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Oracle Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Collecting, Profiling, and Selling the Data of 5B Users

IT Toolbox

Oracle has admitted to collecting, profiling and selling the data of billions of people despite stating it “does not have a direct relationship” with these people. The post Oracle Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Collecting, Profiling, and Selling the Data of 5B Users appeared first on Spiceworks.

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3 Ways to Keep Software Installations and Upgrades Under Control

Information Week

There is seldom a software installation or major upgrade that proceeds flawlessly. How can you minimize disruption and encourage users as they get used to a new system?

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What’s in the Budget? 7 Investments for CIOs to Prioritize

Social, Agile and Transformation

I am getting ahead of the curve and sharing with CIO and IT leaders several priority investments they should consider for 2023. My perspective: Many SMBs and large enterprises have invested in digital transformation for several years. Whether we’re heading for a recession or a correction, leaders must sense the shift in financial winds and refocus their digital transformation.

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Network slicing gains handset support but hurdles remain

TM Forum

Network slicing looks to have moved a little closer to commercial reality for communications service providers (CSPs) with successful Android handset trials. Nonetheless, hurdles to garnering serious revenues from network slicing remain. The widespread take-up of any new mobile technology depends on support by affordable devices. So, it is significant that Ericsson and Nokia were able to demonstrate with Google that their network infrastructure can support multiple different network slices on a

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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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Life Is a Highway: Career Changer Credits CompTIA Certifications With His Success

Association of Information Technology Professional

Transitioning from automotive sales to IT is a move this career changer doesn’t regret making. See how CompTIA helped him do it.

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The State Of VSM: Five Things We Like

Forrester IT

In 2020, Forrester’s Now Tech: Value Stream Management Tools, Q2 2020, report featured 12 vendors with a stand-alone or integrated VSM solution. Two years later, this market has nearly doubled: The Value Stream Management Landscape, Q3 2022, covers 22 fully featured VSM vendors. More vendors means more competition and more innovation, which is good for […].

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How to Implement AIOps for SD-WAN in Your Network

Information Week

(Sponsored Article) Artificial intelligence for operations has been instrumental in automating functions and simplifying operations. Bringing this powerful capability to SD-WAN transforms branch infrastructure and reduces complexity. Organizations require a strong strategy in implementing this at their branches to improve operational efficiency and branch agility.

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Follow Your Passion: Career Changer Plots a Path From IT Support to Cybersecurity

Association of Information Technology Professional

Learn how one career changer leveraged CompTIA certifications to get an IT job and has plans to add more to advance his career.

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What Happens To Trust In Times of Economic Volatility?

Forrester IT

In times defined by extraordinary political and social instability, customers, employees, and partners increasingly turn to businesses they can believe in, and that give them confidence in their future actions based on a clear set of values.

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LastPass Hacked, Portion of Source Code Stolen Following a Developer Account Breach

IT Toolbox

The theft of portions of the source code is the second cybersecurity incident LastPass suffered in nine months, and it seems it is real this time. The post LastPass Hacked, Portion of Source Code Stolen Following a Developer Account Breach appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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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Tech news you may have missed: August 18 – 25

Tech Republic Security

Apple updates, cookie theft, tech tips and a 5G cheat sheet top this week’s most-read news on TechRepublic. The post Tech news you may have missed: August 18 – 25 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Practice Should be Part of Your Incident Response Routine

Association of Information Technology Professional

Having a plan for when cyber incidents occur is just part of data preparedness. Hear from one MSP about the importance of practice when planning for potential disaster.

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B2C Marketing Executives: Focus Your 2023 Marketing Plans On High-Value, Customer-First Strategies

Forrester IT

Read Forrester’s advice on where to invest, where to cut, and where to experiment to create a smart B2C marketing budget in 2023.

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DevSecOps and Container Security Take Center Stage at Black Hat 2022

IT Toolbox

Supply chain security and the developer’s role have been elevated to the list of top concerns among enterprise CTOs and CISOs, as they seek strategies and solutions to secure their software. The post DevSecOps and Container Security Take Center Stage at Black Hat 2022 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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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Quick Study: Finding the Right Data

Information Week

Not enough data can leave a company eating competitors’ dust. Too much data can be hard to manage. We’ve pulled together recent articles on data quality and management and how the right data can drive success.

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How a Young IT Pro Is Carrying on the Family Cybersecurity Legacy

Association of Information Technology Professional

Emily D’Agostino is just starting her cybersecurity career, while her dad is wrapping up his. Here’s how cybersecurity has bonded them, how she got into the field and why CompTIA Security+ is a must for every IT pro.

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Four Steps That CMOs Can Take To Prepare For An Economic Downturn

Forrester IT

Marketing leaders should focus on what can be done to combat an economic downturn without damaging the long-term capabilities of the marketing organization.

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The Future of Edge Computing: Five Trends To Watch

IT Toolbox

For enhanced security at the edge, companies should look to not only invest in security and tech talent but also prioritize zero trust architecture. The post The Future of Edge Computing: Five Trends To Watch appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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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How ransomware attacks target specific industries

Tech Republic Security

Analyzing over 100 prominent ransomware incidents, Barracuda found the top targeted sectors to be education, municipalities, healthcare, infrastructure and financial. The post How ransomware attacks target specific industries appeared first on TechRepublic.

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3 Tips for Selling Managed Services Digitally

Association of Information Technology Professional

A cohesive, impactful digital sales and marketing approach is critical if you want to be considered by the modern buyer. Check out three tips for marketing and selling your managed services digitally.

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The Keys To 2023 Planning? Discipline And Precision

Forrester IT

Volatility will complicate planning for the coming year, but an intentional approach to investments and cuts will help businesses succeed.

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Women’s Equality Day: Is Remote Work a Blessing or a Bane for Women in Tech?

IT Toolbox

Has the remote work culture made things easier for women in terms of work-life balance, gender bias or workplace harassment? Let’s hear from women technologists operating on the frontlines about their personal experiences. The post Women’s Equality Day: Is Remote Work a Blessing or a Bane for Women in Tech? appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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 a business email compromise scam spoofed the CFO of a major corporation

Tech Republic Security

In a scam analyzed by Avanan, the victim received an email claiming to be from the CFO directing them to make a payment to their insurance company. The post How a business email compromise scam spoofed the CFO of a major corporation appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Hard Times Seem to Spur Technology Innovation

Information Week

When times get tough, technology gets going. Is this true, or just a popular misconception?

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CX Leaders Are Overly Optimistic About Their 2023 Budgets

Forrester IT

Forrester contends that CX leaders are overly optimistic about their budget prospects. Learn where to trim your CX budget in 2023 and key areas to increase investment dollars.

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3 Reasons Investment in Audio OOH Yields Positive ROI

IT Toolbox

Investments in audio OOH (AOOH) have increased in recent times. As people increasingly visit brick-and-mortar stores, retail businesses will continue investing in in-store audio advertisements to attract customers, as they can improve customer experience. Here, Paul Brenner, president of AOOH, Vibenomics, discusses three reasons continued investment in AOOH will generate robust ROI.

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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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How a business email compromise attack exploited Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication

Tech Republic Security

Mitiga says that MFA, even if improperly configured, is no panacea for preventing attackers from abusing compromised credentials. The post How a business email compromise attack exploited Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Migrating a Database to the Cloud is Like a Heart Transplant

Information Week

Migrating your organization's on-premises database to a native-cloud database is fraught with challenges and potential benefits. Here are recommendations to ensure this ‘heart transplant’ doesn't fail.

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Debating The Metaverse At Forrester’s Technology & Innovation Event

Forrester IT

Over the past year, Forrester’s diligently covered the state of the metaverse and what it means for marketing, technology, and other business executives. On Thursday, September 29 at 11:15 am CDT, we will debate the future of the internet (Metaverse, NFTs, and Web3) at Forrester’s Technology & Innovation event. I’ll be joined by Jam3’s Rachel […].

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3 Key Strategies for Sustainable Data Asset Lifecycle Management

IT Toolbox

Fredrik Forslund, VP of cloud at Blancco discusses three climate-friendly strategies companies can employ to deal with used assets and company data, amidst calls for greater environmental stewardship. Forslund provides recommendations to companies going through the “Great Transition” back to the office. The post 3 Key Strategies for Sustainable Data Asset Lifecycle Management appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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.