CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
IT projects fail at alarming rates — nearly 70% of them , according to project management tool provider TeamStage. Common factors of project failure are missed deadlines, blown budgets, or deliverables that fail to meet original objectives. CIOs and project managers understand these risks. They do everything they can on the IT side to address them. They pay keen attention to business requirements.
Ruby on Rails
AUGUST 6, 2024
Rails 7.2 is approaching it final release. Today we are happy to announce the first release candidate of Rails 7.2.0. If no issues are reported, we will release 7.2.0 final, this next Friday, August 9, 2024. Please help us test all this new stuff, and let us know what you think , so we can ensure a solid final release of Rails 7.2. To recap, here are some of the new features and improvements in Rails 7.2: Better production defaults Rails 7.2 comes with better productions defaults to help you bui
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CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
It’s among CIOs’ most persistent and underdiscussed challenges: embracing innovative technologies without losing sight of mounting — and potentially crippling — technical debt. Tech debt can take many forms — old applications, bloated code, and aging hardware among them — and while the issue often takes a back seat to innovation and new technology, it is on the minds of a lot of CIOs.
DevOps.com
AUGUST 6, 2024
A survey of 504 DevOps professionals published today finds that 20% are now using artificial intelligence (AI) across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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.
CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
OpenAI founder John Schulman has joined the list of departing OpenAI executives, making the move to Anthropic. But Schulman — and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — went out of their way to be cordial and pleasant about the move, at least publicly. “This choice stems from my desire to deepen my focus on AI alignment, and to start a new chapter of my career where I can return to hands-on technical work,” Schulman said in a statement on X.
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CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
A medida que las empresas comienzan a adoptar la inteligencia artificial (IA) en sus operaciones internas y externas, la demanda de perfiles especializados en esta tecnología y en datos se dispara. Así lo demuestra un informe elaborado por IndesIA en colaboración con Talent Hackers , que reveló que, de las cerca de 120.000 ofertas de empleo tecnológicas publicadas en 2023, un 24% (o 29.100 ofertas) estuvo relacionada con data e IA.
Ooda Loop
AUGUST 6, 2024
North Korean hackers have launched attacks on South Korea’s construction and urban development industries. South Korea has identified two North Korean state backed groups as being responsible for a series of cyber attacks against South Korean industries.
CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
En un tiempo récord de sólo nueve meses, la compañía de comercialización de energía Naturgy ha desplegado un nuevo sistema de facturación y cobros basado en inteligencia artificial (IA), que permite automatizar los procesos de negocio y maximizar la experiencia digital de sus clientes. Con la tecnología SAP S/4HANA for Energy & Utilities y la asesoría de IBM Consulting , la implantación de esta solución tecnológica avanzada se ha realizado con un 80% menos de código que la media de iniciati
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to an external currency — have the potential to rewire the global financial system, and expose banking and finance to new digital competition. Now, there is intensifying competition among stablecoin issuers, prominent digital wallet providers, and traditional banks, each racing to establish their platform as the dominant one.
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CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
By Michael Cullum, VP of Engineering at Bud Financial Generative AI (genAI) is a powerful tool that is transforming the financial industry and empowers financial services professionals. It makes banks more data-driven and insightful, enhancing decision-making; providing deeper insights; and achieving greater agility, personalized customer service, and automation.
Crunchbase News
AUGUST 6, 2024
Startup Riverlane helped continue what has been a strong year for venture funding in the quantum computing industry. The U.K.-based firm — which specializes in quantum error correction technology — raised a $75 million Series C led by Planet First Partners. The round also includes participation from ETF Partners , EDBI , Cambridge Innovation Capital , Amadeus Capital Partners , the National Security Strategic Investment Fund and Altair The company’s tech helps quantum computers perform wit
CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
Con el objetivo de aprovechar todas las ventajas que ofrece la tecnología, el Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) ha anunciado la inversión de 2,84 millones de euros para crear una plataforma tecnológica que reúna en un mismo lugar todas las aplicaciones, soluciones y herramientas del organismo y para la puesta en marcha de un data lake , donde almacenar y compartir los datos del ecosistema deportivo.
DevOps.com
AUGUST 6, 2024
DevOps teams are experiencing a chasm between traditionalists and innovators — a rift that grows as pressure mounts for teams to leverage the latest advancements. Traditionalists are fighting to preserve the basics, to carry an appreciation for the early days of DevOps, and to not cut corners (look no further than CrowdStrike).
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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.
CIO
AUGUST 6, 2024
When asked what enabled NxtGen to become the largest cloud services and solutions provider in India, A S Rajgopal, CEO, founder, and managing director, points to the pillars that guide the company’s operations: speed, security, simplicity, support, scalability, and sovereignty. He stresses that all are directly applicable to enterprises NxtGen serves in India and in its rapidly growing operations throughout Asia and the Middle East.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Society for Human Resource Management’s decision to remove “equity” from its DEI framework sets a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of decades of research.
InfoQ Culture Methods
AUGUST 6, 2024
Even skilled and motivated agile teams sometimes fail to achieve their own software quality goals. In this article, we present a practice we use to assist agile teams in reaching their quality goals and share our experience. The practice is about paying constant attention to specific metrics. It means encouraging people to improve themselves in both qualitative and quantitative ways.
Crunchbase News
AUGUST 6, 2024
Abnormal Security closed a $250 million Series D that now values the San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup at $5.1 billion. The new round was led by Wellington Management with participation from existing investors Greylock Partners , Menlo Ventures , Insight Partners and the Falcon Fund. The valuation is a more than 28% uptick from the $4 billion valuation Abnormal got when it raised a $210 million Series C led by Insight Partners back in May 2022.
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With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li
Ruby on Rails
AUGUST 6, 2024
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s 7.2 announcement , we have more good news: the Rails World agenda is live, and we added a last-minute session to the program that we think you are going to love: Ruby creator Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto will join us at Rails World in Toronto as a special guest of Shopify and the Rails Foundation. Matz & DHH, together on stage for the first time To close day one, Matz and DHH will share the stage for the very first time for a fireside chat about Ruby, Rails and a
Dzone - DevOps
AUGUST 6, 2024
Docker is the obvious choice for building containers, but there is a catch: writing optimized and secure Dockerfiles and managing a library of them at scale can be a real challenge. In this article, I will explain why you may want to use Cloud Native Buildpacks instead of Docker. Common Issue Using Docker When a company begins using Docker, it typically starts with a simple Dockerfile.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
AI can create unexpected problems for crafters. Here's what to watch out for, and why it matters even if you don't crochet.
Dzone - DevOps
AUGUST 6, 2024
Lately, I have been playing with JBang and PicoCLI, and I am pretty amazed at what we can do with these tools. I needed to create a script that would go to a specified repository on GitHub, check the commit range, and verify if any tickets were associated with them. Additionally, I wanted to check if the ticket was accepted and if the commit was approved or not.
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.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
The ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 USB-C cable includes a power meter that's super handy for seasoned technicians and hobbyists alike.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
A conversation with Michigan Ross’s Lindy Greer and Christina Bradley on handling uncomfortable situations.
Tenable
AUGUST 6, 2024
As AI usage becomes more prevalent in organizations globally, security teams must get full visibility into these applications. Building a comprehensive inventory of AI applications in your environment is a first step. Read on to learn what we found about AI application-usage in the real world when we analyzed anonymized telemetry data from scans using Tenable’s products.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2024
How can Coursera continuously improve its GenAI-enabled offerings to stay competitive as the technology evolves?
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thoughtLEADERS, LLC
AUGUST 6, 2024
Many leaders dedicate little time to reading. But consistent and broad reading can truly help you differentiate your business. Going from “good” to “great” can be as simple as building a regular reading habit. Today’s post is by Dr. Liz Alexander. The statistics weren’t unexpected, just shocking. When Mike Figliuolo posed the question, “How much professional reading do you do each month?
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
The new Gemini-powered updates will soon supercharge smart homes with generative AI and more options than ever.
Ooda Loop
AUGUST 6, 2024
Arguably, the most vital and important confabs for our research, community, and calendar year converge in Las Vegas, Nevada this week: BLACK HAT USA 2024 runs from August 3rd through 8th, while DEF CON 32 runs from August 8th through 11th. Panels, challenges, and events we track annually at Black Hat are included here, with a similar guide for Defcon 32 forthcoming later in the week.
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