Sat.May 09, 2020 - Fri.May 15, 2020

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Don’t Succumb To Social Media Stockholm Syndrome

Forrester IT

We are excited to launch the new vision report for our social marketing playbook. It might be controversial, but we are here to give companies permission to break up with social media. Yes, you read that right. Social media is a quagmire, and marketers contributed to the mess. Companies are the party crashers that social […].

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Amazon launches cognitive search service Kendra in general availability

CTOvision

Amazon today launched Kendra, an AI and machine learning-powered service for enterprise search, in general availability. Kendra debuted in preview last December during Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2019 in […].

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Driving Competitive Advantages with Master Data Management

Social, Agile and Transformation

Do you feel like your databases are more like data vaults? The data vault contains all the information on customers, prospects, products, operations, and finances, only no one knows how to unlock it and discover its secrets. Getting inside the vault is only the start of the challenges. Inside, it contains a myriad of data silos, including databases, data lakes, file systems, and other.

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What is IoT? The internet of things explained

Network World

The internet of things (IoT) is a catch-all term for the growing number of electronics that aren't traditional computing devices, but are connected to the internet to send data, receive instructions or both. There's an incredibly broad range of things that fall under that umbrella: Internet-connected "smart" versions of traditional appliances like refrigerators and light bulbs; gadgets that could only exist in an internet-enabled world like Alexa-style digital assistants; internet-enabled sensor

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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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Distinguish Hot From Hype In Retail Tech Investments For 2020

Forrester IT

In the highly competitive world of commerce, retailers and brands must invest in tech initiatives that will differentiate them, drive revenue growth, and keep their customers satisfied. For our annual “The Top Retail Technology Investments In 2020” research, we interviewed over 60 retail and brand professionals to understand which technology initiatives they are prioritizing in […].

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Learn OPSWAT’s Unique Contributions To Cybersecurity 13 May 2020: From SDP to Endpoint Configuration Control In One Well Thoughtout Approach

CTOvision

Register now for a 13 May 2020 virtual panel I’ll be participating in with Bob Flores, former CTO of the Central Intelligence Agency and Michael Hylton of OPSWAT as we […].

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The Internet of things in 2020: More vital than ever

Network World

If you work in IT, you’re probably safely ensconced at home right now, clinging to your laptop at the edge of your company’s network. The shift from office to home has been momentous. But it’s also symbolic of a larger trend: The network edge has become as important as the network core. Remote workers aside, the IoT (internet of things) is the biggest reason why the edge has become so crucial.

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The Insights Beat: Data And Analytics Make The Perfect One-Two Punch

Forrester IT

Spring is usually an exciting time in the sports world. It marks the culmination of the men’s and women’s college basketball seasons, the NBA and NHL playoffs begin, the domestic European soccer (football) leagues are in full swing and the Boston Marathon traditionally takes place on the third Monday of April. But the COVID-19 crisis […].

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Common Sense Comes Closer to Computers

CTOvision

Read John Pavlus explain how researchers are working to build AI with common-sense reasoning, such as the COMET system, which combines symbolic reasoning and neural language modeling on Quanta : […].

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ConfigMgr 2002 Production Version is Generally Available | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MEMCM) 2002 is generally available now. Microsoft released the opt-in version of MECM 2002 on April 1, 2020. I have already explained and shown most of these new features in the video tutorial. New Features of Configuration Manager (A.K.A SCCM) 2002 version is given in the following post [link] SCCM 2002 Feature Update is […].

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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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Average US citizen had personal information stolen at least 4 times in 2019

Tech Republic Security

A new study of publicly reported data shows the average person experienced a breach every three months last year.

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Business Resilience Is No Longer Optional

Forrester IT

Too many business and technology leaders have referred to the global pandemic as a black swan — an entirely unpredictable and devastating event. The truth is that a global pandemic was entirely predictable, and it was a risk that infectious disease experts and health organizations have been warning about for years. What the pandemic has […].

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Blockchain ‘has significant use cases for 5G’

CTOvision

Jiang Wei, the chairman of China Telecom Blockchain and Dig­i­tal Econ­omy Joint Lab­o­ra­tory, explained in an interview published on a Chinese news portal, Cebnet, that blockchain technology has significant use […].

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Learn How to Collect SCCM Client Logs Using ConfigMgr Console

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s learn how to collect SCCM client logs using the ConfigMgr Console. This log collection feature got introduced in the Configuration Manager version 2002. Client logs feature is part of Client Diagnostics features of Configuration Manager. Client diagnostic feature helps SCCM admins to enable and disable verbose logging.

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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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COVID-19 IT Layoffs and the Future of Work

Information Week

Layoffs hit technology jobs in April, too, as the COVID-19 shock wave whacked employment, and organizations may be accelerating their automation plans to protect workers and cut costs.

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The Security Snapshot: Embracing The New Norm

Forrester IT

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in early 2020 has created unprecedented societal and economic changes globally. Organizations in many industries and regions now face an uncertain and rapidly deteriorating economic outlook because of efforts to contain the novel coronavirus and its life- and health-threatening impacts. The novel coronavirus is also affecting security and risk […].

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Realizing the Growth Potential of AI

CTOvision

Read Stephen Diorio’s explaining how we can realize the growth potential of artificial intelligence on Forbes : Business leaders and investors universally agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning […].

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Phishing campaign caught spoofing Zoom

Tech Republic Security

The campaign impersonates Zoom emails, but steals the Microsoft account credentials of its victims, says security firm Abnormal Security.

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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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Security Mistakes Your Work from Home Employees are Making

Information Week

The new WFH environment, schedule freedoms and distractions are causing many to slip up and put sensitive company data at risk.

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The Future Of Financial Brands: Less Financial, More Brand

Forrester IT

A new crop of challenger brands, such as Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Google, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Tencent, and Walmart, are on the prowl in the financial services category. And that should have traditional financial brands worried — very worried. Trouble On The Horizon Banks have had a great run: They’ve played an essential and highly visible role […].

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MIT Cuts Ties With a Chinese AI Firm Amid Human Rights Concerns

CTOvision

MIT has terminated a research collaboration with iFlytek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company accused of supplying technology for surveilling Muslims in the northwestern province of Xinjiang. The university canceled the relationship […].

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Kaspersky: 73% of workers have received no cybersecurity guidance

Tech Republic Security

Millions of employees working remotely have gotten no information about how to keep their devices and home networks safe.

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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 Accelerate Your Career: 4 Tips for Women in IT

Information Week

The lack of women in IT leadership demonstrates the current need for deeper investment in the next generation of women in technology.

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Think Adaptive For The 2020s

Forrester IT

In 2020 successful businesses will focus less on accurately predicting the future years in advance. Instead they will become the kind of company that proactively adapts and shape-shifts as events unfold. Forrester's adaptive strategy provides a framework for success.

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What Are The Best Big Data Cloud Storage Providers? Here Are The Top 6

CTOvision

Unless you have the resources for building and maintaining large amounts of IT infrastructure, the best place for most organizations’ Big Data these days is in the cloud. Using cloud […].

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Cisco, others, shine a light on VPN split-tunneling

Network World

As the work-from-home trend grows due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for secure access to enterprise resources continues to grow and with it the demand for ever-more VPN. For example demand for commercial virtual private networks in the U.S. jumped by 41% between March 13 and March 23, according to research from Top10VPN.com, a VPN research and testing company in the U.K.

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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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CIOs Must Now Fortify Business Flexibility and Resiliency

Information Week

COVID-19 has exposed critical cracks in companies' digital capabilities, forcing CIOs to bolster their resiliency, responsiveness, flexibility, and adaptation.

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COVID-19, Automation and You

Forrester IT

The COVID-19 crisis has made automation a boardroom imperative, not just as a mechanism for cost takeout, but also as a tool for risk mitigation and business resiliency.

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Data Breaches Wipe 7.2% Off Average Company Share Price

CTOvision

New insight has calculated that a data breach could wipe as much as 7.2% off a company’s share price. It’s the equivalent of up to $8.8 million in cash terms […].

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How to find a job in cybersecurity

Tech Republic Security

In an industry still experiencing a talent shortage despite the pandemic, recruiters and observers offer advice on what job seekers should and should not do.

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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.