Forrester IT
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Forrester just released a new report on mobile and new technology priorities for marketers, based on our latest global mobile executive survey. We found out that marketers: Fail to deliver on foundational mobile experiences. Consumers’ expectations of a brand’s mobile experience have never been higher. And yet, 58% of marketers agree that their mobile services […].
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
Many of us today are seeking ideas on how to deal with the massive, overwhelming deluge of data and information, both at work and at home. If that describes you, one recommendation I have is this: If you want a new idea, turn to history. One great icon of this info age, Vannevar Bush (1890-1974), […].
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The Accidental Successful CIO
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Communication is key to the CIO job Image Credit: Harald Link. When you hold the CIO position, because of the importance of information technology you have a great deal of responsibility. This means that you have to come up with ways to let everyone who works for you know what you want them to accomplish. In a word, you have to communicate. As easy as this may sound to do, it turns out that it’s actually quite difficult to do well.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Innovation is not serendipity. Working in an innovation garden not only takes passion but also needs the process and hard work. A systematic innovation approach is to depict innovation as a system, rather than a traditional process. Innovation performance depends on the alignment of its various components (people, process, resources, actions, controls, measurement, etc.).
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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?
Network World
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
As pretty much everyone knows, the Internet of Things (IoT) hype has been going strong for a few years now. I’ve done my part, no doubt, covering the technology extensively for the past 9 months. As vendors and users all scramble to cash in, it often seems like nothing can stop the rise IoT. Maybe not, but there have been rumblings of a backlash to the rise of IoT for several years.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
From technological advances to new discoveries in scientific research, the field of healthcare is continuously changing. Advances are improving the quality and longevity of life for millions of people everyday. These latest advances are no different and they may even affect us all today or in the very near future. Bad Cholesterol May Be a […].
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Cloud Musings
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Graeme Thompson, SVP/CIO Informatica The Big Pivot Podcast explores Digital transformation and its effect on every business in every industry. In exploring the business benefits of data-driven transformation, it is for CIOs who want to have a real impact on serving customers, empowering employees, and growing revenues. Hosted by Rob O’Regan of IDG, the series features Graeme Thompson, SVP/CIO Informatica , a CIO that exemplifies a strategic executive who is leveraging data to drive change throug
mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Summary: As we start a new year, it helps to reflect on (and learn from) the past year. In this two-part article, we take a look at the past year from an IT leader perspective. What are the most important lessons that IT leaders and CIOs learned (or should have learned) in 2017? What important takeaways from the last 12 months will help you succeed in the coming year?
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The 2018 Cipher Brief Threat Conference will be held 8-10 April in Sea Island Georgia. With out a doubt, this was the greatest conference I attended in 2017. It was a great time to connect with others in the security and risk mitigation community and offered a fantastic opportunity to learn from thought leaders who […].
Anoop
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Microsoft certifications help grow your career. I received loads of queries related to SCCM CB and Intune Microsoft Certification. You can schedule SCCM Certification exam from Microsoft learning portal. As per my understanding, there is no point in taking Exam 70-696. The exam 70-696 is going to expire soon (Retiring on 31 March 2018). Microsoft […].
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Cloud Musings
FEBRUARY 18, 2018
by Kevin L. Jackson & Dez Blanchfield Today’s real business innovation is happening at the seams of industries. Moreover, after listening to this podcast between Sanjay Rishi, GM Global Cloud Consulting Services at IBM Global Business Services, and Dez Blanchfield, you will understand why Mr. Rishi describes his primary role as delivering cloud enable innovation and transformation In this fascinating discussion, Sanjay and Dez talk about how organizations embark on cloud journeys through dif
Mick's IT Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
As we all know, Mozilla Firefox is not the easiest application to deal with when it comes to deploying it in an enterprise environment. I have finally taken the time to write a PowerShell script that will install it using the executable provided by Mozilla. This installer will kill all instances of firefox, execute the uninstaller helper file, and then delete the programdata folder.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
News and reports captured below point to a continued very high level of investment in technologies and companies around the blockchain. So much action is underway it is clear this new concept will be changing our world. The question is, when and how? Most of the reports below are about investments, which take time to […].
Anoop
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Microsoft SCCM product group released new preview version 1802. In my opinion, SCCM 1802 is the feature rich version preview version since TP 1706. SCCM TP 1706 had 20 new features whereas TP 1802 has 21 new features or improvements. First thing first, this 1802 version is a technical preview (TP) of SCCM. I hope, […]. The post SCCM 1802 Preview CMG Supports Azure ARM – PXE without WDS appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.
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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.
Network World
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Performance is critical when evaluating data center intrusion-prevention systems (DCIPS), which face significantly higher traffic volumes than traditional IPSes. A typical IPS is deployed at the corporate network perimeter to protect end-user activity, while a DCIPS sits inline, inside the data center perimeter, to protect data-center servers and the applications that run on them.
Mick's IT Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Here is a function that will uninstall an MSI installed application by the name of the app. You do not need to input the entire name either. For instance, say you are uninstalling all previous versions of Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader is always labeled Adobe Reader X, Adobe Reader XI, and so forth. This script allows you to do this without having to find out every version that is installed throughout a network and then enter an uninstaller line for each version.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
CERIAS is one of the forces of good in cyberspace. For 20 years they have been pulling together thought leaders, researchers, business leaders, academics and other stakeholders to further the art and science of security research. Their continuous action is known by a wide swath of professionals. They gather the community yearly at an annual […].
Anoop
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Recently received a lot of inquiries from admins regarding the upgrade of their ConfigMgr(SCCM) hierarchy. Most of their organizations want to upgrade/migrate their hierarchy to ConfigMgr Current Branch latest version. Since most of the existing ConfigMgr 2012 environment is running on Windows Server 2008 R2, the upgrade needs to be planned properly.
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.
The Investing Edge
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
As an early stage enterprise tech investor, I was excited to go back to SaaStr Annual this year. For VCs, industry conferences are great for meeting with entrepreneurs, stress testing investment theses and learning from industry leaders to help our own portfolio companies. Since we are early stage investors at Ascent, most of the sessions at SaaStr were valuable and relevant to our portfolio companies.
Network World
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Robert Gibbons, CTO at Datta, joins host Steve Ragan to talk about why companies pay out ransoms, the role of incident response plans and continuity strategies, and how companies weigh the risks.
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Getting the most out of your employees can be a challenge, if when you feel you've hired the right people. There are many aspects that contribute toward efficiency and productivity. It may take some thought and some new initiatives to get the best from each person on your staff. Here are some suggestions for working […].
Dataconomy
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Today, businesses are entering into a new era ruled by data. AI, specifically, is gradually evolving into a key driver that shapes day-to- day business processes and Business Intelligence decision-making. Thanks to advances in cognitive computing and AI, companies can now use sophisticated algorithms to gain insights into consumer behavior, The post How AI is Transforming Business Intelligence appeared first on Dataconomy.
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.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
With the exponential growth of information and emerging digital technologies, CIOs will continue to be put on the front line for driving innovation and leading digitalization. They need to ensure their organizations are ready for change, space and time are made to scope, plan and execute. CIO role should be continually reinvented to fit for the new digital paradigm shift.
mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Summary: In many organizations, end user reporting runs through a single department or individual. They must build and customize the reports for end users—many of which want their reports customized in different ways. The problem: These customizations waste time. The report author often gets bogged down with countless change requests from end users—which delays the reporting process and hurts efficiency across the entire organization.
Dataconomy
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
In the 1990s, anthropologist Robin Dunbar hypothesized that the maximum number of people an individual can personally know and remember is 150 — Dunbar’s number. The specific figure is debated, but it is common sense that the human cognitive capacity to understand relationships at scale has a limit. The larger. The post Machine Learning for Connecting Organizations: A Conversation with Roger Gorman appeared first on Dataconomy.
Dataconomy
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Bitcoin may be monopolizing headlines, but one of the real stars of the blockchain revolution is the smart contract. Originally pioneered by Ethereum, the smart contract was intended to eliminate many of the barriers and processes that raise the costs of doing business. By building an automated contract that is. The post Risks Emerge as Smart Contracts Show Cracks appeared first on Dataconomy.
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Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Running businesses is an iterative continuum to solve problems large or small. Creativity needs a problem, and a creative person needs a purpose. Creative thinking and critical thinking often work in tandem for problem-solving. Collectively, innovation allows an organization to stand out and above the rest for solving problems creatively and maximizing the commercial value to the company.
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Problem-solving is both art and science. Even though you have a good intention to solve problems, perhaps just fix the symptom and cause more serious problems later on. Therefore, it is important to spend time on pondering what are potential pitfalls on the way to both define the correct the problem and solve it effectively. How to overcome the obstacles and avoid pitfalls to improve problem-solving effectiveness, either individually or collectively?
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Compare to the other executive positions, the CIO role continues to be shaken up, refined, reinvented and reenergized. The magic “I” of the CIO title sparks many imaginations and modern CIOs need to wear different hats and play multiple roles. Here are a set of blogs to brainstorm digital CIOs as “Chief Influence Officers.” CIOs as “Chief Influence Officer” The New Book “12 CIO Personas” Chapter 12 Introduction: The CIO as “Chief Influence Officer” ?
Future of CIO
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
We live in an information abundant and technology empowered world and every day more and more technology affects the way we think, live, and work. Digitalization represents a break from the past and implies the full-scale changes in the way that the business is conducted so that simply adopting some new gadgets isn’t insufficient. It is a holistic effort and multifaceted discipline to touch every aspect of the business.
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