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5 free alternatives to Microsoft Excel

Tech Republic Cloud

If you don't want to pay for an expensive Microsoft Office subscription, here are free alternatives to Excel that you can get for free today.

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Top 5 supercomputers in the world

Tech Republic Data Center

Supercomputers are high-level computers used for managing very large databases or great amounts of computation. Tom Merritt lists the top five ranked supercomputers in the world, according to TOP500.

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Black Friday “All Season Long?” Expect The Bots To Follow Suit.

Forrester IT

I was scouring some of the Black Friday ads this week, and the trend seems to be less “Black Friday” than “Black November, and probably most of December too.” Best Buy is touting, ” Black Friday all season long.” Target offers weekly, “Black Friday Now” deals. Walmart? “Black Friday Deals for Days!

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Japan Times Indicates Japan considers using AI for speedy policy decisions

CTOvision

The government is considering introducing an artificial intelligence-based big data analysis system developed by an American firm in order to enable speedier policy decisions, according to government sources. It has started […].

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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Over: What Have We learned?

Association of Information Technology Professional

To gain a better understanding of the local government issues and priorities regarding cybersecurity, CompTIA’s Public Technology Institute (PTI) recently conducted its annual National Survey of Local Government Cyber Security Programs.

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ConfigMgr 2006 Hotfix KB4578605 SCCM | Update Rollup | 22 Fixes

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft released a major rollup update for ConfigMgr 2006 with 22 fixes. Let’s check more details about ConfigMgr 2006 Hotfix KB4578605. Also, there could be many more undocumented fixes and features made available in this Hotfix Rollup Microsoft KB Article KB4578605 for ConfigMgr 2002 production version.

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Cisco: Long-Term Cybersecurity Changes Afoot

CTOvision

The COVID-19 pandemic will usher in long-term changes to corporate cybersecurity policies and investments — largely due to the rapid onset of remote work — according to a Cisco report. For […].

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From Food Service to IT: 4 Tips to Get into IT Fast Without a Degree

Association of Information Technology Professional

Ian Clark changed careers from food service to IT in just 6 months. Here’s how he did it – and how you can, too.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Cloud

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a suite of enterprise-level intelligent cloud-based applications. The software stack combines ERP and CRM apps and integrates them with Azure and Microsoft 365.

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What To Expect On Singles’ Day 2020

Forrester IT

We are entering the 11th anniversary of Double 11 (AKA Singles’ Day) the largest shopping festival in the world in 2020. We expect that: It will be the longest and most complex Double 11 ever. Brands and retailers are eager to recover from the impact of COVID-19 and will double down on their investment on […].

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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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Mission Possible: Fighting Today’s Biggest Security Threats from Every Angle

CTOvision

Join Bob Gourley, Matt Devost, and Emily Crose in a panel moderated by Google’s Dr. Anton Chuvakin which will explore today’s cyber threats and mitigation strategies from the perspective of […].

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Grüezi Schwiiz! Bonjour la Suisse! Buongiorno Svizzera! An AWS Region comes to Switzerland

All Things Distributed

Today I’m happy to announce our plans to open a new AWS Region in Switzerland in the second half of 2022. When the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region is launched, developers, start-ups, and enterprises, as well as government, education, and non-profit organizations will be able to run their applications and serve end users across the region from data centers located in Switzerland.

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ConfigMgr Windows 10 Multi-Session Support for WVD | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Windows 10 Enterprise Multi-Session Support is there with ConfigMgr 1906 version. The WVD enhanced support options are available with the latest versions of SCCM. Let’s have a quick view of ConfigMgr Windows 10 Multi-Session Support for WVD. Introduction Windows 10 enterprise multi-session support is only for Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) solution.

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Insurtech Funding Roundup, Q3 2020: Digital Insurers Drive Another Strong Quarter Of Funding

Forrester IT

This year of the pandemic will forever be known for its effect on the way we work and interact. Although our “new normal” will be temporary, the digital transformation it brought about will prove lasting. Amid the chaos, insurtechs, with their digital-first business models, have benefited as their funding has continued to improve. In Q3, […].

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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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RiskIQ PassiveTotal Integrates Directly With Microsoft Security Solutions

CTOvision

RiskIQ, a global leader in attack surface management, announced that RiskIQ PassiveTotal now integrates directly with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Azure Sentinel. The integration brings Defender for Endpoint and […].

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Hackers have only just wet their whistle. Expect more ransomware and data breaches in 2021.

Tech Republic Security

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a huge opening for bad actors this year, thanks to remote work. Security experts expect more advanced cybersecurity threats in the coming year.

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What’s New with Admin By Request version 7 – Learn With Joy

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. A few months back, I wrote a blog on the topic of how to manage and control local admin rights on a modern managed Windows 10 device using Admin By Request – a product from Fastrack Software. It was great that the Admin By Request team liked the blog and featured it on their official […].

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Give Customers The Gift Of Convenience This Holiday Season

Forrester IT

This holiday season many consumers will be forgoing big family dinners and exotic holiday markets, and instead playing host to unwelcome guests like worry (for their health) and anxiety (for their finances). This holiday season everyone just needs a break. Marketers can help consumers make the best of their holidays by making their lives a […].

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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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3 Common Roadblocks with AI Developer Tools for Enterprises

Information Week

By recognizing important developer tool roadblocks organizations need to overcome now, we can expect a stronger and more powerful AI developer stack in the next 10 years.

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It's an urgent plea this Election Eve: Don't click on ransomware disguised as political ads

Tech Republic Security

Remote work and social media have made it easier for businesses to be impacted by security breaches. Here's why, and how organizations can protect themselves.

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5 free alternatives to Microsoft Word

Tech Republic Cloud

If you're tired of paying for Microsoft Office features you don't use, here are five alternatives to Word you can download and start using today.

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What My Love-Hate Relationship With Golf Taught Me About Sales Role-Playing

Forrester IT

Like in golf, there are so many motions to consider in any customer interaction. Sales enablement practitioners must deconstruct role-playing exercises to enable reps to get into top-selling form.

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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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IT Pivots: Survival Lessons From a Turbulent Year

Information Week

2020 disrupted most companies' plans, but some were better positioned to weather the pandemic's impact than others.

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How to defend your organization against social engineering attacks

Tech Republic Security

A security awareness program backed by multi-factor authentication can help protect your critical assets, says NordVPN Teams.

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ConfigMgr Intranet Clients can Use CMG Software Update Point SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. ConfigMgr 2006 introduced a new option to help remote worker scenarios. I have explained how to optimize ConfigMgr infrastructure for remote workers. Let’s see how to enable access for ConfigMgr Intranet Clients can Use CMG Software Update Point. Introduction From the 2006 version onwards, the ConfigMgr intranet clients can access CMG software update point.

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All Happy Families Are Alike, But All Happy Customers Are Not

Forrester IT

It might be tempting to assume that all customers who meet basic criteria are alike in their willingness to advocate through case studies, references, and other forms of customer evidence. But customer marketing and customer advocacy practitioners should allow for more nuance before making the assumption that all customers who meet a single criterion are the same.

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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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Developers increasingly pair MongoDB with PostgreSQL, survey finds

Tech Republic Cloud

Commentary: Non-relational databases tend to rule the cloud, but PostgreSQL keeps finding a place.

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California voters back new data privacy law beefing up CCPA

Tech Republic Security

The California Privacy Rights Act adds "teeth" to the CCPA, but some advocates say it doesn't go far enough.

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How to Negotiate with Software Providers for the Best 2021 Deals

Information Week

Negotiating with big software vendors can be tricky. Here are some best practice tactics to help you get the best deal.

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The New Operating Model Is Upon Us

Forrester IT

The world didn’t stop when the global health pandemic clobbered businesses around the globe. Companies large and small stepped up to the plate to find creative solutions. This accelerated an already ongoing trend for companies to become future fit — i.e., adaptive, creative, and resilient. For many companies, that meant accelerating DevOps practices to help […].

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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.