Thu.Feb 08, 2024

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What is the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer?

Ooda Loop

The future "architecture of space" will be distributed across a broad vision, inspired by science fiction, of what space can and will be in the future. Government agency-led contributions to this "architecture of space" will figure prominently - like the recent Space Development Agency's (SDA) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements - totalling $2.5 billion - awarding "three prototype agreements to build 54 satellites to establish the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer, which will proliferate m

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6 best practices for better vendor management

CIO

Vendor partnerships are becoming increasingly vital to IT agendas today. And how well an IT leader deals with and orchestrates vendor relationships can mean the difference between a well-organized and efficient IT operation and a mess that costs an organization millions of dollars without delivering positive results. To ensure vendor relationship help their organizations achieve their goals, IT leaders should establish a comprehensive technology vendor management strategy focused on maximizing f

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Important notice: 2024 annual dues adjustment

Agile Alliance

Effective March 1, 2024, select membership levels will see a slight increase in dues, a change from our temporary reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic to support our community. The post Important notice: 2024 annual dues adjustment first appeared on Agile Alliance.

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The path to socially responsible AI

CIO

For 15 years, Stack Overflow has enabled developers and technologists to build and innovate faster. Blending a historic technical knowledge base of more than 59+ million questions and answers with a global platform to connect with and learn from peers and experts, Stack Overflow is the workspace developers and technologists use to stay at the cutting edge.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

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

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TDD or Test-Last? One Thing at a Time

Xebia

Managing the Many Concerns in Programming Programming is a challenging activity. One major cause for this is the sheer amount of balls to keep in the air. At any given time, we need to: Understand the problem and its context Come up with solutions Capture solutions in code Understand the surrounding code (Most likely) fit new code into existing code Make the solution maintainable Ensure the code does what it’s supposed to Communicate ideas to others And this is not an exhaustive list; ther

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Measuring Your Azure Carbon Footprint with the Sustainability API

Xebia

So, you want to start with green software on the Azure cloud by measuring your carbon footprint. But where to start? Microsoft Azure’s Sustainability API can help organizations measure their carbon footprint to analyze and reduce it. In this blog, we’ll dive into the carbon emission data it offers and how it can be leveraged for a more sustainable future.

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Microsoft in talks over cloud licensing complaint in the EU

CIO

Microsoft is in talks with Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to settle the trade body’s complaint about its cloud software licensing practices in the European Union (EU). “Today, CISPE confirms that it has opened discussions with Microsoft aimed at resolving ongoing issues related to unfair software licensing for cloud infrastructure providers and their customers in Europe,” the trade body said in a statement , adding that both parties are exploring potential remedies.

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One big benefactor of the AI boom: The tiny island of Anguilla

The Hustle

Imagine: You’re a 20-something AI entrepreneur and then your startup’s website gets trapped with — gasp — a “.com” domain. How passe. How embarrassing. What are you, 45 years old? Gotta get that “.ai” domain When you do, it’s to the direct benefit of Anguilla, a 35-square-mile, ~19k-person British territory in the Caribbean. In the 1980s, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) started assigning two-letter domains to nations and territories.

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IT budget shock: Global IT services firms continue to struggle

CIO

The global IT services industry is at a significant crossroads, with the explosive growth of generative AI and deepening economic uncertainties reshaping its future. Recent financial reports from major global IT services firms have highlighted a concerning slowdown in the industry that could persist, signaling potential changes to hiring and spending plans.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

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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What Does CYBER COM 2.0 Look Like?

Ooda Loop

Recent reporting indicates that U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) is in the middle of restructuring the organization and the forces that support it in order to best position the command to address the changing cyber threat landscape. The strategy behind “CYBERCOM 2.

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Edward Jones’ CIO Frank LaQuinta plays to win

CIO

Frank LaQuinta is head of digital, data, and operations at Edward Jones, a role that encompasses responsibility for the financial services firm’s technology, digital, and data leadership, vision, and strategy. He came to Edward Jones in 2016 after a 30-year career in technology on Wall Street and was named chief information officer in 2018. On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast , LaQuinta discussed the additional responsibilities he’s taken on in his current role and what it takes t

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It’s Time to Redefine Our Gendered Idea of “Ambition”

Harvard Business Review

Rather than enforcing a binary point of view — you’re either climbing up the ladder or stepping aside — skillful managers don’t equate pace with potential.

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Chiefs, 49ers Battle It Out On The Gridiron — And In Venture World

Crunchbase News

While Kansas City and San Francisco may be a good football matchup Sunday, it assuredly is not when it comes to the amount of venture capital both areas see. The City By the Bay has been a marquee venture market since venture capital became a thing. On the other hand, when it comes to venture, Kansas City has, well, good barbecue. However, both of the teams that will meet Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII have a few players looking to score touchdowns in the venture and investing world too.

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Secure SaaS Success: Embedded Finance as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.

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Why Choose Hardware-Assisted Security

Dell EMC

Sophisticated attacks can bypass software-only security. Combat modern attacks with Dell, Intel and CrowdStrike’s integrated solution.

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Google Announces Enhanced Fraud Protection for Android

Ooda Loop

Google recently announced a new feature of Google Play Protect, which will block the installation of sideloaded applications that request sensitive permissions on Android devices. Fraudsters frequently leverage these permissions to intercept passwords via SMS or notifications.

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Got a Radical Idea at Work? Find a Partner.

Harvard Business Review

The story of Katalin KarikĂł and Drew Weissman, the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries underpinning the mRNA vaccines against Covid-19, holds lessons for others who are pursuing radical ideas. Drawing on their interview with KarikĂł and those of others with Weissman and her, the authors extrapolate lessons on why pairs can be more effective in pursuing seemingly wild ideas and how to find someone to take the journey with you.

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OpenAI Software To Automate Complex Tasks

Ooda Loop

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is gearing up to revolutionize task automation with its latest venture into agent software. This cutting-edge technology aims to streamline complex tasks by seamlessly taking control of users’ devices, heralding a new era of efficiency and productivity.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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How to Build an Intersectional Approach to Talent Management

Harvard Business Review

Many organizations now realize that their struggles with workplace culture and recruitment may stem from a monolithic approach to policies, processes, and mindsets.

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Optimizing the Retail Returns Process

Ivanti

January often means the longest lines in the retail store are for returns. And, maybe ironically, those returns are regularly processed at the Customer Service desk. That right there — that’s an annual challenge. Consumers entering a store to make a return or exchange are already feeling inconvenienced. They bought or received an item they can’t use, and they’re at the store to resolve that problem.

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Composable vs. Headless – The Ultimate Commerce Battle Royale?

Perficient

The Celtics vs. The Lakers, Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, Frazier vs. Ali. I think all of us have our favorite epic rivalries that stick with us. But what makes rivalries so engaging? Some say it’s the bragging rights, some say it’s the passion, and others say it’s because rivalries tend to bring out the best in each competitor. I tend to lean towards all the above as being the catalyst for why we find them so engaging.

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Eye On AI: Despite Need, US-Based AI Chipmakers Not Seeing Investor Love

Crunchbase News

This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. Last week AI private market investors likely rejoiced when it was reported data center startup Astera Labs was preparing for a potential March initial public offering. The Santa Clara, California-based startup provides data and memory connectivity solutions for some of the biggest chipmakers in the world, including Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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The Impact of AI on the Modern Recruitment Landscape

From streamlining the job search process to efficiently navigating the influx of applications, AI-powered tools can revolutionize your recruitment efforts. By combining the efficiency of AI with the expertise of experienced recruiters, you can identify the ideal candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also align with your company culture.

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Security Update for Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure Gateways

Ivanti

At Ivanti, our top priority is upholding our commitment to deliver and maintain secure products for our customers. Our team has been working around the clock to aggressively review all code and is singularly focused on bringing full resolution to the issues affecting Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure), Ivanti Policy Secure and ZTA gateways.

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Rails Foundation Docs, Query Logs source_location, Dockerfile gets jemalloc

Ruby on Rails

Hi, it’s zzak. Let’s explore this week’s changes in the Rails codebase. Rails Foundation Docs A team has been formed to improve the existing Rails documentation. PRs from this project will stay open for one week for community review. Open this week: ActiveJob.perform_all_later Action Text Action Mailbox More to come! Properly synchronize Mysql2Adapter#active?

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Empowering Developers Fuels IT Resilience and Business Transformation

DevOps.com

IT leaders must give developers and DevOps teams a simplified, trustworthy data architecture if they want modernization efforts to thrive.

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Empowering Developers with Meta Code Llama 70B Model

Dell EMC

A powerful code generation AI model for the open-source community.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.