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Electronic Health Record Errors Are a Serious Problem

Information Week

One of the original goals for electronic health records was to reduce medical errors. Here’s a look at how this developing technology has threatened patient safety -- along with insights from a scary situation my own family recently experienced.

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10 Questions on Leading Gen AI and Driving Digital Transformation

Social, Agile and Transformation

I recently recorded an episode of the Politely Pushy podcast with Eric Chemi, sponsored by Bospar. We discussed how to make digital transformation a core competency, a favorite topic, and the heart of what I do at StarCIO.

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The 6 Best Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Tools for 2024

Tech Republic Security

What are the best GRC tools and how much do they cost? Use our guide to compare pricing and features of our recommended GRC platforms.

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Threading The Needle On Gen AI And Developer Experience

Forrester IT

Let’s face it: A lot of what developers do is routine. I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard a developer declare, “Hooray, I get to set up a SQL database!” (Well… maybe I’ve heard that once or twice — I know a lot of developers who are connoisseurs of sarcasm).

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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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Google Rolls Out Free Dark Web Monitoring Tool for All Users

IT Toolbox

To better protect the user’s online presence, the dark web report feature will no longer require Google One access and will be available to all Google account users for free. Find out more about the decision and its applications. The post Google Rolls Out Free Dark Web Monitoring Tool for All Users appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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MD5 attack puts RADIUS networks everywhere at risk

Network World

The “secure enough” RADIUS/UDP authentication protocol may have finally met its match, and organizations that have continued to rely on RADIUS to authenticate networked devices over UDP and TCP despite its reliance on outdated cryptography are urged to take immediate action to secure their networks. The protocol, which dates back to the early 1990s, remains widely used for network access control and authentication to switches, routers, and other networked devices.

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The Global State Of B2B Events — Eight Key Findings On Event Trends From Forrester’s Recent Survey

Forrester IT

Over the past four years, marketers have navigated unprecedented change in the B2B event sector as first the pandemic and then inflation impacted their plans. To help leaders better understand this dynamic landscape, Forrester’s Q1 2024 State Of B2B Events Survey gathered responses from over 200 event decision-makers to identify and analyze the key trends.

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Cybersecurity Stakes Higher Than Ever at Paris Olympics 2024

IT Toolbox

The Olympics is the most highly attended, complex event in the world. Learn how the people attending the games can ensure they don't fall victim to mobile scams, malware, and related data risks. The post Cybersecurity Stakes Higher Than Ever at Paris Olympics 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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How to Find a Qualified IT Intern Among Candidates

Information Week

IT organizations offering intern programs often find themselves swamped with applicants. Here's how to find the most knowledgeable and prepared candidates.

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AWS launches Graviton4 instances

Network World

Amazon Web Services announced the launch of its fourth-generation, Arm-based Graviton CPU, touting its energy efficiency and high performance for cloud workloads. AWS launched Graviton in 2018 and has built four generations of the processor in six years , which is an admirable achievement for a company that previously had no silicon development expertise.

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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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Scaling Customer Success Through Digital Can Double Your ROI

Forrester IT

Customer success (CS) teams continue to improve as important business functions. As B2B firms dedicate more resources to CS, leadership wants reassurance that this investment delivers solid returns. Proving this becomes challenging when scaling customer success happens primarily through headcount and by teams segmenting coverage into low-touch and high-touch models.

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International Law Enforcement Operation Takes Down Russian AI-Powered Bot Farm on X

IT Toolbox

An international law enforcement operation led by the US Justice Department has taken down almost a thousand X accounts. The accounts were controlled by a bot farm that has pushed Russian propaganda and disseminated disinformation targeting X users worldwide since 2022. Learn more about the operation and the bot farm. The post International Law Enforcement Operation Takes Down Russian AI-Powered Bot Farm on X appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Making the Transition to Artificial Intelligence

Information Week

AI will challenge IT infrastructure, governance, security, and IT. As companies transition to AI, what should CIOs be doing to prepare their organizations?

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Pricing Details of Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Private Access

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and Facebook Page to get the latest updates [link] The post Pricing Details of Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Private Access appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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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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Microsoft Enters (And Disrupts) The Burgeoning SSE Market

Forrester IT

Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft Entra Suite, which will compete in the hot security service edge (SSE) market. Microsoft’s domination of the enterprise software market means that many organizations will “end up” with Microsoft solutions, even if that’s not what the CIO or CISO really wanted. Take Microsoft Teams; because it’s Microsoft, it’s everywhere.

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Apple Removes VPN Apps From Russian App Store

IT Toolbox

Apple has cut 25 virtual private network (VPN) apps for users in Russia, following a request by Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications regulator. Learn more about the development and its implications for Apple users in the country. The post Apple Removes VPN Apps From Russian App Store appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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5 Steps CISOs Can Take to Ensure Resilience

Information Week

Recovering from a cyberattack is as important as defending against it. Chief information security officers need thorough recovery plans to ensure resilience and win the support of top execs.

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Fortinet eases firewall management with hardware-as-a-service package

Network World

Fortinet is unveiling a hardware-as-a-service offering that promises to ease the stress of keeping up with the latest firewall technology. The new FortiGate-as-a-Service (FGaaS) offering lets customers choose the hardware they want the FortiGate next-generation firewalls to run on, and Fortinet will configure and manage the devices. “…We’re offering our FortiGates as part of a consumption-based service for customers to use whenever they want,” said Nirav Shah, vice president of products and solu

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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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AIOps Drives Observability And Business Outcomes In IT

Forrester IT

In my recent report, AIOps: A Crucial Component Of High-Performance IT, I speak to how AIOps is a critical tool for IT leaders aiming to run high-performance organizations. AIOps combines AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and operational practices with business and operations data.

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Close to 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Possibly the Biggest Leak Ever

IT Toolbox

On July 4, a hacker, ObamaCare, posted a compilation of nearly ten billion unique passwords on a leading hacking forum. The leak is expected to be built on a prior RockYou2021 compilation of 8.4 billion passwords. Learn more about the leak and how people and organizations can protect themselves against such leaks. The post Close to 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Possibly the Biggest Leak Ever appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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OpenAI's 2023 Breach Raises Questions About AI Industry Transparency

Information Week

A hacker was able to take information from OpenAI’s international messaging systems. How could this breach fuel the conversation around transparency in the AI space?

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China’s Moore Threads upgrades AI data center solution amid US restrictions

Network World

Chinese GPU startup Moore Threads has announced an upgrade to its KUAE AI data center solution, boosting the number of GPUs connectable in a single computing cluster to 10,000. In a statement, Moore Threads described this development as a new benchmark for domestic GPU technology, aiming to achieve a significant leap in computing power in China’s AI sector.

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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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Build Resilience, Gain Trust

Forrester IT

As organizations ask employees and partners to execute and deliver at a faster pace, the risk of technology failure becomes greater. Learn how understanding technology resilience can help minimize these risks in a preview of our upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit North America.

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Apple IDs Targeted Through SMS Phishing Cyberattacks

IT Toolbox

Security researchers have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting Apple IDs that are further used to steal the credentials of iPhone users. Learn more about the threat and what can be done to mitigate risks. The post Apple IDs Targeted Through SMS Phishing Cyberattacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Industrial Cyber Security Basics Can Help Protect APAC Operational Technology Operators: Dragos

Tech Republic Security

Operational technology users face challenges including communication between process engineering and cyber security teams, a growth in malware and ransomware, and insiders making basic technology mistakes.

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Linux operators: Using |, >, >>, &, &&, !, =, () and many more

Network World

The power of working on the Linux command line is evidenced nearly as much by the available operators as it is by the awesome collection of available commands. This post gives details and provides examples of how these many operators work. Using | The command line pipe, expressed by the character | (a vertical bar) is one of the most useful operators imaginable.

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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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Four Questions To Ask When Selecting An All-In-One Event Management Platform

Forrester IT

Too many organizations treat their event technology as a tactical rather than a strategic asset, with different teams selecting and deploying solutions in silos. This leads to wasted resources, overlapping capabilities, and data silos.

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Microsoft and Apple Back Away from OpenAI Board Over Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech Investments

IT Toolbox

Microsoft and Apple have dropped their plans to take up board roles at OpenAI following increased scrutiny by regulators towards Big Tech investments in the AI sector. Learn more about the development and its implications for artificial intelligence companies. The post Microsoft and Apple Back Away from OpenAI Board Over Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech Investments appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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AI Speeds IT Team Hiring

Information Week

Can AI help your organization find top IT job candidates quickly and easily? A growing number of hiring experts are convinced it can.

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Microsoft settles cloud complaint for $22M to avoid EU antitrust probe

Network World

Microsoft has reportedly agreed to pay $22 million to settle an antitrust complaint with a group representing cloud computing companies in Europe. This move avoids a potential larger fine from the European Commission, according to Reuters. A complaint was filed in 2022 by CISPE (Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers Europe) accusing Microsoft of unfair licensing practices that hurt Europe’s cloud computing ecosystem.

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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.