CIO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Some bad news for CIOs: Many C-suite leaders, including IT leaders themselves, have less confidence in your department’s ability to get the job done than they did a decade ago. Less than half of C-level executives believe their IT organizations are effectively delivering basic services, compared to about two-thirds with confidence in 2013, according to a survey recently released by the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Martin Fowler

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I was interviewed on the Book Overflow podcast about the Refactoring book. We talked about the origins of the book, the relationship between refactoring, testing, and extreme programming, how refactoring is used in the wild, and the role of books and long-form prose today.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Recent cloud security guidance from CISA and the NSA offers a wealth of recommendations to help organizations reduce risk. This blog highlights key takeaways, provides further insights from CIS, and explores how utilizing cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud-native application protection program (CNAPP) solutions/services from Tenable can help.

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 7, 2024

When CEOs set out to lead their teams to success, the focus often lands on strategy, resources, or hitting key performance indicators. But there’s one critical element that frequently gets overlooked: accountability. Without it, even the clearest strategies and best resources fall flat. Accountability ensures that teams not only know what’s expected of them but […] The post The Number One Thing Most CEOs Overlook When Setting Their Teams Up for Success—And How to Fix It appeared first on C

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Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

Engineering

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Deep-tech innovation, which harnesses advanced scientific understanding to create groundbreaking technologies, has seen significant growth — and investment — over the past decade. But investors and leaders who pivot into deep tech also face a steep learning curve, as it presents unique challenges: prolonged R&D periods, high upfront costs, and stringent regulatory landscapes.

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Ooda Loop

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill designed to combat the cyber threat against critical infrastructure posed by nation states, and especially China.

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DevOps.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A survey of more than 500 DevOps practitioners finds less than half (47%) of respondents work for organizations that regularly employ best DevSecOps practices. Conducted by Techstrong Research, an arm of the TechStrong Group, which is also the parent organization of DevOps.

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Crunchbase News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Global venture funding in the third quarter of 2024 reached $66.5 billion, Crunchbase data shows. That’s down 16% quarter over quarter and 15% year over year from the $78 billion invested in Q3 2023. We are now nine or 10 quarters into the current startup funding decline. This past quarter was the second below the $70 billion mark since the start of the current venture funding downturn, according to Crunchbase data.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most companies are full of really busy people, which makes it hard to slow down and focus on trying new things. At the same time, stopping everything to focus on innovation can leave day-to-day tasks neglected. So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Four strategies can help: 1) Clearing the “process debt” that’s blocking innovation time; 2) Subtracting something old before you add something new; 3) Putting innovation at the top of the l

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Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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CIO

OCTOBER 2, 2024

According to Kari Briski, VP of AI models, software, and services at Nvidia, successfully implementing gen AI hinges on effective data management and evaluating how different models work together to serve a specific use case. While a few elite organizations like Nvidia use gen AI for things like designing new chips, most have settled on less sophisticated use cases that employ simpler models, and can focus on achieving excellence in data management.

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Ooda Loop

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Okta has resolved a vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to bypass sign-on policies and gain access to applications. The issue, Okta says in a security advisory, was introduced on July 17 and only affects Okta Classic users, under certain conditions.

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DevOps.com

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Sonar, in addition to adding generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its core platform for remediation vulnerabilities, also unveiled a tool that identifies vulnerabilities in code generated by artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury giant LVMH and France’s wealthiest individual, has expanded his media holdings with the acquisition of Paris Match, bringing the iconic magazine under his growing empire. The deal, announced on Tuesday, also includes other notable publications, such as Le Journal du Dimanche, which had been overseen by media tycoon Vincent Bolloré. […] The post France’s Richest, Bernard Arnault, Expands Media Empire with Acquisition of Paris Match appeared first on CEOW

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Scalability

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.

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CIO

OCTOBER 2, 2024

When Accenture on Wednesday rolled out a new partnership with Nvidia , including the creation of a 30,000-person Nvidia business unit, it could be seen as just another partnership expansion. And a couple of years ago, that would have been fair. But with today’s IT world being completely rewritten by generative artificial intelligence (genAI), the deal illustrates a new IT reality.

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Ooda Loop

OCTOBER 4, 2024

US authorities have sized domains linked to phishing campaigns. The FBI in partnership with Microsoft has seized 41 domains and shutdown another 66. The domains were linked to phishing campaigns that were run by groups associated with the Russian Federal Security Service.

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Palo Alto Networks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What Powered Them? Large-scale cyber intrusions increased during 2023, exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and internet-facing software. Attackers favored this attack vector even more than phishing and other social engineering tactics. But why? Attackers are using new technologies and tactics that take advantage of shortcomings in patch and vulnerability management processes.

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Crunchbase News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As AI continues to revolutionize industries, the traditional SaaS pricing model, based on a per-seat or per-user approach, is rapidly becoming outdated. With AI-driven tools now capable of handling tasks previously done by humans, fewer “seats” are required, making the per-seat model less relevant. Salesforce 1 has already taken steps in this direction by announcing its new Agentforce platform , which will charge $2 per conversation instead of by user or seat.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Managers often make a costly mistake in leaving high performers to perform at their maximum capacity without support, choosing to instead devote their time and attention to underperformers. In doing so, though, these high performers are often left feeling overlooked and neglected. Contrary to popular belief, high performers need just as much attention as underperformers — just not in the same way.

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CIO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

When he joined The Estée Lauder Companies in 2017, Michael Smith recognized a way he could help make a difference in a different way than his typical CIO duties: raise awareness about breast cancer. To help raise funding for research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), Smith started Tech Day of Pink at Estée Lauder, announcing that he would donate a set amount to BCRF for every selfie an IT team member posted with the Tech Day of Pink hashtag.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Dyson V7 Advanced is a lightweight cordless vacuum versatile enough to clean every corner of your home and it's 35% off with this Walmart deal starting Oct. 8.

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Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, industry expert Conrado Morlan will explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, he’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in data management and reporting, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation.

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DevOps.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Do not stop at compliance — embrace threat-driven pentesting and build a security posture that is ready for the real-world threats your organization faces.

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Crunchbase News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. Investors still can’t get enough of AI. That’s the most obvious takeaway from a quick glance of funding numbers for the just-completed third quarter. In Q3, AI-related startups raised $18.9 billion, per Crunchbase. That is the second-largest quarter for AI funding — behind only Q2, which saw $23.4 billion invested — since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Serving on a professional panel is a big opportunity. It’s a chance to showcase your expertise, network, and contribute to industry dialogue. How can you take advantage of it? First, make sure to prepare. You should understand the host and their goals for the event, including the topic of discussion and what areas they’d like to focus on. It’s also useful to research the other panelists and audience to see where you each connect (or don’t).

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CIO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As the Generative AI (GenAI) hype continues, we’re seeing an uptick of real-world, enterprise-grade solutions in industries from healthcare and finance, to retail and media. As the technology matures, we’re also learning more about its potential, shortcomings, and barriers to entry—ethical considerations, accuracy, hallucinations, and more. But beyond industry, however, there are factors that play into the success or failure of Generative AI projects.

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Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The twelfth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a solid pro-level laptop thanks to its Intel Ultra 7 CPU, lightweight design, and near bezel-less display. It's available on Amazon for 40% off its original price ahead of the Prime Big Deals Days sale.

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Aqua Security

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this blog post, Aqua Nautilus researchers aim to shed light on a Linux malware that, over the past 3-4 years, has actively sought more than 20,000 types of misconfigurations in order to target and exploit Linux servers. If you have a Linux server connected to the internet, you could be at risk. In fact, given the scale, we strongly believe the attackers targeted millions worldwide with a potential number of victims of thousands, it appears that with this malware any Linux server could be at r

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CableLabs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Every day, consumers become more reliant on the digital services that surround us at home, at work, at school — and just about everywhere else. As a result, the need for robust network security and privacy protection has never been more critical. CableLabs plays a vital role in shaping the future of our networks, enabling connectivity experiences that engender user confidence and peace of mind.

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