June, 2017

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Cognitive Search Is The AI Version Of Enterprise Search

Forrester IT

Written by Emily Miller, Senior Research Associate. Stop Wasting Time. More than half (54%) of global information workers are interrupted from their work a few times or more per month to spend time looking for or trying to get access to information, insights, and answers. The problem: Old keyword-based enterprise search engines of the past are obsolete.

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How Your Small Business Can Begin To Use Big Data

CTOvision

While big data can seem like an intimidating term when you are running a small business, it can be a very useful tool to drive your business’s success. Big data, as a term, encompasses many sources of information, some of which you may already use. Big data has many benefits to offer you, from a […].

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The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government

Computer Weekly

Macedonia has been accused of using surveillance technology for covert spying - the subsequent political protests were instrumental in the ruling party losing power after 10 years

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Switch’s Las Vegas Data Center Stronghold Reaches North of 2 Million Square Feet

Data Center Knowledge

Company launches massive, 40MW Las Vegas 10 data center Read More.

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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 Importance of Integration in Data Science and Predictive Analytics

IT Toolbox

Data Science and Predictive Analytics are also trending. But Integration Failures are blocking. What is Data Science and why are integration failures resulting in data silos such a big problem?

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My Most Challenging Tech Presentation Was to Middle School Teenagers

Social, Agile and Transformation

I've been to several conferences the last few months sharing my insights on digital transformation, agile culture, and enabling the data driven organization - all key practices that I cover in my book, Driving Digital: The Leader's Guide to Business Transformation Through Technology. I've done long tutorials, fast TED-like keynotes, moderated panels, and participated in webinars all with.

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Big Data in Healthcare Will be the Norm by 2021

CTOvision

As the benefits of big data become more pronounced, this technology is finding a place in an increasing number of industries, not the least of which is the healthcare sector. In fact, some researchers anticipate that big data could become a staple in the way healthcare is administered by as soon as 2121. Let’s take […].

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Europe faces shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022

Computer Weekly

European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply, a report has revealed

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The Blockchain Revolution: Where’s the Disruption?

Data Center Knowledge

This year blockchains seem to be off the public radar. Much of that is because the complexity of both the technology and its uses don't lend itself to overnight adoption. Read More.

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What are the Best Colleges for IT in the World

IT Toolbox

If you are interested in what computer science and IT programs in the world provide the best education, make sure to check out this article.

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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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How to make your employees care about cybersecurity: 10 tips

Tech Republic Security

People are the largest security vulnerability in any organization. Here's some expert advice on how to make cybersecurity training more effective and protect your business.

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Automation Technologies, Robotics, And Artificial Intelligence In The Workforce

Forrester IT

Last week, McDonald's shares hit an all-time high, bouyed by Wall Street's expectations that investments in automation technologies will drive business value: As part of its "Experience of the Future" initiative, McDonald's announced plans to roll out digital ordering kiosks that will replace cashiers in 2,500 of its locations.

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Why Interest In “Data Governance” Is Increasing

CTOvision

Interest is Increasing I'm working with colleagues to improve how data resources are managed. Our main focus is improving what is commonly referred to as "data governance." Interest in data governance has been increasing as suggested by this three year plot of Google searches (Plotted using GOOGLE TRENDS to search for "Data Governance" on June […].

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Finnish government scraps paper and digitises archives

Computer Weekly

The government in Finland is digitising 94 shelf kilometres of documents to save millions of euros and make the information easier to access

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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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Microsoft Joins Hot Open Source PaaS Project Cloud Foundry

Data Center Knowledge

The once notoriously anti-open source company has realized it's making tons of money in the cloud thanks to open source software. Read More.

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Eight Ways ERP is Improving Supply Chains Now

IT Toolbox

If consumers feel that their lives have sped up and gotten more complex in recent years, they should see the supply chains for the products that support their lives. Globalization and the cloud have eaten away at the possibility of having an inefficient network for sourcing, manufacture and distribution.

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The world needs more cybersecurity pros, but millennials aren't interested in the field

Tech Republic Security

Only 7% of cybersecurity workers are under age 29, and just 11% are women. Here's how your business can better recruit younger, more diverse cybersecurity workers.

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Victim Blaming Won't Stop Global Ransomware Attacks

Forrester IT

The security industry has an accountability crisis. It's time to talk about it, then fix it. Whenever a massive cyber attack occurs inevitably a chorus of voices rises to blame the victims. WannaCry on 5/12 and Petya on 6/27 yet again kicked off the familiar refrains of: "If users didn't click on stuff they shouldn't… ". "If they patched they wouldn't be down… ".

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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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IIoT? IoT? What is the difference?

CTOvision

The Internet of Things As the number of products on the market described as “smart” has grown, “the internet of things” has become something of a buzzword (or buzz phrase). The phrase “internet of things” suggests a network of connected or computerized devices that work together to make life more convenient and simple for the […].

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GDPR: Five myths you will encounter on your compliance journey

Computer Weekly

The General Data Protection Regulation comes into force in May 2018.

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BMW’s Connected-Car Data Platform to Run in IBM’s Cloud

Data Center Knowledge

The CarData platform is meant to feed vehicle data to third-party service providers Read More.

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The Thousand-Page Resume

IT Toolbox

I used to believe that blogging was going to be the new resume for the elite technology worker. Think about it, what better way to give a prospective employer insight into who you are, what you know and how you think? It seemed like a really good fit to me. Let me reiterate: I USED to think this way.

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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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Cybercrime industry growing rapidly, cybersecurity can't keep up

Tech Republic Security

IBM's Etay Maor believes businesses must rethink their approach to cybercrime and offers suggestions for how they can protect themselves

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Hortonworks Eats IBM.And Loves It

Forrester IT

Big announcement at Dataworks today -- IBM is giving up on Big Insights and partnering with Hortonworks. This seems not unexpected and only mildly interesting until you think deeply about it. Then it hits you: Hortonworks, after digesting Microsoft, is now eating IBM. It's a total reversal from the past, when big fish like IBM would eat little fish like Hortonworks.

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Registration for the O’Reilly Strata Data Conference in New York 2017

CTOvision

Strata Data Conference | September 25–28, 2017| New York, NY Cutting-edge science and new business fundamentals intersect and merge at Strata Data Conference. It's a deep-immersion event where data scientists, analysts, and executives get up to speed on emerging techniques and technologies by dissecting case studies, developing new skills, and sharing emerging best practices.

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Why entrepreneurship is the only escape from AI-fuelled unemployment

Computer Weekly

Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, predicts up to 15m people could lose their jobs due to AI.

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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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HPE’s Gen10 Servers Will Have Security Drilled into Silicon

Data Center Knowledge

The company's custom silicon enables security at the firmware level. Read More.

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6 Ways AI Will Affect the Future of VoIP and UC

IT Toolbox

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of today’s most widely used buzzwords, but what does it mean to you? Searching for definitions, I found one referring to AI as “the art of intelligence”; another definition referred to “human automation.” Wikipedia defines artificial intelligence as intelligence exhibited by machines.

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Ukraine is a test bed for global cyberattacks that will target major infrastructure

Tech Republic Security

On the ground in Kiev, TechRepublic got a first-hand look at the frontline of a cyberwar that involves alleged Russian state-sponsored hackers, organized crime, and lone-wolf attackers.

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Ringing down the curtain on change management theater

Forrester IT

Change Management is a hot topic lately on my social media channels. Like my friend Jon Hall , I also am a long time veteran of the classic Change Advisory Board (CAB) process. It almost seems medieval: a weekly or bi-weekly meeting of all-powerful IT leaders and senior engineers, holding court like royalty of old, hearing the supplications of the assembled peasants seeking various favors.

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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.