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How To Transform An IT Architecture

The Accidental Successful CIO

When you are going to migrate to a new system, key questions have to be asked Image Credit: Jamie. The reason that an IT department exists within a company is to provide the company with a way to use the importance of information technology to provide the company with a competitive advantage. The IT department provides the company with the ability to process all of the data that is collected while at the same time providing the company’s customers with a seamless experience.

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Changing Mindsets on IT Automation

Information Week

Enterprises are not fully on board yet and in some cases stuck in manual mode. Here are four key areas to consider to get on the road to automation.

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Data breaches now cost companies an average of $1.41 million

Tech Republic Security

IT security budgets now average $18.9 million, up from $8.9 million, with savings credited to internal cybersecurity, according to new Kaspersky report.

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Navigating the Skills Gap in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Information Week

IT leaders who will survive in the hybrid multi-cloud world are fostering the skills they already have in-house, while embracing some shifts toward new ideas.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

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.

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How To Stay Safe When Gaming Online

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How To Stay Safe When Gaming Online - Information Technology Blog. Any action we take online requires being alert and taking security seriously. Whether browsing, downloading any file, sending an e-mail. Also when we play online we must exercise caution. In this article we are going to talk about how to stay safe when gaming online.

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Nearly 60% of businesses suffered a data breach in the past 3 years

Tech Republic Security

Some 36% of companies who haven't suffered a breach said it is likely they are unknowingly experiencing one now.

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Breaking Down The Ten Need-to-know Emerging Technologies

Forrester IT

The world of emerging tech by nature is fast moving and ever changing, and consequently, it’s difficult to get a handle on the state of the various markets, not to mention leveraging them in driving business innovation. Forrester’s Emerging Tech Spotlights have previously identified and characterized the various emerging technologies that are worth your time.

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AI Augmentation: The Real Future of Artificial Intelligence

CTOvision

Read why Kurt Cagle says that the future of artificial intelligence lies with augmentation on Forbes : I love Grammarly, the writing correction software from Grammarly, Inc. As a writer, it has proved invaluable to me time and time again, popping up quietly to say that I forgot a comma, got a bit too verbose […].

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SCCM Orchestration Group Setup Step by Step Guide for Server Patching

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft recently released SCCM 1909 version of technical preview. Let’s check what SCCM Orchestration Group (controlled patching) setup guide is. This feature is part of a technical preview version of SCCM and subject to change. NOTE! – I feel SCCM orchestration groups for server patching is made up of some of the logic from Phased […].

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How to quickly deploy a honeypot with Kali Linux

Tech Republic Security

Lure possible attackers into a trap with a Kali Linux honeypot.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Banks Have Neglected SMEs. They Will Come To Regret It

Forrester IT

Forrester just published new research outlining the future of small and midsize business banking (also called SME banking to refer to SMEs, or small- and medium-sized enterprises). If you’re an executive at a traditional bank, it contains some grim and gloomy predictions. If you’re a Forrester client, you can read the brand new full report […].

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The Internet of Things: Where are we so slowly heading?

CTOvision

Read David Balaban take a look at whether the Internet of Things technology is becoming stagnated on IT Pro Portal : We set our hopes on IoT more than on anything else nowadays. Some of the benefits we expect from it include better control of systems, more real-time data about them, and a greater number […].

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Understanding Device Health Attestation Intune Device Compliance Check

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. In this post I will be talking about Device Health Attestation (DHA) and its role in Intune device compliance check. Let’s dive into Intune Device Compliance Check and DHA. Introduction Intune device compliance is a check mechanism – whether the managed devices meets the specified security requirements as per organization security policy.

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AWS billing is broken and Kubernetes won't last, says irreverent economist Corey Quinn

Tech Republic Cloud

The Duckbill Group's outspoken co-founder Corey Quinn shares his thoughts on the cloud industry, Walmart's paranoia about AWS, why Docker is nearly out of money, and why Larry Ellison "is not people.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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.

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The Client Book Club

Forrester IT

This week, Forrester’s Board of Clients was in Cambridge. This amazing group advises the company on strategy, new products, and improving our service. Over the years, they have had a big influence on how we work and where we are going — this year, the discussion was particularly valuable. I always host a dinner with […].

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What’s next for big data after a turbulent 2019?

CTOvision

Read David Richards take a look at whats next for big data on Venture Beat : When thousands of data scientists and business analysts converge on New York next week for the year’s main data industry event, Strata, they will be looking for answers to the current chaos in our business and technological ecosystem. We’ve seen […].

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How to protect your organization against insider threats

Tech Republic Security

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, employees can pose a significant security risk to company data, according to a new report from data protection firm Code42.

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Six Inevitable Technologies and the Milestones They Unlock

Information Week

Grand-scale technologies act as nodes of progress that spark continued innovation. Here are several that will continue to impact society.

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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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“Why Can’t This Stupid Chatbot Do What I Want?”

Forrester IT

Part II Of “Why Chatbots Can’t Read Your Mind” Chatbots break down into two parts: the “chat” and the “bot.” Previously, we covered “chat” and the general reasons why chatbots may misinterpret your request or have trouble understanding what you’re asking. In this post, we will cover the problems that the “bot” side of chatbots […].

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Alibaba unveils new AI chip aimed at speeding up e-commerce and cloud computing tasks

CTOvision

Alibaba Group Holding has revealed its own home-grown high-performance AI inference chip, a neural processing unit (NPU) named Hanguang 800, as it pushes further into the field of artificial intelligence and seeks to make its e-commerce platform more efficient. Alibaba, which owns the South China Morning Post and is China’s biggest e-commerce player, unveiled the […].

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Top 5 tips to prevent ransomware

Tech Republic Security

Ransomware continues to present a real cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt offers five ways you can prevent it from affecting your business.

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IT Careers: 12 Job Skills in Demand for 2020

Information Week

Employers will likely be looking to fill these kinds of IT positions in the coming year.

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Predicting the Future of Sales: How AI and Automation Will Revolutionize Strategies

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.

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2019 US Online Holiday Sales: Retailers, Buckle Up For A Strong Season

Forrester IT

The most wonderful time of the year for retailers is fast approaching. Get a sneak preview of the forecast for US online holiday sales.

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Five Critical Ingredients For Enterprise Blockchain Success

CTOvision

Read Alison McCauley list five critical ingredients for enterprise blockchain adoption on Forbes : Blockchain benefits are driven by network effects: the more participants on a shared platform, the greater its potential value. Yet executives have found it’s a struggle to align the support of their ecosystems. At stake is the potential to unlock trillions […].

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Google: Most people still have terrible password habits

Tech Republic Security

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month by turning on two-factor authentication and replacing your "fido123" password.

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What Financial Firms Want in Cloud Adoption Strategies

Information Week

Lead technologists from three financial institutions shared their infrastructure transformation needs at New York Enterprise Tech Meetup.

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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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A Lesson On Facial Recognition, Privacy, And GDPR From The Far North

Forrester IT

(Jeremy Vale coauthored this post.) All eyes may be on on Hong Kong right now and its use of facial recognition to identify protesters, but a far more enlightening case — for those fortunate to have less antagonistic relationships with local authorities — can be found in the small Swedish town of Skellefteå (“sche-left-eye-o“), […].

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Artificial Intelligence Is Not A Technology

CTOvision

Read Kathleen Walch’s article about how AI is not just one technology: People have long dreamed of the idea of machines having the intelligence and capabilities of humans. From the early Greek myths of Hephaestus and his automatons to the Golem of Eastern European Jewish tradition to well over a hundred years of science fiction stories, […].

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Why military minds should fill cybersecurity seats on corporate boards

Tech Republic Security

A cybersecurity expert with the US Navy believes military personnel understand operational risk and should be appointed to corporate boards.

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OverGrive is the Linux Google Drive client you've been waiting for

Tech Republic Cloud

Install one of the best Google Drive sync tools made specifically for the Linux desktop.

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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.