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10 Things IT Leaders Learned in 2020

Information Week

The pandemic had a lot of negative effects, but it also resulted in some unexpected benefits for enterprise technology leaders and teams.

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Gartner: The future of AI is not as rosy as some might think

Tech Republic Security

A Gartner report predicts that the second-order consequences of widespread AI will have massive societal impacts, to the point of making us unsure if and when we can trust our own eyes.

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Microsoft Is Now A Cybersecurity Behemoth

Forrester IT

In our prior Tech Titans research, we mentioned that Microsoft was poised to become a security behemoth. Today, Microsoft announced that its cybersecurity business has grown to over $10 billion in revenue. Ten billion dollars in revenue with 400,000 customers cements the vendor as a cybersecurity behemoth, without a doubt. As more and more businesses […].

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Palo Alto: You think you’re prepared for the next SolarWinds? You Are Not!

CTOvision

Instead of winding down at the end of the year, already strapped security teams were scrambling over the last week to ensure their organizations are safe in the wake of […].

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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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Most Popular IT Certifications for 2021

Association of Information Technology Professional

You know the value of IT certification. But do you know which ones will get you where you want to go? These are the most popular certifications.

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How ghost accounts could leave your organization vulnerable to ransomware

Tech Republic Security

Active accounts for people who have left your organization are ripe for exploitation, according to Sophos.

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Automation is an essential driver of post-pandemic business value

CTOvision

Robotic process automation was already experiencing strong growth in 2019. By the middle of 2020, the pandemic had accelerated the automation mandate, pushing adoption up 27%. And the trend is not […].

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What is Defense in Depth and How Can You Achieve It? Pro Tips for Proactive Cybersecurity

Association of Information Technology Professional

When you need a comprehensive approach, jam-packed with security measures designed to combat a threat onslaught, you need defense in depth.

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SolarWinds attack: Cybersecurity experts share lessons learned and how to protect your business

Tech Republic Security

The highly sophisticated SolarWinds attack was designed to circumvent threat detection—and it did, for much too long. Two cybersecurity experts share some valuable lessons learned from the attack.

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AI Drives The Evolution Of Technology And Data Governance

Forrester IT

In my recent Forrester webinar I outlined how AI drives the evolution of technology and data governance, and how an increase in customer demand and regulatory activity will necessitate companies to take a closer look at their approach (Forrester clients can access the replay here). In this blog post I’d like to recap the two […].

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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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Insights From Palantir’s Live Demo Day 2021

CTOvision

Editor’s note: We frequently encounter people who think of Palantir as a high end analytical tool. It certainly transforms and improves analysis. But for years Palantir has been doing far […].

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CIOs to Accelerate Digital Business Transformation in 2021

Information Week

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, finally, CIOs are looking at bigger budgets and an acceleration in their digital transformations.

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5 data categories to learn for faster cybersecurity responses

Tech Republic Security

By knowing the different types of data, it can help your company protect itself from breaches and better recover from a cyberattack.

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In 2021, Banks Must Sustain The Digital Momentum

Forrester IT

We’re hitting the end of January. So, let me ask you, how is that New Year’s resolution coming along? Each year, many consumers vow to change their behavior come January 1, resolving to cut down on social media, eat more healthily, sort out their finances, or — for those in lockdown — go for a […].

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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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Nvidia Views Kubernetes as Key to GPU Accelerated AI Scale

CTOvision

When you think about Kubernetes, clusters of CPU and memory resources all scaling to meet the demands of container workloads probably springs to mind. But where does GPU acceleration fit […].

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Businesses will spend more than $330bn on remote-working tech this year

Tech Republic Cloud

Analyst firm Gartner expects worldwide IT spending to reach $3.9 trillion in 2021 as digital projects get back on track.

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IT leaders see outsourcing cybersecurity as one solution to increased attacks

Tech Republic Security

A new survey from Syntax found that many decision-makers are not happy with their existing security tools.

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How Customer Service Can Emerge Stronger From The Pandemic In 2021

Forrester IT

Customer service organizations played an elevated role in nurturing customers during the pandemic and did a great job at helping retain them and their spend. The pandemic also exposed gaping holes in customer service technologies and processes. It helped accelerate modernization projects that were already underway – and whose value will extend far beyond current […].

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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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Everlaw Launches Storybuilder, the Legal Industry’s First Narrative Building Toolkit

CTOvision

Everlaw, the cloud-based ediscovery and litigation platform, today announced the launch of Storybuilder by Everlaw, the industry’s first free narrative building toolkit that provides legal teams with a fully collaborative […].

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From Cloud Computing to Cooking: 4 Ways IT Mirrors Fine Cuisine

Information Week

It's true. Many of the same elements that make up a fine dish are conceptually similar to those that comprise high-quality IT delivery.

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2021 predictions: Quantifying and prioritizing cyber and business risk

Tech Republic Security

Every new year brings new challenges surrounding risk management. Learn how to protect your company and its assets with these tips from an industry insider.

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It’s Time To Crack The B2B Sales Gender Diversity Code

Forrester IT

Although women make up more than half of the global workforce, they represent fewer than one-third of all B2B sales and one-quarter of all B2B tech sales roles. And when it comes to the coveted top sales jobs, women hold only 12% of those positions. While gender diversity in B2B sales is severely lacking, company […].

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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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Ping Identity wins Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award with employees voting it as a Best Place to Work in 2021

CTOvision

Ping Identity, the Intelligent Identity solution for the enterprise, has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing it as a Best Place to Work in 2021. The annual […].

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What to Know When Migrating DevOps to Microservice Architectures

Information Week

If your DevOps team is planning to migrate from traditional server architectures to microservices, there are distinct changes that IT leaders must keep in mind.

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Google releases alarming report about North Korean hackers posing as security analysts

Tech Republic Security

Google said the attackers were targeting security researchers by using fake LinkedIn and Twitter profiles and asking to collaborate.

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Growth Marketers Ignore E-Channels At Their Peril

Forrester IT

Both business buyers and B2B sellers are increasing their participation in marketplaces. As the shift continues, companies that have experience of and actual success in marketing on marketplaces will reap the benefits of early adoption. A number of factors are converging to drive this trend. B2B buyers rely less and less on enterprise account reps. […].

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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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Project Overmatch – Connecting the Navy

CTOvision

As the U. S. Navy envisions its future force strength, the number one priority is placed on maintaining undersea dominance. The new Columbia Class ballistic submarine is critical to the […].

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Survey finds a third of businesses go up to 40% over their initial cloud budget

Tech Republic Cloud

A Pepperdata study highlights unexpected costs that crop up as well as enterprise priorities.

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Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Security

This comprehensive guide covers different types of denial of service attacks, DDoS protection strategies, as well as why it matters for business.

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What’s The ROI Of CX Transformation?

Forrester IT

Do the benefits of CX transformation outweigh the costs and result in a positive ROI? How can you determine that for your company? Our newly updated report “The ROI Of CX Transformation” helps you answer these questions. The report includes: New proof points about the benefits of investing in CX from our large-scale Customer Experience […].

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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.