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The Pitfalls of Hiring Tech Talent (Software Developers) and How To Avoid Them

TurnKey Labs

Hiring tech talent, particularly software developers, can be a challenging task. It’s not just about finding someone who can code; it’s about finding the right fit for your team, someone who can bring your vision to life, and contribute to your company’s growth.

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23andMe data theft prompts DNA testing companies to switch on 2FA by default

TechCrunch

DNA testing and genealogy companies are stepping up user account security by mandating the use of two-factor authentication, following the theft of millions of user records from DNA genetic testing giant 23andMe. Ancestry, MyHeritage and 23andMe have begun notifying customers that their accounts will use two-factor (2FA) by default, a security feature where users are […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

With 2022 now in our rearview mirror, we still reflect on a time marked by global upheavals, like the Russia – Ukraine war, to the skyrocketing energy prices and global inflation. The impact of these disruptions reverberated worldwide, reaching beyond just our economy. These global events have also underscored the crucial significance of safeguarding our critical infrastructure against domestic or foreign attacks.

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Nintendo confirms live-action Zelda movie is in the works

TechCrunch

Zelda fans already got a stellar new game with “Tears of the Kingdom” this year, but Nintendo just dropped another exciting nugget of news: the gaming giant is working on a live-action movie based on the Legend of Zelda franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the 37-year-old franchise, announced the news this evening. “I have been […] © 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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Generative AI hallucinations: What can IT do?

CIO

Generative AI adoption is growing in the workplace—and for good reason. Studies indicate the potential for significant productivity gains: workers saw some writing projects speed up by 40% in a study released by Science and developers were able to complete certain tasks up to 30% faster according to McKinsey research. But the double-edged sword to these productivity gains is one of generative AI’s known Achilles heels: its ability to occasionally “ hallucinate ,” or present incorrect information

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The CIO’s fatal flaw: Too much leadership, not enough management

CIO

“He’s a manager, not a leader,” my source explained to me, referring to the CIO in a disparaging tone of voice. I followed up with a few dozen more 360-degree interviews — translation: I talked with a lot of different people — and confirmed the diagnosis. Except for one thing: The CIO’s focus on management was, to use the technical term, a “good thing.

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01 Advisors, founded by Dick Costolo and Adam Bain, just closed on $395M more

TechCrunch

You might imagine that if two former Twitter chieftains and a longtime C-suite Facebook exec agreed to build a venture firm together, they would chase after nascent social networks. You’d be wrong. 01 Advisors, an outfit founded in 2018 by former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and former Twitter COO and president Adam Bain, tells TechCrunch […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Huawei’s Vision for Intelligent Networking Unveiled at GITEX Global 2023

CIO

GITEX Global 2023 witnessed Huawei’s impactful presence, as the tech giant delved into the future of intelligent networking. Under the theme of “Intelligent Cloud-Network, Accelerating Industry Intelligence,” Huawei’s data communication session showcased their vision for the future of networking, addressing the need for high-quality, ultra-fast connections and intelligent solutions.

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Waze gets a new safety feature that warns you if a road has a history of crashes

TechCrunch

Waze announced today the launch of crash history alerts, designed to notify you if a road you’re approaching has a history of crashes. The new feature is powered by proprietary AI technology, which analyzes historical crash data as well as key characteristics of a road, such as its typical traffic levels, the elevation, whether it’s […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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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Enhancing the Headless Component

Martin Fowler

In the second (and final) part of his explanation of React Headless Components Juntao Qiu explores how a headless component allows us to create a visually different component that does the same base behavior, and how it encourages better factoring as we extend base behavior further.

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Figma sweetens FigJam whiteboard tool with new AI features

TechCrunch

While Figma waits to hear whether regulators will allow Adobe to complete its $20 billion acquisition, the startup is not sitting idly by. Today, Figma announced it was adding three generative AI features to its FigJam whiteboard tool to make it easier to get started and organize projects. FigJam is Figma’s online collaborative whiteboard that […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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dbt Quicktip: Using deprecation_date to improve your model governance

Xebia

Introduction In a previous article, we discussed some of the new dbt features related to model governance, Data Mesh and multi-project deployments ( Data contracts and schema enforcement with dbt ). However, one specific parameter that can make a real impact in your multi-project communication was left out: deprecation_date. By using it in your project models, change management becomes easier and plans and timelines for long-term support and maintenance are known by all the consumers.

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Rivian and Amazon are no longer exclusive

TechCrunch

Rivian vans are no longer an Amazon exclusive. The automaker said on Tuesday that it will now let other companies buy its commercial electric vans, ending an exclusivity deal that Amazon secured when it pumped more than a billion dollars into Rivian in 2019. Both companies’ stock prices rose following the announcement, which they timed […] © 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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dbt Quicktip: Using deprecation_date to improve your model governance

Xebia

Introduction In a previous article, we discussed some of the new dbt features related to model governance, Data Mesh and multi-project deployments ( Data contracts and schema enforcement with dbt ). However, one specific parameter that can make a real impact in your multi-project communication was left out: deprecation_date. By using it in your project models, change management becomes easier and plans and timelines for long-term support and maintenance are known by all the consumers.

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Congruent starts raising fresh $250M early-stage climate tech fund

TechCrunch

High interest rates may be stifling some investments in climate tech today, but the new fund suggests that LPs see a light at the end of the tunnel. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How Leaders Can Create a Purpose-Driven Culture

Harvard Business Review

Companies are increasingly emphasizing a corporate purpose beyond mere profitability. The success of this integration largely hinges on organizational culture. Leaders, spanning all tiers, need to genuinely exemplify and articulate the company’s values, as demonstrated by companies like Netflix and LUSH. It’s vital for employees to perceive their daily roles as contributing to this larger purpose, with firms like Atlassian and Cisco offering noteworthy models.

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Another room-temperature superconductor bites the dust

TechCrunch

Other researchers had discovered numerous problems with the scientific paper describing the material. Now the scientific journal Nature has retracted it. © 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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How Generative AI Will Transform Knowledge Work

Harvard Business Review

Generative AI can be a boon for knowledge work, but only if you use it in the right way. New generative AI-enabled tools are rapidly emerging to assist and transform knowledge work in industries ranging from education and finance to law and medicine. Companies are starting to introduce generative AI-powered innovations into their processes, and to promulgate policies on how to use the tools safely.

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Lucid revises 2023 production amid softening demand for luxury EVs

TechCrunch

Lucid has revised its 2023 production outlook amid softening demand for luxury electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday in its third-quarter earnings report. The EV maker said it will produce 8,000 to 8,500 vehicles by the end of the year, down from previous guidance of more than 10,000, to “prudently align with deliveries.” In the […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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4 Factors That Will Help Project Managers Fulfill AI’s Potential

Harvard Business Review

According to Gartner, 80% of project management tasks will be run by AI by 2030. Indeed, AI is transforming every aspect of work, including our management of people and projects. However, to realize AI’s transformational potential for project management, four critical pieces must come together: 1) organizations will need high-quality data; 2) human employees will need to think of AI as a copilot; 3) humans will need reskilling; and 4) organizations will need to prioritize the human experience.

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TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund in favor of its newer Creativity Program

TechCrunch

TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program. Starting December 16, the Creator Fund will be discontinued in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany. Creators who are currently enrolled in the Creator Fund can switch to the Creativity Program. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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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A 6-Step Plan to Prepare for Any Career Setback

Harvard Business Review

Revenue spirals, industry shifts, and legislative changes can have unexpected ripple effects on your career advancement. Developing a predetermined fallback plan allows you to proceed with a clear head if you’re faced with a career setback. Importantly, fallback plans are not a marker of failure. Considering your options is an essential part of career exploration, adaptation to sudden transitions, and commitment to growth.

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PopSockets unveils a photo case and accessory designer, powered by AI

TechCrunch

Ready to put your AI prompting skills to work for product customization? Smartphone case and accessory maker PopSockets is today introducing a clever new AI Customizer tool that will allow anyone to design their next phone accessory — including grips, cases and wallets — via an optimized version of Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL). The company […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Creating an Organizational Culture That’s More Inclusive for Black Employees

Harvard Business Review

What comprises an organizational culture that makes Black employees feel welcomed and valued? According to research and in-depth interviews, two qualities stand out, particularly among Black workers in market-focused sectors: the ability to collaborate and the space to be open about race at work. Both are areas where organizations are slowly moving the needle, and they should continue to do so in order to make organizations more racially inclusive.

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Three go-to-market tactics every founder needs to thrive in today’s market

TechCrunch

Implementing a new SaaS product into a company often requires a shift in workflows and behaviors, and such change can be met with resistance. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Apache Ozone – A Multi-Protocol Aware Storage System

Cloudera

Are you struggling to manage the ever-increasing volume and variety of data in today’s constantly evolving landscape of modern data architectures? The vast tapestry of data types spanning structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data means data professionals need to be proficient with various data formats such as ORC, Parquet, Avro, CSV, and Apache Iceberg tables, to cover the ever growing spectrum of datasets – be they images, videos, sensor data, or other type of media content

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Withings Body Scan review: A smart scale that tracks cardio health, body comp and more

TechCrunch

French health tech brand Withings has been around the block and some. These days it offers a range of fitness wearables and monitors. It was also an early mover in smart scales and is continuing to push the envelope here — with Body Scan, its current flagship scale (or “connected health station” as its marketing […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Maximize GenAI’s Impact with Dell and Red Hat OpenShift

Dell EMC

Implement a digital assistant with the Dell Validated Design for Red Hat OpenShift AI on APEX Cloud Platform for RedHat OpenShift.

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