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6 steps the manufacturer of Arm & Hammer and OxiClean took to harden OT cybersecurity

CIO

The threat of cyberattack has never been higher, and nearly nine in 10 (88%) of security leaders believe their organization is not meeting the challenge of addressing security risks, according to the Foundry Security Priorities Study 2023. Manufacturing, in particular, is facing significant threats, with ransomware accounting for almost one-quarter of attacks (24%), according to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report – Manufacturing Snapshot.

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Systemic impact of product development

Agile Alliance

The evolution of product development reflects increasing complexity and interdependencies, necessitating a shift from traditional methodologies to more integrated and responsible approaches. The post Systemic impact of product development first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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The new CIO mandate: Selling AI to employees

CIO

As organizations roll out AI applications and AI-enabled smartphones and devices, IT leaders may need to sell the benefits to employees or risk those investments falling short of business expectations. That’s because employees have decidedly mixed feelings about AI coming to their workplaces, according to the recent survey by IT solutions integrator Insight , even as many enterprises are already adopting or experimenting with AI and as AI-enabled phones begin hitting the market.

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Faster Docker builds using cache from Azure Container Registry

Xebia

When building Docker images, we are often repeating steps. When building locally, Docker uses a cache so it doesn’t have to rebuild layers it has already built before. This is great! In CI/CD pipelines, you often start on a clean virtual machine. This means there is no Docker cache yet! Your Docker image will be built from scratch every time. This takes up valuable time and creates a slower feedback loop.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Address Validation in Android App Development – A Comprehensive Guide

The Crazy Programmer

Android dominates mobile devices with a 70.77% market share worldwide. This dominance is aided by its accessibility compared to Apple iOS. Given this massive market share, producing error-free applications is the most important. This is particularly true when it comes to integrating address verification. Precise location identification boosts user confidence, minimizes mistakes, and heightens business processes.

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

CIO

To Carm Taglienti, the explosion of all things AI over the past few years has been both a pro and a con to IT teams. On the one hand, artificial intelligence has helped both technology departments and the business units to work better, faster, and cheaper. But on the other hand, AI and generative AI in particular, as well as the speed at which intelligence barreled its way into organizations, have disrupted many IT plans, says Taglienti, chief data officer and distinguished engineer at tech firm

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AI Funding Stays Strong Despite Few Billion-Dollar Rounds

Crunchbase News

The slowdown some predicted for AI funding did not play out in the first quarter. Venture funding to AI-related startups actually increased in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023, Crunchbase data shows. The first quarter saw $12.2 billion invested in venture-backed AI startups in 1,166 deals. The dollar number represents a modest 4% uptick from last year’s final quarter, which saw $11.7 billion go to similar startups in 1,072 deals.

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GitHub Advanced Security Code Security Configuration

Xebia

GitHub Advanced security has gotten quite a big update in public beta at the moment that helps with the rollout of Advanced Security features across your organization. It is called “Code security configurations” and it allows you to set up a default configuration for some or all repositories in your organization. Previous situation Up to now there where only three options during the rollout: Enable features for new repos only (organization level setting).

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I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too

CEO Insider

This is embarrassing, but I will admit it: I feel out of touch. This realization happened recently while reading the book Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz. Lorenz shares the history of influencers on the internet – primarily through social media – and how they impact our society. Lorenz’s stories are about folks who drive trends […] The post I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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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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Social Engineering Remains the Coin of the Realm for Ransomware Gangs (or APTs- Advanced Persistent Threats)

Ooda Loop

A recent 60 Minutes segment was a great primer on what the cybersecurity community knows all too well—that good old-fashioned social engineering (a hustle or a con—like some of the stunts Sinatra and the gang pulled in the original Ocean's 11) remains the main point of entry for most large-scale ransomware attacks. Can someone say the Podesta emails (a fake password change email from the IT department)?

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Your Teams Should Drive AI Adoption — Not Senior Leadership

Harvard Business Review

Whenever a new technology comes along, large companies think you need to appoint a designated senior leader — a “czar,” in popular parlance — and it will get taken care of. This, however, is a mistake. The process usually starts when teams are pitching leadership on wildly optimistic and conflicting use cases, and the board, excited but unsure how to proceed, puts some poor, unsuspecting soul in charge of the whole thing.

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Transforming Tension: How to Embrace the Benefits of Workplace Conflict

Let's Grow Leaders

Avoiding workplace conflict makes for stagnant organizations where problems fester No one needs destructive, anger-fueled conflict at work. It’s corrosive and makes work miserable. But there’s another kind of workplace conflict that’s not only vital for a vibrant culture, but this kind of productive workplace conflict is also the fuel for innovation, quality of life, and the better workplace today’s teams crave.

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The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Why It Matters More Than Ever

N2Growth Blog

Understanding Emotional Intelligence: An Overview Emotional Intelligence, often referred to as EQ , signifies an individual’s ability to perceive, assess, and govern their own emotions while also empathetically engaging with the emotions of others. It involves self-awareness , self-regulation, motivation, social skills, and empathy. These different components create a set of abilities that help individuals effectively navigate social complexities, cultivate meaningful relationships, and le

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

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5 Obtrusive Blockers to Avoid as a Servant Leader

Perficient

We’ve all heard of servant leadership. The concept of “being a servant” to your teams and treating employees as critical individuals to be cultivated and empowered, has strong merit. However, many organizations fall short, with those at the top of the hierarchy viewing employees as interchangeable cogs in the corporate machine. Instead of diving deep into the theories, practices, and benefits of servant leadership, I will focus on a specific, related principle or mind-set: being unobtrusive.

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The Java migration imperative: Why your business should upgrade now

CIO

Applications are the backbone of modern business. And when it comes to building enterprise applications, Java has made a name for itself as the Swiss Army Knife of programming languages. Its “write once, run anywhere” philosophy has driven widespread adoption and established the platform as the backbone of enterprise applications. In fact, 50% of today’s enterprise apps are Java-based – meaning most of today’s businesses rely on Java in some shape or form.

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CISA unveils guidelines for AI and critical infrastructure

Ooda Loop

he Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Monday released safety and security guidelines for critical infrastructure, a move that comes just days after the Department of Homeland Security announced the formation of a safety and security board focused on the same topic.

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How to Answer an Open-Ended Question from a Job Candidate

Harvard Business Review

Interviewers should prepare for interviews just as thoroughly as candidates do. Being equipped with compelling stories and setting aside dedicated preparation time, such as 30 minutes beforehand, allows interviewers to mentally prepare and be fully present during the interview. Like with candidates, it’s not only the content of what is said that matters, but also the manner in which it’s conveyed.

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A Tale of Two Case Studies: Using LLMs in Production

Speaker: Tony Karrer, Ryan Barker, Grant Wiles, Zach Asman, & Mark Pace

Join our exclusive webinar with top industry visionaries, where we'll explore the latest innovations in Artificial Intelligence and the incredible potential of LLMs. We'll walk through two compelling case studies that showcase how AI is reimagining industries and revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Some takeaways include: How to test and evaluate results 📊 Why confidence scoring matters 🔐 How to assess cost and quality 🤖 Cross-platform cost vs. quality tr

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Innovative Approaches to Executive Development in the 2024 Workplace

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important. This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development

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Stablecoin Giant Tether Invests $200M In Brain-Computer Interface Startup Blackrock Neurotech

Crunchbase News

Stablecoin issuer Tether invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech to take a majority stake in the brain-to-computer interface startup. The Salt Lake City-based company creates brain-to-computer interfaces and implants that allow people to control computers and neuroprosthetics. The company had only raised $10 million before the new round from Tether, according to Crunchbase , and values Blackrock Neurotech at about $350 million, per Reuters.

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What IT leaders need to know about the EU AI Act

CIO

The European Parliament voted in mid-March to approve the EU AI Act , the world’s first major piece of legislation that would regulate the use and deployment of artificial intelligence applications. The vote isn’t the final passage, but it indicates that many CIOs at organizations using AI tools will have new regulations to comply with, as the law will apply both to organizations developing AIs and those simply deploying them.

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A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check

Ooda Loop

Call it the end of the beginning of the A.I. boom. Since mid-March, the financial pressure on several signature artificial intelligence start-ups has taken a toll. Inflection AI, which raised $1.5 billion but made almost no money, has folded its original business.

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“Build vs Buy Analytics?” The Question ALL SaaS Leaders Need to Answer in 2024

As a SaaS leader, you know that the more metrics, insights, and analytics you add to your products, the more engagement you’ll have – and the stickier your product will become with customers. At what point do you decide to keep building your analytics in-house or invest in an embedded analytics solution? Read our Build vs. Buy Analytics guide to learn: Top 4 benefits of embedded analytics A quick cost comparison of in-house analytics development vs embedded analytics 10 considerations to help yo

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GenAI Can Help Companies Do More with Customer Feedback

Harvard Business Review

Companies that are struggling to find the right place to deploy new AI tech should consider use cases involving “voice of the customer” applications — parsing, interpreting, and responding to customer input from all different channels. They are typically easier to implement than employee productivity use cases because they don’t require as much behavior change, and easier to measure improvements in economic value because improving customer satisfaction often has a financial payoff.

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Elevating Excellence: Strategies for Fostering Gender Diversity in Boardrooms

N2Growth Blog

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the significance of gender diversity within corporate boards and leadership echelons has rightfully garnered widespread acclaim. Recognizing the myriad benefits that women bring to the table — from unique insights to robust skills — is not just a matter of fairness; it’s a strategic imperative. Women’s inclusion in leadership roles is pivotal, offering fresh perspectives that drive innovation , enhance decision-making, and bolster financia

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Cyber Firms Island, Corelight Raise Big

Crunchbase News

Cybersecurity venture funding saw a small bounce back in the first quarter of the year and a couple of large raises Tuesday may indicate that trend continuing. Dallas-based enterprise browser developer Island raised a $175 million Series D at a $3 billion valuation — doubling its last valuation from less than a year ago. The round was led by new investor Coatue and existing investor Sequoia Capital.

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AI is set to transform hiring requirements: Report

CIO

The adoption of AI is creating a tectonic shift in the skills requirement and thereby the hiring needs for companies, according to a report by EY. According to a poll conducted by EY in March with over 250 industry leaders, half of the participants expect a trend of simultaneous layoffs and hiring as companies grapple with the evolving skillsets required in the AI era.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Made in Tandem Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2024 American Business Awards

Tandem

Made in Tandem was named the Gold Stevie® Award winner in the Professional Services category in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards® today. The award recognizes Made in Tandem’s work to modernize San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)’s legacy Emergency Notification System (ENS). Used to notify customers when power lines will be shut off due to wildfire-prone conditions, the ENS had been in place for 10+ years and needed an overhaul.

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The Myths and Realities of Being a Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Product management has become an aspirational career. A group of popular social media influencers regularly offers advice on what it takes to attain a job and succeed in this field. But their content tends to glamorize the profession, gloss over the day-to-day-realities, and dispense wisdom that isn’t always on point.

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Why N2Growth is Your Partner for Chief Revenue Officer Search

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer A Chief Revenue Officer plays a crucial role in any organization that aims to achieve growth and profitability. Tasked with overseeing all revenue-related activities, this C-suite leader is responsible for bringing synergy among marketing, sales, and customer relationship channels. A CRO’s meticulous strategies aim to maximize revenue and build lasting customer relationships.