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AI, cybersecurity drive IT investments and lead skill shortages for 2025

Network World

In this study, Skillsoft found that 19% of respondents believe there is a “high risk of organizational objectives not being met due to skills gaps.” 2024 gave leaders the opportunity to pause, take a breath and see what kind of investment they need to make for best use scenarios in terms of talent and technology.”

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Patch ‘Em or Weep: Study Reveals Most Vulnerable IoT, Connected Assets

Tech Republic Security

New Armis study lists the most vulnerable. Phones, tablets and workstations with unpatched CVEs are a clear and present danger.

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Some think we’re on the cusp of a virtual world called ‘the metaverse’ some are skeptical

CTOvision

Read why Sean Monahan says he is skeptical about the new virtual world called The Metaverse on Guardian : Maybe this will be my Paul Krugman moment. The Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist was famously the winner of a study to establish which op-ed commentator was most consistently correct.

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Data center certifications target newcomers, experts, and sustainability pros

Network World

Uptime Institute Certified Data Center Technician Professional ( CDCTP ) Focus: Optimizing the operational capability and productivity of the data center Key topics: Compliance, safety, maintenance, power, and cooling Format: Five-day instructor-led training program delivered in person or remotely in a virtual environment.

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Reimagining CX: How to Implement Effective AI-Driven Transformations

Speaker: Steve Pappas, Chief Strategist, Startup and Early Stage Growth Advisor, Keynote Speaker, CX Podcaster

Through actual case studies, Steve will analyze companies that have harnessed the potential of AI-driven conversations to transcend CX boundaries. By enhancing efficiency and personalization while elevating customer satisfaction and loyalty, conversational AI serves as a powerful catalyst propelling a CX revolution like never before!

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Equinix to cut 3% of staff amidst the greatest demand for data center infrastructure ever

Network World

Studies by BCG and LinkedIn have found that one-third of skills associated with technology roles will be obsolete in five years, requiring new skills in their place. At the same time, Equinix says it is continuing to actively recruit new talent. There’s no doubt that there’s a skills challenge in the data center market and in IT at large.

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Cost still biggest driver for multicloud, study finds

CIO Business Intelligence

That’s according to a new study of enterprise cloud usage by 451 Research, which also looked at what enterprises are running across multiple public clouds, and how they measure strategy success. The study also asked enterprises what key outcomes they expected from a multicloud management platform.

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