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3 key digital transformation priorities for 2024

CIO

The analyst reports tell CIOs that generative AI should occupy the top slot on their digital transformation priorities in the coming year. Moreover, the CEOs and boards that CIOs report to don’t want to be left behind by generative AI, and many employees want to experiment with the latest generative AI capabilities in their workflows. This year’s technology darling and other machine learning investments have already impacted digital transformation strategies in 2023 , and boards will expect CIOs

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Comcast says hackers stole data of close to 36 million Xfinity customers

TechCrunch

Comcast has confirmed that hackers exploiting a critical-rated security vulnerability accessed the sensitive information of almost 36 million Xfinity customers. This vulnerability, known as “CitrixBleed,” is found in Citrix networking devices often used by big corporations and has been under mass-exploitation by hackers since late August. Citrix made patches available in early October, but many […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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9 tips for achieving IT service delivery excellence

CIO

Service delivery excellence is an attribute that far too many IT leaders fail to prioritize. That’s unfortunate given how much of smooth business operations depends on the efficient delivery of IT services today. IT service delivery enables an organization to give end users access to essential IT services by designing, developing, and deploying key technology resources, including applications and data.

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8 predictions for AI in 2024

TechCrunch

This last year was a banger for AI as the technology went from niche to mainstream about as fast as anything ever has. 2024, however, will be the year when the hype runs full-steam into reality as people reckon with the capabilities and limitations of AI at large. Here are a few ways we think […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into

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How new public transportation technology is prioritizing passenger safety

CIO

Each year, Americans take billions of trips on buses, light rail, subways, trains and other public transit modalities. So it’s not surprising the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarked $91 billion in guaranteed funding for public transportation , with priority areas of public safety, climate, transport equity and investing in new public transportation technology.

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Secure cloud fabric: Enhancing data management and AI development for the federal government

CIO

In recent years, government agencies have increasingly turned to cloud computing to manage vast amounts of data and streamline operations. While cloud technology has many benefits, it also poses security risks, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive information. To address these challenges, agencies are turning to a secure cloud fabric that can ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data in the cloud.

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All the changes coming to Google Play and sideloading following $700M settlement

TechCrunch

Google announced today that it will pay $700 million as a part of a settlement with the U.S. attorney general for a lawsuit over Google Play Store. Along with that, the company has also agreed to take certain measures related to Google Play billing, sideloading and how sideloaded apps are updated. Here’s a list of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Huawei Cloud named leader in emerging Asia-Pacific hybrid cloud market

CIO

Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consulting firm, recently released the Emerging Asia-Pacific Hybrid Cloud Market Report 2022 report. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of how the emerging hybrid cloud market developed and how market share was distributed in Hong Kong (China), Singapore, Thailand, and other countries or regions.

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Dog cancer treatment ImpriMed aims to expand its AI technology into human oncology

TechCrunch

ImpriMed, a California-based precision medicine startup, builds AI-powered dog cancer treatment technology that helps veterinarians identify the most suitable drugs for individual canine and feline blood cancers. The startup, which centers on improving treatment outcomes of dogs and cats with cancer first, now aims to expand its precision medicine technology for human oncology applications. “The […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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12 Reasons Snowflake Costs Get Out of Control — And How to Solve It

With no barriers to entry you can get started with Snowflake for next to nothing, but as you may already know, costs can quickly spiral out of control. While usage costs can be better managed for your internal BI use case, Snowflake costs skyrocket for SaaS providers because the need to deliver real-time, interactive analytics in a multi-tenant environment is always on.

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The critical role of the network in sustainability, security and AI

CIO

The network is the foundation of the enterprise. In manufacturing plants, financial institutions, educational settings, smart cities and hybrid work setups – just about everywhere – it’s the glue that binds everything together. It ensures seamless operations, whether that’s optimizing production lines, facilitating stock trading in microseconds, or connecting citywide systems for efficient governance.

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Okta snatches up security firm Spera, reportedly for over $100M

TechCrunch

Okta, the identity and access management company, is acquiring security firm Spera. Anticipated to close during the fiscal first quarter beginning in early February, the Spera acquisition will build on Okta’s existing identity threat detection and response (ITDR) capabilities, Okta says, while equipping customers with tech to “elevate their identity security, posture management and identify, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies. Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated w

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Softbank sells Open Opportunity Fund to Black and Latino executives

TechCrunch

The Japanese conglomerate is selling the Open Opportunity Fund to its chairman Paul Judge, and Marcelo Claure, who's being appointed as vice chairman and general partner. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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How Zero Trust is supposed to look

CIO

Over the last few years, it has become more and more apparent that the status quo for networking and security is no longer viable. Endlessly extending hub-and-spoke networks to more remote users, branch offices, and cloud apps increases risk, harms the user experience, and is prohibitively complex and expensive. The same is true when relying on castle-and-moat security models to secure the expanding network through ever-growing stacks of security appliances.

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Authorities claim seizure of notorious ALPHV ransomware gang’s dark web leak site

TechCrunch

An international group of law enforcement agencies have seized the dark web leak site of the notorious ransomware gang known as ALPHV, or BlackCat. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized this site as part of a coordinated law enforcement action taken against ALPHV Blackcat Ransomware,” a message on the gang’s dark web leak site now […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Introducing the Agile Alliance Annual Partner Program

Agile Alliance

Agile Alliance is offering a new and exciting level of engagement beyond event sponsorship: the Agile Alliance Official Partner program. The post Introducing the Agile Alliance Annual Partner Program first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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EU to expand support for AI startups to tap its supercomputers for model training

TechCrunch

A European Union plan to support homegrown AI startups by providing them with access to processing power for model training on the bloc’s supercomputers, which was announced back in September and kicked off last month, has seen France’s Mistral AI participate in an early pilot phase, according to an update from the EU. But one […] © 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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Empowering at-risk youth and adults with devices, connectivity and dignity

CIO

Portland Opportunities Industrial Center and Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) has a long name, but a simple, powerful mission: helping at-risk youth and adults be safe and successful. This thriving non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon provides a diverse range of much-needed services, including alternative education, public safety and violence intervention, and job training and placement.

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SimSpace raises $45M to simulate tech stacks for cyber training

TechCrunch

SimSpace, a startup that creates digital replicas of organizations’ tech and networking stacks for cybersecurity training, has raised $45 million in a funding round led by L2 Point Management. Bringing the company’s total raised to $70 million, the investment comes at an auspicious time for SimSpace, which had been entirely bootstrapped until about two years […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Who’s in the Know? Unveiling the Mystery of Shared Files on Google Drive

Xebia

Sharing files in Google Drive has always been a rather easy and convenient way to collaborate better. But sometimes, it may become a bit of a hassle to know with whom you shared what documents, and who has access to what. Mid-December, Google introduced a new filter option that makes it possible to get an overview of folders, subfolders and/or files within the Drive environment that are shared with specific people or groups.

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ShareChat faces large valuation cut in new funding

TechCrunch

ShareChat is in final stages of deliberations to secure about $50 million in new funding that trims the startup’s valuation to below $1.5 billion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Existing backers including Temasek and Tencent are among the investors in advanced stages of talks to invest in the new round, the sources […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Research: The Growing Inequality of Who Gets to Work from Home

Harvard Business Review

There is a large and growing divide in terms of who gets to work from home. Research on job postings found that remote work is far more common for higher paid roles, for roles that require more experience, for full-time work, and for roles that require more education. Managers should be aware of this divide, as it has the potential to create toxic dynamics within teams and to sap morale.

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EthSign brings DocuSign-like features to Line, Telegram with a web3 twist

TechCrunch

Despite the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry and the collapse of some of its poster children, the underlying decentralized technology continues to drive internet incumbents into the web3 space. Telegram and Line, two of the world’s most popular messengers with hundreds of millions of monthly users, have both been integrating crypto features in […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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New Year, New Job? Start Planning Now.

Harvard Business Review

With a new year approaching, maybe finding a new job is on your list of resolutions. Being clear on what you want and aligning your resume and network to your career goals now will help you move your job search along more quickly in the new year. The hardest part is to remember that it’s not just about finding a job — every part of the process is a step toward your personal and professional growth and ultimate fulfillment.

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Blue Origin’s New Shepard makes triumphant return flight

TechCrunch

Blue Origin’s New Shepard is officially back in action, with the company today successfully launching the suborbital rocket for the first time in more than 15 months. The rocket lifted off from Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas at around 10:42 a.m. local time. The mission, dubbed NS-24 to mark the 24th launch of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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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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Getting Along: How Can I Step Up in My Boss’s Absence — Without Stepping on Their Toes?

Harvard Business Review

Covering for your boss when they’re out on leave can present a unique opportunity — it gives you the chance to showcase your skills and readiness for a promotion — but it can also be detrimental if you don’t handle the situation carefully. In this advice column, workplace expert Amy Gallo answers a question from a reader who’s looking for guidance on how to demonstrate her own abilities while her boss is out on maternity leave without overstepping.

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With Amo’s third app, the makers of Zenly release a Zenly-like app

TechCrunch

Amo, the buzzy Paris-based startup that keeps releasing consumer social apps, is dropping its third app today. And it’s going to look really familiar to former users of Zenly as Amo’s third app is a location-sharing app — just like Zenly. In case you missed the previous episodes, Amo is a relatively new startup created […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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From Machine Learning to DevSecOps: Six DevOps Trends for 2024

DevOps.com

Here are six distinct technology trends that are poised to be particularly influential for DevOps and software development in the new year.