide: How to Foster the CIO-CFO Partnership

Information Week

Building a future-proof enterprise through strategic leadership collaboration between the chief information officer and chief financial officer.

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With Project Cypress, VMware brings generative AI to cyberdefense

Network World

Attackers have been quick to jump on the generative AI bandwagon, using the new technology to increase both the volume and the complexity of their attacks. At the VMware Explore conference going on this week in Las Vegas, VMware announced the addition of a generative AI weapon to its own cybersecurity platform, vDefend. But, to start with, the tool will be available only in an advisory capacity and won’t be able to act autonomously.

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Artificial General Intelligence in 2025: Good Luck With That

Information Week

AI experts have said it would likely be 2050 before AGI hits the market. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 2025, but it’s a very difficult problem to solve.

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Google Ireland bid to build new data center rejected

Network World

A bid by Google Ireland to build a third data center at Grange Castle Business Park in south Dublin has been rejected by local politicians, in part due to what was described as “the lack of significant on-site renewable energy” to power the proposed facility. According to an article that appeared Tuesday in the Irish Times, the planning refusal by South Dublin County Council, “comes amid a growing backlash against data centres here amid a spike in the amount of energy they use at a time when Ir

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How to Establish a Business Operations Center of Excellence

Information Week

A business operations center of excellence should always be plugged in with leaders across the enterprise to completely understand desired business outcomes.

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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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AI Beginner’s Handbook: Everything You Need to Know

IT Toolbox

Explore AI fundamentals, debunk myths, and discover how AI tools transform business intelligence, marketing, HR, and cybersecurity. Start your AI journey with this comprehensive beginner's guide. The post AI Beginner’s Handbook: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage

TechSpot

Solar alone made up 60% of the 20.2 gigawatts of fresh capacity that went online from January through June. A large chunk of this can be attributed to two plants – a 600+ megawatt installation in Texas and another in Nevada.

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Cisco snaps up AI security player Robust Intelligence

Network World

Cisco today announced plans to acquire Robust Intelligence, a security startup with a platform designed to protect AI models and data throughout the development-to-production lifecycle. It’s paying an undisclosed amount to acquire the company, which Cisco has previously invested in through its Cisco Investments portfolio. Robust Intelligence’s expertise in AI model security and governance complements Cisco’s products, and the acquisition will accelerate the roadmap for Cisco Security Cloud , acc

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Rising cloud costs leave CIOs seeking ways to cope

CIO Business Intelligence

If you’re stressing over cloud cost increases, you’re not alone. Three out of every five organizations saw cloud spending increase in the past year, with nearly four in 10 who experienced price hikes saying their costs jumped by more than 25% — this according to a recent survey of IT professionals commissioned by cloud provider Civo. Several factors appear to be driving cloud cost increases, including inflation, a rush to deploy compute-hungry AI , and energy costs, says Mark Boost, CEO of Civo,

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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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Intel highlights new Xeons for AI at Hot Chips 2024

Network World

Intel showed off new processors and a new interconnect at the Hot Chips 2024 conference taking place at Stanford University. The new Xeon 6 SoC features a high-speed optical interconnect for rapid data movement, a key element of AI processing. Details about the Xeon 6 have already been announced , but there were some new bits of information disclosed about this specific line, code-named Granite Rapids-D and scheduled to launch during the first half of 2025.

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The OLED Burn-In Test: Six Month Update

TechSpot

We've been using the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED exclusively as a productivity monitor for the last six months, and it's time to check in to see how the panel is holding up in terms of burn-in.

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6 insights every CIO should take away from the CrowdStrike debacle

CIO Business Intelligence

In early 2000, following IT’s unprecedentedly effective response to the Y2K situation, the world botched its after-action review. Consumed by the need to have someone to blame, influencers from around the world proclaimed it was a hoax perpetrated by IT to inflate technology budgets and its perceived importance. Happy to have a scapegoat, the world ignorantly sneered and then moved on to the next pseudo-culprit.

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Samsung promises 7 years of software updates for some of its TVs

TechSpot

For context, the average TV brand currently only offers anywhere between 2-5 years of updates. Samsung's decision to double down on long-term support could be a game-changer, especially for eco-conscious consumers looking to reduce e-waste and keep their TVs for longer. The extended update window will initially cover select 2023.

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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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NVIDIA launches ‘easy button’ for creating gen AI workflows

CIO Business Intelligence

Aiming to provide businesses with an “easy button” for starting development of enterprise generative AI applications, NVIDIA on Tuesday unveiled NVIDIA NIM Agent Blueprints, a catalog of pretrained, customizable AI workflows for a host of use cases, including customer service avatars, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and drug discovery virtual screening.

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Coforge and Salesforce launch new offering to accelerate net zero goals

Network World

Digital services and solutions provider Coforge and Salesforce have collaborated to launch Coforge ENZO, a net-zero offering. This collaboration is designed to help businesses tackle decarbonization challenges and accurately measure and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through comprehensive sustainability consulting and diagnostic assessment services, the companies said in a statement.

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Génesis, el proyecto del CSIC basado en IA que mejorará la gestión del agua

CIO Business Intelligence

El Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME-CSIC) liderará el consorcio internacional Génesis (Geologically Enhanced NaturE-based Solutions for Climate Change Resiliency of Critical Water Infrastructure), un ambicioso proyecto que busca abordar los desafíos en la gestión del agua dulce provocados por el cambio climático. Para lograrlo, el organismo público de investigación se apoyará en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza y en tecnologías como la inteligencia artificial (IA) o la creación de

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Ex-Microsoft engineers raise $25M for legal tech startup that uses AI to help lawyers analyze data

GeekWire

Supio co-founders Kyle Lam (left) and Jerry Zhou. (Supio Photos) Supio , a Seattle startup founded in 2021 by longtime friends and former Microsoft engineers, raised a $25 million Series A investment to supercharge its software platform designed to help lawyers quickly sort, search, and organize case-related data. It’s the latest legal tech startup to emerge from Seattle, and another example of AI being positioned as a competitive advantage for lawyers.

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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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Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content

TechSpot

In a letter to the Committee on the Judiciary of the US House of Representatives, Zuckerberg wrote that in 2021 senior officials from the Biden Administration, including the White House, repeatedly pressured Meta's teams for months to censor certain Covid-19 content, including humor and satire.

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Principales tecnologías que irrumpirán en los negocios en 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

A veces, las tecnologías más prometedoras están justo delante de usted. Todo lo que hace falta es reconocer el valor empresarial inherente a su uso. Para hacernos una idea de las tecnologías más prometedoras para su uso en las empresas el año que viene, hemos encuestado a una serie de responsables de TI sobre los sistemas que creen que ayudarán a las empresas a innovar, servir mejor a sus clientes y transformar su forma de hacer negocios.

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The 5 Best Free Endpoint Protection Platforms for 2024

Tech Republic Security

Discover our top picks for reputable free endpoint protection platforms and compare their features, pros and cons in this in-depth guide.

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El papel de la IA en la eficiencia operativa: más allá de la bala de plata

CIO Business Intelligence

La inteligencia artificial (IA) se ha ganado la reputación de solución milagrosa para un sinfín de retos empresariales modernos en todos los sectores. Desde mejorar la atención diagnóstica hasta revolucionar la experiencia del cliente, hay muchas industrias y organizaciones que han experimentado el verdadero poder transformador de la IA. Sin embargo, ese no es el caso para las grandes masas.

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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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Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa set to launch in October, could cost $10 a month

TechSpot

In May, it was reported that a more conversational version of Alexa will launch later in 2024. It followed Amazon's September 2023 announcement that Alexa would be receiving an artificial intelligence upgrade as generative AI companies' tools such as ChatGPT increasingly made Alexa look antiquated.

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La 37ª edición de la Copa América revoluciona la experiencia del aficionado gracias a la tecnología

CIO Business Intelligence

Cada vez es más habitual ver cómo la tecnología se pone al servicio de la plantilla y el aficionado en competiciones deportivas mejorando con creces la experiencia. Ahora, Capgemini y America’s Cup Media han presentado WindSight IQ , un innovador producto que incorporarán a la retransmisión de la Louis Vuitton 37ª Copa América y que forma parte de la asociación global anunciada a principios de este año.

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Washington State Dept. of Transportation warns toll customers about using bill-pay service Doxo

GeekWire

A Washington State Department of Transportation toll rate sign on the SR 520 Bridge over Lake Washington. (WSDOT Photo via Flickr ) The Washington State Department of Transportation is cautioning customers about using Seattle-based bill payment company Doxo to pay Good to Go! toll bills. In an orange flyer being inserted in Good to Go! bills mailed to Washington drivers, WSDOT warns that “Doxo is not affiliated with Good to Go!

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Cognizant sues Infosys for misusing shared information

CIO Business Intelligence

A lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court on Friday is a good illustration of the problems that can arise when two competitors — or even potential competitors — sign Non-Disclosure and Access Agreements (NDAAs) to share sensitive information to ostensibly help mutual customers. Friday’s filing involved Cognizant Technology Solutions , Colorado-based TriZetto, whose software helps process medical claims, which is now owned by Cognizant, and India-based Infosys.

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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.