Sat.May 05, 2018 - Fri.May 11, 2018

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Google We Have A Problem With Duplex: Cool tech, but needs bounding

CTOvision

Have you seen the really cool demo of Google Duplex? This is a fantastic demonstration that combines voice recognition, machine learning and very capable voice synthesis to show how AI can interact with people to get things done. Watch the video and you can see for yourself how very smooth this AI bot can be: […].

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Marketing Innovation Starts And Ends With Customer Obsession

Forrester IT

Despite all the monumental changes to technology and media which afford marketers the capabilities to build emotion-rich customer relationships, they frequently struggle to rise above roles as brand despots or sales vassals. But don’t blame the tools. It’s because marketing functions are mired in minutia while prioritizing internal tasks and artificial organizational constraints over solving […].

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What can you DO with Machine Learning?

Eric D. Brown

Everyone’s talking about machine learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. If you are a CxO or work in IT or marketing, I’d bet that you hear these terms more than you probably want to. It feels an awful lot like the early data of Big Data or Business Intelligence or the days when the “Intranet” was first making waves within organizations.

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10 competitors Cisco just can't kill off

Network World

10 competitors Cisco just can't kill off Image by IDG / jesadaphorn, Getty Images Creating a short list of key Cisco competitors is no easy task as the company now competes in multiple markets. In this case we tried to pick companies that have been around awhile or firms that have developed key technologies that directly impacted the networking giant.

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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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Facebook Seeks A Public Policy Manager, Cybersecurity Threat Disruption

CTOvision

My sincere hope is that one of our CTOvision readers is selected for a position that Facebook has just advertised for. The job, titled a Public Policy Manager for Cybersecurity Threat Disruption, is a recognition that the companies we trust with our data should, and will, play greater roles in protecting our data, including leaning […].

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Marketing Innovation Requires “Process, Process, Process!” (Channeling Jan Brady)

Forrester IT

Marketing has come a long way but it is not yet customer-obsessed. To address this gap, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Forrester’s new The Marketing Innovation Playbook. It’s time for companies to undergo a marketing makeover. This playbook guides brands through assessing four pillars: Mindset, Talent, Process, and Insights. “Marketing innovation” and “process,” you […].

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Getting grounded in IoT networking and security

Network World

download. Getting grounded in IoT networking and security. The internet of things already consists of nearly triple the number of devices as there are people in the world, and as more and more of these devices creep into enterprise networks it’s important to understand their requirements and how they differ from other IT gear.

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In Cybersecurity, Accountability Could be the Ultimate Innovation

CTOvision

When accountability is used as innovation, it not only drives social change but also helps solve seemingly intractable problems. Here’s a recent example: In the fall of 2014, CVS decided to stop selling cigarettes. The company would forego $2 billion in revenue, because “the sale of tobacco products is inconsistent with our purpose – helping […].

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Amazon Prime, a loyalty program by any other name…

Forrester IT

A few weeks ago, Jeff Bezos revealed in the annual shareholder letter that Amazon Prime now has over 100M members. But even more noteworthy than its size is its revenue impact. In 2017, Amazon shipped more than $5B items through Prime. Now, Amazon Prime isn’t like other loyalty programs you see in the marketplace. For […].

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What is AIops? Collaboration, Practices, and Principles for Delivering AI Solutions

Social, Agile and Transformation

I heard about the term AIops term last week at The AI Conference, presented by O'Reilly and Intel AI. Is this a real practice? My answer is yes and here's why. Consider that DevOps is the practice to align developers and operations on the agility, speed, and stability of making software releases. DevOps aims to align a multidisciplinary team on conflicting missions and priorities by.

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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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Why CIOs Should Stop Putting Employees In Boxes

The Accidental Successful CIO

CIOs need to stop classifying their employees by placing them in a box Image Credit: jon jordan. As the person with the CIO job, you by necessity meet a lot of people. Many of these people work for you and so it’s important that you remember who they are. Just because it’s important does not make this any easier to do. We have all developed a coping mechanism for dealing with this challenge: when we meet someone, we put them in a box.

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How Amazon and Starbucks are Impacting the Cryptocurrency Market

CTOvision

According to statista, Amazon and Starbucks reported net sales of $178 billion and $2.88 billion in 2017, respectively, evidence these two companies are major players with global presence. Recently, both Amazon and Starbucks have showed intention to use blockchain technology and/or virtual currency in their systems. Amazon hinted at this move through a survey targeting […].

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CIOs Must Use EAs To Be Successful In Their Digital Transformations

Forrester IT

The demand for exceptional digital and customer experiences is exposing the constraints of existing technology organization practices. The people, processes, governance structures, and technology of the technology organization must change to drive and enable business success. CIOs need help, and enterprise architects (EAs) are best placed to influence and guide these digital transformations (see my […].

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Setup Co-Management AAD Connect UPN Suffix

Anoop

On prem Active Directory user, groups, etc. need to be synced with Azure AD. This sync is required to have a bridge between traditional & modern management. AAD Connect is the tool should be used to sync on prem user and groups with Azure AD. AAD connect is one of the prerequisites for Co-Management. In […]. The post Setup Co-Management AAD Connect UPN Suffix appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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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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7 free networking tools you must have

Network World

"I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is 'the right tool for the right job.'" –Martha Stewart If your "right job" involves wrangling computer networks and figuring out how to do digital things effectively and efficiently or diagnosing why digital things aren't working as they're supposed to, you've got your hands full. Not only does your job evolve incredibly quickly becoming evermore complex, but whatever tools you use need frequent updating and/or replacing to keep pace, and that's wh

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What The Board Needs To Know About the GDPR

CTOvision

Executives in businesses around the globe have been tracking The European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect 25 May 2018. Those who operate primarily in the EU have had plenty of time to focus on this and no excuses for not paying attention. Those who operate primarily elsewhere also have […].

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Call For Participation: B2B Measurement and Analytics Providers

Forrester IT

Are you an analytics platform or service provider serving primarily B2B businesses? Does your product or service help B2B insights professionals measure their results, understand B2B customers, and drive market growth? Well, I need your help to help the buyers that need your products and services. There is a myriad of partner options for B2B insights professionals that […].

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Top 20 SCCM Blogs of the Planet via Feedspot

Anoop

One of my super boss from Paris used to say Bangalore is IT capital of the world. I’m not sure whether that is true or not. But I’m sure we have more than 1000 (thousand) SCCM admins and growing number of Intune admins in Bangalore. In this post, we will see details about Top 20 SCCM […]. The post Top 20 SCCM Blogs of the Planet via Feedspot appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.

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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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Blank Screen after Enabling Secure Boot in the BIOS

Mick's IT Blog

I am working on the Windows 10 image, and part of this project is converting to UEFI. We do have several older systems that are still in production because systems that are used for temporary or loaner aren't as important to keep up-to-date. I use the oldest model system when creating a reference image so I am sure the image will work across all models.

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Adapting the U.S. Approach to Strategic Deterrence In An Age Of Rapid Technology Change

CTOvision

Deterring strategic attack on the United States, and its allies and partners, has been a central goal of U.S. national security strategy since at least the advent of the nuclear age. While the goal has remained consistent, the challenges in meeting the goal have not. There are many dynamics underway including geopolitical changes but perhaps […].

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HaiDiLao Cooks The Competition With Memorable Customer Service

Forrester IT

How to differentiate your brand in highly competitive markets, especially when competitors promptly copy anything that works? Learn from HaiDiLao, China’s most popular chain of hot-pot restaurants. HaiDiLao evokes positive emotions from customers with memorably crafted human interactions. The company empowers its staff to personalize experience delivery as customers or scenarios demand.

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Video Guide SCCM 1804 Preview Version Baseline Media

Anoop

Microsoft SCCM team released SCCM 1804 TP (Technical Preview). 1804 is the baseline version of SCCM technical preview. You can download SCCM 1804 from evaluation portal. Once 1802 baseline build is downloaded, then you can build new SCCM infra with 1802. SCCM 1804 – Feature Highlights Move Content library for the site server (site server in […].

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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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How Is Data Science Transforming Web Development?

Dataconomy

Web app development is about to undergo a significant revolution triggered by the rise of data science. So far, developers have created apps based on focus groups, surveys and educated guesses about the needs and wants of users. This old way of working is biased and cannot include the input. The post How Is Data Science Transforming Web Development?

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Hannibal: I will either find a way or make one

CTOvision

All great history has drama. It is forged by leaders leading groups through challenges. The great's never give up. No where is this better demonstrated than in the persistence of Hannibal, whose invasion of Rome required him to pass two impassable mountain ranges. And he had to cross them with massive armies and their supplies, […].

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Put An AI On The Witness Stand — Do You Believe Its Testimony?

Forrester IT

I had an AI aha moment at a Lexington backyard barbecue last summer. I ran into Carol Rose, the executive director of the Massachusetts ACLU. She told me that she had been asked by Microsoft’s Eric Horvitz to join the board for the Partnership on AI. This partnership was formed in 2016 by Amazon, Google, […].

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Ascent B2B IT Forum: Reimagining the Future of Work in the Enterprise

The Investing Edge

The proliferation of technology is impacting our everyday lives in a big way. From navigating our route to work to facilitating mundane everyday tasks, technology is proving as disruptive as anything we’ve ever experienced. The workplace is no exception – where every employee used to show up and work from nine to five and leave work behind at night and on weekends, today’s workplace looks much different.

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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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Procurement in a Virtual Business World

Cloud Musings

Today, companies are undergoing a dramatic change in their environment and processes. Many groups these changes together as “Digital Transformation,” but that industry buzzword fails to describe the essential details associated with this change. A critical and often underappreciated area is procurement and supply chain management. While these areas are not generally under the bright lights of business, these processes grind the gears of business success.

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6 Reasons your Threat Intelligence Process Needs Musubu

CTOvision

Editor's note: Wayne is a friend and a great technologist I have admired for years because of his constant focus on keeping technology focused on outcomes for others. It has been very exciting to watch him and his team bring this new capability to life.-bg Today we are pleased to announce that Musubu is now […].

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Click Summit 2018: The Future Of Experimentation Has Arrived

Forrester IT

This week I was fortunate to attend, participate in, and moderate a session at Click Summit 2018 in Cary, North Carolina. Click Summit is hosted annually by Brooks Bell and her eponymous firm. As an industry analyst, I’m an event connoisseur, and Click is one of my all-time favorites. As expected, Click Summit was well […].

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Ascent B2B IT Forum: Reimagining the Future of Work in the Enterprise

The Investing Edge

The proliferation of technology is impacting our everyday lives in a big way. From navigating our route to work to facilitating mundane everyday tasks, technology is proving as disruptive as anything we’ve ever experienced. The workplace is no exception – where every employee used to show up and work from nine to five and leave work behind at night and on weekends, today’s workplace looks much different.

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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.