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Many C-suite execs have lost confidence in IT, including CIOs

CIO

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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Interviewed by Book Overflow podcast on Refactoring

Martin Fowler

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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CISA and NSA Cloud Security Best Practices: Deep Dive

Tenable

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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The Number One Thing Most CEOs Overlook When Setting Their Teams Up for Success—And How to Fix It

CEO Insider

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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2024 Salary Guide

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

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Do Lean Startup Methods Work for Deep Tech?

Harvard Business Review

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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The U.S. Needs to Cut – Not Add To – It’s Cyber Bloat

Ooda Loop

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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Survey Surfaces Steady Gains in DevSecOps Adoption

DevOps.com

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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Global Funding Slowed In Q3, Even As AI Continued To Lead 

Crunchbase News

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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How to Give Busy People the Time to Innovate

Harvard Business Review

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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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

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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3 things to get right with data management for gen AI projects

CIO

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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Okta Tells Users to Check for Potential Exploitation of Newly Patched Vulnerability

Ooda Loop

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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Sonar Adds AI Tools to Identify Issues and Fix Code Created by Machines and Humans

DevOps.com

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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France’s Richest, Bernard Arnault, Expands Media Empire with Acquisition of Paris Match

CEO Insider

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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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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Research: When Should Startups Scale?

Harvard Business Review

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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Accenture — Nvidia deal: A first peek into the new world of genAI-centric strategies

CIO

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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US busts up Russian intel spear phishing campaign, seizes 100 domains

Ooda Loop

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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The Top 5 Largest Scale Intrusions in 2023

Palo Alto Networks

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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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.

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The Rise of VaaS: How AI Is Redefining SaaS Pricing Models

Crunchbase News

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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Stop Ignoring Your High Performers

Harvard Business Review

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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Tech Day of Pink: Estée Lauder CIO’s global IT movement to fund breast cancer research

CIO

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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Forget October Prime Day: Snag a Dyson cordless vacuum for $260 at Walmart

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

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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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

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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Elevating DevOps Security: Why Integrating Threat Modeling Transforms Pentesting

DevOps.com

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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Eye On AI: AI’s Torrid Pace Of Funding Continues

Crunchbase News

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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A Guide to Being a Great Panelist

Harvard Business Review

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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The bigger the better? Approaching Generative AI by size

CIO

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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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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This Lenovo business laptop is seeing a nearly $1,000 discount on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day

Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog

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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perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Millions of Linux Servers

Aqua Security

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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An Inside Look: Protecting Future Networks with Brian Scriber

CableLabs

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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