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Start Building your IT Strategy at T&I Summit 2024

Forrester IT

The days of creating an IT strategy in a vacuum are long gone. With technology embedded ever deeper in the business, strategy conversations between business and IT organizations must stay fluent and on point. Fortunately, Forrester provides a blueprint of the steps needed to rapidly create a tech strategy outlined in our recently published research on how to Build Your IT Strategy.

Strategy 273
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11 Irritating Data Quality Issues

Information Week

Organizations have been trying to improve data quality for more than 30 years, but it’s still an issue. In fact, it’s more important than ever. Here’s a look at common data quality challenges that can drive you mad.

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Massive National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Risks SSNs

IT Toolbox

Hackers have accessed billions of personal information records, including social security numbers, by breaching National Public Data (NPD), a background check firm. Learn more about the development and its implications for affected users. The post Massive National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Risks SSNs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)

Tech Republic Security

A new malware called NGate allows cybercriminals to steal near field communication data from Android phones via sophisticated social engineering. The data is relayed to the fraudsters before being used to steal cash.

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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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Is GTM the new ABM? Or is it just the latest B2B land grab?

Forrester IT

Over the last 18 months, I’ve been noticing an increase in discussions about go-to-market strategy in B2B circles, just as ABM rose in popularity over 10 years ago. In particular I have observed: Platform vendors that previously badged ABM platforms are now repositioning as GTM platforms.

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How IT Leaders Can Benefit From Active Listening

Information Week

Have you heard the latest communication skill that leaders should apply? Active listening can help.

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Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds

Tech Republic Security

ThreatDown 2024 Report: Malwarebytes reveals ransomware trends, showing most attacks occur at night when security staff are off duty.

Security 195
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Celebrating Excellence: Scotiabank Wins The 15th Annual Enterprise Architecture Award In North America

Forrester IT

Get an inside look at the enterprise architecture strategies of this year’s EA Awards winner, Scotiabank, and learn which firms were runners-up.

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Enterprises Are Racing to Leverage GenAI, But Can They Scale It?

Information Week

The clock is ticking when it comes to generative artificial intelligence adoption. While businesses are bullish about it, implementations may tell a different story.

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Illinois Passes Law That Allows Residents To Carry Mobile IDs

IT Toolbox

Illinois has passed a law that allows its residents to carry mobile driver's licenses and state IDs instead of physical ones. Discover which other states have implemented the law and the security concerns and measures regarding these digital IDs. The post Illinois Passes Law That Allows Residents To Carry Mobile IDs 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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Continuous reinvention: A brief history of block storage at AWS

All Things Distributed

Marc Olson, a long-time Amazonian, discusses the evolution of EBS, highlighting hard-won lessons in queueing theory, the importance of comprehensive instrumentation, and the value of incrementalism versus radical changes. It's an insightful look at how one of AWS’s foundational services has evolved to meet the needs of our customers.

Storage 189
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Your Personas Are Outdated: It’s Time To Evolve Your Approach

Forrester IT

Personas are a seemingly foundational and simple tool, yet deceptively challenging. At Forrester, we’ve fielded numerous client requests to better understand how to create, evolve, and operationalize personas.

Tools 273
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Supercharging AI With the Power of Quantum Computing

Information Week

How can we supercharge artificial intelligence? Through the power of quantum computing and its potential to pave the way for a more sustainable and efficient future with AI.

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US Lawmakers Question Meta Over Reports of Illicit Drug Advertising

IT Toolbox

A bipartisan group of US Congress members has asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for explanations on advertisements for the sale of illegal drugs on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the concerns and what it could mean for the social media giant. The post US Lawmakers Question Meta Over Reports of Illicit Drug Advertising 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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Three-Quarters of Companies Retain An Increasing Amount of Sensitive Data, Report Finds

Tech Republic Security

Perforce reveals that companies are struggling with increased sensitive data in non-production environments, leading to higher breach risks and compliance challenges.

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The Funnel Is Old, Unrealistic, And Still Helpful

Forrester IT

In 1898, Elias St. Elmo Lewis developed the advertising funnel. He was the Association of National Advertisers’ first president and, along with the funnel, developed the AIDA model, an acronym that models a consumer’s journey from awareness to interest, desire, and then action.

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How to Present the Case for a Larger IT Budget

Information Week

Even when times are tight, it's possible to loosen the purse strings. Learn how to get business leaders to give your team the funds to drive performance and innovation.

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US Judge Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements

IT Toolbox

A Texas federal judge barred a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it had no authority to ban such practices. Learn more about the decision and what it could mean for workers in the country. The post US Judge Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements 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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More than 3 in 4 Tech Leaders Worry About SaaS Security Threats, New Survey Reveals

Tech Republic Security

A new survey found that 78% of tech leaders are worried about SaaS security threats — and their concerns could worsen as more SaaS apps find their way into the enterprise.

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Why Revenue Operations (RevOps) Should Be on Your Radar

Forrester IT

Does “Revenue Operations” seem like someone else’s responsibility? Think again! Your Organization’s Operational Capabilities Alignment Impacts Its Revenue Ecosystem Marketing Ops, Sales Ops, and Customer Success Ops are integral components of a B2B organization’s revenue operations. Traditionally, these teams have developed their capabilities to support their specific domain.

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Report: Many Younger People Have Found Errors in Their Medical Records

Information Week

According to a new survey by Carta Healthcare, more than half of Gen Z and millennials have found errors in their healthcare records -- and they are intent on fixing them.

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Zoom Announces Support for up to One Million Webinar Attendees

IT Toolbox

Zoom has announced that the platform will support up to one million webinar attendees simultaneously. Discover what prompted this move and the available packages and plans. The post Zoom Announces Support for up to One Million Webinar Attendees 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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How to Enable or Disable Battery Saver in Windows 11 | Energy Saver Battery Threshold Policies

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 How to Enable or Disable Battery Saver in Windows 11 | Energy Saver Battery Threshold Policies appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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The Singapore CX Index Rankings, 2024

Forrester IT

Singapore’s FSI Customers Rate Their Experiences As Just “OK” In 2024 Forrester has been evaluating the quality of customer experience at leading financial service providers in Singapore since 2018.

Insurance 273
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Culture and Innovation: How They Blend and Why They’re Important

Information Week

Innovation isn’t just about technology. It’s a mentality, a strategy, a culture.

Strategy 197
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Oil Giant Halliburton’s Operations Disrupted by Cyber Incident

IT Toolbox

US oil giant Halliburton confirmed that its computer systems were hit by a cyberattack affecting operations at its Texas offices. Learn more about the incident and the impact of the outage. The post Oil Giant Halliburton’s Operations Disrupted by Cyber Incident 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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Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts

Tech Republic Security

Australia is rapidly embracing renewable energy. But for the nation to successfully leverage renewable energy, it is imperative to establish strong IT foundations.

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Forrester’s Wave on Email Marketing Service Providers Showcases Innovators

Forrester IT

I’m pleased to announce the release of The Forrester Wave, Email Service Providers, Q3 2024. This makes what I believe is the 15th time I’ve authored the wave evaluation of this vendor category!

Analysis 273
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Is OpenAI Quietly Building a Media Content Empire?

Information Week

The ChatGPT parent company now boasts more than 30 content and data partnerships, including big media deals with the Associated Press, Condé Nast, The Financial Times, and Vox.

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Toyota Confirms Exposure of Customer and Employee Data in Data Breach

IT Toolbox

Toyota has confirmed that its network was breached, resulting in a 240 GB data leak. Learn more about the incident and its implications for the auto manufacturer. The post Toyota Confirms Exposure of Customer and Employee Data in Data Breach 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.