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Dell EMC
AUGUST 30, 2022
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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage
CIO
AUGUST 30, 2022
On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The impact was profound. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 million customers – about 25% of Canada’s internet capacity – halting point-of-sale debit payments on the Interac network, preventing Rogers mobile phone users from accessing 9-1-1 services, d
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Crafting an XaaS customer success strategy that drives growth
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Rachel Parrinello. Contributor. Rachel Parrinello is a principal in The Alexander Group’s San Francisco office and is a leader in sales compensation, media sales and technology practices. John Stamos. Contributor. John Stamos , a principal in The Alexander Group’s Chicago office, has extensive experience leading large-scale sales transformation engagements, enterprise program build-outs and global compensation redesign efforts.
How African CIOs can serve as agents of adoption for digital currencies
CIO
AUGUST 30, 2022
Despite an evolving internet penetration rate of 47% in 2020, according to Internet World statistics, the social use of ICTs remains the main cause of digital illiteracy in Africa. Irrespective of the various ways of learning, and the abundance of information and knowledge, “use of digital in Africa remains basic and likely to favor digital acculturation to the detriment of cultural enhancement and an intellectual revolution,” according to the Gefona Digital Foundation, a research NGO on digital
Streamlining Database Compliance with CI/CD Integration
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Mavenoid, which automates technical support and onboarding for hardware companies, raises $30M
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Mavenoid , a Swedish company that provides both human- and AI-enabled support and troubleshooting tools for hardware companies, has raised $30 million in a series B round of funding. Founded out of Stockholm in 2017, Mavenoid works with hardware and consumer electronics companies including HP, Husqvarna, and Jabra, serving to automate technical support and onboarding for customers spanning everything from printers and ovens, to electric scooters and industrial equipment.
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6 ways to make sure your startup is using the right GTM model
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AUGUST 30, 2022
Ali Mitchell. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Ali Mitchell is a partner and co-head of EQT Ventures. He helps startups figure out product-market fit and establish the right time to scale. Laura Yao. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Laura Yao is a partner at EQT Ventures. She focuses on investing in Silicon Valley-based tech startups. In times of (capital) abundance, startups can afford to overbuild their sales teams, hire the wrong sales leaders and invest resources in sales strategies that don’t p
Why the modern supply chain must ditch siloed working
CIO
AUGUST 30, 2022
The global supply chain isn’t just bending, it’s on the verge of breaking. Pent-up demand from the lifting of lockdowns, geopolitical instability, war, problems in China, inflation and energy costs are all factors in creating an unprecedented level of supply chain instability – which pose an existential threat to companies the world over. Known as ‘black swan events’, such major disruptions to supply chains were once relatively rare but are now the norm.
Star-studded digital avatar startup Genies launches NFT fashion marketplace
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Digital avatar startup Genies , known its for high-profile partnerships with celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Migos and Cardi B, has just released its long-anticipated NFT storefront, “The Warehouse.” Genies last earned a $1 billion valuation from heavy-hitting tech investors including Silver Lake and Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital during its most recent raise, a $150 million Series C round announced in April.
The evolving role of CFO is driven by data
CIO
AUGUST 30, 2022
The role of the CFO has evolved in recent years from the person in control of the purse strings, to the trusted right hand of the CEO. Their importance was further enhanced during the pandemic as they were often required to oversee changes in a matter of days or even hours that would normally have taken months or years to bring to fruition. They are no longer just the person in charge of the money, but a strategic planner whose insights and counsel inform some of the company’s biggest business d
Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
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.
Key issues you should consider before signing an international merger deal
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Ben Boissevain. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Ben Boissevain is the founder of Ascento Capital , a boutique investment bank that provides advisory services for M&A, capital raises and valuations to technology companies in the U.S. and internationally. More posts by this contributor. How to prepare for M&A, your most likely exit avenue. Despite the war in Ukraine, accelerating inflation and increasing interest rates, the technology sector has still seen M&A happening in the United S
DevOps World 2022: Why DevOps Needs a Remix
DevOps.com
AUGUST 30, 2022
I was checking out the DevOps World website today to gather information, as Techstrong.TV will be live streaming from the show in Orlando, Florida September 28 and 29, 2022. The theme for this year’s DevOps World is “DevOps Remix.” The more I thought about it, the more it became clear that DevOps Remix is a […]. The post DevOps World 2022: Why DevOps Needs a Remix appeared first on DevOps.com.
How gender-affirming healthcare startups are navigating legal miasma
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Kate Anthony started in the Lone Star State. It was there, in 2019, that she launched her app Euphoria , seeking to provide information and resources on gender-affirming care. She knew the stakes were going to be high, and as the state passed anti-trans legislation, she and her company were forced to flee. Settling in Denver, Anthony made a plan on what to do next.
The Secret to Secrets Management: Reduce Source Code Vulnerabilities
DevOps.com
AUGUST 30, 2022
We are in the cyberattack age. From Microsoft to Crypto.com, no company is completely safe from malicious attackers, and it seems as if a new major cyberattack is announced weekly, if not more frequently. As more companies not only go digital but expand their digital offerings and initiatives, there are more opportunities for cyberattackers. Security […].
Top 5 Challenges in Designing a Data Warehouse for Multi-Tenant Analytics
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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.
As US SPACs flounder, did Europe largely dodge a bullet?
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Yesterday, we asked how low SPAC-led public debuts could go, and the answer was very close to zero. Some now-public companies that rode blank-check companies to the public markets have seen 90% or more of their value deleted. It’s difficult to overstate how far some SPAC combinations have fallen. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get The Exchange newsletter every Saturday.
GitLab Research Shows Security Concerns in DevOps Teams
DevOps.com
AUGUST 30, 2022
The threat of breaches is top-of-mind for many DevOps teams, and while security continues to shift left it appears to be a driving force for many decision-makers when it comes to choosing a DevOps platform or other technologies. These were among the results of a GitLabs survey that also found getting security right is the number […]. The post GitLab Research Shows Security Concerns in DevOps Teams appeared first on DevOps.com.
Kula makes the job recruitment process less exhausting
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
The process of finding job candidates often entails a lot of tedious manual work for recruiters, like sending versions of the same email over and over again. That’s Kula was created. The platform not only automates tasks like sending introductory messages, but also surfaces promising leads from the first-degree connections of an organization’s existing employee base.
TidalScale Enables Hot-Swapping of Failed Servers
DevOps.com
AUGUST 30, 2022
TidalScale has updated its namesake software for automating server management to include the ability to detect and prevent impending failures and enable IT teams to hot-swap another server. Version 4.1 of TidalScale also adds server wear leveling and preventative health checks that identify servers that should be replaced based on their remaining estimated life span. […].
7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production
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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.
Robin Games debuts PLAYHOUSE, an interior design game you can both play and shop
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
Women-led mobile gaming startup Robin Games raised funding around the idea of carving out a new niche in the market of “lifestyle gaming.” The idea, the company explained at the time of its 2020 public debut , was to create a fantasy gaming experience that’s more sophisticated and stylish — something more in line with the sort of content you’d typically find in a lifestyle magazine or Instagram influencer’s profile.
VMware Embraces Graph Technology to Manage Multiple Clouds
DevOps.com
AUGUST 30, 2022
At the VMware Explore 2022 conference today, VMware launched a portfolio of multi-cloud management tools, dubbed VMware Aria, based on a graph-based data store that captures the resources spanning multiple clouds and their relationship to one another. Accessed via a VMware Aria Hub platform previously known as Project Ensemble, VMware Aria Graph provides a common […].
TechCrunch+ roundup: Gen Z VCs, choosing a GTM model, crypto crisis communication tips
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
I’ve always wondered who gets to name demographic cohorts. My parents were pre-Baby Boomers, which made them part of the Silent Generation. (I’m Generation X, so feel free to ignore me entirely.). Generation Z is stereotyped as being materialistic, mistrustful and extremely reliant on personal technology. And now that they are entering the ranks of venture capital, one investor says those traits are informing how deals are made.
Incremental Strategies to Move Your Data Strategy Forward Remove Obstacles to Unlock Possibilities in Financial Services
Cloudera
AUGUST 30, 2022
Firms are burdened with tech debt and endless regulatory compliance, often leaving innovation last to receive the necessary budgets. Data-fuelled innovation requires a pragmatic strategy. This blog lays out some steps to help you incrementally advance efforts to be a more data-driven, customer-centric organization. Embrace incremental progress. The financial sector’s evolution is unleashing myriad demands on firms operating in the market.
Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI
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Daily Crunch: Embedded finance fintech Pezesha raises $11M pre-Series A equity-debt round
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AUGUST 30, 2022
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Herzog’s Dirty Dozen: IT Issues that Need Cleaning Up
Infinidat
AUGUST 30, 2022
Herzog’s Dirty Dozen: IT Issues that Need Cleaning Up. Evan Doherty. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 09:30. If you are at a supermarket, the “dirty dozen” is a list of foods that are considered the most tainted. Similarly, if you are working in an enterprise or for a service provider, the dirty dozen is a list of issues that tarnish IT infrastructure, “contaminating” current enterprise-grade implementations and exposing the dangers and risks associated with them.
Topi raises $45M to power hardware subscriptions for B2B merchants
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
A new company is looking to do for B2B hardware sales what a growing number of companies have been doing in the consumer sphere, by making it easier for businesses to pay for equipment in instalments through rentals and subscriptions. While companies such as Klarna and Affirm have been pushing payment services that help consumers procure goods without having to pay for everything up front, Berlin-based startup Topi launched out of stealth last December with $4.5 million in funding to do somethin
Infra: A Promising Way To Manage Kubernetes Users
Dzone - DevOps
AUGUST 30, 2022
Kubernetes is not a secure platform. Its implementation in production requires the integration of several components to ensure its security and good operation by both administrators and users. The management of cluster access is obviously an important point in the adoption of the platform. Several tools exist today to manage this critical security aspect.
Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options
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The UK’s £5B Project Gigabit gives out first contract to connect rural areas to high-speed broadband
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
The first major subsidy contract under the U.K. Government’s £5 billion ($5.9 billion) Project Gigabit scheme has officially been awarded , with Wessex Internet securing £6 million ($7 million) to connect remote properties in South West England to high-speed broadband. . In a world that has rapidly embraced remote work over the past couple of years, the importance of widespread superfast broadband is perhaps more pronounced than ever.
Preview What’s Coming in 6.0: SAST And DAST Scan Integration
Flexagon
AUGUST 30, 2022
Code and information security is becoming a bigger consideration as technology keeps evolving. The risk of security vulnerabilities or inadequate authentication controls leading to a data leak exposure, reputational damage, and financial penalties and fines is very real. To mitigate those risks, organizations need automated security scanning and compliance with security standards.
GoPuff to pull out of Spain as q-commerce belt tightening continues
TechCrunch
AUGUST 30, 2022
The q-commerce belt tightening continues: US category veteran GoPuff, the Softbank-backed delivery platform juggernaut — which was being valued at $15BN as recently as 2020, and had been rumored to be prepping for an IPO at the start of this year (er, nope that didn’t happen!) — is dialling back its ambitions in Europe. According to a report in Bloomberg , which cites people familiar with the matter, the speedy grocery delivery player is planning to pull out of Spain in a bid t
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