Sat.Feb 02, 2019 - Fri.Feb 08, 2019

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New Tech Spotlight: Let’s Get Real About Extended Reality

Forrester IT

This morning I came across a story about Warby Parker’s new “virtual try-on” capability. It seems the 8-year old eCommerce company is dipping it’s toes back into augmented reality (AR). The rub is that the automagical feature is only available to people on Warby Parker’s iOS app for iPhone X or later. I guess Android […].

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Data-Centric Security and Zero Trust Architecture:

CTOvision

It’s been nearly ten years since John Kindervag first published a paper recommending what he called the “zero trust” model of information security. The time had come, he announced, to abandon the idea of unbreakable network perimeters, and to deal with the reality that intruders will inevitably find their way into protected networks. In the […].

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SD-WAN creates new security challenges

Network World

SD-WAN products have been available for the better part of five years. Early adopters of the technology focused primarily on transport-related issues such as replacing or augmenting MPLS with broadband. As any technology matures and moves out of the early adopter phase, the buying criteria changes — and SD-WAN is no different. In 2018, a ZK Research survey asked respondents to rank SD-WAN buying criteria, and security came out as the top response, well ahead of technology innovation and price.

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SCCM 1810 Rollup Hotfix Installation Guide

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Are you new to SCCM and looking to learn SCCM? In this post, you will see the SCCM rollup update installation details. The latest rollup update for SCCM 1810 is KB 4486457. Related Posts – SCCM 1810 Upgrade Step by Step Walk through Guide, SCCM 1810 Improvements and Features, and SCCM 1810 Known Issues and FIXES. […].

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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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Who Are You, Citizen Data Scientist?

Forrester IT

Ugh. Everyone is talking about the citizen data scientist, but no one can define it (perhaps they know one when they see one). Here goes — the simplest definition of a citizen data scientist is: non-data scientist.

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Super Bowl Ads Indicate Big Businesses Think You Are Afraid of AI

CTOvision

Tom Loftus provided an insightful review of some of Super Bowl ads in the 4 Feb 2019 Wall Street Journal. Like AI parody in SNL, these ads really poked fun at computers: Seriously, did anyone catch the commercials? If the Super Bowl is the zeitgeist, then it is safe to say that America is not […].

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Latest Version MDT 8456 – SCCM 1810 – Server 2019 Support – UDI Wizard

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft recently released the latest version of MDT 8456. You would be able to build Server 2019 with the latest version MDT 8456. This version comes with Windows 10 1809, Server 2019, and SCCM 1810 support. You can download the latest version of MDT 8456 from here.

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Forrester’s Latest Infographic: Consumers Don’t Believe the Chatbot Hype

Forrester IT

Consumers really don’t like your chatbot. It’s not exactly a relationship built to last – a few clicks here, a few sentences there – but Forrester Analytics shows us very clearly that, to consumers, your chatbot isn’t exactly “swipe right” material. That’s unfortunate, because using a chatbot for customer service can be incredibly effective when […].

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Sophisticated new phishing campaign targets the C-suite

CTOvision

A new phishing campaign to steal login credentials is being launched on businesses – specifically the C-suite. Researchers at GreatHorn first discovered the campaign which targets senior executives by claiming to be from the company’s CEO. The fake email regards the rescheduling of a board meeting. By following the link from this email and users are greeted […].

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AI-Powered Project Management: The Pros and Cons

Information Week

Artificial intelligence holds promise as a way to improve IT project management, but there are some hurdles to overcome.

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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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Third-Party Applications are Patched up-to-date? SCCM admins?

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Regardless of your organization’s chosen operating system, you need various 3rd (third-party) applications to make your machines enterprise-ready. Your organization probably uses software for displaying certain document types, editing and creating image files, and displaying videos and other media on your browsers.

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How CRM Will Evolve in 2019

Forrester IT

Modern CRM is delivered as software-as-a-service and microservices, is modular, and offers APIs for easy access to enterprise applications. It empowers customer-facing personnel with the right data about their customers at the right time, in context, so that they can focus on nurturing relationships across journeys even as they cross channels and devices.

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Booz Allen’s Cyber threat analysis provides actionable recommendations for business and governments

CTOvision

Booz Allen has just released a report we would like to endorse and most highly recommend you review. Their 2019 Cyber Threat outlook is particularly relevant because it is informed by real practitoners. This is our favorite kind of asesssment since practitoners have skin in the game. Booz Allen is also in a good position […].

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The Title Machine Learning Engineer Will Start to Disappear

Information Week

We may be at a point in the evolution of machine learning tools where formal education in the field is no longer necessary.

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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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Get TotalAV Essential AntiVirus for $19.99 (80% off)

Network World

The term “computer virus” calls to mind imagery of pathogenic creepy-crawlies bringing down a device’s operating system, their flagella wriggling as they multiply into hordes that infiltrate its chips and wires. And while it’s true that our computers can be infected with literal biological bacteria like staphylococci, per Science Illustrated , the threat of malicious codes and programs intent on corrupting data and files looms far larger: According to a recent study from the University of Maryla

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The Green New Deal Is Your Solution To Climate Change Risks

Forrester IT

If you are reading this for the snark and jokes, thank you. We are so sorry to disappoint you, because we’re not sure how to make corporate climate risks funny. Instead, let’s have a sober discussion about climate risk, and you can leave the jokes in the comment section.¹ What Is It? The Green New […].

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IoT Revolution: 5 Ways the Internet of Things Will Change Transportation

CTOvision

Read Taylor Donovan Barnett explain how the Internet of Things will change transportation on Interesting Engineering : Data influences every aspect of your life. If not completely already, the technological landscape will be completely data-centric in the near future. The device you are reading this article on probably collects your data to optimize your user experience.

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Prepping the Enterprise for the AI Apocalypse

Information Week

Forget the little pilot project. Enterprises that want to survive the disruptions ahead need to get their tech ready today or expect to be gone in two years.

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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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SD-WAN creates new security challenges

Network World

SD-WAN products have been available for the better part of five years. Early adopters of the technology focused primarily on transport-related issues such as replacing or augmenting MPLS with broadband. As any technology matures and moves out of the early adopter phase, the buying criteria changes — and SD-WAN is no different. In 2018, a ZK Research survey asked respondents to rank SD-WAN buying criteria, and security came out as the top response, well ahead of technology innovation and price.

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CMOs: To Get A Seat At The Digital Transformation Table, Command Your Customer’s Experience

Forrester IT

Only 16% of CMOs are responsible for leading the execution of their firm’s digital transformation. Now is the time to rethink your role. Too few CMOs actively lead or are deeply involved in digital transformation. CIOs, COOs, CXOs, and CDOs have filled the gap but don’t represent the voice of the customer or bring the […].

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Ransomware in 2019 and beyond: Don’t get complacent

CTOvision

Read why Nathan Eddy says that infosec and IT teams should expect more sophisticated ransomware attacks on Healthcare IT News : Although much of the buzz about ransomware has quieted down in the days since the NotPetya and WannaCry attacks, the threat persists and hospital IT and security teams should remain vigilant. Just like phishing attacks […].

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Fighting for Digital Transformation in the Government Sector

Information Week

DevOps and digital transformation for government entities can mean addressing policy and security-driven roadblocks.

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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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Website Server Planning Tips

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Website Server Planning Tips - Information Technology Blog. Do you want to build a website, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are an experienced web developer, but looking to switch plans? Perhaps you have a business and don’t have a website, and you are losing out on great opportunities for your business.

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Join our 2019 Search Marketing Survey

Forrester IT

I am pleased to announce that Forrester and SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) are partnering for the second year in a row to field a Search Marketing Survey. From last year’s survey, we highlighted five key trends from the survey that we saw in the search marketing industry.

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The hidden truth about cyber crime: insider threats

CTOvision

Barely a day goes by without reports of another major cyber-attack. Whether the target is an illicit dating site, a leading business, charity or even the National Health Service (NHS), hackers have demonstrated a level of indiscriminate ruthlessness towards wreaking havoc and stealing confidential information. The ramifications of these attacks are profound.

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Enterprises are White Knights in Battle to Avoid AI Winter

Information Week

It is up to enterprise organizations, not just academia, to maintain artificial intelligence's momentum when it comes to innovation and adoption.

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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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5 Benefits of Database DevOps and How to Achieve Them

Flexagon

One of the major benefits of DevOps is that it speeds up the development and delivery process, typically for application and other software development. It increases efficiency, reduces errors and better leverages IT talent. But these benefits can be delayed when database changes are also required because most DevOps teams don’t encompass databases.

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We Passed “Peak Survey Effectiveness” In CX Measurement — What Now?

Forrester IT

This is part 1 of my blog series on the future of CX measurement (read part 2, part 3, and part 4). CX pros can learn a lot from the inverted U theory. It describes that more is better. until it isn’t.

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How to Unleash Blockchain into Your Supply Chain

CTOvision

Today’s supply chains are poised for a major disruption because of the evolving potential of blockchain technology in increasing efficiency, reducing liabilities, fighting counterfeiting, improving compliance and providing the ability to do precise targeted recalls. Thanks to a variety of use-cases in every stage of the supply chain, the industry is looking to unleash a […].

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Where Third-Party Vendors Stand in the Wake of AWS Backup

Information Week

Amazon's offering is meant to deliver convenience-and it may push competing backup services to change tactics.

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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.