mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
MARCH 5, 2020
Summary: Legacy Modernization is an important, yet complex topic. Because every business is different, modernization needs vary from one company to the next. Which applications should be modernized? Which modernization approach is right for you? What steps should you take to ensure a successful project? In this guide, we answer all of these questions and more!
Dataconomy
MARCH 5, 2020
Our misguided perceptions of AI confuse the vital public debate about AI’s role in society by mitigating its severity and exaggerating its impact. Artificial Intelligence is sexy. It’s been able to translate between languages, recommend us new TV shows to watch, and beat humans at everything from Go to Jeopardy. . The post How to Stop Fetishizing AI appeared first on Dataconomy.
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The Accidental Successful CIO
MARCH 4, 2020
CIOs need to find a way to solve the shortage of skilled security workers Image Credit: Merrill College of Journalism Press Releases. As your company’s CIO you have a responsibility to make sure that the IT department is staffed with the skilled workers that it will need in order to remain both competitive and secure. Among other things, this means that because of the importance of information technology you are going to have to hire the cybersecurity experts that you’ll need in order to keep th
Social, Agile and Transformation
MARCH 2, 2020
If you go to most business leaders to discuss data governance, you are likely to get a glazing stare that screams, "What the heck are you talking about?" And then your mind races to figure out where to begin. Data policies? Data security? Data quality? Data cataloging? Master data management? Let's face it, most business leaders even today have little understanding of data governance even with.
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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.
Information Week
MARCH 3, 2020
Looking for a way to help your organization work smarter and faster? Augmented intelligence is ready to provide added support, new insights, and a competitive edge.
Information Week
MARCH 6, 2020
Here are three technology breakthroughs that are acting as catalysts, along with four core roles of AI that are driving it forward.
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Forrester IT
MARCH 2, 2020
What is the employee experience of a pandemic? Companies are making plans, governments are tracking the spread of the virus, but who is listening to the voice of the employees? What impact are they experiencing because of the coronavirus, even if they aren’t exposed to it? Help us track and share that. TAKE THE 10-MIN […].
CTOvision
MARCH 4, 2020
Read Raef Meeuwisse explain the interesting link between the Coronavirus epidemic and the cybersecurity threat landscape on Infosec Magazine : Cybersecurity professionals are always interested in understanding how evolving events shape the threat landscape. Events such as WannaCry and NotPetya may have temporarily crippled technology environments that were running with third-rate security*, but the repercussions […].
Anoop
MARCH 5, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Hello, this is my first post here, I have more than 13 years of experience in ConfigMgr. I’m going to start a series of posts related SQL and WQL queries (SQL Query) to help SCCM admins. Related post – SCCM Management Insights – Healthy SCCM Infra Introduction When it comes to your SCCM Infrastructure cleanup […].
Information Week
MARCH 4, 2020
It's impossible to know what the future will bring for DevOps in the cloud, but the areas highlighted here are sure to play a role.
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Forrester IT
MARCH 5, 2020
It’s no secret that credential theft remains a primary attack vector for cybercriminals. According to the FBI’s 2019 Internet Crime Report, phishing was the most widely reported cybercrime last year. Recently, we’ve seen a sharp uptick in the number of phishing attempts that leveraged the paranoia surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus). The bitter truth is that legacy […].
CTOvision
MARCH 4, 2020
Every large enterprise faces decisions on whether to code something using internal talent, code something using contractors, or buy a commercial product. For complex and sometimes hard to understand or explain reasons, the government has always had a hard time optimizing on these decisions. As we have been writing on extensively over the last several […].
Anoop
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. This is very interesting and exciting for me to connect to ConfigMgr server using Azure Bastion solution. Let’s use Azure Bastion to connect to Configuration Manager Server hosted in Azure. Let’s Setup Azure Bastion Connect to SCCM Server. NOTE! – Azure Bastion connection uses SSL without any exposure through public IP addresses.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 2, 2020
Without regulation and strong proactive measures, 5G networks remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, and the responsibility falls on businesses and governments.
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.
Forrester IT
MARCH 1, 2020
Not too long ago, executives from manufacturing and related industries would not consider running their internet of things (IoT) initiatives from a cloud. Now? It’s hard to find one who doesn’t enthusiastically embrace some role for the public cloud. Makers of industrial IoT software platforms have undergone a similar change of heart, pivoting from making […].
CTOvision
MARCH 2, 2020
Blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) may be interesting ways to track and assure the validity of information as it’s passed between entities or systems, and it has been weighed as a possible data exchange medium for devices and systems within the Internet of Things. But current blockchains and DLTs may have too much […].
Anoop
MARCH 1, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. You can easily setup a ConfigMgr LAB Infrastructure in Azure IaaS. In this post, I try to help you with setting up an SCCM LAB in Azure (Setup ConfigMgr LAB Infrastructure). You need to have a valid Azure subscription to build the EndPoint Manager LAB environment in Azure.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 3, 2020
Cybercriminals are finding new ways to get malware on mobile devices, including abusing Android's accessibility features, according to a McAfee report.
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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?
Forrester IT
MARCH 2, 2020
Forrester’s customer experience (CX) research team published more than 100 reports in 2019. I just published a report that pulls together our most important CX findings from those publications and highlights them in one place. The report is called Forrester’s Top CX Research Findings Of 2019. The key discoveries that I feature in this new […].
CTOvision
MARCH 6, 2020
As the markets for AI shift from those organizations that have the technical expertise required to build models from scratch to those enterprises and organizations looking to consume models built by others, the focus shifts from tooling and platforms focused solely on model development to tools and platforms focused on the overall usage, consumption, and […].
Anoop
MARCH 3, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this guide you shall learn how to install new Configuration Manager | Microsoft Endpoint Manager Configuration Manager | SCCM | ConfigMgr Primary Server. Let’s dive into New ConfigMgr Primary Server Installation Step by Step Guide (LAB setup). Prerequisites – ConfigMgr Primary Server Installation The following are the prerequisites of ConfigMgr|SCCM server installation.
Information Week
MARCH 5, 2020
Yes, IT leaders and teams can be perceived as a pain in the neck, but don't overlook their superpowers.
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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.
Forrester IT
MARCH 5, 2020
What is the effect on your employees? Do they know what your plan is? This video interview with Forrester's Stephanie Balaouras reveals initial data from our survey.
CTOvision
MARCH 3, 2020
Read Bernard Marr take a look at whether artificial intelligence is a threat to humans on Forbes : Are artificial intelligence (AI) and superintelligent machines the best or worst thing that could ever happen to humankind? This has been a question in existence since the 1940s when computer scientist Alan Turing wondered and began to […].
Anoop
MARCH 4, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s go through Install New ConfigMgr Software Update Role Setup Guide. In this blog, I have detailed steps to configure the First (Upstream) Software update Role (SUP) role installation for Configuration Manager. You have to Install WSUS for ConfigMgr Software Update Point Role.
CIO Musings
MARCH 2, 2020
Technology leadership is never easy. During times of crisis planning and mobilization, it is even harder. So take a deep breath, relax, and read on. I think this will help you. The largest responsibilities of a municipal government during a pandemic is to continue to provide existing services and to provide for emerging citizen needs related to the pandemic.
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Forrester IT
MARCH 3, 2020
March 2, 2020 BMC acquires Compuware. According to the press announcement: “The strategic combination of BMC and Compuware will build upon the success of BMC Automated Mainframe Intelligence (AMI) and the Topaz suite, ISPW technology, and classic product portfolios from Compuware to further modernize the mainframe industry.” At Forrester we see this a continuation of […].
CTOvision
MARCH 4, 2020
While corporations today are more knowledgeable about security threats and prepared to respond to data breaches, there are key areas in which progress declined in 2019, according to a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute. Sixty-eight percent of respondents say their organization has put more resources toward security technologies to detect and respond quickly to […].
Anoop
MARCH 2, 2020
Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. You can use Intune to deploy security policies using out of box templates or Windows 10 custom policy CSP (UserRights Policy). In this post, you shall learn how to successfully deploy UserRights policies. Thanks to my colleague Mark Thomas to help me in fixing the issue.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 6, 2020
How confident are you with the security of your WordPress deployments? If you're not 100% confident, you need to make use of the wpscan tool.
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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.
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