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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO

IT provides the plumbing for just about every company in existence today. Most of the time, that plumbing works fine — but when something goes wrong, it can be more embarrassing (and more expensive) than the most extravagantly overflowing toilet. We’ve gathered eight instances of big tech failures that struck companies and other organizations in 2023.

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Apple Vision Pro tipped for late Jan/early Feb release

TechCrunch

We’ve known about the Vision Pro for more than half-a-year now (not to mention the years of rumors), but Apple’s first “spatial computing” device is one of consumer electronics’ biggest question marks heading into the new year. The $3,499 headset was given an “early-2024” release time frame when it was unveiled at WWDC in June, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The only CIO resolution that matters

CIO

In many communities, December is a month set aside for reflection. To wit, across nearly every discipline, one finds magnum opuses entitled “Lessons Learned” or “The Year in Review” as the year draws to a close. Such exercises are valuable but anachronistic. Perhaps in an age when our forebears huddled around campfires waiting for warmer weather annual reviews were the optimal way to accumulate knowledge and empower human agency.

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Hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2023, data shows

TechCrunch

For yet another year, hackers stole billions of dollars in crypto. But for the first time since 2020, the trend is downwards, according to crypto security firms. This year, hackers stole around $2 billion dollars in crypto across dozens of cyberattacks and thefts, according to De.FI, the web3 security firm that runs the REKT database. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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Leadership and Authenticity: Transforming the Boardroom Dynamics

N2Growth Blog

The Quintessence of Leadership: Embracing Authenticity Jaco Erasmus, a distinguished Partner Executive Search and member of the Global Board at N2Growth , emphasizes authenticity’s pivotal role in leadership. “Authenticity is not just a virtue; it’s the bedrock of transformative leadership,” Jaco asserts. This principle is what distinguishes outstanding leaders from the rest.

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Our Favorite Management Tips of 2023

Harvard Business Review

Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we list 10 of our favorites from 2023 — covering topics like how to get your mojo back if you’re feeling disengaged at work, questions to ask your boss in your next check-in, talking to your team about using AI, giving hard feedback, speaking with confidence when you’re put on the spot — and more.

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The eternal struggle between open source and proprietary software

TechCrunch

Whenever chaos engulfs a proprietary technology relied on by millions, the default knee-jerk reaction from many seems to be: “Hey, let’s see what the open source world has to offer.” Case in point: X’s (Twitter) steady demise since Elon Musk took over last year led many to search for more “open” alternatives, be it Mastodon […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Suspend Reality – 6 Steps to Move from Fantasy to Execution

Perficient

We’re just now finishing up the holiday season. At this time of year, I’m always intrigued by the magic of the holidays we celebrate, and the optimistic goals we set for the new year. It amazes me how we collectively like to suspend reality for a bit, reflect, and forecast. And I wonder why we don’t drift into thoughts of the extraordinary more often.

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EV fast-charging networks face a challenging 2024

TechCrunch

The EV world, from a charging perspective, was previously split in two. There was Tesla and then there was everyone else. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Streamlining Database Compliance with CI/CD Integration

IT leaders know the importance of compliance at every level, but the database often gets left behind as other environments are automated for robust protection. This whitepaper emphasizes the importance of robust, auditable, and secure database change management practices for safeguarding organizational compliance. Learn how automating database compliance: Mitigates risk Protects against security vulnerabilities Helps avoid regulatory penalties Aligns database workflows with app lifecycle Turns d

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DevOps 2024: DevOps Isn’t Dead; Long Live DevOps

DevOps.com

Well, it has been quite the year in general and quite the year as it relates to DevOps. As I sit here on the cusp of the 10th year of publishing DevOps.com, I look back and recognize how much DevOps has grown, evolved, matured and shifted over time.

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Bluesky rolls out an in-app video and music player and a new ‘hide post’ feature

TechCrunch

Decentralized social network Bluesky is rolling out a new in-app video and music player for links, along with a new “hide post” feature. The new additions bring Bluesky’s user experience closer to X (Twitter). The new video and music player works with YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify and Twitch embeds. Unlike on X, where autoplay on videos […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Racing to stay competitive in 2024: Business Resilience

CEO Insider

A world beset with continued challenges. According to the International Monetary Fund, global recovery remains subdued, with growing regional divergences and little room for economic policy mishaps. The baseline forecast expects global growth to slow from 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in 2023 and 2.9 percent in 2024, well below the historical (2000–19) […] The post Racing to stay competitive in 2024: Business Resilience appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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The internet moments that defined 2023

TechCrunch

Can you believe that it was only this summer when Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne? Sometimes, the internet’s most viral memes may seem entirely incomprehensible (like when Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne), but the things that captivate our attention online matter. We saw a submarine of billionaires disappear before our very eyes, refreshed […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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Information Technology Executive Search Firms: Bridging Tech and Talent

N2Growth Blog

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Technology Industry Executive search firms play a vital role in the technology industry by helping organizations navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape. With the rapidly evolving nature of technology and the increasing demand for skilled professionals, these firms bring their expertise to identify and attract top-level executives with the necessary skills and experience to drive innovation and growth.

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What VCs are looking for in the next wave of cybersecurity startups

TechCrunch

The next wave of successful startups will help companies harness GenAI to improve organizational productivity while preventing attacks. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Insurance Executive Search: Navigating the Landscape of Risk and Reward

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Evolving Role of Insurance Executives in Today’s Risk Landscape The role of insurance executives has significantly changed today’s risk landscape. Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth.

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VCs are entering 2024 with ‘healthy paranoia’

TechCrunch

Today on Equity, we're joined by Deepka Rana, a London-based Principal at Northzone focused on early-stage companies across consumer internet and B2B SaaS. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Top 5 Challenges in Designing a Data Warehouse for Multi-Tenant Analytics

Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.

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Behold Orca: US Navy’s robotic sub built for drone swarms

Ooda Loop

Boeing has delivered a first giant robotic submarine to the US Navy, marking a sea change in how American underwater military missions will be conducted in the future, Defense One reported.

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Nonprofit Code.org sues Byju’s unit WhiteHat Jr over payment dues

TechCrunch

Code.org, the US educational non-profit, has filed a lawsuit in a California district court alleging that Byju’s subsidiary WhiteHat Jr breached a licensing contract by failing to pay fees while continuing to use Code.org’s platform. WhiteHat Jr, which sold to Byju’s for $300 million in 2020, partnered with Code.org last year and agreed to pay […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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The most salacious stories of 2023

The Hustle

Let’s look back at the year’s juiciest stories, with battles playing out in arenas of all kinds — boardrooms, courtrooms, and courts of public opinion. … just not in cage matches. Please, anything but a cage match. A Frank conversation FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces 100+ years in prison for fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, but 2023 saw yet another Forbes 30 Under 30 founder in hot water.

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AWS CDK Deep Dive: Advanced Infrastructure as Code Techniques With Typescript and Python

Dzone - DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a key aspect of modern cloud computing. It ensures quick, consistent, and repeatable infrastructure deployment. In this context, AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) stands out by enabling developers to define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages. This post will deeply dive into advanced techniques for using the AWS CDK with TypeScript and Python, two of the most popular programming languages.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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How to Figure Out Where You Should Focus

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

True business leaders stay focused. This is crystal clear. But how can you make sure you are focusing on the most promising business opportunities that can lead your company to success? Today’s post is by Sharon Tal, co-author of Where to Play ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). In their best-selling book Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace present well known pieces of advice that lead you nowhere.

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You should be worried about cloud squatting

InfoWorld

Most security issues in the cloud can be traced back to someone doing something stupid. Sorry to be that blunt, but I don’t see ingenious hackers out there. I do see misconfigured cloud resources, such as storage and databases, that lead to vulnerabilities that could easily be avoided. I always teach how your first line of defense is not cool security tools but training.

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Reflecting on 2023: Rails Foundation’s Inaugural Year

Ruby on Rails

As 2023 winds to a close, it’s time to reflect on the first year of the Rails Foundation. Work on the mission began in earnest in February, and we accomplished a great deal these past ten months. And still, many times throughout the year - when it felt like things weren’t moving fast enough - we had to remind ourselves that this is Year One. This is not a sprint to accomplish everything in the first year, nor is it a marathon with a finish line in sight.

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Microsoft Copilot’s ChatGPT-like app lands on Android, with iOS version coming soon

Ooda Loop

Microsoft Copilot’s ChatGPT-like app has finally arrived on Android, nearly two weeks after the tech giant announced its web version (copilot.microsoft.com). Available via Play Store, Microsoft Copilot is just a new name for Bing Chat, but there are some noteworthy changes between the two apps.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Best of IdeaCast: Behaviors of Successful CEOs

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with consultant Elena Botelho on four effective behaviors that leaders can learn.

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21 Machine Learning Examples from Day-to-Day Life

Daffodil Software

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The possibility is that you are using it in one way or the other and you don't even know about it. One of the popular applications of AI in custom software development is Machine Learning (ML), in which computers, software, and devices perform via cognition (very similar to the human brain). Herein, we share few examples of machine learning that we use every day and perhaps have no idea that they are driven by ML.

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The Main Offshore Staffing Trends of 2024

TurnKey Labs

In 2024, we predict offshore staffing to remain a pivotal strategy for companies seeking to maximize efficiency and tap into diverse talent pools. The offshore staffing arena is witnessing transformative changes, driven by technological innovations, shifting economic dynamics, and evolving workforce expectations.

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