Sat.Mar 21, 2020 - Fri.Mar 27, 2020

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Customers Are Staying Home — So Prioritize Digital UX

Forrester IT

Your customers are stuck at home so it’s suddenly more important than ever to get digital experiences right. Redirect funds to 1) scale up your design team, 2) hire outside help where needed, 3) rigorously review your UX so you can make it better, and 4) update and sharpen your UX expertise. Forrester's research reports and advisory services can help with all four.

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CIOs Have To Help Their Companies Start To Use AI – Or Else…

The Accidental Successful CIO

Your company has to start to use AI or else… Image Credit: Photo by h heyerlein on Unsplash. I’m pretty sure that just about every CIO has heard about artificial intelligence (AI) by now. This technology is starting to revolutionize a lot of the ways that we live our lives. AI is showing up in our cell phones and helps us to remember to do things, shows us places that we’d probably like to go based on places that we’ve been in the past, and can even recommend people that

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Supercomputers Recruited to Work on COVID-19 Research

Information Week

A consortium forms to crunch data that might help researchers get a better understanding of the virus faster.

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Four Agile Workstreams in a Data Driven Organization

Social, Agile and Transformation

In this episode of 5 Minutes with @NYIke, I share a four-step process to start getting your organization more data-driven. You can start with any of the four steps. Still, most organizations I know start with the one that I shared in the video - getting data scientists - and especially citizen data scientists - to ask questions and explore data. Once you get started, the other steps will.

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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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Agile, DevOps, and COVID-19

Forrester IT

Every other Friday, we have a meeting of the “DevOps Theme Team,” a group of Forrester analysts focused on next generation IT management approaches. We talk about Agile and DevOps, of course, but also extend into related areas like portfolio management and security. Today (unsurprisingly) the topic du jour was COVID-19 and its impacts specifically […].

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Think Twice Before Deciding To Use A Personal VPN: You could be getting some really bad advice

CTOvision

From the 1930s to 1950s (far too long) the medical community just would not wake up to the fact that cigarettes could cause harm (see More Doctors Smoke Camels). Why did they stick with this misperception for so long? When so many good people come to the wrong conclusion it probably means some deeply human […].

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How enterprise networking is changing with a work-at-home workforce

Network World

As the coronavirus spreads, public and private companies as well as government entities are requiring employees to work from home, putting unforeseen strain on all manner of networking technologies and causing bandwidth and security concerns. What follows is a round-up of news and traffic updates that Network World will update as needed to help keep up with the ever-changing situation.

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Quantifying Coronavirus (COVID-19) For The Technology Channel

Forrester IT

How will the technology channel be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Read a list of likely scenarios and what it could mean for the long-term.

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Helping Friends and Family Reduce Risks In The Age of Remote Work and Social Distancing

CTOvision

Our readers are a technically oriented group with a good awareness of the dynamic nature of the cyber threat. You do not need lists of best practices, you live them by continuously assessing your environment and taking action to reduce risk as appropriate. But all of us have friends and family or co-workers who are […].

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Cybercriminals now recycling standard phishing emails with coronavirus themes

Tech Republic Security

The latest malicious COVID-19 campaigns are repurposing conventional phishing emails with a coronavirus angle, says security trainer KnowBe4.

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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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Windows Information Protection WIP Deep Dive | Internals with Joy Part 2

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In Part 1 of this article on Windows Information Protection, I explained the concepts of WIP and how each setting we configure in the policy affects the end-user activity on an endpoint with WIP enabled. If you are yet to read that, I would recommend giving it a read as well.

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Multilayer Maps Can Guide COVID-19 Public Health Strategy

Forrester IT

Multilayer maps communicate powerfully in ways that statistics and data alone cannot. Seeing where a thing is happening brings the context of our physical reality into the picture. So what can a multilayer map do to guide public health policy? I think it’s by identifying the location of populations at risk and the pathways of […].

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Everything you need to know about… Big Data

CTOvision

The Big Data hype isn’t new, but it shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you’re at the start of the big data journey or implementing it with AI teammates, big data plays a vital role in today’s business. And, its impact could stretch anywhere from the Internet of Things, through to car manufacturing, so […].

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How hackers are using COVID-19 fears to push new scams and malware

Tech Republic Security

Cybercriminals may be staying home, but they're not taking a break from phishing attempts and password hacking during the coronavirus outbreak.

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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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FIX Failed to Run Search on WUAgent Error 0x8007000e |SCCM |ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Another troubleshooting blog post to help the Configuration Manager community. Let’s see how to fix Failed to Run Search on WUAgent Error 0x8007000e. This troubleshooting is part of your SCCM software update deployment process. Introduction Deployed patches to a collection and don’t see any patches exposed in the software center?

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Can AI Predict Global Pandemics Like The Coronavirus?

Forrester IT

If you want to use ML to predict sparse events, then you are going to need a whole lot more sparse events. Maybe we don’t have the direct data to predict the big events like the coronavirus outbreak, but we are very likely to have the data to predict one or more proxy events for an outbreak.

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Internet of Things – opportunity or risk?

CTOvision

Read Andrea Gaglione take a look at whether the Internet of Things are an opportunity or a risk to businesses on IT Pro Portal : The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem has radically evolved in the last two decades, facilitated by the evolution of distributed network technologies. McKinsey estimates that by 2025, the world will […].

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How hospitals can be proactive to prevent ransomware attacks

Tech Republic Security

The coronavirus is putting a strain on healthcare facilities and increasing cybersecurity risks. Here are steps hospital IT admins can take to prevent ransomware and safeguard patient data.

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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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World Backup Day 2020 while World is Fighting with Covid-19

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. This year’s world backup day (31st March) should come with a different message. Humanity is fighting with Covid-19 and I don’t see any point in “celebrating” world backup day. I’m sure we will overcome this difficult situation and we still need to go back to our normal life.

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Are Virtual Events The Right Move For You?

Forrester IT

It’s a rough time to be planning or managing a large, in-person event. The COVID-19 virus has made canceling or delaying customer gatherings, seminars, conferences, and trade shows of any size essential. Digital alternatives don’t replicate the in-person experience, despite innovative technologies and approaches. Marketers and sellers rely on events to support campaigns that generate […].

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Artificial intelligence for fraud detection is bound to save billions

CTOvision

Read Tibi Puiu explain how artificial intelligence can help companies to save millions through fraud detection on ZME Science : Fraud mitigation is one of the most sought-after artificial intelligence (AI) services because it can provide an immediate return on investment. Already, many companies are experiencing lucrative profits thanks to AI and machine learning (ML) […].

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Organizations are moving their security to the cloud, but concerns remain

Tech Republic Security

Businesses see advantages in migrating to cloud-based security tools but are worried about such issues as data privacy and unauthorized access, says Exabeam.

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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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Google Sheets: Tips every user should master

Tech Republic Cloud

Whether you are a Google Sheets beginner or an advanced user, you'll benefit from these step-by-step tutorials.

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How Employees Feel About Coronavirus Now: A PandemicEX Survey Update

Forrester IT

The #pandemicEX survey results indicate that 41% of US workers are now afraid to go to work, compared with 29% two weeks ago. Read more.

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Why AI Is The Future Of Cybersecurity

CTOvision

These and many other insights are from Capgemini’s Reinventing Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence Report published this week. You can download the report here (28 pp., PDF, free, no opt-in). Capgemini Research Institute surveyed 850 senior executives from seven industries, including consumer products, retail, banking, insurance, automotive, utilities, and telecom. 20% of the executive respondents are […].

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ROLLING UPDATE: The impact of COVID-19 on public networks and security

Network World

As the coronavirus spreads, public and private companies as well as government entities are requiring employees to work from home, putting unforeseen strain on all manner of networking technologies and causing bandwidth and security concerns. What follows is a round-up of news and traffic updates that Network World will update as needed to help keep up with the ever-changing situation.

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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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How to Use Windows Sandbox to Create MSI Packages

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s see how to use Windows Sandbox to Create MSI Packages from Legacy Installers. You are going to see how Smart Package studio helps to build MSI package from this post. Related Post – How to Make Application Packagers Life Easier Introduction Windows Sandbox is a feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 10 version 1903 […].

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Consumer Reaction To COVID-19 Varies By Age, Income, And Location

Forrester IT

COVID-19 brings a wave of public health, economic, and cultural crises that trigger yet unforeseen repercussions. While three-quarters of US online adults say they’re familiar with details of the illness, talk to myriad consumers and observe a range of reactions. Our latest data reveals that looking at US consumers through the lens of age, income, […].

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Securing the internet of things and your workplace

CTOvision

In this episode, we look at the need to secure the internet of things, physical workspaces, and the products companies make. From planes to children’s toys to oil rigs, more connected devices are vulnerable to attack than ever before.Ken Munro is an internet-of things security researcher, penetration tester, and writer with two decades of experience […].

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Hackers hijacking home routers to direct people to malicious coronavirus app

Tech Republic Security

The attackers are changing DNS settings on Linksys routers to redirect users to a malicious website promising an informative COVID-19 app, says security provider BitDefender.

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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.