CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
When a new wave of technology innovation seems to be breaking over the horizon, the fear of missing out — FOMO — can drive hasty decisions on new IT investments. Recent, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) may represent one of the biggest FOMO moments ever , so, it’s critical that decision-makers get out in front of the wave and figure out how to implement Trustworthy AI.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Earlier this month, LinkedIn announced that it would roll out a raft of new AI-powered tools across the business. Today, it’s making a different kind of announcement focused on the future: The company is laying off 668 employees. We understand from a reliable source that the majority of the layoffs, some 563, will be in […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Signing up for cloud services is easy. But getting control of cloud spending can be a persistent challenge for an enterprise focused on making the most of its technology investment. Gartner predicted worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services would grow 20.7% in 2023, to $591.8 billion. A survey for Foundry’s Cloud Computing Study 2023 found that lowering total cost of ownership ranks in the top three drivers of cloud computing initiatives, but controlling cloud costs was the top chall
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Bandcamp has officially changed hands from its old new owner, Epic, to its new new owner, Songtradr, and lost half its employees in the process. Songtradr confirmed that “50% of employees received offers” to continue on under the new ownership — and naturally the other 50% didn’t. The venerable digital music marketplace was acquired by […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
AI is taking the world by storm. All forward-thinking businesses are toying with or have already invested in AI — from boutique startups to enterprise conglomerates. According to Accenture , nearly 75% of companies have already integrated AI into their business strategies, and 42% said that the return on their AI initiatives exceeded their expectations (only 1% said the return didn’t meet expectations).
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CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
IT organizations have worked hard to get away from the problems that had plagued their past project delivery processes. They have replaced expansive scopes, the waterfall methodology, and long timelines with iterative development, the agile approach, and multiweek sprints, hoping to avert the big failures that have littered IT’s history. Those changes have indeed helped, but many IT projects still fail.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Agnikul, an Indian space tech startup developing small-lift launch vehicles, has raised $26.7 million in fresh investment as it looks to begin commercial launches using its customizable satellite rocket. Companies — from big tech giants to startups — are looking to launch their small satellites (up to 500 kg in weight) to space to improve […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Déjà vu can suck sometimes. Earlier this year, I wrote about the importance of organizations reviewing their password management strategies. I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives spent $8 billion worth of customer funds on real estate, venture capital investments, campaign donations, endorsement deals and even a sports stadium, according to testimony from former senior FTX executive Nishad Singh. Singh’s testimony, which kicked off the third week of Bankman-Fried’s trial, provides fresh details of exactly where […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
What do the top manufacturing countries have in common? Their manufacturing industries are laser-focused on melding IT with OT to create the smartest digital production lines possible. The world of manufacturing is undergoing a quiet revolution: the integration of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT). These two domains have traditionally been separate – IT has provided computing and communications, while OT operated the physical manufacturing machinery and associated monit
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
CapCut, the ByteDance-owned video editing app that’s the company’s second to hit $100 million in consumer spending after TikTok, is now expanding into business tools. Known today for its easy-to-use templates, tight integration with TikTok, and rapid adoption of AI effects and filters, CapCut has been a top consumer video editing app that now regularly […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Artificial intelligence has so dominated headlines and conversations that it seems like every company is announcing their own AI-related feature, solution, or initiative for their business. And you wouldn’t be wrong: the latest McKinsey Global survey shows that organizations are most commonly using generative AI (gen AI). In fact, 40% of those reporting AI adoption at their organizations say their companies expect to invest more in AI, and 28% say gen AI use is already on their board’s agenda.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Google is challenging proposed laws that would require online services to implement age checks in a new framework that theorizes how technology companies should approach children’s safety online. The framework, titled the “Legislative Framework to Protect Children and Teens Online,” is the tech giant’s response to congressional child online safety proposals.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aren’t just businesses; they’re the pillars that uphold the global economy, accounting for 50% of global GDP and 70% of jobs. Their influence is undeniable – which is why Huawei has created a new digital platform to support them. Despite their vast numbers, a significant portion of SMEs are only now beginning to harness the power of digital technology.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Ahead of TwitchCon Las Vegas, Twitch is launching stories for streamers to connect with their audience even when they aren’t live. Partners and Affiliates who have streamed at least once for 45 minutes or longer in the last 30 days are eligible to post stories, which are viewable for any of their followers and subscribers […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Offering a work-from-home option is no longer negotiable if you want to keep your teams staffed with talented employees. When asked what they would do if they had to return to the office full-time, a recent study from PromoLeaf found that more than half (52%) of remote workers would quit. That’s a jump from a post-pandemic Gartner study , which found that 39% of US adults would leave their job if remote work were no longer permitted.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Kia has started taking reservations for its EV9, the full-size SUV that has been positioned as the flagship for the company’s EV portfolio. Reservations for the Kia EV9 are $750 and can be applied to the purchase price, according to the company. Kia taking reservations for an EV is a relatively new strategy for the […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Sophisticated criminal syndicates, rogue nation states and a global community of nefarious attackers are all eager to pilfer valuable data, including payment card information. Not surprisingly, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is crucially important. Updating the PCI DSS is likewise critical. Slated to go into effect after the current PCI DSS version 3.2.1 expires, the updated PCI DSS version 4.0 includes numerous updates and 64 new requirements designed to help
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
If you rented a van from Zipcar a while back, there’s a chance it failed to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s standards. The NHTSA hit Zipcar with a first-of-its-kind fine for “renting vehicles with open, unrepaired recalls,” the agency announced on Monday. The federal safety agency regulates vehicle recalls in the U.S., and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The numerous new attack vectors being used by threat actors to obtain payment card data underscores the increasing necessity of compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). According to the 2023 edition of Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), payment card data was compromised in 37% of breaches in 2022.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Snapchat has relied on people consuming content on its own app. But now, the social network is allowing websites to embed public content including Lenses, Spotlight videos, Public Stories, and Public Profiles. Users who want to embed a Story, video, or a Lens, can open up the content on a desktop browser using the link. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
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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.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
As organizations rely on terminal emulation to access and interact with legacy systems, the capabilities offered by terminal emulation solutions become crucial factors in the selection process. Terminal emulation users have specific requirements to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience. When considering a new terminal emulation solution, organizations tend to be concerned about the conversion impact — the duration of the migration, the end-to-end skills needed, the productivity outcom
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Flexport founder Ryan Petersen said in September — in the wake of his hand-picked CEO’s sudden departure — that the logistics company needed to get its house in order. It started with Petersen rescinding dozens of employment offers and looking to lease out the company’s office space as it looks to get costs under control. […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
CIO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
In a volatile payments landscape, enterprises are preparing for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 3.2.1 to expire on March 31, 2024. Taking its place will be the more robust PCI DSS version 4.0, a substantial update to the Standard designed to address the continually evolving threat landscape and changing payments systems.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Out of court negotiations between content moderators, Meta and Sama, the social giant’s former content review partner in Africa, over a labor dispute before a Kenyan court have collapsed. This emerged today when the court was briefed on the outcome of the mediation, coming after it allowed the parties to settle the case out of […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
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OCTOBER 16, 2023
Why psychological safety is important, but not enough when it comes to workplace innovation If you’re getting lots of ideas, you’re probably doing a lot of things right when it comes to encouraging workplace innovation —making it safe, asking for input, and responding well. That’s a great start. But how many of these ideas are you implementing? Imagine if you weren’t just getting lots of ideas, but remarkable, practical ones.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Arjun Thyagarajan and Raghav Lal, the co-founders of fintech startup Solid, are pushing back at investor FTV Capital's lawsuit with a counterclaim of their own. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Xebia
OCTOBER 16, 2023
As of September 30, 2023, Google started upgrading conversations grouped by topic to in-line threading. This change is anticipated to be completed for all users by March 2024. In order to minimize disruptions on day-to-day work, Google will do their best to initiate upgrades during off-peak times on weekends. Should you be using Chat during these upgrades, spaces that are being upgraded will be inaccessible for a few minutes.
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