Eric D. Brown
DECEMBER 19, 2024
“What’s your AI strategy?” I hear this question from business leaders, and I cringe every time. Why? It fundamentally misunderstands strategy. Your choice of ChatGPT, Claude, or any other LLM isn’t a strategyit’s a tool choice. Confusing tools with strategy is a fast track to wasted resources and missed opportunities. Let me share a quick story.
Eric D. Brown
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Last week, I talked to an old colleague who proudly explained that their company had collected over ten years of customer interaction data. When I asked what insights they’d gained from this information, he was silent for a minute and said, “I’m not real sure, honestly.” He had the data but wasn’t using it to make better decisions or improve his business.
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Social, Agile and Transformation
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Discussions with leaders from vtech companies focused on CIO's gen AI expectations for 2025, highlighting the shift towards pragmatic AI applications amidst fading LLM hype. Key predictions include the rise of agentic AI, increased focus on data privacy, and the need for effective change management to support innovation and employee engagement.
Tech Republic Data Center
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Do you use Linux machines in your data center? If so, it's probably a good idea to regularly check the health of the SSD drives used on those machines. Here's how to do it.
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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.
Network World
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Cisco is acquiring threat-detection startup SnapAttack for an undisclosed amount as it continues to expand its security portfolio. Established in 2001 by Booz Allens Dark Labs, SnapAttack is known for its threat detection and engineering technology, which melds threat intelligence, attack emulation, and behavioral analytics to help customers identify potential vulnerabilities and gaps in their networks, ideally before problems happen.
Anoop
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Complete Guide to Automate the Microsoft Intune Daily Tasks using of Graph X Ray appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Sujin Nelladath.
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Forrester IT
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This time of year is perfect for reflectionlooking back at the challenges and successes of 2024 while anticipating the opportunities and changes that 2025 will bring.
GeekWire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Natasha Jaques, an assistant professor at the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. (UW Photo) As artificial intelligence chatbots are popping up to provide information in all sorts of applications, University of Washington researchers have developed a new way to fine-tune their responses. Dubbed variational preference learning , the goal of the method is to shape a large language model’s output to better match an individual user acco
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A review of four years of threat intelligence data, presented Friday at Black Hat by Yvan Genuer , a senior security researcher at Onapsis, reports a spike in hacker interest in breaking into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems from SAP in 2020 that was sustained until the end of 2023. The vast majority (87%) of the Forbes Global 2000 list of the worlds biggest companies use SAP, according to the enterprise software firm, with the technology handling 77% of the worlds transaction revenue.
Information Week
DECEMBER 19, 2024
State and local government agencies are common targets for threat actor groups.
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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
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Global averages mask a great deal of nuance. Get an overview of our B2B marketing budget benchmark reports and find out how they can help you evaluate your marketing investment.
Network World
DECEMBER 16, 2024
There was a time, back in the early days of computing, when we had vacuum tubes, relays, mechanical gears plus several different types of analog computers. Were kind of in that same era today with quantum computers. We have analog quantum computers that can be used to solve very specific problems, and several different approaches to general purpose quantum computers, including those with semiconducting qubits, trapped ions, spin qubits, quantum dots, topological qubits, photonic qubits, neutral
Anoop
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post ACME Protocol Support for macOS and Automated Device Enrollment in Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.
Information Week
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Given the dynamic nature of business, cloud service adoption is shifting to enable greater agility, innovation, and ROI.
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.
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Theres a school of thought that writes most sustainability efforts off as annoying virtue signaling: Consumers with time and disposable income choose to pay a green premium for products that make them feel good, and companies plant trees and recycle coffee cups to make those customers like them.
Network World
DECEMBER 18, 2024
CompTIA this week made available its CompTIA SecurityX certification program, which is an updated version of the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) cert and part of CompTIAs Xpert Series of certifications. SecurityX follows CompTIAs release of DataX earlier this year, and it is designed for IT professionals with multiple years of work experience who want to validate their expert-level knowledge of business-critical technologies.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Agentic AI, the more focused alternative to general-purpose generative AI, is gaining momentum in the enterprise, with Forrester having named it a top emerging technology for 2025 in June. Since then, several organizations have begun using the technology , and major vendors such as Salesforce and ServiceNow have offered AI agents to customers. Agentic AI focuses on performing specific tasks and emphasizes operational decision-making instead of the content generation often associated with gen AI
Information Week
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Most organizations continue to struggle with data governance despite their growing use of AI and analytics. The problem isnt getting simpler.
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Forrester IT
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Skoda and Volkswagen are the latest vehicle manufacturers who have had vulnerabilities discovered in their cars that could allow malicious actors to execute code remotely and the exploits can range from tracking GPS coordinates and speed data to recording conversations in the car via the in-cabin microphone and if skilled enough, control functions like stop […]
Network World
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Nvidia will face no objections to its plan to acquire Israeli AI orchestration software vendor Run:ai Labs in Europe, after the European Commission gave the deal its approval Friday. The Commissions executive vice president with responsibility for competition, Teresa Ribera, said, Since Nvidia is a leading producer of key hardware for AI applications used in the EU and beyond, it was important to carefully check whether its acquisition of start-up software company Run:ai may have negatively impa
Anoop
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post New ZoomIt Live Draw Feature Enhanced Presentation appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.
Information Week
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The tech industry is turning to new forms of nuclear energy to power data centers and address carbon challenges.
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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.
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations 2024 are out, and with them, another year of vendors claiming victory. As a reminder, these evaluations have no winners or losers just sweet, sweet data. Case in point, MITRE ATT&CK tracks and tests on techniques that could be completely benign, even something as simple as T1059.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Data architecture definition Data architecture describes the structure of an organizations logical and physical data assets, and data management resources, according to The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). Its an offshoot of enterprise architecture that comprises the models, policies, rules, and standards that govern the collection, storage, arrangement, integration, and use of data in organizations.
Network World
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Encryption is the default for online communication, with nearly all web traffic protected by secure protocols like TLS/SSL. Yet, as encryption becomes more ubiquitous by the day, so do the opportunities for threat actors to exploit encrypted channels. The same encryption that safeguards legitimate activities also acts as a conduit for malicious ones.
Information Week
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The SECs disclosure rules come as cyberattacks continue to rise in scale and severity, with identity-based attacks at the forefront. The prospect of attackers outing their victims to the SEC underscores the importance of protecting systems in the first place.
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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
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Within three years, agentic AI will impact every area of the business for both buyer and seller, transforming human and nonhuman interactions throughout the purchasing journey and post-sale customer experience. At this years B2B Summit North America, youll learn how to gain value from this powerful tech.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 20, 2024
CIO Jason Birnbaum has ambitious plans for generative AI at United Airlines. With the core architectural backbone of the airlines gen AI roadmap in place, including United Data Hub and an AI and ML platform dubbed Mars, Birnbaum has released a handful of models into production use for employees and customers alike. Chief among these is United ChatGPT for secure employee experimental use and an external-facing LLM that better informs customers about flight delays, known as Every Flight Has a Stor
Network World
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In the era of digital transformation, public safety stands at a critical crossroads. Law enforcement agencies globally are under increasing scrutiny to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust within their communities. Against this backdrop, Kazakhstans Digital Policeman initiative has emerged as a shining example of technological innovation in policing.
Information Week
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As CIOs and CTOs head into a new year, they always have priorities. Greater agility is a key theme in 2025.
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