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CrowdStrike Global Outage: Critical Next Steps For Tech And Security Leaders

Forrester IT

What We Know – And What To Do Now Technology leaders woke up to find that a software update by cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike had gone badly wrong and disrupted major systems at organizations across both countries.

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AWS offers a glimpse of its AI networking infrastructure

Network World

Amazon Web Services has been seriously bolstering its network to handle the increased demands associated with its AI-based applications and services. In a recent blog post , Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of infrastructure services at AWS, offered a glimpse into what it takes to optimize the service provider’s global network to handle AI workloads.

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Future of IT Jobs: Which Tech Roles Will Be in Demand in 10 Years?

IT Toolbox

Whether you're just entering the IT field or consider yourself an industry veteran, it's always good to know what the future of IT jobs looks like - especially regarding your salary. Peter Tsai looks at recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine what jobs are expected to stay in demand over the next decade. The post Future of IT Jobs: Which Tech Roles Will Be in Demand in 10 Years?

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AWS Reveals Three Impressive Tenents of its Gen AI Strategy

Social, Agile and Transformation

Amazon took several more big steps into the gen AI and LLM battlefield, making several big announcements at last week’s AWS Summit New York. It should be no surprise that Amazon will continue to drive AI innovations, given that AWS is the market leader in cloud computing services, with a 31% market share and a $100B annual run rate.

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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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ServiceNow And Atlassian: The Rise Of IT Management Platforms

Forrester IT

As one of the Forrester analysts in attendance this spring at the ServiceNow Knowledge 2024 and Atlassian Team 24 conferences, I noticed a palpable change.

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CrowdStrike Outage Disrupts Microsoft Systems Worldwide

Tech Republic Security

Airports and law enforcement agencies were among the organizations hit by the Blue Screen of Death. CrowdStrike said the error has been fixed.Airports and law enforcement agencies were among the organizations hit by the Blue Screen of Death.

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MS Intune Stop Supporting User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS iPadOS

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 MS Intune Stop Supporting User Enrollment with Company Portal for iOS iPadOS appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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The Paid Media Paradox

Forrester IT

Digital marketers like digital marketing much more than consumers do. A new report explores in greater depth how consumers’ behaviors contradict marketers’ investments.

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DARPA program aims to sift through quantum computing hype

Network World

The government’s central research and development arm, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is setting up an industry initiative to benchmark quantum computing applications and algorithms in an effort to dispel some of the hype around the technology. The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) aims to validate the progress of quantum computer hardware and determine if it’s possible to build an industrially useful quantum computer faster than current predictions – which forecast serio

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 Is Here: Cybercriminals Are Ready, Are You?

IT Toolbox

The Amazon Prime Day shopping festival is about to begin. This is when cybercriminals are highly active and can easily steal your personal details and money. Check out some scams to be aware of during the shopping festival and how to protect yourself. The post Amazon Prime Day 2024 Is Here: Cybercriminals Are Ready, Are You? appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Fix Windows BSOD Issue caused by Crowdstrike Update Major Impact around the Globe

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 Fix Windows BSOD Issue caused by Crowdstrike Update Major Impact around the Globe appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Rethinking IT Strategy: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Success

Forrester IT

In a business environment that continually evolves, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, the old ways of crafting an IT strategy at your kitchen table on a Sunday afternoon are not just outdated but ineffective.

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Juniper advances AI networking software with congestion control, load balancing

Network World

Juniper Networks is advancing the software for its AI-Native Networking Platform to help enterprise customers better manage and support AI in their data centers. The HPE acquisition target is also offering a new validated design for enterprise AI clusters and has opened a lab to certify enterprise AI data center projects. Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform is aimed at unifying its campus, branch and data center networking products under a common AI engine.

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CDK Global Outage Ended After Reportedly Paying $25 Million Ransom

IT Toolbox

CDK Global, a software service provider serving car dealerships across the US, appears to have paid the hackers a $25 million ransom. Learn more about the development and the implications for businesses agreeing to ransomware payouts. The post CDK Global Outage Ended After Reportedly Paying $25 Million Ransom appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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How Generative AI Could Revolutionize M&A

Information Week

Here’s how M&A executives can reinvent their processes to not only invest in generative AI but also learn how to use and scale it to drive value in an environment of constant change.

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The CEO’s Guide To Building Generative AI

Forrester IT

Creating our generative AI tool, Izola, taught us some very valuable lessons. Here are five that may help you on your own genAI journey.

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Can NaaS mitigate network skills gaps?

Network World

Network-as-a-service offerings give enterprise organizations access to leading-edge technologies while lowering upfront capital investments, but for some IT teams, the real value of NaaS may be found in the networking and security skills that come with the service. NaaS can help address the shortage of networking and security talent by offloading some management tasks to the service provider, according to Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research for network infrastructure and operations a

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Beyond Text: Emojis Shaping New Norms in Business Communication

IT Toolbox

Emojis are slowly being incorporated into daily business communications. Discover how they revolutionize business communication and enhance engagement and efficiency across diverse contexts. The post Beyond Text: Emojis Shaping New Norms in Business Communication appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Could Google’s $23B Wiz Deal Fuel M&A Boom, Refresh Israel Controversy?

Information Week

The massive potential acquisition -- second this year only to Cisco’s closing of its $28B Splunk buy -- stands out in the overall tech market. But the deal with Wiz, an Israel-founded company, could also reignite protests that resulted in the firing of 50 Google workers.

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Sometimes Less Is More For Cloud-Powered Innovation: How Utilities And Telcos Are Rationalizing Their Clouds

Forrester IT

Our latest report highlights how these linear asset intensive industries, although relatively late to public cloud, are now eagerly pursuing its potential.

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Beware the tools that can bring risk to a Windows network

Network World

There are a few essential questions that anyone maintaining security on a Windows network needs to ask right now to avoid engaging in some very risky behavior, but there’s one that may be the most important of all — are you aware of tools in your network that may be bringing more risk? Many of us have moved at least partially into the cloud and, as a result, have a mix of on-premises and cloud assets.

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Google to Finally Add Complete Markdown Support to Docs

IT Toolbox

Google is finally bringing Markdown to Google Docs. Learn more about the tool and what the announcement means to Google Docs users. The post Google to Finally Add Complete Markdown Support to Docs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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CrowdStrike, Microsoft Outage Causes Global IT Meltdown

Information Week

Widespread outages for critical services -- from airline operations to hospitals -- reported as a CrowdStrike update blunder hits cloud-based Windows services.

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Planning Season Is Coming. Use Forrester’s Planning Guides To Cut Through Complexity.

Forrester IT

Our Planning Guides will steer you toward budgeting decisions that set you up for success in 2025. Get a preview of what to expect when the guides launch on August 1.

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SoftBank acquires AI chip designer Graphcore

Network World

SoftBank Group, the Japanese investment firm that controls CPU designer Arm Holdings, among many properties, has made a second significant acquisition of a semiconductor company: AI-focused chip developer Graphcore. Under the terms of the deal, the Bristol, U.K.-based Graphcore will become a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank, keep its name, and continue creating “high-skilled jobs spanning a range of disciplines,” according to the companies.

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Faulty CrowdStrike Update Leads to Global Microsoft Outage

IT Toolbox

A faulty update by CrowdStrike created a massive worldwide outage across Microsoft Windows systems. Thousands of people and businesses witnessed system crashes and the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Learn more about this global outage, its cause, and a possible workaround. The post Faulty CrowdStrike Update Leads to Global Microsoft Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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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Law Enforcement Eyes AI for Investigations and Analysis

Information Week

With AI, police have access to a powerful new tool. Here's a look at its uses -- and potential misuses.

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Happy AI Appreciation Day! (Yes, That’s A Thing.)

Forrester IT

With all of the attention bestowed on AI, it may feel as though every day is AI Appreciation Day. Today — on the actual AI Appreciation Day — we look at its impact on companies and on society and how hesitant leaders can get on board.

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What is SONiC and how can enterprises try the open-source NOS?

Network World

Interest in the open-source network operating system SONiC is rising as major networking vendors and start-ups look to offer resources to help enterprises give SONiC a try. A growing community of developers and users believe SONiC could change the way many large enterprises, hyperscalers and service providers run their networks. What is SONiC? The Linux-based SONiC – which stands for Software for Open Networking in the Cloud – decouples network software from the underlying hardware and lets it r

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Massive Breach Compromises Call Records of Millions of AT&T Customers, Snowflake Under Scanner

IT Toolbox

AT&T, one of the leading telecom companies in the United States, has been impacted by a significant data breach. Call and text records of nearly all of its customers are thought to have been exposed. Learn more about the incident and the response from various stakeholders. The post Massive Breach Compromises Call Records of Millions of AT&T Customers, Snowflake Under Scanner appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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.